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Chapters 00:00 The Art of Coffee Packaging 03:04 Freshness and Preservation Techniques 06:01 The Evolution of Coffee Distribution 08:49 Sustainability in Coffee Packaging 11:56 Scaling Up: From Hand Packing to Automation 14:53 Investing in Quality Packaging Solutions 23:35 The Labor of Hand Packaging 29:31 Scaling Up: The Cost of Automation 34:22 The Role of Packaging in Branding 40:10 Navigating...

Chapters 00:00 The Art of Coffee Packaging 03:04 Freshness and Preservation Techniques 06:01 The Evolution of Coffee Distribution 08:49 Sustainability in Coffee Packaging 11:56 Scaling Up: From Hand Packing to Automation 14:53 Investing in Quality Packaging Solutions 23:35 The Labor of Hand Packaging 29:31 Scaling Up: The Cost of Automation 34:22 The Role of Packaging in Branding 40:10 Navigating...

Season 2 Episode 7 is the second of 2 parts on the topic of customer training. Mark and Todd continue their conversation on when to offer training to customer, how much training to provide, and what type of training is right for different customer. Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network   TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY   Visit and Explore Covoya!

Season 2 Episode 6 is the first of 2 parts on the topic of customer training. As Todd says, for coffee roasters, "training is the new equipment." But how much training, where, and when? Is it free? How do you manage customer expectations? Not only do Mark and Todd begin addressing these questions, but Todd was late for our recording sessions and, of course, Mark just let that go and didn...

"Where I wanted to start our look at building a team was really from the angle of taking a one-person-band and turning it into an orchestra." -Todd Mackey, Season 2 Episode 5 of The Exchange Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network   TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY   Visit and Explore Covoya!

Season 2 Episode 4, Mark and Todd continue a conversation about the pros and cons of coffee roasters opening retailing operations. Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network   TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY   Visit and Explore Covoya!

In episode 3 of season 2, Mark and Todd talk about the pros (and start talking about the cons) of roasters going into retailing. Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network   TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY   Visit and Explore Covoya!

Part 2 of a discussion about the Specialty Coffee Association and the recent Coffee Expo in Boston, including a interview with SCA's Stephen Morrissey live from the chaos of the show floor. Mark and Todd also talk about some of the brewing and roasting equipment they discovered at the Expo. Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network   TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY   Visit and Explore Covoya...

Episode 12 of our podcast, The Exchange presented by Olam Specialty Coffee, and the first episode of season 2. Welcome back! In this episode Mark and Todd talk about the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), and the recent Coffee Expo in Boston. In fact, we have LIVE clips from the event. This is part 1 of 2 parts on this topic. Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network   TAKE OUR LISTENER S...

TheExchange@olamnet.com Technically this is episode #11 but season one has been over for a few weeks so this is a bonus episode. Since Thanksgiving is upon us, Mark and Todd talk about business and coffee mentors they are thankful for having in their lives and careers, people who have influenced and guided them along the way. Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network   TAKE OUR LISTENER SU...

In this Halloween episode, our final episode of season one, Mark and Todd talk about a few scary defects that occur in coffee and a few scary movies too. Clip attributions: Witch laugh-Mike Koenig Storm-Mike Koenig Mummy-Mike Koenig Leave Now-Mike Koenig Cat-CA9 Tolling Bell-Daniel Simion Suspense Music-Maximilein Dark and Deep Laughter-Hopeinawe Rock-a-bye-Frankiegirl Swamp Thing Moan-Robinhood M...

TheExchange@olamnet.com In Episode 9, Mark and Todd spin the "Green Coffee Lingo Wheel" and define another nine green coffee terms with characteristic humor, valuable insights, and a surprise ending where Todd fails to know a term. You can see the Green Coffee Lingo Wheel for yourself and test what you know at blog.olamspecialtycoffee.com/spin Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network...

TheExchange@olamnet.com In Episode 8, Mark and Todd spin the "Green Coffee Lingo Wheel" and define nine green coffee terms with characteristic humor, valuable insights, and a surprising lack of reference to Mark's age. You can see the Green Coffee Lingo Wheel for yourself and test what you know at blog.olamspecialtycoffee.com/spin Opening Theme, Coffee by Sean T. Wright  | cc-nd cc-nc cc...

TheExchange@olamnet.com In episode 7, the second of 2 episodes on QA/QC and cupping for coffee roasters, Mark and Todd talk about the language of cupping for roasters and more on creating a cupping space. You can email Mark and Todd with questions they'll answer on the podcast, or to arrange a review of your coffee, at TheExchange@olamnet.com. The Exchange is Presented by Olam Specialty Coffee Hos...

TheExchange@olamnet.com In episode 6, the first of 2 episodes on QA/QC and cupping for coffee roasters, Mark and Todd get into the nuts and bolts of cupping for roasters. You can email Mark and Todd with questions they'll answer on the podcast, or to arrange a review of your coffee, at TheExchange@olamnet.com. The Exchange is Presented by Olam Specialty Coffee Hosted by Mark Inman http://www.olams...

TheExchange@olamnet.com Episode 5 is the second of two episodes on sales and marketing. Remember you can email Mark and Todd with questions or to arrange having them taste your coffee and talk about it on the show at TheExchange@olamnet.com Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network   TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY   Visit and Explore Covoya!

In Part one of two episodes on sales and marketing, Mark and Todd talk about the branding niche, and, of course, Mark's age. We're inviting listeners to email Mark & Todd at TheExchange@Olamnet.com. We welcome comments, questions, and suggestions. Mark and Todd would also like to invite roasters who use coffee from Olam to submit their coffee for an online review and interview. Send an email t...

TheExchange@olamnet.com In Episode 3 of The Exchange, presented by Olam Specialty Coffee, Mark Inman and Todd Mackey continue their conversation on coffee blending theory. Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network   TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY   Visit and Explore Covoya!

TheExchange@olamnet.com In the first of two episodes on coffee blending, Mark Inman and Todd Mackey talk about the reasons, good and bad, for creating coffee blends. The Exchange is presented by Olam Specialty Coffee. Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network   TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY   Visit and Explore Covoya!

00:00 Introduction to The Exchange Podcast 02:49 What's in Your Cup? Coffee Selections 06:11 The Importance of Discipline in Coffee Buying 09:06 Understanding Total Costs in Coffee Purchasing 11:57 The Evolution of Coffee Availability 15:09 Strategies for Disciplined Buying 18:01 Managing Overages and Inventory 20:56 Building Relationships with Importers 23:50 The Role of Communication in Coffee B...