Lecture Description
Small and medium roasters have more coffee sourcing options than ever before - be it direct trade, 3rd party import, importer facilitated, auctions, or spot; all bring their own risks and rewards. With a volatile coffee market and ongoing challenges to the hospitality sector, making sourcing choices which align with each roaster’s specific situation will be key to success.
We’ll look at all the options, identify the practical implications of each, what you need to execute them well, and show how to choose the right blend of strategies for your particular business.
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 15:00 - 15:45
Location: Room 1122
Category: Business
Access: This lecture is free to attend with a World of Coffee entry badge. Register to attend World of Coffee here.
Please note that lecture sessions are open on a first-come, first-served basis. Early arrival is highly recommended to secure your seat.
Speaker
Roland Glew
Coffee Buyer, Strategic Coffee
Roland Glew is the coffee buyer for Ozone Coffee Roasters, a specialty coffee roaster in the UK and New Zealand. A home coffee geek who fell into a roasting job with Hasbean in 2011, Roland now runs coffee sourcing for Ozone, including from underrepresented specialty origins such as Bolivia and Thailand. He has started a new independent project in 2026 - Strategic Coffee - which will focus on education, training, and development in coffee sourcing.