Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network

Another Cup | Todd Interviews Covoya Controller Dave Zachary Ep. 20

Takeaways * Dave Zachary is the controller at Covoya Specialty Coffee. * Dave enjoys numbers and has a background in business analysis. * The team at Covoya embraces challenges together. * Memorable moments include moving to a new office and implementing a new ERP system. * Team dynamics are lively and collaborative at Covoya. * Dave emphasizes the importance of passion in the coffee industry. * The culture at Covoya is non-corporate and supportive.   Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network [https://www.covoyacoffee.com/podcast]   TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9Z2WF6C]   Visit and Explore Covoya! [https://www.covoyacoffee.com/]

Extra Shot | The Life and Times of Robusta Ep. 13

Takeaways * Robusta was once considered the enemy of specialty coffee. * The stigma against Robusta was deeply emotional and personal. * Not all Robusta is of low quality; it varies significantly. * Robusta's global production share has increased dramatically. * Robusta plays a crucial role in meeting coffee demand. * Robusta was first cultivated commercially in the late 19th century. * Robusta's reputation has improved due to quality advancements. * The rise of instant coffee helped Robusta gain acceptance. * Climate change poses a threat to coffee supply. * It's time to reconsider Robusta's role in the coffee industry.   Written Blog: Life and Times of Robusta [https://www.covoyacoffee.com/blog/the-life-and-times-of-robusta.html] Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network [https://www.covoyacoffee.com/podcast]   TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9Z2WF6C]   Visit and Explore Covoya! [https://www.covoyacoffee.com/]

Coffee Memo | Rob Talks COT Report for Coffee Ep. 10

"All that this report does is tell them, are they long or are they short? If they're long, they are hoping or betting that the prices will go up. And if they're short, they're hoping or betting that the price will go down. And so what we do then is look at these different types of participants in the market and the report tells us if they are long or if they're short. And it tells us if that position has changed from the prior report. Because if a change, a significant change,  like either less long or less short or going from net long to net short, it would be an indication of a change in sentiment. So this segment of the market now believes that prices will go up or this segment of the market now believes that prices will go down. Does that mean they will go up or down? No. It does not. But it's important for you to know and helpful for you to know if the people who basically make their living  looking at the market and have skin in the game."     Commodity Futures Trading Commission [https://www.cftc.gov/MarketReports/CommitmentsofTraders/index.htm] COT Chart for Coffee from Barchart.com [https://www.barchart.com/futures/commitment-of-traders/interactive-charts/KC*0] Market-Bulls.com [https://market-bulls.com/cot-report-coffee/] Tradingster.com [https://www.tradingster.com/cot/legacy-futures/083731] Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network [https://www.covoyacoffee.com/podcast]   TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9Z2WF6C]   Visit and Explore Covoya! [https://www.covoyacoffee.com/]

Extra Shot | How are Coffee Consumers Dealing with 2025? Ep. 12

Takeaways * Coffee consumption has remained steady despite rising prices. * Many consumers are changing their purchasing behaviors in response to costs. * 52% of respondents will not change their coffee format even if prices rise. * Older coffee drinkers are feeling the financial pinch more than younger ones. * The balance of coffee consumed at home versus out of home remains constant. * A significant percentage of consumers are switching to less expensive coffee formats. * Financial well-being impacts coffee purchasing decisions. * The trend of portion control is influencing coffee format choices. * Consumer habits are evolving in response to economic conditions.         WRITTEN BLOG [https://www.covoyacoffee.com/blog/how-are-coffee-consumers-dealing-with-2025.html]   This blog is based on information from the National Coffee Association (NCA) National Coffee Data Trends Fall 2025 Report. I provided here a handful of statistics, but it should be noted, I barely scratch the surface of what is available within the report. The full report provides over 100 pages of comprehensive and detailed data on a vast variety of issues important to coffee professionals. I encourage anyone with the means to purchase the full report from the NCA.  Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network [https://www.covoyacoffee.com/podcast]   TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9Z2WF6C]   Visit and Explore Covoya! [https://www.covoyacoffee.com/]

Coffee Memo | Headline Edition: Tariff Updates

Takeaways * Although it's been announced that reciprocal tariffs on coffee are no longer in effect as of Friday, November 14th at 12:01 am, punitive tariffs, like those being applied to Brazil and India, remain in place for now.  * So, tariff on Brazilian coffee has gone from 50% to 40%.  * Refunds from the government are unlikely. * There are some positive signs that the punitive tariffs on Brazil might also end but nobody really knows what will happen. * The market did not react bearishly to the rollback on coffee tariffs as some might have expected. Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network [https://www.covoyacoffee.com/podcast]   TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9Z2WF6C]   Visit and Explore Covoya! [https://www.covoyacoffee.com/]