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Foundational Coffee Roasting Skills is a practical workshop designed for aspiring and early-stage roasters who want a clear, working understanding of production roasting. This session covers drum roasting fundamentals including roaster anatomy, batch sizing, installation needs, and capacity planning. Learn about machine control concepts such as roaster inputs, data logging, and real-time sensory cues.
Attendees will also learn how green coffee sourcing works, from building importer relationships to managing quality and risk. The focus is on real-world decision making and repeatable skills, giving participants the confidence to evaluate equipment, improve consistency, and make smarter roasting and buying choices.

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Growing Your Roasting Business is a focused workshop for roasters ready to move from survival mode to sustainable growth. This session breaks down the core revenue streams available to roasting businesses, from wholesale and retail to private label sales, while exploring how to activate your brand and convert attention into revenue.
Attendees will learn what scaling up really looks like, including when to invest in larger equipment, expanded facilities, and production staff, as well as how to streamline operations through effective website strategy, social media use, and efficient order fulfillment systems to support long-term growth.

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With specialty coffee packaging, your job is to sell a flavor experience. Tasting notes are created at the cupping table, and can be a powerful sales tool when used effectively. Learn more about developing your sensory skillset and how to create a label for your retail packaging that captures interest and drives revenue.

What do you need to build an efficient and productive roastery? In this free session, we share our recommendations for supportive tools and equipment beyond the roaster. Find out how professional roasteries manage inventory, production, quality assurance, and shipping with this overview of our most-used items. Whether you’re building your first roasting space, or growing your current facility, we can help you create a checklist of must-haves to set you up for success.