We are proud to announce the preliminary speakers at Nordic Roaster Forum 2013.
NORDIC ROASTER FORUM PROGRAM
Posted: 07/10-2013
Here you find the program for Nordic Roaster Forum 2013. We hope to see you in Reykjavík from 8th-9th November. Or else you can watch the videos from the forum online. They will be posted thorugh out the event.
NORDIC ROASTER FORUM INFO
Posted: 01/10-2013
On 8.-9. of November Nordic Roaster Forum will be held in Iceland. Half of the NRF tickets are already sold – even before we announced any program details. Thank you for trusting us! Here is some more information about the event:
“Organic Coffee; by Choice or Necessity?” by Christer Söderberg, Open World Foundation
Posted: 12/09-2013
[download Christer’s slides] In his talk, Christer Söderberg from the Open World Foundation, takes a look at where our world is heading in the future. Christer argues that it is time to do something about the current situation and ask us, “Is sustainability still possible?” “The best result comes from everyone in the group doing […]
2013 EVALUATION
Posted: 11/09-2013
The evaluation shows tendencies from Nordic Barista Cup 2013. From the evaluation sheets we learn that people had a very positive experience overall. People were positive towards the of many of the lectures, the food, the importance of the event and the atmosphere as a whole. Still there are some things to do better for next year.
“Benefits and Challenges of Organic Coffee Farming” by Felipe Croce, Fazenda Ambiental Fortaleza
Posted: 10/09-2013
Felipe talks about the research he’s done with organic farming as well as what he’s learned working in Brazil with Fazenda Ambietanl Fortaleza. “I don’t think any farmer wakes up & wants to spray chemicals on their coffee, they do it because they have to & they have families to feed.” “It takes guts to […]
(NEW) NORDIC ROASTER RESULTS
Posted: 10/09-2013
Dear friends. Thank you for a great Nordic Barista Cup. Unfortunately we have to inform you, that there has been some mis-counting in the Nordic Roaster Espresso competition.
“From The Earth To The Stars, Applied Biodynamics” by Cynthia Sandberg, Love Apple Farms
Posted: 10/09-2013
Cynthia Sandberg talks about her approach to biodynamic farming, where she grows food in Santa Cruz for Manresa Restaurant in Los Gatos, California “Seed saving is a must! The seeds adapt over years to a specific area” “Animals are required on a biodynamic farm” ++ Cynthia Sandberg started her career as an attorney, but farming […]
Sweden wins Nordic Barista Cup 2013
Posted: 07/09-2013
The winner of the 2013 Nordic Barista Cup is… TEAM SWEDEN! The top three competitors: 1. Team Sweden – 2624 pts 2. Team Norway – 2568 pts 3. Team Denmark – 2541 pts The Task: This year’s task was similar to last year’s, with a few changes […]
“Water, The Main Ingredient in Coffee” by Scott Guglielmino, La Marzocco USA
Posted: 06/09-2013
In this talk, Scott Guglielmino of La Marzocco USA showcases how important it is to understand your water and how it affects the taste of the coffee. While studying at University of California at Santa Cruz, Scott was hired by Williams-Sonoma (high-end domestic kitchen supply) to work as a seasonal sales associate. Tasked with selling […]