I served as editor of Roast, a technical trade publication dedicated to the success of specialty coffee roasters, from 2014 to 2018, and continue to serve as the magazine's copy editor and editorial adviser. Below are a few of the articles I've written for the magazine. You can also follow this link to read articles I've written for the magazine's online companion publication, Daily Coffee News.
Roaster of the Year:
I've written the annual Roaster of the Year features for Roast
for the past several years. The profiles of the most recent winners were published in the November/December 2024 issue. You'll also find them on the magazine's website:
La Cosecha Es una Fiesta: This short feature introduces a new type of coffee-focused event that debuted in Panama in 2018. (May/June 2018)
"B" a Force for Good: This feature details the B Corporation certification, which helps companies measure and manage their social and environmental impact, through the lens of B-certified specialty coffee companies. (May/June 2017)
Cold Brew With Caution: As the popularity of cold-brew coffee continues to explode, this article explores the food safety and quality control aspects of the growing market segment. (July/Aug. 2016)
Family Matters: This feature takes an in-depth look at how family-owned coffee businesses balance the personal and professional. (May/June 2016)
Beyond Bombs and Bloodshed: This feature examines the state of coffee growing and processing in Yemen, through the lens of two Americans working to restore the country to prominence in the global specialty coffee market. (Sept./Oct. 2015)