#32: Re:co Podcast - Harnessing the Power of Science Panel Discussion (S4 E3)

Today, we’re very happy to present the third and final episode of “Harnessing the Power of Science,” a session recorded at Re:co Symposium this past April. The main focus of this session was to learn about new developments in coffee science and explore how Specialty Coffee can engage with the scientific enterprise for the benefit of all of us. If you haven’t listened to episodes #30 and #31, we strongly recommend going back to listen to them before you continue with this episode. On this episode of the Re:co Podcast, we are pleased to welcome the panel of Dr. Maya Zuniga, Supply Chain Optimization and Food Science Expert at S&D Coffee and Tea; Ed Price, Professor of Agricultural Economics and Howard G. Buffett Foundation Endowed Chair on Conflict and Development at Texas A&M University; Bill Murray, President and CEO of the National Coffee Association; William Ristenpart, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Director of UC Davis Coffee Center; and Chahan Yeretzian, Professor of Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, and Diagnostics and Head of the Coffee Excellence Center at ZHAW. The panel discusses the return to research in agriculture with a particular focus on the amazing period of discovery and development in coffee science that took place in the last decade. This talk from Re:co Seattle is supported by Toddy. For over 50 years, Toddy brand cold brew systems have delighted baristas, food critics, and regular folks alike. By extracting all the natural and delicious flavors of coffee and tea, Toddy Cold Brew Systems turn your favorite coffee beans and tea leaves into fresh cold brew concentrates, that are ready to serve and enjoy. Learn more about Toddy at http://www.toddycafe.com. Related Links: - Find a full transcript of this episode on SCA News: https://scanews.coffee/podcast/31/reco-podcast-ed-price-and-panel-on-harnessing-the-power-of-science-s4-e3/ - Watch the full Re:co video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d5TAThva75Y - Watch all the Re:co videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatGCytR9fuOt9N6tlPZKCg - Read more about our 2018 Re:co speakers: https://www.recosymposium.org/2018/talks Subscribe to this podcast on your favorite app: - iTunes: www.apple.co/2sXdmSj - Stitcher: www.bit.ly/2JBJOk8 - Pocket Casts: www.bit.ly/2JBowTT - RadioPublic: www.bit.ly/2JCfeGY Table of Contents: 0:00 Introduction 2:30 Talk by Ed Price on the role of agricultural research and science in coffee 13:15 Maya Zuniga on how S&D Coffee And Tea approached scientific research 18:15 Chahan Yetetzian on how his university works practically with companies interested in learning from coffee science 22:00 Will Ristenpart on how industry partners with academia to fund research centers in the oil and beer industries 25:00 Discussion on The importance of scientific gathering spaces in coffee 31:15 Ideas on how to drive more interaction between coffee companies and coffee science centers 37:45 Discussion on the importance of better communication between the scientific community, coffee companies and the media, especially in light of unfounded public health scares 44:00 Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/specialty-coffee-association-podcast/message