Hey everyone, Ive been trying to get some experience in commercial roasting, wholesaling and general pre-cafe stuff for the last 6 to 8 months, having reached a point where I think Id like to move away from everyday cafe life for a while and broaden my knowledge and experience. Can anyone explain to me what commercial coffee roasters believe they will gain from being secretive about what they do? After speaking with LOTS of roasters I was amazed by how suspicious they were as a group, I was literally asked if I was a "vampire" by a company. Correct me, but I refuse to believe said coffee companies are so short sighted that they would consciously hide their practices. Would such blatant allusion to dishonesty firstly create suspicion that they do have something to hide and secondly and more importantly actively stifle their own industrys growth? Surely they would benefit from ENCOURAGING people to learn about the business of coffee roasting, in order to stimulate a community (like coffee snobs) in which everyone has access to the best and most current info! Can anyone shed any light on this? I for one am stumped.
Cheers,
Nic
Cheers,
Nic
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