Andre Selga
With extensive experience in business management, Andre’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2003 when he and his wife Nadia founded their first company in Brazil. In 2015, they expanded their horizons by establishing a business in Europe before embarking on a new adventure in Australia’s coffee industry in 2017.
Andre’s coffee journey started in Brazil in 2013, trading coffee locally with traders and the domestic market. By 2015, he and Nadia dedicated themselves to understanding coffee quality, building relationships with farmers, and deepening their knowledge of the industry.
In 2017, they founded Southland Merchants, driven by a passion for sustainability, traceability, quality coffee, and strong relationships with producers and roasters. Today, as Business Management Director, Andre plays a key role in connecting Brazilian coffee producers with Australian roasters, facilitating meaningful and sustainable trade partnerships in the specialty coffee industry.
10:45am - 11:30am
Friday 21st March 2025 Day 2
Espresso Economics: Balancing Rising Costs and Consumer Expectations
The cost of coffee has skyrocketed, but where does the responsibility lie to make price increases across the supply chain. We hear from a producer, green bean trader, coffee roasters and cafe owner about managing the price crisis and what it means for their business. This is a must-hear conversation on one of the biggest topics impacting the global coffee sector.
