WOC San Diego · April 10

Roha 0 / 0 visited

Your opener

"Hi! We're launching a specialty coffee gifting brand — instead of sending flowers, people send premium coffee. We're focused on packaging and gift presentation. Do you work with small brands on [bags / accessories / labels]?"

Block 1 · 10:00 – 11:30 AM

10:00 – 11:30 AM · Hall C/D Entry Zone Packaging & Labels · 400s–800s

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BN PackagingMUST

Booth 534

Ask: MOQ for custom printed kraft bags? Gift-style finishes?

POUCHES.comMUST

Booth 718

Ask: small-batch custom coffee pouches? Turnaround time?

AstrapouchMUST

Booth 835

Ask: pricing at 500 and 1,000 bag runs. Compare with POUCHES.com.

Primera TechnologyMUST

Booth 634

In-house label printer. Ask: entry-level model price, label materials.

AstroNova Product IdentificationMUST

Booth 744

Compare with Primera — which printer is more accessible for small volumes?

Gamer PackagingLOOK

Booth 722

Flexible packaging — grab catalog if gift-style bags visible.

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11:30 AM — REGROUP WITH MONIB

Meet at hall entrance / lobby. Toddler break. Swap notes for 30 min.

Block 2 · 12:15 – 1:45 PM

12:15 – 1:45 PM · Center Zone Packaging, Ceramics & Branding · 2100s–2700s

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RoastarMUST

Booth 2443

On-demand custom bag printing. Ask: runs under 500? Digital print? Price per bag?

LoveramicsMUST

Booth 2248

Coffee lifestyle ceramics — mugs, cups. Ask: wholesale accounts? MOQ for small brands?

Pumpskins Branding SolutionsMUST

Booth 2619

Ask: gift-item branding for small coffee brands? Coasters, accessories?

Aripack Inc.LOOK

Booth 2222

Flexible packaging — compare against other bag suppliers.

Swiss Pac Pvt LtdLOOK

Booth 2644

Compare bag pricing. What's their MOQ for stand-up pouches?

Constantia FlexiblesLOOK

Booth 2655

Large supplier — grab catalog for pricing reference.

Design & Layout ServicesLOOK

Booth 2534

If thinking about upgrading from stamp to proper brand design.

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1:45 PM — REGROUP WITH MONIB

Meet center of hall around 2500s aisle. Swap intel, toddler reset, 30 min.

Block 3 · 2:15 – 3:30 PM

2:15 – 3:30 PM · Right-Center Zone Premium Accessories & Key Packaging · 3000s–4100s

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MTPak CoffeeMUST

Booth 3916

🌟 Top priority. Ask: MOQ, pricing at 250/500/1000, custom print, lead time.

noissueMUST

Booth 4145

Custom sustainable packaging — tissue paper, boxes. Ask: gift inserts? Custom tissue MOQ?

Hario North AmericaMUST

Booth 3121

Beloved brand — scoops, drippers, carafes. Ask: wholesale accounts, MOQ.

notNeutralMUST

Booth 3224

Gorgeous lifestyle ceramics. Wholesale pricing and MOQ for gift inclusion?

Brazil Specialty Coffee Assoc.MUST

Booth 3315

Introduce yourselves! Tell your Brazil-sourced story. Ask for importer contacts.

Greenpacks USALOOK

Booth 3316

Next door to Brazil booth — quick look for gift-box style options.

Better EarthLOOK

Booth 3243

Eco packaging — relevant if brand has sustainability angle.

Cyan PakLOOK

Booth 3342

Packaging — grab card for comparison.

Artpresso DesignLOOK

Booth 3145

Coffee-specific brand design agency — useful future contact.

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3:30 PM — REGROUP WITH MONIB

Meet at Green Coffee Connect (Hall C). Together for the rest of the day!

Together · 3:30 – 5:00 PM

Roha + Monib · Final Push 3:30 – 5:00 PM

Green Coffee ConnectMUST

Hall C · Show Feature

Structured green coffee networking. Work the room together with your story.

Producer VillageMUST

Show Feature · near Hall C

Collect farm cards for future origin story and blends. Toddler-friendly!

Community Happy HourSTAY

Hall Lounge · 4:15 PM

Best organic networking of the day. Stand near the coffee bar. Best 45 min of the show.

💡 Roha's tip

After MTPak and Roastar, you'll have a great sense of bag pricing. If one stands out, ask for a card AND a physical sample to take home.

Monib 0 / 0 visited

Your opener

"Hi — we're launching a specialty coffee gifting brand. We source Brazilian greens and are looking to grow. We're exploring relationships with importers and learning about roasting. Do you work with small startups?"

Block 1 · 10:00 – 11:30 AM

10:00 – 11:30 AM · Middle-Left Zone Roasting Equipment & Importers · 1000s–1500s

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Giesen Roasting SolutionsMUST

Booth 1510

Research only. Ask: smallest commercial roaster? Price range? Lead time?

Mill City RoastersMUST

Booth 1345

Very startup-friendly. Ask: what do first-time roasters typically start with?

Diedrich RoastersMUST

Booth 1045

Solid brand. Grab brochure, ask about entry-level models and pricing.

Sucafina / Sustainable HarvestMUST

Booth 1642

Major sustainability-focused importer. Introduce yourselves, get on their list.

ExpocacerLOOK

Booth 1115

Brazilian coffee coop — very relevant! Tell them you source Brazilian greens.

Bellwether CoffeeLOOK

Booth 1419

Electric roaster startup tech — innovative, good to know for future roasting.

PROMPERU – Coffees from PeruLOOK

Booths 1505 / 1513

Future origin diversification — collect info for second blend down the road.

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11:30 AM — REGROUP WITH ROHA

Meet at hall entrance / lobby. Toddler break. Swap notes for 30 min.

Block 2 · 12:15 – 1:45 PM

12:15 – 1:45 PM · Middle Zone Green Importers & Industry Relationships · 1600s–2900s

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Cafe ImportsMUST

Booth 3140

🌟 Most important importer on floor. Introduce yourselves. "Do you work with small roasters?"

Ally CoffeeMUST

Booth 2143

Major green importer. Get on their small-roaster contact list. Ask about sample lots.

Genuine OriginMUST

Booth 2444

Tech-forward green coffee marketplace for small buyers. Ask how the platform works.

Coffee Quality InstituteMUST

Booth 2153

Q grader certification info — cost, time commitment, what it signals to buyers.

Fair Trade USALOOK

Booth 2535

Understand certification cost + timeline. Good brand story tool.

La Minita CoffeeLOOK

Booth 2935

Respected specialty importer — introduce yourself, collect card.

Panamerican Coffee TradingLOOK

Booth 2926

Another importer to have on your radar. Quick intro.

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1:45 PM — REGROUP WITH ROHA

Meet center of hall around 2500s aisle. Swap intel, toddler reset, 30 min.

Block 3 · 2:15 – 3:30 PM

2:15 – 3:30 PM · Far End Zone Accessories, Lifestyle & Importers · 4100s–4500s

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OXOMUST

Booth 4108

Ask: coffee accessory wholesale program? Scoops, scales — gift-worthy items. MOQ?

KINTO Co., Ltd.MUST

Booth 4227

Japanese coffee lifestyle brand, gorgeous products. Wholesale/distributor program?

ForlifeMUST

Booth 4329

Coffee/tea accessories, coasters, brewing tools. Perfect gift inclusions. Wholesale MOQ?

KOGUMUST

Booth 4330

Japanese design tools incl. coffee accessories. Gift potential — right next to Forlife.

Royal Coffee Inc.MUST

Booth 3546

Highly respected green importer. Introduce yourselves — get on their radar.

Pike Street PressLOOK

Booth 4103

Boutique print/packaging. Ask about coffee-specific label and packaging work.

Bazarkai Merch PartnerLOOK

Booth 3422

Branded swag for small coffee brands — coasters, totes, accessories.

Planetary DesignLOOK

Booth 4215

Travel mugs and coffee accessories — grab catalog for gift potential.

NeuraLabel Printing SolutionsLOOK

Booth 4231

In-house label printer — compare with Primera (Roha's notes) for best option.

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3:30 PM — REGROUP WITH ROHA

Meet at Green Coffee Connect (Hall C). Together for the rest of the day!

Together · 3:30 – 5:00 PM

Monib + Roha · Final Push 3:30 – 5:00 PM

Green Coffee ConnectMUST

Hall C · Show Feature

Structured green coffee networking. Work the room together with your story.

Producer VillageMUST

Show Feature · near Hall C

Collect farm cards for future origin story and blends.

Community Happy HourSTAY

Hall Lounge · 4:15 PM

Best organic networking of the day. Stand near the coffee. Best 45 min of the show.

💡 Monib's tip

At Cafe Imports and Ally Coffee, don't just collect a card — ask if there's someone specific who handles new small-roaster accounts. Get that person's direct email.

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