Vale Ben Toovey  – BeanScene

The Australian coffee community is mourning the passing of 2018 ASCA Australian Roasting Championship winner, Ben Toovey. 

Ben was part of the Genovese Coffee family for 17 years after starting his journey with the business in a casual role before eventually becoming Head Roaster of the iconic brand. 

He later joined Locale Espresso in 2018 as Head Roaster. 

Ben’s list of competition accolades included placing Runner-Up in the 2017 ASCA Coffee Roasting Championship,fourth at the 2018 World Coffee Roasting Championship, third in the 2022 ASCA Coffee Roasting Championship, and a multiple winner of the Victorian Aeropress Championship. 

Most importantly , Ben is being remembered as a humble, kind, and thoughtful person with an incredible passion for coffee. 

Vale Ben Toovey, you will be missed.  

BeanScene magazine expresses its condolences to Ben’s family, friends and colleagues.  

Over the years Ben was highlighted on BeanScene magazine in recognition of his achievements and industry knowledge. Read Ben’s articles and industry contributions below: 

2018 Australian Roasting Champion Ben Toovey on the most important link
Ben Toovey of Genovese Coffee wins Victorian Aeropress Competition
Artem Kryuchenkov wins 2023 ASCA Coffee Roasting Championship
Australian Roasting Championship to take place next week
World Coffee Roasting Championship 2019 heads to Taiwan
Vladimir Nenashev of Mosaic Coffee in Russia wins 2018 World Coffee Roasting Championship
ASCA announces Australian Roasting Championship finalists
#ASCAtop12: Angus Mackie, Archie Chiu, Jibbi Little, Yama Kim, and Adam Marley top ranked baristas in country