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Advertising sponsorFuture-Proofing Your Coffee Business: Planning for 2026 and Beyond A Map It Forward live workshop for coffee businesses. https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops *************************************** This is Part 5 of a five-part series with Augusto Amaya from Arcadia Green Coffee, exploring how green coffee sourcing is diversifying as the industry evolves. In this closing conversation, Augusto shares practical guidance for roasters and sourcing professionals navigating an unstable market: understand your supplier’s system, identify what happens inside the “black box,” follow geopolitics and market fundamentals, and build community resilience, because the calm market is not returning soon. Guest linksConnect with Augusto Amaya and Arcadia Green Coffee: https://arcadiacoffee.ie/https://www.linkedin.com/in/augusto-amaya-irecol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadiagreencoffee/ WhatsApp: https://wa.me/353877871523 *************************************** About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain. Website: https://mapitforward.coffee Mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/ Contact: [email protected]

Advertising SponsorInterested in advertising on a Map It Forward podcast?Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee *************************************** This is Part 4 of a five-part series with Augusto Amaya from Arcadia Green Coffee, exploring how green coffee sourcing is diversifying as the industry evolves. Augusto explains how Arcadia manages risk by paying producers immediately, carrying logistics exposure, and allowing roasters to purchase in alignment with their cash flow. The conversation expands into the broader coffee crisis: risk does not disappear, it shifts, and roasters must understand the risk their suppliers are carrying behind the scenes. Guest linksConnect with Augusto Amaya and Arcadia Green Coffee: https://arcadiacoffee.ie/https://www.linkedin.com/in/augusto-amaya-irecol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadiagreencoffee/ WhatsApp: https://wa.me/353877871523 *************************************** About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain. Website: https://mapitforward.coffee Mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/ Contact: [email protected]

Advertising Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Arcadia Green Coffee, Colombian coffee exporters taking fresh green coffee from Colombia to the world — farm to roastery, direct.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadiagreencoffee/WhatsApp: https://wa.me/353877871523 *************************************** This is Part 3 of a five-part series with Augusto Amaya from Arcadia Green Coffee, exploring how green coffee sourcing is diversifying as the industry evolves. In this episode, the conversation focuses on the geopolitical realities impacting coffee in Colombia and across global markets. Augusto discusses shifting trade routes, EUDR compliance pressures, currency swings, and why risk management is becoming unavoidable for producers, exporters, and roasters moving into 2026. Guest linksConnect with Augusto Amaya and Arcadia Green Coffee: https://arcadiacoffee.ie/https://www.linkedin.com/in/augusto-amaya-irecol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadiagreencoffee/ WhatsApp: https://wa.me/353877871523 *************************************** About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain. Website: https://mapitforward.coffee Mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/ Contact: [email protected]

Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Arkena Coffee Marketplace, connecting you to the next coffee harvest in Ethiopia through direct trade.https://arkenacoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/Email: [email protected] *************************************** This is Part 2 of a five-part series with Augusto Amaya from Arcadia Green Coffee, exploring how green coffee sourcing is diversifying as the coffee industry evolves. In this episode, Lee Safar and Augusto discuss what it really means to source green coffee in a way that benefits all stakeholders, not just the buyer. Augusto explains why traditional sourcing can feel like a “black box” for producers, and why transparency must work in both directions: roasters should know who grew the coffee, and producers should know exactly where their coffee is going. They explore how Arcadia’s matchmaking model creates pride, stability, and long-term relationships, and why real relationship-building requires showing up in person, not just sending emails. Guest linksConnect with Augusto Amaya and Arcadia Green Coffee: https://arcadiacoffee.ie/https://www.linkedin.com/in/augusto-amaya-irecol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadiagreencoffee/ WhatsApp: https://wa.me/353877871523 *************************************** About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain. Website: https://mapitforward.coffee Mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/ Contact: [email protected]

Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by The Honduran Coffee Alliance, connecting Honduran coffee producers with global buyers in a fair, sustainable, and commercially viable way.WhatsApp: https://wa.me/50487350786Email: [email protected] *************************************** This is Part 1 of a five-part series with Augusto Amaya from Arcadia Green Coffee, exploring how green coffee sourcing is diversifying as the industry evolves. In this episode, Augusto shares Arcadia’s approach to relationship-based sourcing: starting with roaster needs first, maintaining traceability that works both ways, and reducing risk by only purchasing coffee when a clear buyer is in place. The conversation explores volatility, financing pressure, and why sourcing must benefit every stakeholder across the chain. Guest linksConnect with Augusto Amaya and Arcadia Green Coffee: https://arcadiacoffee.ie/https://www.linkedin.com/in/augusto-amaya-irecol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadiagreencoffee/ WhatsApp: https://wa.me/353877871523 *************************************** About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain. Website: https://mapitforward.coffee Mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/ Contact: [email protected]

This is Part 5 of a five-part series with Sean Warner from the Honduran Coffee Alliance, exploring how coffee pricing is set today and how it may change in the future. In the final episode, Lee Safar and Sean Warner discuss potential alternatives to Arabica-dependent pricing, the implications of the C market disappearing, and what producer-led pricing models could look like in practice. They reflect on resilience, power, and the importance of building pricing systems that can withstand ongoing volatility across the coffee supply chain. Advertising and sponsorship enquiriesInterested in advertising on a Map It Forward podcast?Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee Guest Links Sean Warner - Honduran Coffee Alliance https://www.hondurancoffeealliance.ca/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-warner-3aba28108/ https://www.instagram.com/hondurancoffeealliance/ WhatsApp: https://wa.me/50487350786 *************************************************** About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain. Website: https://mapitforward.coffee Mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/ Contact: [email protected]

This is Part 4 of a five-part series with Sean Warner from the Honduran Coffee Alliance, exploring how coffee pricing is set today and how it may change in the future. In this episode, Lee Safar and Sean Warner explore direct trade as a proposed solution to pricing instability. They discuss how different trade models function, where power sits in pricing conversations, and why direct trade succeeds in some contexts while failing in others. The conversation focuses on pricing references, long-term relationships, and what enables producers to maintain meaningful prices over time. Advertising sponsorFuture-Proofing Your Coffee Business: Planning for 2026 and BeyondA Map It Forward live workshop for coffee businesses.https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops Guest Links Sean Warner - Honduran Coffee Alliance https://www.hondurancoffeealliance.ca/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-warner-3aba28108/ https://www.instagram.com/hondurancoffeealliance/ WhatsApp: https://wa.me/50487350786 *************************************************** About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain. Website: https://mapitforward.coffee Mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/ Contact: [email protected]

This is Part 3 of a five-part series with Sean Warner from the Honduran Coffee Alliance, exploring how coffee pricing is set today and how it may change in the future. In this episode, Lee Safar and Sean Warner focus on the often-overlooked role of risk and liquidity in coffee pricing. While price receives most of the attention, this conversation highlights how payment timing and financing structures affect producers, roasters, and exporters. They discuss the pressure that high prices place on cash flow, the role of multinationals in financing, and why payment terms can determine whether businesses remain viable during periods of volatility. Advertising sponsorThis episode is brought to you by Arcadia Green Coffee, Colombian coffee exporters taking fresh green coffee from Colombia to the world — farm to roastery, direct.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadiagreencoffee/WhatsApp: https://wa.me/353877871523 Guest Links Sean Warner - Honduran Coffee Alliance https://www.hondurancoffeealliance.ca/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-warner-3aba28108/ https://www.instagram.com/hondurancoffeealliance/ WhatsApp: https://wa.me/50487350786 *************************************************** About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain. Website: https://mapitforward.coffee Mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/ Contact: [email protected]

This is Part 2 of a five-part series with Sean Warner from the Honduran Coffee Alliance, exploring how coffee pricing is set today and how it may change in the future. In this episode, Lee Safar and Sean Warner examine why coffee pricing is inherently complicated. They discuss the limitations of using the C price as a reference, the historical volatility of coffee markets, and why countries with vastly different production costs are often priced using the same benchmark. Using Honduras as a case study, they explore how cost of production, quality, and payment timing affect pricing outcomes for producers. Advertising sponsorThis episode is brought to you by The Honduran Coffee Alliance, connecting Honduran coffee producers with global buyers in a fair, sustainable, and commercially viable way.WhatsApp: https://wa.me/50487350786Email: [email protected] Guest Links Sean Warner - Honduran Coffee Alliance https://www.hondurancoffeealliance.ca/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-warner-3aba28108/ https://www.instagram.com/hondurancoffeealliance/ WhatsApp: https://wa.me/50487350786 *************************************************** About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain. Website: https://mapitforward.coffee Mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/ Contact: [email protected]

This is Part 1 of a five-part series with Sean Warner from the Honduran Coffee Alliance, exploring how coffee pricing is set today and how it may change in the future. In this episode, Lee Safar and Sean Warner unpack how coffee is currently priced across the supply chain. They discuss the role of the C market, differences in production costs between origins, spot coffee versus future contracts, and why rising retail prices do not necessarily translate into improved income for producers. This episode sets the foundation for the rest of the series. Advertising sponsorThis episode is brought to you by Arkena Coffee Marketplace, connecting you to the next coffee harvest in Ethiopia through direct trade.https://arkenacoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/Email: [email protected] Guest Links Sean Warner - Honduran Coffee Alliance https://www.hondurancoffeealliance.ca/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-warner-3aba28108/ https://www.instagram.com/hondurancoffeealliance/ WhatsApp: https://wa.me/50487350786 *************************************************** About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain. Website: https://mapitforward.coffee Mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/ Contact: [email protected]

This is Part 5 of a 5-part series on the coffee industry in 2026 with Felipe Croce (FAF Coffees) and Angel Barrera (Belco). The discussion critically examines the role of the Specialty Coffee Association, industry representation, corporate influence, and what meaningful preparation for 2026 may actually look like for coffee businesses. Chapters00:00 Coffee Associations and Representation02:54 Funding and Education05:49 World of Coffee Events08:22 Corporate Influence12:46 Industry Innovation27:44 Preparing for the Year Ahead31:43 Final Reflections This episode is brought to you by Arkena Coffee MarketplaceConnecting you to the next coffee harvest in Ethiopia through direct trade. https://arkenacoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/Email: [email protected] Connect with the guests Connect with Angel Barrera and Belco:https://www.belco.fr/https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-barrera-8a0b2236/https://www.instagram.com/koliafobiano/https://www.instagram.com/belco.coffee/ Connect with Felipe Croce and FAF Coffees:https://www.instagram.com/felipecroce/https://www.instagram.com/fafcoffees/https://fafbrazil.com/ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• You can support The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by subscribing, rating, and sharing this episode with someone who works in the coffee industry. 🎧 Listen to the audio podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3LgSXioSpotify: https://spoti.fi/34ILPus 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube:https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW 📬 Join the Map It Forward mailing list:https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist 🌍 Learn more about Map It Forward:https://mapitforward.coffee

This is Part 4 of a 5-part series on the coffee industry in 2026 with Felipe Croce (FAF Coffees) and Angel Barrera (Belco). Lee Safar, Felipe Croce, and Angel Barrera examine how scale, capital, and consolidation are shaping the coffee industry, and what challenges small and medium businesses may face as corporate influence grows. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Company Scale00:55 Patreon Community02:00 Series Overview03:28 Corporate vs Small Business05:26 Challenges in Specialty Coffee08:58 Corporate Influence14:30 Industry Involution24:45 Closing Thoughts Sponsor messageJoin Map It Forward’s monthly live coffee industry discussions — exclusively for Roasted Coffee Patreon backers. Learn more: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward Connect with the guests Connect with Angel Barrera and Belco:https://www.belco.fr/https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-barrera-8a0b2236/https://www.instagram.com/koliafobiano/https://www.instagram.com/belco.coffee/ Connect with Felipe Croce and FAF Coffees:https://www.instagram.com/felipecroce/https://www.instagram.com/fafcoffees/https://fafbrazil.com/ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• You can support The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by subscribing, rating, and sharing this episode with someone who works in the coffee industry. 🎧 Listen to the audio podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3LgSXioSpotify: https://spoti.fi/34ILPus 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube:https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW 📬 Join the Map It Forward mailing list:https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist 🌍 Learn more about Map It Forward:https://mapitforward.coffee

This is Part 3 of a 5-part series on the coffee industry in 2026 with Felipe Croce (FAF Coffees) and Angel Barrera (Belco). This episode explores how the definition of “specialty” may evolve by 2026, what value means for producers, roasters, and consumers, and why clarity of values will be increasingly important for coffee businesses navigating a changing market. Chapters00:00 Introduction: The Dilemma of Balancing Quality and Volume02:22 Welcome to the Daily Coffee Pro02:31 Specialty vs Commodity Coffee in 202607:35 Defining Specialty Coffee10:47 The Importance of Healthy Soil15:23 Consumer Choices and Specialty Coffee22:54 Global Trends Across Industries29:00 Conclusion This episode is brought to you by The Honduran Coffee AllianceConnecting Honduran coffee producers with global buyers in a fair, sustainable, and commercially viable way. Connect with Sean Warner:WhatsApp: https://wa.me/50487350786Email: [email protected] Connect with the guests Connect with Angel Barrera and Belco:https://www.belco.fr/https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-barrera-8a0b2236/https://www.instagram.com/koliafobiano/https://www.instagram.com/belco.coffee/ Connect with Felipe Croce and FAF Coffees:https://www.instagram.com/felipecroce/https://www.instagram.com/fafcoffees/https://fafbrazil.com/ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• You can support The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by subscribing, rating, and sharing this episode with someone who works in the coffee industry. 🎧 Listen to the audio podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3LgSXioSpotify: https://spoti.fi/34ILPus 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube:https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW 📬 Join the Map It Forward mailing list:https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist 🌍 Learn more about Map It Forward:https://mapitforward.coffee

This is Part 2 of a 5-part series on the coffee industry in 2026 with Felipe Croce (FAF Coffees) and Angel Barrera (Belco). This episode focuses on geopolitical “tectonic plate” movements and what they mean for coffee businesses. The discussion covers currency volatility, the role of the US dollar, emerging alternatives such as stablecoins, and how exporters and importers may need to adapt to remain resilient in an increasingly uncertain global environment. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Aligning Away from US Dependency 02:28 Welcome to The Daily Coffee Pro 02:48 Geopolitics and Coffee in 2026 04:57 The Volatility of Global Politics 09:51 Personal Anecdote on Social Contracts 12:11 Impact of Geopolitics on Coffee Trade 12:55 State Capitalism and Democracy Risks 18:53 European Union and South American Trade 23:59 Exploring Cryptocurrency in Coffee Trade 32:03 Conclusion: Navigating 2026's Challenges Sponsor message Future-Proofing Your Coffee Business: Planning for 2026 and Beyond A Map It Forward live workshop for small to medium coffee businesses. Learn more: https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops Connect with the guests Connect with Angel Barrera and Belco:https://www.belco.fr/https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-barrera-8a0b2236/https://www.instagram.com/koliafobiano/https://www.instagram.com/belco.coffee/ Connect with Felipe Croce and FAF Coffees:https://www.instagram.com/felipecroce/https://www.instagram.com/fafcoffees/https://fafbrazil.com/ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• You can support The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by subscribing, rating, and sharing this episode with someone who works in the coffee industry. 🎧 Listen to the audio podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3LgSXioSpotify: https://spoti.fi/34ILPus 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube:https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW 📬 Join the Map It Forward mailing list:https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist 🌍 Learn more about Map It Forward:https://mapitforward.coffee

This is Part 1 of a 5-part series on the coffee industry in 2026 with Felipe Croce (FAF Coffees) and Angel Barrera (Belco). In this episode, Lee Safar, Felipe Croce, and Angel Barrera discuss where the global coffee industry is as we begin the year and where they believe it is heading. The conversation spans coffee production in Colombia and Brazil, climate volatility, geopolitical pressure, consumer behavior, and the growing need to rethink how the specialty coffee sector operates in an increasingly unstable environment. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Coffee Trends in Colombia01:33 Welcome to The Daily Coffee Pro02:08 Exciting Plans for 202604:13 Current State of Coffee Production10:35 Challenges and Predictions for Coffee Prices15:00 Consumer Behavior and Market Volatility18:34 The Future of Specialty Coffee22:11 Global Coffee Consumption Trends29:49 Geopolitical Influences on Coffee32:23 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics This episode is brought to you by Arcadia Green CoffeeColombian coffee exporters taking fresh green coffee from Colombia to the world — farm to roastery, direct. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadiagreencoffee/Connect with Augusto Amaya on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/353877871523 Connect with the guests Connect with Angel Barrera and Belco:https://www.belco.fr/https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-barrera-8a0b2236/https://www.instagram.com/koliafobiano/https://www.instagram.com/belco.coffee/ Connect with Felipe Croce and FAF Coffees:https://www.instagram.com/felipecroce/https://www.instagram.com/fafcoffees/https://fafbrazil.com/ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• You can support The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by subscribing, rating, and sharing this episode with someone who works in the coffee industry. 🎧 Listen to the audio podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3LgSXioSpotify: https://spoti.fi/34ILPus 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube:https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW 📬 Join the Map It Forward mailing list:https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist 🌍 Learn more about Map It Forward:https://mapitforward.coffee