EP 1269 [ENCORE] Felipe Croce - The Role of the Middle Man in the Coffee Crisis - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Jan 2025 Mastermind Groups have opened up for registration: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://ondemand.mapitforward.coffee for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human ****************************** This is the 4th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. The guest on this podcast series is Felipe Croce, a Brazilian coffee producer and exporter from FAF Coffees. In this series, Felipe and Lee will be discussing the current coffee crisis from the perspective of a coffee producer, paying particular attention to the overall economics of things. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Felipe explore how various coffee market scenarios impact the middleman, including green traders and buyers. They discuss the challenges faced by importers and exporters, the importance of relationships in the coffee industry, and how roasters can navigate future market volatility. This episode also highlights the evolving dynamics between roasters and coffee producers, the significance of contracts, and the value of human relationships in the coffee supply chain. 00:00 Introduction to the Coffee Middleman 00:37 Sponsor Message: Become a Coffee Consultant 01:15 Welcome and Series Overview 01:51 Current Coffee Crisis and Pricing Scenarios 03:00 Impact on the Middleman 05:12 Challenges Faced by Importers and Exporters 08:45 The Role of Relationships in the Coffee Industry 17:11 Direct Trade vs. Importers: A Comparative Analysis 22:35 Navigating Volatility and Risk in Coffee Trade 27:30 Conclusion and Future Outlook Connect with Felipe and FAF here: https://www.instagram.com/felipecroce/ https://www.instagram.com/fafcoffees/ https://fafbrazil.com/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Support this podcast on Patreon for a few dollars a month here: https://bit.ly/MIFPatreon The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops

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The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARD provides content to the Global Coffee Industry Monday to Friday at 1 am PT. Episodes typically run between 20-25 minutes and are hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Each week a new 5-part series is released with a coffee industry expert speaking to challenges and innovations in the global coffee value chain. At Map It Forward, our mission is to encourage an industry mindset where people conspire to each other's success and our vision is to be a functional part of creating a standard within the coffee industry where people build responsible businesses with responsible pricing models. Our commitment to integrity, openness, authenticity, and curiosity is not just a statement; it's the cornerstone of everything we do. The video version of this podcast is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/mapitforward Find out more about MAP IT FORWARD at https://www.mapitforward.coffee