EP 1274 Alejandro Cadena - Stakeholder Collaboration in the Coffee Supply Chain - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward
Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist 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 ****************************** Welcome to 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. Our guest on the podcast in this series is Alejandro Cadena, CEO of Caravela Coffee - a globally recognized green coffee exporter out of Latin America and an importer into consuming regions around the world. In this discussion, Alejandro and Lee discuss the definitive nature of the year ahead, 2025. This series explores what we should expect, how we got here, and why this is a year that is unlike any other in the history of the coffee industry. The episodes in this series are: 1. Change Is Coming For The Coffee Industry in 2025 - https://youtu.be/R7YGoGxes2w 2. The Major Forces At Play in The Coffee Industry in 2025 - https://youtu.be/gmllrkmAI_k 3. What To Expect from 2025 In Coffee - https://youtu.be/NqU-ZHRMago 4. Stakeholder Collaboration in the Coffee Supply Chain - https://youtu.be/5QP-UJgs-Ks 5. Predictions for 2025 in Coffee - https://youtu.be/UG8XgyCtx5A In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee Safar continues her conversation with Alejandro Cadena from Caravela. They explore the importance of long-term success in the coffee industry, drawing parallels to successful sports teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona. Alejandro emphasizes the need for collaboration and a team mentality among all stakeholders in the coffee supply chain, from farmers to exporters to consumers. They discuss the challenges of detachment within the supply chain and the increasing individualistic mentality post-pandemic. The episode also highlights the necessity of forming genuine, long-term relationships and the value of having a long-term vision to navigate the complexities of the coffee market. Tune in for insightful predictions about what 2025 holds for the coffee industry. 00:00 Building a Winning Team in Coffee 01:01 Introduction to the Series 03:59 The Long-Term Vision for Coffee Farming 08:47 The Importance of Relationships in Coffee 12:54 Challenges and Mentalities in the Coffee Industry 21:54 Predictions for 2025 22:23 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Connect with Alejandro and Caravela Coffee here: https://caravela.coffee/en https://www.instagram.com/caravelacoffee https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandro-c-74241a/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 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