This is the 5th in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest, Coffee Producer and Consultant, Fabricio Andrade from San Coffee in Brazil.

In this series of the podcast, Fabricio, an economist and agronomist, helps us explore the volatility in the coffee supply chain in 2024.

In this final episode of the podcast series, Fabricio and Lee explore the importance and challenges of managing cash flow and liquidity for coffee producers in the coffee industry.

They discuss the impact of liquidity on purchasing inputs, the need for careful management of cash flow, and the wisdom of holding onto coffee as a physical asset in volatile times.

They further touch on the uncertainty and optimism in the coffee industry, the role of technology, and the importance of seeking knowledge and finding one's own way forward.

Fabricio shares insight into efforts to engage small coffee producers and improve sustainability in the industry.

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This is the 4th in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest, Coffee Producer and Consultant, Fabricio Andrade from San Coffee in Brazil.

In this series of the podcast, Fabricio, an economist and agronomist, helps us explore the volatility in the coffee supply chain in 2024.

In this episode of the podcast series, Fabricio and Lee explore the impact of consolidation on the coffee supply chain and the challenges faced by producers.

This conversation examines the reasons behind consolidation, the consumer's preference for cheaper goods, and the need for consumer awareness.

Fabricio and Lee also address the issues related to pricing, production costs, and the potential risks of consolidation. Fabricio stresses the importance of educating consumers and the need for sustainable solutions to support coffee production in the long term.

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This is the 3rd in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest, Coffee Producer and Consultant, Fabricio Andrade from San Coffee in Brazil.

In this series of the podcast, Fabricio, an economist and agronomist, helps us explore the volatility in the coffee supply chain in 2024.

In this episode of the podcast series, Fabricio and Lee discuss the volatility in the price of coffee and its impact on coffee producers.

It delves into the complex calculations producers need to make in order to purchase inputs for their next crop, the role of the C market in determining coffee prices, and the importance of educating and empowering producers to make informed decisions.

This conversation highlights the need for producers to diversify their sources of income and the challenges they face in the coffee supply chain.

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This is the 2nd in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest, Coffee Producer and Consultant, Fabricio Andrade from San Coffee in Brazil.

In this series of the podcast, Fabricio, an economist and agronomist, helps us explore the volatility in the coffee supply chain in 2024.

In this episode of the podcast series, Fabricio and Lee discuss the volatility of coffee prices and its impact on the coffee supply chain.

They explore the influence of benchmarks, the role of commodity standards, and the formation of coffee prices.

The conversation delves into the risks coffee producers face, including external factors like geopolitics and economics, as well as the challenges of accessing hedging tools.

They go on to emphasize the significant impact of price volatility on coffee producers and the necessity of addressing their vulnerabilities in the supply chain.

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This is the first in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest, Coffee Producer and Consultant, Fabricio Andrade from San Coffee in Brazil.

In this series of the podcast, Fabricio, an economist and agronomist, helps us explore the volatility in the coffee supply chain in 2024.

In this first episode of the podcast series, Fabricio and Lee discuss where the volatility sits in the coffee supply chain for Brazil.

The challenges faced by the Brazilian coffee farming industry, including the aging labor force, climate change, and the need for technological advancements.

Also discussed are the need to attract and retain younger generations in the industry, the role of roasters in supporting producers, and the impact of coffee prices and relationships between the producing and consuming ends of the supply chain.

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