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Welcome to the 2nd episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.

Our guest for this series is Stephen Vick from African Coffee Roasters - a private-label coffee roaster based in Kenya that roasts, packs, and exports products, mostly to Europe.

The 5 episodes in this series are:

1. Setting Up A Roastery At Origin - https://youtu.be/fS-oH-5xiPc

2. Compliancing A Roastery At Origin - https://youtu.be/SsiLrN5P4hA

3. Importing Roasted Coffee and EUDR - https://youtu.be/BDTU_JDIiiM

4. Overcoming Challenges For Roasters at Origin - https://youtu.be/yvLf2OvyKv0

5. The Viability of a Roastery At Origin. - https://youtu.be/EjEv-7CKH-o

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Stephen explore the multi-faceted world of coffee compliance, particularly focusing on the new regulations set to roll out from 2025 to 2030.

We delve into the mandates around recyclability and waste reduction, the impact of certifications like organic and fair trade, and the financial and operational challenges small businesses face in meeting these standards.

Learn about the testing and mitigation of mycotoxins for EU exports, the intricate process of maintaining traceability, and the rigorous audits required for coffee quality compliance.

Featuring insights from real-life experiences, this episode is essential for anyone navigating the international coffee trade.

Plus, don't miss our upcoming 'Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming' workshop aimed at equipping coffee producers with sustainable practices. Subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with all our latest insights!

00:00 Introduction to New Packaging Compliance Mandates

00:43 Announcement: Regenerative Coffee Farming Workshop

02:10 Introduction to the Daily Coffee Pro Series

02:28 The Importance of Regenerative Agriculture

05:46 Challenges in Roasting, Packaging, and Shipping Coffee from Origin

06:57 Compliance and Certifications in Coffee Production

13:22 The Complexity of Compliance for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses

15:26 Navigating Contract Compliance

17:10 Starting an International Coffee Business

18:18 Understanding Mycotoxins in Coffee

20:07 Dealing with Rejected Coffee Shipments

23:09 Implementing In-House Testing

25:56 The Intensity of Compliance

26:49 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

Connect with Stephen and African Coffee Roasters here:

https://www.instagram.com/stephen_vick/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-vick-36240045/

https://africancoffeeroasters.com/

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