EP 753 Pete Licata - 2025 Is Different From All Other Years In Coffee - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast
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The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward EPISODE DETAILS
This is the 3rd episode in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar.
Our guest on the podcast in this series is Pete Licata, co-founder of the brand new roasted coffee brand Caffeine Control Coffee and 2013 World Barista Champion.
This series focuses on the idea that our coffee industry is at a turning point. We examine the industry's past, present, and future and explore challenging questions that may prove sobering over time.
The five episodes of this series are:
We're at a Turning Point In Coffee - https://youtu.be/-t7Z_O2LEm8
The Relevance of Coffee Competitions - https://youtu.be/WG_wMutQ_E4
2025 Is Different From All Other Years In Coffee - https://youtu.be/bM_k_grRE2E
Caffeine Trends In Coffee - https://youtu.be/28wCcpVJI1U
Launching A Coffee Brand in 2025 - https://youtu.be/dG24xtmv9F8
In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Pete delve into the transformation currently sweeping the coffee industry.
They discuss critical topics such as the ongoing shifts toward home brewing and roasting, the financial pressures of the coffee value chain, and the pivotal changes impacting producers and consumers alike.
With a focus on coffee competitions, market instability, and rising costs, the conversation explores why it's imperative not to deflect but to take control of one's destiny during this bumpy ride.
Additionally, insights into the future of specialty versus commercial coffee, the importance of sustainable practices, and producer challenges highlight the urgency for industry-wide awareness and adaptation.
Don't miss out on this significant discussion that touches on the current reckoning in the coffee world and what lies ahead.
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00:00 Introduction: Navigating Uncertainty
00:47 Sponsorship Message: Become a Coffee Consultant
01:25 Series Overview: Shifts in the Coffee Industry
01:52 The Reckoning: Industry Changes and Challenges
04:09 Economic Pressures and Value Chain
06:49 Specialty vs. Commercial Coffee
11:28 Producer Perspectives and Future Concerns
24:09 The Future of Coffee: Trends and Predictions
32:01 Conclusion: Reflecting on Coffee's Future
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