Map It Forward Middle East Podcast

This is the 5th episode of a five-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 Nick Brown, Editor of Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine. In this series, we're "Connecting the dots" between money and power in the coffee industry.

In this final episode of this five-part series, Lee and Nick discuss the pressing issues within the coffee industry and explore the importance of talking about climate change, labor, and regulation, especially post-COVID.

Nick shares his thoughts on why these conversations are crucial and how the industry can address them moving forward.

Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that bridges the gap between current challenges and future solutions in the coffee world.

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This is the 4th episode of a five-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 Nick Brown, Editor of Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine. In this series, we're "Connecting the dots" between money and power in the coffee industry.

In this episode, Lee and Nick delve into the making of trends within the coffee industry.

They discuss whether trends have contributed to current industry challenges and examine the role of trends like decaf coffee's resurgence. The conversation touches on how coffee trends are often influenced by money and power, the impact of coffee media, and the community-building aspects of industry competitions.

This insightful discussion aims to uncover the motivations behind emerging coffee trends and their broader implications.

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This is the 3rd episode of a five-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 Nick Brown, Editor of Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine. In this series, we're "Connecting the dots" between money and power in the coffee industry.

In this episode, Lee and Nick discuss the influence of the C-Market on the specialty coffee industry.

They explore how current market trends, including high coffee prices and the psychological impact of the $4 threshold, are affecting coffee producers' decisions and the broader coffee supply chain.

The episode also highlights the challenges faced by specialty coffee purveyors and the potential future dynamics of coffee production and consumption.

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This is the 2nd episode of a five-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 Nick Brown, Editor of Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine. In this series, we're "Connecting the dots" between money and power in the coffee industry.

In this episode, Lee and Nick explore the intricate power dynamics within the coffee industry. They discuss the disparity between the main and shadow coffee supply chains, the role of transparency among small and large businesses, and the influence of financial power in the industry.

With insights into the challenges faced by coffee producers and the complexities of the coffee market, this episode provides a thought-provoking analysis of the current state and future of coffee production.

Join us for this enlightening conversation and gain a deeper understanding of the power differentials that shape the coffee industry today.

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This is the first episode of a five-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 Nick Brown, Editor of Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine. In this series, we're "Connecting the dots" between money and power in the coffee industry.

In this episode, Lee and Nick delve into the consolidation of the coffee industry and its power dynamics, discussing how larger organizations are gaining more control.

Nick shares his unique perspective built over 14 years in the industry.

Together, they explore power differentials in the coffee value chain, the challenges smaller businesses face, and the implications for the global coffee market. Don't miss this in-depth conversation on the complexities and shifting power dynamics shaping the coffee industry today.

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