EP 1175 Monika Firl - Combo Contracts and Fairtrade International - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward
This is the 4th episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.
Our guest on the podcast for this series is Monika Firl, the Senior Advisor of the Coffee Program at Fairtrade International.
The theme of this series is exploring what Fairtrade International (Fairtrade Coffee) represents and stands for in 2024 with a specific focus on their efforts in the coffee sector.
In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, host Lee and Monika discuss the controversial topic of combo contracts in the Fairtrade coffee industry.
They delve into the imbalance of power between traders and producers, explaining how combo contracts exploit this disparity. The episode highlights issues in the Fairtrade certification process, the impact of these practices on farmers in regions like Peru and Honduras, and the rising importance of regenerative farming.
The conversation also covers the complexities of Fairtrade pricing and the role of advocacy in combating unfair practices.
Tune in to understand the challenges faced by coffee producers and the evolving landscape of Fairtrade.
00:00 Introduction to Combo Contracts
00:32 Sponsorship Message
01:11 Understanding Combo Contracts
03:45 Historical Context and Fairtrade's Stance
05:08 Challenges Faced by Producers
09:31 Fairtrade's Role and Industry Practices
16:06 Fairtrade Pricing and Market Dynamics
24:14 Regenerative Farming and Future Challenges
28:28 Advocacy and Legislative Issues
34:49 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
Connect with Monika and Fairtrade International here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-firl-663a151a/
https://www.instagram.com/fairtradeofficial/
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