Posts tagged Coffee Industry
1101 Nawar Adra - Can We Fix Coffee? - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

This is the 5th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.

Our guest on the podcast this series is a regular of the podcast and dear friend of Map It Forward, visionary and entrepreneur, Nawar Adra. Nawar is the owner of Stitch Coffee (Cafes, roastery, B2B and B2C) and ECRE (Co-Roasting facility) in Sydney, Australia.

In this series, Nawar and Lee discuss the state of the Australian coffee industry in 2024 with the challenges and opportunities that come with it.

In this episode of the series, Nawar and Lee highlight the struggles of coffee roasters, the importance of financial management, and the pitfalls of extending credit to clients.

It also covers the transition to direct-to-consumer sales, the impact of market saturation and 'zombie businesses,' and the need for professionalism and mental health awareness in the industry.

The episode wraps up with a conversation on the importance of values, community support, and strategic business practices in sustaining the coffee industry.

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1100 Nawar Adra - Australia's Green Coffee Situation - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

This is the 4th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.

Our guest on the podcast this series is a regular of the podcast and dear friend of Map It Forward, visionary and entrepreneur, Nawar Adra. Nawar is the owner of Stitch Coffee (Cafes, roastery, B2B and B2C) and ECRE (Co-Roasting facility) in Sydney, Australia.

In this series, Nawar and Lee discuss the state of the Australian coffee industry in 2024 with the challenges and opportunities that come with it.

In this episode of the series, Nawar and Lee delve into the importance of supply chain management and relationships, especially in times of volatility affecting coffee pricing and availability.

The episode highlights the tension between coffee roasters, producers, and the impact of external factors like climate change and economics on the coffee supply chain.

The critical role of building strong relationships with suppliers as a competitive advantage and a way to navigate the industry's challenges is explored.

The conversation also touches on strategies for roasters to adapt to the changing landscape and the potential for direct relationships between roasters and producers to mitigate risks.

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1099 Nawar Adra - Can Coffee Roasters Survive? - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

This is the 3rd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.

Our guest on the podcast this series is a regular of the podcast and dear friend of Map It Forward, visionary and entrepreneur, Nawar Adra. Nawar is the owner of Stitch Coffee (Cafes, roastery, B2B and B2C) and ECRE (Co-Roasting facility) in Sydney, Australia.

In this series, Nawar and Lee discuss the state of the Australian coffee industry in 2024 with the challenges and opportunities that come with it.

In this episode of the series, Nawar and Lee explore the challenges and opportunities within the B2B (business-to-business) and B2C (business-to-consumer) markets for coffee roasters.

Nawar shares valuable insights into the importance of digital marketing, online presence, and diversifying product offerings to build trust and loyalty among consumers, especially in the B2C market.

On the B2B side, the struggle with the competitive environment, payment issues, and the high cost of business is highlighted. The need for significant investment in advertising and the long-term strategy required to see returns is emphasized, along with the unique dynamics of the Australian market, such as the expectation of supplying equipment in B2B relationships.

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1098 Nawar Adra - Aussie Cafes Are In Trouble - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

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

Our guest on the podcast this series is a regular of the podcast and dear friend of Map It Forward, visionary and entrepreneur, Nawar Adra. Nawar is the owner of Stitch Coffee (Cafes, roastery, B2B and B2C) and ECRE (Co-Roasting facility) in Sydney, Australia.

In this series, Nawar and Lee discuss the state of the Australian coffee industry in 2024 with the challenges and opportunities that come with it.

In this episode of the series, Nawar and Lee discuss the state of the coffee industry in Australia and contrasts it with emerging trends in Asia.

They delve into how the Australian coffee scene, despite its historical leadership, is now facing stagnation and comfort, failing to innovate as drastically as markets in Asia.

The conversation highlights the importance of signature beverages and the diverse approach to coffee consumption across different markets, emphasizing the potential shift towards a 'fourth wave' focused on quality and unique offerings.

The episode also discusses challenges faced by cafe owners and the evolving dynamics between food and coffee in attracting customers.

Furthermore, the transition towards more branding and marketing efforts is explored.

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1097 Nawar Adra - The Numbers For Cafes Are Troubling - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

This is the first episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.

Our guest on the podcast this series is a regular of the podcast and dear friend of Map It Forward, visionary and entrepreneur, Nawar Adra. Nawar is the owner of Stitch Coffee (Cafes, roastery, B2B and B2C) and ECRE (Co-Roasting facility) in Sydney, Australia.

In this series, Nawar and Lee discuss the state of the Australian coffee industry in 2024 with the challenges and opportunities that come with it.

In this episode of the series, Nawar and Lee labor costs, workforce competitiveness, and the impact of changing consumer habits on cafes and coffee shops.

The conversation highlights the difficulties small business owners face, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to fluctuating demand and the need for rapid adaptation.

Additionally, the episode delves into the financial aspects of running a coffee business, addressing the increase in labor costs and the challenges in forecasting and staffing.

This discussion aims to shed light on the realities of the coffee industry, encouraging a community-driven approach to finding solutions and fostering understanding among business owners and employees alike.

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#768 [ENCORE] Judith Ganes: How Pricing Volatility Is Impacting Coffee Producers

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This is the final episode in a 5 part series with returning guest, Judith Ganes. Judith is the owner of JGanes Consulting and an expert in soft commodities trading including coffee and sugar. In this series, Judith will help us unpack "The Future Outlook of Coffee Pricing and Supply".

In this 5th episode, Judy helps us understand the impact of the widespread pricing volatility on coffee producers. Like with any market volatility, some will win, others will lose, and the rest will find a way to adapt.

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#767 [ENCORE] Judith Ganes: The Impact of Waste on Coffee Pricing & Supply

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This is the 4th episode in a 5 part series with returning guest, Judith Ganes. Judith is the owner of JGanes Consulting and an expert in soft commodities trading including coffee and sugar. In this series, Judith will help us unpack "The Future Outlook of Coffee Pricing and Supply".

In this 4th episode, Judy outlines how the relationship between coffee consumption and coffee waste has historically helped coffee producers, and how the shift to reducing waste is working against coffee producers.

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#766 [ENCORE] Judith Ganes: What Are Certified Stocks of Coffee?

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This is the 3rd episode in a 5 part series with returning guest, Judith Ganes. Judith is the owner of JGanes Consulting and an expert in soft commodities trading including coffee and sugar. In this series, Judith will help us unpack "The Future Outlook of Coffee Pricing and Supply".

In this 3rd episode, Judith educates us on the term "Certified Coffee" (not to be confused with certifications like Fairtrade, etc) and the role it plays in impacting the supply and pricing of coffee in times of short supply or oversupply of green coffee.

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#765 [ENCORE] Judith Ganes: Coffee Futures & Differentials

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This is the 2nd episode in a 5 part series with returning guest, Judith Ganes. Judith is the owner of JGanes Consulting and an expert in soft commodities trading including coffee and sugar. In this series, Judith will help us unpack "The Future Outlook of Coffee Pricing and Supply".

In this 2nd episode, Judith helps us understand the fundamental role of the coffee futures market (The C Market) as well as differentials in the pricing of Arabic Coffee and gives us insight into the mitigating forces impacting the pricing and supply of coffee.

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#764 [ENCORE] Judith Ganes: The State of Coffee Supply & Pricing

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This is the first episode in a 5 part series with returning guest, Judith Ganes. Judith is the owner of JGanes Consulting and an expert in soft commodities trading including coffee and sugar. In this series, Judith will help us unpack "The Future Outlook of Coffee Pricing and Supply".

In this first episode, Judith gives us the landscape of supply and pricing for Arabica Coffee around the world in August 2022 as well as the expectations for the upcoming harvests.

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#763 [ENCORE] Chahan Yeretzian: Where Is Coffee Research Headed?

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This is the final episode in a 5-part series with Chahan Yeretzian, Professor for Analytical Technologies, Bioanalytical Chemistry, and Diagnostics at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). In this series, Chahan and Lee explore "The Science of Coffee".

In this 5th episode of the series, Chahan helps us understand where coffee research is headed in the future. They explored the low-hanging fruit coffee science research as well as the limitations it's experiencing. "Infused Coffees" was also a topic of discussion with some myths dispelled about testing.

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#762 [ENCORE] Chahan Yeretzian: Coffee Science - Subjective vs. Objective

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This is the 4th in a 5-part series with Chahan Yeretzian, Professor for Analytical Technologies, Bioanalytical Chemistry, and Diagnostics at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). In this series, Chahan and Lee explore "The Science of Coffee".

In this 4th episode of the series, Chahan and Lee discuss how science handles the subjectivity of coffee taste objectively.

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#761 [ENCORE] Chahan Yeretzian: How Science Defines "Good Coffee"

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This is the 3rd in a 5-part series with Chahan Yeretzian, Professor for Analytical Technologies, Bioanalytical Chemistry, and Diagnostics at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). In this series, Chahan and Lee explore "The Science of Coffee".

In this 3rd episode of the series, Chahan helps us understand how science defines "Good Coffee". Super interesting conversation, folks!

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#760 [ENCORE] Chahan Yeretzian: Coffee Science & The Coffee Industry

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This is the 2nd in a 5-part series with Chahan Yeretzian, Professor for Analytical Technologies, Bioanalytical Chemistry, and Diagnostics at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). In this series, Chahan and Lee explore "The Science of Coffee".

In this 2nd episode of the series, Chahan and Lee explore how coffee research is elevating specialty coffee as a profit-focused industry.

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#759 [ENCORE] Chahan Yeretzian: The Science of Specialty Coffee

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This is the first in a 5-part series with Chahan Yeretzian, Professor for Analytical Technologies, Bioanalytical Chemistry, and Diagnostics at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). In this series, Chahan and Lee explore "The Science of Coffee".

In this first episode of the series, Chahan helps us understand how science is forging its way ahead into the specialty coffee industry and how it's elevating specialty coffee in the cup.

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#758 [ENCORE] Diego Baraona: The Future of Coffee Supply

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This is the final episode of a 5-part series with 5th Generation El Salvadorian Coffee Producer Diego Baraona of the world-famous coffee estate - Los Pirineos. In this series, we'll be exploring the future of coffee production in El Salvador.

In this 5th episode of the series, Diego and Lee speak frankly about the future of the supply of coffee from El Salvador to the world, the hard decisions that need to be made to remain competitive, and the role that risk appetite will play in such uncertain times ahead.

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#757 [ENCORE] Diego Baraona: The Next Generation of Coffee Producers

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This is the 4th of a 5-part series with 5th Generation El Salvadorian Coffee Producer Diego Baraona of the world-famous coffee estate - Los Pirineos. In this series, we'll be exploring the future of coffee production in El Salvador.

In this episode of the series, we get insight into the shift in mindset and approach the next generation of coffee producers are expressing about the way they produce and supply coffee to the consuming end of the market.

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#756 [ENCORE] Diego Baraona: Coffee Innovations in El Salvador

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This is the 3rd of a 5-part series with 5th Generation El Salvadorian Coffee Producer Diego Baraona of the world-famous coffee estate - Los Pirineos. In this series, we'll be exploring the future of coffee production in El Salvador.

In this episode of the series, Diego explains the ways that producers in El Salvador are simplifying as a way of innovating to navigate the challenging times ahead for coffee producers globally.

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#755 [ENCORE] Diego Baraona: The Challenges of Producing Coffee in El Salvador

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This is the 2nd of a 5-part series with 5th Generation El Salvadorian Coffee Producer Diego Baraona of the world-famous coffee estate - Los Pirineos. In this series, we'll be exploring the future of coffee production in El Salvador..

In this episode of the series, Diego helps us understand the challenges coffee producers have been faced with over the past few years since the world was changed.

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#754 [ENCORE] Diego Baraona: Producing Coffee in El Salvador

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This is the first of a 5-part series with 5th Generation El Salvadorian Coffee Producer Diego Baraona of the world-famous coffee estate - Los Pirineos. In this series, we'll be exploring the future of coffee production in El Salvador.

In this episode, we explore the unique attributes of coffee production in El Salvador and its challenges.

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