EP 1273 Alejandro Cadena - What To Expect from 2025 In Coffee - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

Welcome to 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 in this series is Alejandro Cadena, CEO of Caravela Coffee - a globally recognized green coffee exporter out of Latin America and an importer into consuming regions around the world.

In this discussion, Alejandro and Lee discuss the definitive nature of the year ahead, 2025. This series explores what we should expect, how we got here, and why this is a year that is unlike any other in the history of the coffee industry.

Join Lee Safar and Alejandro Cadena from Caravela Coffee in this insightful episode of the Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward.

They discuss the challenges facing the coffee industry in 2025, from rising coffee prices to market speculation and the interconnectedness of the specialty and commodity coffee markets.

Alejandro delves into the financial pressures on coffee farmers, the role of debt and leverage in the industry, and the potential impact of exporters and importers going out of business.

Discover essential strategies for risk mitigation and long-term planning to navigate the volatile coffee market.

Don't miss this deep dive into the future of coffee and how businesses can prepare for the challenges ahead.

EP 1272 Alejandro Cadena - The Major Forces At Play in The Coffee Industry in 2025 - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

Welcome to 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 in this series is Alejandro Cadena, CEO of Caravela Coffee - a globally recognized green coffee exporter out of Latin America and an importer into consuming regions around the world.

In this discussion, Alejandro and Lee discuss the definitive nature of the year ahead, 2025. This series explores what we should expect, how we got here, and why this is a year that is unlike any other in the history of the coffee industry.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee Safar discusses the critical role of risk management in the coffee industry with guest Alejandro Cadena from Caravela.

They explore the major forces expected to impact the coffee industry in 2025, including climate change, political uncertainty, and logistical challenges.

The conversation underscores the importance of managing supply and price risks rather than focusing on uncontrollable variables.

Additionally, the episode highlights the need for sustainable business practices, collaborative partnerships, and the significance of understanding the industry's financial models.

Tune in to gain insights into how to navigate the unpredictable future of coffee production and stay ahead in the market.

EP 1271 Alejandro Cadena - Change Is Coming For The Coffee Industry in 2025 - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

Welcome to 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 in this series is Alejandro Cadena, CEO of Caravela Coffee - a globally recognized green coffee exporter out of Latin America and an importer into consuming regions around the world.

In this discussion, Alejandro and Lee discuss the definitive nature of the year ahead, 2025. This series explores what we should expect, how we got here, and why this is a year that is unlike any other in the history of the coffee industry.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee Safar is joined by Alejandro Cadena from Caravela Coffee to discuss the major challenges facing the coffee industry in 2025.

With climate change, rising costs, and market demands converging, this year is expected to be crucial for decision-making in the industry.

Alejandro shares insights on how external forces like interest rates, inflation, and political instability are impacting coffee production and the entire supply chain.

#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.

#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.

#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.

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

ENCORE SERIES

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.

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

ENCORE SERIES

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.

#695 Werner Thie: Creating a 500 Year Plan

This is the final episode in a 5-part series with Werner Thie. After decades as an influential figure in the tech industry in Europe, Werner decided to turn to a life of agriculture and coffee science as a founding member of Pacific Coffee Research (PCR) in Hawaii. In this series, Werner and Lee explore the theme "What I learned about life growing coffee" and Werner's unique perspective of the future of the coffee industry and humanity's relationship with agriculture.

In this 5th episode, Werner explains why every business should consider a 500-year plan and how it changes every dimension any business audacious enough to consider it.

#694 Werner Thie: Changing Our Impact on The Coffee Supply Chain

This is the 4th episode in a 5-part series with Werner Thie. After decades as an influential figure in the tech industry in Europe, Werner decided to turn to a life of agriculture and coffee science as a founding member of Pacific Coffee Research (PCR) in Hawaii. In this series, Werner and Lee explore the theme "What I learned about life growing coffee" and Werner's unique perspective of the future of the coffee industry and humanity's relationship with agriculture.

In this fourth episode, Werner answers the question "what needs to change about our relationship to the coffee supply chain" and agriculture in general.

#693 Werner Thie: Can The Coffee Value Chain Survive?

This is the 3rd episode in a 5-part series with Werner Thie. After decades as an influential figure in the tech industry in Europe, Werner decided to turn to a life of agriculture and coffee science as a founding member of Pacific Coffee Research (PCR) in Hawaii. In this series, Werner and Lee explore the theme "What I learned about life growing coffee" and Werner's unique perspective of the future of the coffee industry and humanity's relationship with agriculture.

In this third episode, Werner and Lee explore how the corruption and manipulation within the coffee value chain will impact the future survival of the industry.

#692 Werner Thie: Specialty Coffee - An Unsolvable Equation

This is the 2nd episode in a 5-part series with Werner Thie. After decades as an influential figure in the tech industry in Europe, Werner decided to turn to a life of agriculture and coffee science as a founding member of Pacific Coffee Research (PCR) in Hawaii. In this series, Werner and Lee explore the theme "What I learned about life growing coffee" and Werner's unique perspective of the future of the coffee industry and humanity's relationship with agriculture.

In this second episode, Werner shows us why the equation of growing specialty coffee where the producer is paid a fair price seems to be an unsolvable puzzle.

#691 Werner Thie: From Tech to Coffee Grower

This is the first episode in a 5-part series with Werner Thie. After decades as an influential figure in the tech industry in Europe, Werner decided to turn to a life of agriculture and coffee science as a founding member of Pacific Coffee Research (PCR) in Hawaii. In this series, Werner and Lee explore the theme "What I learned about life growing coffee" and Werner's unique perspective of the future of the coffee industry and humanity's relationship with agriculture.

In this first episode, we get an insight into Werner's journey from the tech industry in Switzerland to life on the big Island of Hawaii.

#690 Judith Ganes: How Pricing Volatility Is Impacting Coffee Producers

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.

#689 Judith Ganes: The Impact of Waste on Coffee Pricing & Supply

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.

#688 Judith Ganes: What Are Certified Stocks of Coffee?

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.

#687 Judith Ganes: Coffee Futures & Differentials

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.

#686 Judith Ganes: The State of Coffee Supply & Pricing

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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