The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARD

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The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARD provides content to the Global Specialty Coffee Industry every weekday. Episodes are released Monday to Friday at 1 am PT. Each week, a 5-part series is released with a single guest exploring a theme that the guest is an expert in. Series are relevant to current events happening in the specialty coffee industry, including business, logistics, economics, geopolitics, industry challenges, and more. Episodes are hosted by specialty coffee veteran, entrepreneur, and business advisor, Lee Safar. All episodes are unedited and typically run 15 - 20 minutes. The content on this podcast is suited to members of the global coffee industry keen on challenging the traditional narrative within the fast-evolving industry from a constructive and curious perspective. This is a conversational podcast, and from time to time, you will hear cursing because of the conversational nature of the discussions. Our values at MAP IT FORWARD are curiosity, integrity, authenticity, and openness. Our mission at MAP IT FORWARD is "Conspiring to each other's success". The video version of this podcast is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/mapitforward Find out more about MAP IT FORWARD at https://www.mapitforward.coffee

  1. EP 1625 Part 5 of 5 | Coffee's Next 12 Months (Augusto Amaya) | Map It Forward

    8 hr ago

    EP 1625 Part 5 of 5 | Coffee's Next 12 Months (Augusto Amaya) | Map It Forward

    Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Map It Forward Podcast Advertising. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email support@mapitforward.org to learn more. Episode Description This is episode 5 of a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest is Augusto Amaya, Co-Founder of Arcadia Green Coffee, a company working directly with coffee producers throughout Colombia while building long-term relationships with coffee roasters across Europe. Few topics have dominated coffee industry conversations over the past several years more than price volatility. Producers, traders, exporters, importers, roasters, and consumers have all experienced the effects of dramatic shifts in the coffee market. In this final episode of the series, Augusto shares his perspective on the factors that may influence coffee prices over the next twelve months and why the industry should prepare for continued uncertainty rather than expecting stability. The discussion explores the relationship between market cycles, production forecasts, weather events, global demand, and producer economics. Lee and Augusto also examine what recent price movements may be signalling and why the challenges facing coffee producers extend far beyond the numbers displayed on a commodity exchange. One of the central themes of this conversation is the growing importance of relationships. As supply chains face increasing pressure from climate events, changing production patterns, and economic uncertainty, businesses that have invested in long-term partnerships may find themselves in a stronger position than those relying solely on market opportunities. Whether coffee prices rise, fall, or remain volatile, the questions explored in this episode reach beyond forecasting. They invite us to consider what kind of coffee industry we are building and who will be best positioned to navigate whatever comes next. Connect with Augusto Amaya & Arcadia Green Coffee Website: https://arcadiacoffee.ie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/augusto-amaya-irecol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadiagreencoffee/ WhatsApp: https://wa.me/353877871523 If you found this episode valuable, make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast and follow along for the rest of this 5-part series. In the next episode, we explore how global geopolitics is impacting food supply chains. *************************************** About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain. Website: https://mapitforward.coffee Mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/ Contact: support@mapitforward.org

    32 min
  2. EP 1624 Part 4 of 5 | Why The Market Ignores Colombia (Augusto Amaya) | Map It Forward

    1 day ago

    EP 1624 Part 4 of 5 | Why The Market Ignores Colombia (Augusto Amaya) | Map It Forward

    Advertising SponsorWant to join our Map It Forward Monthly Community Discussion Group? Head to https://patreon.com/mapitforward to join the community by signing up for the "Roasted Coffee" tier for 20 USD per month. Find other like-minded people in the coffee industry. This community is open to all stakeholders in the coffee industry Episode Description This is episode 4 of a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest is Augusto Amaya, Co-Founder of Arcadia Green Coffee, a company working directly with coffee producers throughout Colombia while building long-term relationships with coffee roasters across Europe. Brazil plays an enormous role in global coffee production, and when developments occur there, markets tend to react quickly. Colombia, despite being one of the world's most important producers of Arabica coffee, rarely receives the same attention. In this episode, Lee and Augusto explore why that disconnect exists and whether the coffee industry may be overlooking important information as a result. The conversation examines how commodity markets respond to production news, why some origins carry greater influence than others, and what happens when market attention becomes concentrated on only a handful of indicators. Augusto draws on his experience working directly with producers and roasters to explain why conditions in Colombia deserve far more attention than they currently receive. Throughout the discussion, they explore the difference between market perception and physical supply realities, highlighting how information flows through the coffee industry and why waiting for market reactions may not always be the most effective way to understand risk. For coffee businesses looking to make better sourcing, purchasing, and planning decisions, understanding what is happening beyond the headlines may become an increasingly valuable advantage. Connect with Augusto Amaya & Arcadia Green Coffee Website: https://arcadiacoffee.ie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/augusto-amaya-irecol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadiagreencoffee/ WhatsApp: https://wa.me/353877871523 If you found this episode valuable, make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast and follow along for the rest of this 5-part series. In the next episode, we explore how global geopolitics is impacting food supply chains. *************************************** About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain. Website: https://mapitforward.coffee Mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/ Contact: support@mapitforward.org

    25 min
  3. EP 1623 Part 3 of 5 | Super El Niño & Coffee Risk (Augusto Amaya) | Map It Forward

    2 days ago

    EP 1623 Part 3 of 5 | Super El Niño & Coffee Risk (Augusto Amaya) | Map It Forward

    Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Map It Forward Podcast Advertising. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email support@mapitforward.org to learn more. Episode Description This is episode 3 of a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest is Augusto Amaya, Co-Founder of Arcadia Green Coffee, a company working directly with coffee producers throughout Colombia while building long-term relationships with coffee roasters across Europe. Climate has always influenced coffee production. What is changing is the scale, frequency, and severity of weather-related challenges facing coffee producers around the world. In this episode, Lee and Augusto explore growing concerns surrounding the recently declared Super El Niño and what it may mean for Colombia's coffee harvests in the months ahead. While weather forecasts can never predict outcomes with certainty, producers across several regions are already experiencing conditions that are raising questions about future yields and production volumes. The conversation examines how weather events influence coffee production at origin, why harvest forecasts matter throughout the supply chain, and how climate-related disruptions can create ripple effects for producers, exporters, importers, and roasters alike. Rather than focusing solely on worst-case scenarios, Augusto shares observations from conversations taking place throughout Colombia and explains how producers are preparing for increasing uncertainty. The discussion also highlights the importance of understanding risk before it appears in market reports or reaches consuming countries. As climate volatility continues to reshape agricultural systems around the world, coffee professionals may need to become more comfortable understanding weather events not simply as environmental issues, but as business realities with far-reaching consequences. Connect with Augusto Amaya & Arcadia Green Coffee Website: https://arcadiacoffee.ie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/augusto-amaya-irecol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadiagreencoffee/ WhatsApp: https://wa.me/353877871523 If you found this episode valuable, make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast and follow along for the rest of this 5-part series. In the next episode, we explore how global geopolitics is impacting food supply chains. *************************************** About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain. Website: https://mapitforward.coffee Mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/ Contact: support@mapitforward.org

    23 min
  4. EP 1622 Part 2 of 5 | Coffee, Politics & Colombia (Augusto Amaya) | Map It Forward

    3 days ago

    EP 1622 Part 2 of 5 | Coffee, Politics & Colombia (Augusto Amaya) | Map It Forward

    Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Arcadia Green Coffee, Colombian coffee exporters taking fresh green coffee from Colombia to the world, farm to roastery, direct. New office now open in the UK.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadiagreencoffee/WhatsApp: https://wa.me/353877871523 Episode Description This is episode 2 of a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest is Augusto Amaya, Co-Founder of Arcadia Green Coffee, a company working directly with coffee producers throughout Colombia while building long-term relationships with coffee roasters across Europe. Coffee is often discussed through the lens of weather, quality, logistics, and price. What receives far less attention is the role politics plays in shaping the conditions under which coffee producers operate. In this episode, Augusto shares his perspective on the political realities currently affecting coffee-growing regions in Colombia. From government policy and institutional relationships to security concerns and confidence within rural communities, political decisions often have consequences that extend well beyond election cycles. For coffee producers, political uncertainty can influence investment decisions, access to resources, and long-term planning. For exporters, importers, and roasters, these same factors can affect supply, stability, and the future of coffee-producing communities. Throughout the conversation, Lee and Augusto explore how political developments are being experienced on the ground, what coffee professionals outside Colombia may be overlooking, and why understanding these realities is becoming increasingly important for anyone seeking to build stronger supply chain relationships. While market reports may focus on prices and production figures, the human realities behind those numbers are often shaped by political decisions made far from the farm. This episode offers valuable insight into how those decisions are affecting coffee today and what they may mean for the future. Connect with Augusto Amaya & Arcadia Green Coffee Website: https://arcadiacoffee.ie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/augusto-amaya-irecol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadiagreencoffee/ WhatsApp: https://wa.me/353877871523 If you found this episode valuable, make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast and follow along for the rest of this 5-part series. In the next episode, we explore how global geopolitics is impacting food supply chains. *************************************** About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain. Website: https://mapitforward.coffee Mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/ Contact: support@mapitforward.org

    27 min
  5. EP 1621 Part 1 of 5 | Why Colombia Matters Right Now (Augusto Amaya) | Map It Forward

    4 days ago

    EP 1621 Part 1 of 5 | Why Colombia Matters Right Now (Augusto Amaya) | Map It Forward

    Advertising SponsorWant to join our Map It Forward Monthly Community Discussion Group? Head to https://patreon.com/mapitforward to join the community by signing up for the "Roasted Coffee" tier for 20 USD per month. Find other like-minded people in the coffee industry. This community is open to all stakeholders in the coffee industry Episode Description This is episode 1 of a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest is Augusto Amaya, Co-Founder of Arcadia Green Coffee, a company focused on building direct relationships between coffee producers in Colombia and coffee roasters throughout Ireland, the UK, and Europe. When people talk about Colombian coffee production, most of the attention is given to the main harvest. Much less attention is paid to the Mitaca crop, often referred to as the fly crop. Yet for producers, exporters, importers, and coffee buyers, this smaller harvest can provide important signals about what may be ahead. In this episode, Augusto explains why he believes more coffee professionals should be paying attention to Colombia right now and why the Mitaca harvest deserves far more attention than it typically receives. Drawing on conversations with producers throughout Colombia, he shares what farmers are currently experiencing, what early production data may be telling us, and how changing conditions are affecting coffee-growing communities. As climate volatility, production uncertainty, and supply chain pressures continue to increase, understanding what is happening at origin becomes increasingly important. This conversation explores why looking beyond headline market reports and paying attention to developments on the ground may help coffee businesses better prepare for what comes next. Whether you are a producer, green coffee buyer, roaster, trader, consultant, or simply someone interested in understanding how coffee moves through the supply chain, this episode offers valuable insight into one of the most overlooked parts of Colombia's coffee production cycle. Connect with Augusto Amaya & Arcadia Green Coffee Website: https://arcadiacoffee.ie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/augusto-amaya-irecol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadiagreencoffee/ WhatsApp: https://wa.me/353877871523 If you found this episode valuable, make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast and follow along for the rest of this 5-part series. In the next episode, we explore how global geopolitics is impacting food supply chains. *************************************** About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain. Website: https://mapitforward.coffee Mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/ Contact: support@mapitforward.org

    26 min
  6. EP 1620 Part 5 of 5 | New Ways To Fund Coffee Businesses (Freddy Rivard) | Map It Forward

    19 Jun

    EP 1620 Part 5 of 5 | New Ways To Fund Coffee Businesses (Freddy Rivard) | Map It Forward

    Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Map It Forward Podcast Advertising. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email support@mapitforward.org to learn more. Episode Description This is episode 5 of a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest in this series is Freddy Rivard, Co-Founder of Honduran Coffee Alliance and Insula Coffee. Throughout this series, we explore how financing works in coffee and why understanding liquidity, risk, and value chain relationships is critical to building a more resilient coffee industry. The coffee industry faces enormous challenges, but it also presents opportunities for innovation. If producers, importers, exporters, roasters, financial institutions, and educators are willing to think differently, new financing models may help strengthen the entire value chain. In this final episode of the series, Freddy shares examples of innovative financing approaches that are already being tested. These include microfinance platforms such as Kiva, university-backed impact funds, relationship-based lending, producer prepayment programs, and alternative ways of improving liquidity throughout the coffee supply chain. Lee and Freddy discuss how access to capital remains one of the greatest barriers facing coffee producers and small coffee businesses. They explore why interest rates matter, how financing costs affect every participant in the supply chain, and why access to affordable capital is often unevenly distributed throughout the industry. The conversation also examines the role that universities, investors, entrepreneurs, and coffee businesses can play in creating new pathways for financing coffee. Freddy shares practical examples from his own work and discusses how curiosity, experimentation, and relationship-building can help unlock solutions that benefit everyone involved in coffee. In this episode, we referenced https://www.kiva.org/ Why this matters The future of coffee will require more than higher prices and better quality. It will require new ways of thinking about risk, capital, and prosperity. Businesses that understand financing and actively participate in strengthening their supply chains will be better positioned to navigate the challenges ahead. Connect with Freddy Rivard and his businesses here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredericrivard/ https://www.instagram.com/hondurancoffeealliance/ https://www.hondurancoffeealliance.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/insulacafe/ If you found this episode valuable, make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast and follow along for the rest of this 5-part series. In the next episode, we explore how global geopolitics is impacting food supply chains. *************************************** About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain. Website: https://mapitforward.coffee Mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/ Contact: support@mapitforward.org

    39 min
  7. EP 1619 Part 4 of 5 | How Prepayments Change Coffee Farming (Freddy Rivard) | Map It Forward

    18 Jun

    EP 1619 Part 4 of 5 | How Prepayments Change Coffee Farming (Freddy Rivard) | Map It Forward

    Advertising SponsorWant to join our Map It Forward Monthly Community Discussion Group? Head to https://patreon.com/mapitforward to join the community by signing up for the "Roasted Coffee" tier for 20 USD per month. Find other like-minded people in the coffee industry. This community is open to all stakeholders in the coffee industry Episode Description This is episode 4 of a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest in this series is Freddy Rivard, Co-Founder of Honduran Coffee Alliance and Insula Coffee. Throughout this series, we explore how financing works in coffee and why understanding liquidity, risk, and value chain relationships is critical to building a more resilient coffee industry. When coffee professionals talk about improving the future of coffee, the conversation often focuses on sustainability, quality, or pricing. Much less attention is given to one of the most powerful tools available to strengthen coffee communities: prepayment financing. In this episode, Freddy shares a real-world example from Honduras that demonstrates how relatively small amounts of working capital can have a transformative impact on coffee producers and their communities. Through a conversation with producer Filander Nades, Freddy discovered that approximately USD $20,000 in pre-harvest financing could enable the hiring of dozens of workers, improve farm operations, reduce financial stress, and strengthen an entire local economy. Together, Lee and Freddy explore how prepayments can help producers secure labor, purchase inputs, avoid predatory lending, improve quality, and make better long-term decisions. They discuss the difference between investment and prepayment, why access to liquidity matters most when producers are under pressure, and how thoughtful financing structures can create prosperity rather than simply helping farmers survive. The conversation also examines how current financing systems often trap producers in cycles of debt and why many coffee businesses underestimate the positive impact that prepayment programs can have throughout the supply chain. Why this matters Coffee producers face some of the highest levels of risk in the industry while often having the least access to affordable financing. Understanding how prepayments work, and how they can be implemented responsibly, may be one of the most practical ways for coffee businesses to contribute to a healthier and more resilient supply chain. Connect with Freddy Rivard and his businesses here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredericrivard/ https://www.instagram.com/hondurancoffeealliance/ https://www.hondurancoffeealliance.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/insulacafe/ If you found this episode valuable, make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast and follow along for the rest of this 5-part series. In the next episode, we explore how global geopolitics is impacting food supply chains. *************************************** About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain. Website: https://mapitforward.coffee Mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/ Contact: support@mapitforward.org

    26 min
  8. EP 1618 Part 3 of 5 | De-Risking Coffee Through Relationships (Freddy Rivard) | Map It Forward

    17 Jun

    EP 1618 Part 3 of 5 | De-Risking Coffee Through Relationships (Freddy Rivard) | Map It Forward

    Advertising SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Map It Forward Podcast Advertising. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email support@mapitforward.org to learn more. Episode Description This is episode 3 of a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest in this series is Freddy Rivard, Co-Founder of Honduran Coffee Alliance and Insula Coffee. Throughout this series, we explore how financing works in coffee and why understanding liquidity, risk, and value chain relationships is critical to building a more resilient coffee industry. One of the biggest challenges facing the coffee industry is that risk is often poorly understood. Producers, exporters, importers, roasters, and financial institutions all see different parts of the supply chain, but very few people see the entire picture. As a result, decisions are often made with incomplete information. In this episode, Freddy Rivard explains why de-risking coffee finance starts with reducing information asymmetry throughout the supply chain. Drawing on his experience in agriculture, finance, importing, and roasting, Freddy explores how climate risk, production risk, market volatility, labor shortages, pests, disease pressure, and financing challenges all combine to create uncertainty for coffee producers. The conversation examines why traditional financial institutions often hesitate to finance small coffee producers and how relationship-based business models can help overcome some of these barriers. Freddy discusses the importance of long-term partnerships between producers, importers, and roasters, and explains why trust and transparency can become powerful financial tools. Lee and Freddy also explore how businesses like Honduran Coffee Alliance are working to build supply chains that prioritize long-term sustainability, resilience, and shared success rather than short-term transactional thinking. Why this matters Every participant in the coffee supply chain carries risk. The question is not whether risk exists, but how it is shared and managed. Businesses that invest in relationships, transparency, and long-term partnerships are often better positioned to navigate uncertainty and build more resilient supply chains. Connect with Freddy Rivard and his businesses here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredericrivard/ https://www.instagram.com/hondurancoffeealliance/ https://www.hondurancoffeealliance.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/insulacafe/ If you found this episode valuable, make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast and follow along for the rest of this 5-part series. In the next episode, we explore how global geopolitics is impacting food supply chains. *************************************** About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain. Website: https://mapitforward.coffee Mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/ Contact: support@mapitforward.org

    28 min
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The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARD provides content to the Global Specialty Coffee Industry every weekday. Episodes are released Monday to Friday at 1 am PT. Each week, a 5-part series is released with a single guest exploring a theme that the guest is an expert in. Series are relevant to current events happening in the specialty coffee industry, including business, logistics, economics, geopolitics, industry challenges, and more. Episodes are hosted by specialty coffee veteran, entrepreneur, and business advisor, Lee Safar. All episodes are unedited and typically run 15 - 20 minutes. The content on this podcast is suited to members of the global coffee industry keen on challenging the traditional narrative within the fast-evolving industry from a constructive and curious perspective. This is a conversational podcast, and from time to time, you will hear cursing because of the conversational nature of the discussions. Our values at MAP IT FORWARD are curiosity, integrity, authenticity, and openness. Our mission at MAP IT FORWARD is "Conspiring to each other's success". The video version of this podcast is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/mapitforward Find out more about MAP IT FORWARD at https://www.mapitforward.coffee

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