31 min

Bram de Hoog - Hope for The Future of Coffee? - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast #1061 The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARD

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This is the 5th in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest Bram de Hoog from Paso Paso Coffee Roasters - a unique coffee roasting brand based in Hannover, Germany and co-owned and supplied by 9 producers from around the globe.

In this series of the podcast, Lee and Bram discuss the viability of specialty coffee in 2024 and beyond.

In this episode, Lee and Bram explore the challenges and opportunities within the specialty coffee industry, emphasizing the need for critical and innovative thinking to navigate these turbulent times.

They further discuss the impact of Nescafe's move into specialty coffee in Pakistan, the saturation of the specialty coffee market, and the necessity for businesses to differentiate themselves and manage expectations realistically.

It also highlights the importance of adjusting business models to meet consumer demands, the potential for market consolidation, and the role of innovation in ensuring the survival and growth of the coffee industry.

The show also touches upon the limitations of coffee competitions and the overall need for the industry to focus on concrete actions rather than empty gestures of community and innovation.

00:00 Exploring Nescafe's Impact in Pakistan
00:15 Sponsored Message: Becoming a Coffee Consultant
00:53 Introduction to the Series: The Future of Specialty Coffee
01:16 Realistic Outlook vs. Doom and Gloom
02:25 The Challenges and Opportunities in Specialty Coffee
03:14 Hope and Realism in the Coffee Industry
04:03 The Saturated Market of Specialty Coffee
05:57 Innovations and Adjustments in the Coffee Business
15:20 The Role of Consumer Behavior and Economic Factors
18:20 Innovative Solutions and the Future of Coffee
30:07 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect

Connect with Bram and Paso Paso here:
https://www.paso-paso.com/
https://www.instagram.com/paso_paso_coffee/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bramdehoog/

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The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar
https://www.mapitforward.coffee
https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee
https://www.instagram.com/leesafar
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This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops

This is the 5th in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest Bram de Hoog from Paso Paso Coffee Roasters - a unique coffee roasting brand based in Hannover, Germany and co-owned and supplied by 9 producers from around the globe.

In this series of the podcast, Lee and Bram discuss the viability of specialty coffee in 2024 and beyond.

In this episode, Lee and Bram explore the challenges and opportunities within the specialty coffee industry, emphasizing the need for critical and innovative thinking to navigate these turbulent times.

They further discuss the impact of Nescafe's move into specialty coffee in Pakistan, the saturation of the specialty coffee market, and the necessity for businesses to differentiate themselves and manage expectations realistically.

It also highlights the importance of adjusting business models to meet consumer demands, the potential for market consolidation, and the role of innovation in ensuring the survival and growth of the coffee industry.

The show also touches upon the limitations of coffee competitions and the overall need for the industry to focus on concrete actions rather than empty gestures of community and innovation.

00:00 Exploring Nescafe's Impact in Pakistan
00:15 Sponsored Message: Becoming a Coffee Consultant
00:53 Introduction to the Series: The Future of Specialty Coffee
01:16 Realistic Outlook vs. Doom and Gloom
02:25 The Challenges and Opportunities in Specialty Coffee
03:14 Hope and Realism in the Coffee Industry
04:03 The Saturated Market of Specialty Coffee
05:57 Innovations and Adjustments in the Coffee Business
15:20 The Role of Consumer Behavior and Economic Factors
18:20 Innovative Solutions and the Future of Coffee
30:07 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect

Connect with Bram and Paso Paso here:
https://www.paso-paso.com/
https://www.instagram.com/paso_paso_coffee/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bramdehoog/

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The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar
https://www.mapitforward.coffee
https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee
https://www.instagram.com/leesafar
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops

31 min