This is the 4th episode in a 5 part series with Madeleine Longoria Garcia of Hawaii's Pacific Coffee Research (PCR). In this series, we will be exploring Coffee Leaf Rust CLR and how it's impacting the coffee supply chain (from producer to consumer) in Hawaii.
In this 4th episode, Madeleine explains the associations involved in exploring solutions for the infestation of CLR in Hawaii and what's being done right now by all stakeholders to try to address the challenges of CLR.
Read MoreThis is the 3rd episode in a 5 part series with Madeleine Longoria Garcia of Hawaii's Pacific Coffee Research (PCR). In this series, we will be exploring Coffee Leaf Rust CLR and how it's impacting the coffee supply chain (from producer to consumer) in Hawaii.
In this 3rd episode, Madeleine explains the flow-on impact of CLR on the consuming end of the coffee supply chain within Hawaii and what the likely causes for the disruptions are.
Read MoreThis is the 2nd episode in a 5 part series with Madeleine Longoria Garcia of Hawaii's Pacific Coffee Research (PCR). In this series, we will be exploring Coffee Leaf Rust CLR and how it's impacting the coffee supply chain (from producer to consumer) in Hawaii.
In this 2nd episode, Madeleine helps us understand the unique landscape of the coffee-producing economy in Hawaii and the variety of ways it has been seriously impacted by CLR.
Read MoreThis is the first episode in a 5 part series with Madeleine Longoria Garcia of Hawaii's Pacific Coffee Research (PCR). In this series, we will be exploring Coffee Leaf Rust and how it's impacting the coffee supply chain (from producer to consumer) in Hawaii.
In this first episode, Madeleine helps us understand what Coffee Leaf Rust is and how it affects coffee crops.
Read MoreThis is the final episode in a 5-part series with 3rd generation Rwandan coffee producer, Willy Gihozo Rukemampunzi of Mahembe Coffee.
Mahembe Coffee is made up of three farming estates - Gatare farm, Murundo farm, and Gituntu farm. Coffees from these farms have been Cup of Excellence Winners and are sold at The Barn in Berlin and UAE.
In this episode, Willy how bright the future for coffee producers in Rwanda is due to a rapidly expanding local Specialty Coffee consumer market within Rwanda.
Read MoreThis is the 4th in a 5-part series with 3rd generation Rwandan coffee producer, Willy Gihozo Rukemampunzi of Mahembe Coffee.
Mahembe Coffee is made up of three farming estates - Gatare farm, Murundo farm, and Gituntu farm. Coffees from these farms have been Cup of Excellence Winners and are sold at The Barn in Berlin and UAE.
In this episode, Willy shares his inspiring journey to becoming a passionate Rwandan coffee producer and coffee entrepreneur far beyond the expectations of the generations that have come before him.
Read MoreThis is the 3rd in a 5-part series with 3rd generation Rwandan coffee producer, Willy Gihozo Rukemampunzi of Mahembe Coffee.
Mahembe Coffee is made up of three farming estates - Gatare farm, Murundo farm, and Gituntu farm. Coffees from these farms have been Cup of Excellence Winners and are sold at The Barn in Berlin and UAE.
In this episode, Willy gives us insight into how the various ways the pandemic impacted Rwandan coffee producers, directly and indirectly.
Read MoreThis is the 2nd in a 5-part series with 3rd generation Rwandan coffee producer, Willy Gihozo Rukemampunzi of Mahembe Coffee.
Mahembe Coffee is made up of three farming estates - Gatare farm, Murundo farm, and Gituntu farm. Coffees from these farms have been Cup of Excellence Winners and are sold at The Barn in Berlin and UAE.
In this episode, Willy gives us insight into how the challenges Brazilian coffee producers have indirectly impacted Rwandan Coffee Producers.
Read MoreThis is the first in a 5 part series with 3rd generation Rwandan coffee producer, Willy Gihozo Rukemampunzi of Mahembe Coffee.
Mahembe Coffee is made up of three farming estates - Gatare farm, Murundo farm, and Gituntu farm. Coffees from these farms have been Cup of Excellence Winners and are sold at The Barn in Berlin and UAE.
In this first episode, Willy talks about his journey as an entrepreneur and coffee producer in Rwanda as the next generation to take on the family business and grow his passion for coffee.
Read MoreThis is the final episode of our 5 part series with Cyber Security Expert (and coffee lover) - Matt McCormack. In this series, we'll explore what Cybercrime is, why the coffee industry should care, and how you can protect yourself and your business.
In this episode, Matt tells us what to do if our business (or life) gets compromised by a cybercriminal
Read MoreThis is the 4th of a 5 part series with Cyber Security Expert (and coffee lover) - Matt McCormack. In this series, we'll explore what Cybercrime is, why the coffee industry should care, and how you can protect yourself and your business.
In this episode, Matt goes through a number of ways to defend against cyberattacks in your coffee business.
Read MoreThis is the 3rd of a 5 part series with Cyber Security Expert (and coffee lover) - Matt McCormack. In this series, we'll explore what Cybercrime is, why the coffee industry should care, and how you can protect yourself and your business.
In this episode, Matt explains the different way's your business is likely to be susceptible to being infiltrated by cybercriminals.
Read MoreThis is the 2nd of a 5 part series with Cyber Security Expert (and coffee lover) - Matt McCormack. In this series, we'll explore what Cybercrime is, why the coffee industry should care, and how you can protect yourself and your business.
In this episode, Matt explains what ransomware is, what a threat model is, and what threat risks you could face in your coffee business.
Read MoreThis is the 1st of a 5 part series with Cyber Security Expert (and coffee lover) - Matt McCormack. In this series we'll explore what Cybercrime is, why the coffee industry should care, and how you can protect yourself and your business.
In this first episode, Matt takes us through what Cybercrime is, its history, and how it works. Particular focus is paid to ransomware.
Read MoreThis is the final installment in a 7 part series exploring the 7 things we're focusing on fine-tuning with MAP IT FORWARD coffee consulting clients in preparation for the challenging business terrain over the next 24 months.
In this episode, we explore how innovation and technology (AI, e-commerce, automation, etc.) can help us adapt to the challenges of inflation, saturated markets, labour shortages, and more.
Read MoreThis is the 6th in a 7 part series exploring the 7 things we're focusing on fine-tuning with MAP IT FORWARD coffee consulting clients in preparation for the challenging business terrain over the next 24 months.
In this episode, we're discussing how to navigate the current challenges around the labour shortages. We've included tips we're sharing with consulting clients right now on how to retain staff and reduce the impact of staff shortages.
Read MoreThis is the 5th in a 7 part series exploring the 7 things we're focusing on fine-tuning with MAP IT FORWARD coffee consulting clients in preparation for the challenging business terrain over the next 24 months.
In this episode, let's take a look at the relationship between pricing models and inflation and what impact that has on profitability in coffee businesses right now around the globe.
Read MoreThis is the 4th in a 7 part series exploring the 7 things we're focusing on fine-tuning with MAP IT FORWARD coffee consulting clients in preparation for the challenging business terrain over the next 24 months.
In this episode, we break down the impact of supply chain chaos on your business and how to start thinking about the relationships you've built, together with the business fundamentals we discussed at the beginning of this series, to help us adapt to an ever-changing inflationary landscape.
Read MoreThis is the 3rd in a 7 part series exploring the 7 things we're focusing on fine-tuning with MAP IT FORWARD coffee consulting clients in preparation for the challenging business terrain over the next 24 months.
In this episode, we're focused on how GROWTH PLANNING can help you navigate challenging times as a coffee business. Specifically two elements of growth planning - 1. customer acquisition planning, and 2. repeat business.
Read MoreThis is the 2nd in a 7 part series exploring the 7 things we're focusing on fine-tuning with MAP IT FORWARD coffee consulting clients in preparation for the challenging business terrain over the next 24 months.
In this episode, let's explore the 3 (ish) target focuses of managing your business when challenging times hit. We'll focus on 1. budget and capital requirements, 2. the organisational structure of your business, and 3. anticipating the potential problems ahead. We also cover a bonus focus.... your communication strategy (which is tied into so many of the three things mentioned).
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