Welcome to the 3rd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.
Our guest on the podcast in this series is Ana Donneys, a 5th generation coffee producer and CEO of Cafe Primitivo, based in Quindio, Colombia.
When Ana took over the farm 6 years ago, she inherited significant debt along with the legacy of her grandfather's farm. Having studied business at university, Ana's determination to implement a business strategy for the farm focused on specialty coffee, profitability, and regenerative farming practices is seeing those decisions paying off as the C-Market hit record highs.
In this series, we explore this moment of volatility in the coffee market from the perspective of the next generation of coffee farmers.
In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Ana explore the challenges and opportunities in the coffee industry from the perspective of a modern coffee farmer.
Ana shares her experiences dealing with fluctuating markets, unscrupulous buyers, and the shift in generational attitudes towards valuing quality over cost.
She also discusses the importance of building sustainable and equitable relationships within the coffee value chain.
This episode highlights how the new generation of coffee producers, armed with advanced education and innovative approaches, are revolutionizing the industry.
Ana's journey and the vital partnerships she built with importers like Yellow Rooster and Belco underscore the episode.
Additionally, this episode includes insights into maintaining hope in uncertain times and making strategic partnerships that align with core values. Get an in-depth view of the economic and emotional landscape of coffee production in today's world.
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