EP 1525 – Part 5 of 5: The Work Ahead to Survive the Coffee Crisis - Augusto Amaya
EP 1525 – Part 5 of 5: The Work Ahead to Survive the Coffee Crisis - Augusto Amaya

This is Part 5 of a five-part series with Augusto Amaya from Arcadia Green Coffee, exploring how green coffee sourcing is diversifying as the industry evolves.

In this closing conversation, Augusto shares practical guidance for roasters and sourcing professionals navigating an unstable market: understand your supplier’s system, identify what happens inside the “black box,” follow geopolitics and market fundamentals, and build community resilience, because the calm market is not returning soon.

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EP 1524 – Part 4 of 5: Managing Risk Across Coffee Stakeholders - Augusto Amaya
EP 1524 – Part 4 of 5: Managing Risk Across Coffee Stakeholders - Augusto Amaya

This is Part 4 of a five-part series with Augusto Amaya from Arcadia Green Coffee, exploring how green coffee sourcing is diversifying as the industry evolves.

Augusto explains how Arcadia manages risk by paying producers immediately, carrying logistics exposure, and allowing roasters to purchase in alignment with their cash flow. The conversation expands into the broader coffee crisis: risk does not disappear, it shifts, and roasters must understand the risk their suppliers are carrying behind the scenes.

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EP 1523 – Part 3 of 5: Geopolitics, Trade Chaos, and Coffee in Colombia (2026) - Augusto Amaya
EP 1523 – Part 3 of 5: Geopolitics, Trade Chaos, and Coffee in Colombia (2026) - Augusto Amaya

This is Part 3 of a five-part series with Augusto Amaya from Arcadia Green Coffee, exploring how green coffee sourcing is diversifying as the industry evolves.

In this episode, the conversation focuses on the geopolitical realities impacting coffee in Colombia and across global markets. Augusto discusses shifting trade routes, EUDR compliance pressures, currency swings, and why risk management is becoming unavoidable for producers, exporters, and roasters moving into 2026.

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EP 1522 – Part 2 of 5: Sourcing Green Coffee That Works for Everyone - Augusto Amaya
EP 1522 – Part 2 of 5: Sourcing Green Coffee That Works for Everyone - Augusto Amaya

This is Part 2 of a five-part series with Augusto Amaya from Arcadia Green Coffee, exploring how green coffee sourcing is diversifying as the coffee industry evolves.

In this episode, Lee Safar and Augusto discuss what it really means to source green coffee in a way that benefits all stakeholders, not just the buyer.

Augusto explains why traditional sourcing can feel like a “black box” for producers, and why transparency must work in both directions: roasters should know who grew the coffee, and producers should know exactly where their coffee is going.

They explore how Arcadia’s matchmaking model creates pride, stability, and long-term relationships, and why real relationship-building requires showing up in person, not just sending emails.

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EP 1521 – Part 1 of 5: Building a Green Coffee Sourcing Company in a Crisis - Augusto Amaya
EP 1521 – Part 1 of 5: Building a Green Coffee Sourcing Company in a Crisis - Augusto Amaya

This is Part 1 of a five-part series with Augusto Amaya from Arcadia Green Coffee, exploring how green coffee sourcing is diversifying as the industry evolves.

In this episode, Augusto shares Arcadia’s approach to relationship-based sourcing: starting with roaster needs first, maintaining traceability that works both ways, and reducing risk by only purchasing coffee when a clear buyer is in place. The conversation explores volatility, financing pressure, and why sourcing must benefit every stakeholder across the chain.

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EP 1520 – Part 5 of 5: The Future of Coffee Pricing - Sean Warner
EP 1520 – Part 5 of 5: The Future of Coffee Pricing - Sean Warner

This is Part 5 of a five-part series with Sean Warner from the Honduran Coffee Alliance, exploring how coffee pricing is set today and how it may change in the future.

In the final episode, Lee Safar and Sean Warner discuss potential alternatives to Arabica-dependent pricing, the implications of the C market disappearing, and what producer-led pricing models could look like in practice.

They reflect on resilience, power, and the importance of building pricing systems that can withstand ongoing volatility across the coffee supply chain.

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EP 1519 – Part 4 of 5: Direct Trade and Coffee Price Stability - Sean Warner
EP 1519 – Part 4 of 5: Direct Trade and Coffee Price Stability - Sean Warner

This is Part 4 of a five-part series with Sean Warner from the Honduran Coffee Alliance, exploring how coffee pricing is set today and how it may change in the future.

In this episode, Lee Safar and Sean Warner explore direct trade as a proposed solution to pricing instability. They discuss how different trade models function, where power sits in pricing conversations, and why direct trade succeeds in some contexts while failing in others.

The conversation focuses on pricing references, long-term relationships, and what enables producers to maintain meaningful prices over time.

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EP 1518 - Part 3 of 5: Risk, Cash Flow, and Timing - Sean Warner
EP 1518 - Part 3 of 5: Risk, Cash Flow, and Timing - Sean Warner

This is Part 3 of a five-part series with Sean Warner from the Honduran Coffee Alliance, exploring how coffee pricing is set today and how it may change in the future.

In this episode, Lee Safar and Sean Warner focus on the often-overlooked role of risk and liquidity in coffee pricing. While price receives most of the attention, this conversation highlights how payment timing and financing structures affect producers, roasters, and exporters.

They discuss the pressure that high prices place on cash flow, the role of multinationals in financing, and why payment terms can determine whether businesses remain viable during periods of volatility.

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EP 1517 - Part 2 of 5: Why Coffee Pricing Is So Complicated - Sean Warner
EP 1517 - Part 2 of 5: Why Coffee Pricing Is So Complicated - Sean Warner

This is Part 2 of a five-part series with Sean Warner from the Honduran Coffee Alliance, exploring how coffee pricing is set today and how it may change in the future.

In this episode, Lee Safar and Sean Warner examine why coffee pricing is inherently complicated. They discuss the limitations of using the C price as a reference, the historical volatility of coffee markets, and why countries with vastly different production costs are often priced using the same benchmark.

Using Honduras as a case study, they explore how cost of production, quality, and payment timing affect pricing outcomes for producers.

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EP 1516 - Part 1 of 5: How Coffee Is Priced Today - Sean Warner
EP 1516 - Part 1 of 5: How Coffee Is Priced Today - Sean Warner

This is Part 1 of a five-part series with Sean Warner from the Honduran Coffee Alliance, exploring how coffee pricing is set today and how it may change in the future.

In this episode, Lee Safar and Sean Warner unpack how coffee is currently priced across the supply chain. They discuss the role of the C market, differences in production costs between origins, spot coffee versus future contracts, and why rising retail prices do not necessarily translate into improved income for producers.

This episode sets the foundation for the rest of the series.

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The Coffee Industry in 2026 (Part 5): Preparing for 2026: Power, Institutions, and What Comes Next - Felipe Croce and Angel Barrera
The Coffee Industry in 2026 (Part 5): Preparing for 2026: Power, Institutions, and What Comes Next - Felipe Croce and Angel Barrera

This is Part 5 of a 5-part series on the coffee industry in 2026 with Felipe Croce (FAF Coffees) and Angel Barrera (Belco).

The discussion critically examines the role of the Specialty Coffee Association, industry representation, corporate influence, and what meaningful preparation for 2026 may actually look like for coffee businesses.

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The Coffee Industry in 2026 (Part 4): Corporate Coffee vs Small Business in 2026 - Felipe Croce and Angel Barrera
The Coffee Industry in 2026 (Part 4): Corporate Coffee vs Small Business in 2026 - Felipe Croce and Angel Barrera

This is Part 4 of a 5-part series on the coffee industry in 2026 with Felipe Croce (FAF Coffees) and Angel Barrera (Belco).

Lee Safar, Felipe Croce, and Angel Barrera examine how scale, capital, and consolidation are shaping the coffee industry, and what challenges small and medium businesses may face as corporate influence grows.

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The Coffee Industry in 2026 (Part 3): Specialty vs Commodity Coffee: Value in 2026 - Felipe Croce and Angel Barrera
The Coffee Industry in 2026 (Part 3): Specialty vs Commodity Coffee: Value in 2026 - Felipe Croce and Angel Barrera

This is Part 3 of a 5-part series on the coffee industry in 2026 with Felipe Croce (FAF Coffees) and Angel Barrera (Belco).

This episode explores how the definition of “specialty” may evolve by 2026, what value means for producers, roasters, and consumers, and why clarity of values will be increasingly important for coffee businesses navigating a changing market.

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The Coffee Industry in 2026 (Part 2): Geopolitical Volatility and Coffee in 2026 - Felipe Croce and Angel Barrera
The Coffee Industry in 2026 (Part 2): Geopolitical Volatility and Coffee in 2026 - Felipe Croce and Angel Barrera

This is Part 2 of a 5-part series on the coffee industry in 2026 with Felipe Croce (FAF Coffees) and Angel Barrera (Belco).

This episode focuses on geopolitical “tectonic plate” movements and what they mean for coffee businesses. The discussion covers currency volatility, the role of the US dollar, emerging alternatives such as stablecoins, and how exporters and importers may need to adapt to remain resilient in an increasingly uncertain global environment.

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The Coffee Industry in 2026 (Part 1): Where the Industry Stands Today - Felipe Croce and Angel Barrera
The Coffee Industry in 2026 (Part 1): Where the Industry Stands Today - Felipe Croce and Angel Barrera

This is Part 1 of a 5-part series on the coffee industry in 2026 with Felipe Croce (FAF Coffees) and Angel Barrera (Belco).

In this episode, Lee Safar, Felipe Croce, and Angel Barrera discuss where the global coffee industry is as we begin the year and where they believe it is heading. The conversation spans coffee production in Colombia and Brazil, climate volatility, geopolitical pressure, consumer behavior, and the growing need to rethink how the specialty coffee sector operates in an increasingly unstable environment.

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EP 1510 Greg Oddo - Challenges Ahead for Coffee and Weather - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Lee Safar
EP 1510 Greg Oddo - Challenges Ahead for Coffee and Weather - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Lee Safar

This is episode five of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar, featuring first-time guest Greg Oddo.

Greg is a weather strategist who specialises in coffee for Sucafina. In this series, Lee and Greg discuss the role that weather is playing in the coffee market.

In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Greg discuss challenges such as extremely wet or dry seasons, the effects of warming climates on coffee crops, and the heightened market volatility influenced by these weather conditions.

The episode delves into potential solutions for mitigating these impacts, including increasing coffee supply and adopting sustainable practices.

They also touch on how computer algorithms play a role in market trading. As the year 2025 wraps up, both Lee and Greg reflect on the past year's challenges in the coffee industry and offer insights into what 2026 might hold.

Map It Forward wishes you all a wonderful holiday season and a successful 2026 ahead. We'll see you back for the first episode of the podcast after a few weeks break on Monday, Jan 12th, 2026!

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EP 1509 Greg Oddo - Open Sourced Weather Data for Coffee - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Lee Safar
EP 1509 Greg Oddo - Open Sourced Weather Data for Coffee - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Lee Safar

This is episode four of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar, featuring first-time guest Greg Oddo.

Greg is a weather strategist who specialises in coffee for Sucafina. In this series, Lee and Greg discuss the role that weather is playing in the coffee market.

In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Greg discuss the critical role of open source data in the coffee industry.

They focus on data transparency, specifically in Brazil's weather reporting, and the necessity of self-education in accessing free available data.

Greg emphasizes the importance of observational data quality and transparency to avoid market manipulation and improve decision-making for coffee farmers and businesses.

Additionally, the episode highlights upcoming changes for Map It Forward in 2026, including the introduction of multi-language support and B2B advertising opportunities.

Join us as we delve into why open source data is vital for accurate weather predictions and market strategies in the coffee sector.

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EP 1508 Greg Oddo - Coffee Industry Adapting to Changing Weather - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Lee Safar
EP 1508 Greg Oddo - Coffee Industry Adapting to Changing Weather - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Lee Safar

This is episode three of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar, featuring first-time guest Greg Oddo.

Greg is a weather strategist who specialises in coffee for Sucafina. In this series, Lee and Greg discuss the role that weather is playing in the coffee market.

In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Greg discuss the potential impact of climate change on the coffee industry, including the prediction that we have only 20 harvests left due to rising temperatures and increasing weather volatility.

The conversation dives into how the industry can adapt, including regenerative agriculture, new varieties, and the role of corporate farming. This episode is part of a five-part series exploring the crucial issues facing the coffee industry today.

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EP 1507 Greg Oddo - Connecting The Price of Coffee to the Weather - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Lee Safar
EP 1507 Greg Oddo - Connecting The Price of Coffee to the Weather - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Lee Safar

This is episode two of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar, featuring first-time guest Greg Oddo.

Greg is a weather strategist who specialises in coffee for Sucafina. In this series, Lee and Greg discuss the role that weather is playing in the coffee market.

In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Greg discuss the intricate relationship between weather and coffee prices.

They delve into how weather events affect market volatility and pricing, particularly in the context of 2025's record-high fluctuations.

The discussion highlights the impact of weather in major coffee-producing regions like Brazil and Vietnam, and how traders, producers, and roasters are navigating these challenges.

The episode sheds light on the speculative nature of the market and its real-world consequences for various stakeholders in the coffee industry.

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EP 1506 Greg Oddo - The Impact of Weather on the Coffee Industry - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Lee Safar
EP 1506 Greg Oddo - The Impact of Weather on the Coffee Industry - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Lee Safar

This is episode one of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar, featuring first-time guest Greg Oddo.

Greg is a weather strategist who specialises in coffee for Sucafina. In this series, Lee and Greg discuss the role that weather is playing in the coffee market.

In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Greg discuss the increasing global temperatures and how weather events like the Brazilian Frost of 2021 have drastically impacted coffee prices and supply chains.

Learn how weather data helps forecasts and mitigates risks in coffee production. Stay tuned for deeper insights into why paying attention to weather is crucial for the coffee industry.

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