The local demand for coffee outpaces its production in the Philippines, according to an industry expert.

This unmet need bodes well for farmers seeking credit from typically risk-averse financial institutions.

In this B-Side episode, TJ Ryan, chief of the party of Philippine Coffee Advancement and Farm Enterprise (PhilCAFE), talks to BusinessWorld reporter Patricia B. Mirasol about post-harvest handling, agricultural lending, and leveraging public-private partnerships in the Philippine coffee industry.

PhilCAFE is a project focused on Philippine coffee and funded by the United States Department of Agriculture.