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Welcome to the 2nd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.

Our guest on the podcast in this series is Alejandro Cadena, CEO of Caravela Coffee - a globally recognized green coffee exporter out of Latin America and an importer into consuming regions around the world.

In this discussion, Alejandro and Lee discuss the definitive nature of the year ahead, 2025. This series explores what we should expect, how we got here, and why this is a year that is unlike any other in the history of the coffee industry.

The episodes in this series are:

1. Change Is Coming For The Coffee Industry in 2025 - https://youtu.be/R7YGoGxes2w

2. The Major Forces At Play in The Coffee Industry in 2025 - https://youtu.be/gmllrkmAI_k

3. What To Expect from 2025 In Coffee - https://youtu.be/NqU-ZHRMago

4. Stakeholder Collaboration in the Coffee Supply Chain - https://youtu.be/5QP-UJgs-Ks

5. Predictions for 2025 in Coffee - https://youtu.be/UG8XgyCtx5A

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee Safar discusses the critical role of risk management in the coffee industry with guest Alejandro Cadena from Caravela.

They explore the major forces expected to impact the coffee industry in 2025, including climate change, political uncertainty, and logistical challenges.

The conversation underscores the importance of managing supply and price risks rather than focusing on uncontrollable variables.

Additionally, the episode highlights the need for sustainable business practices, collaborative partnerships, and the significance of understanding the industry's financial models.

Tune in to gain insights into how to navigate the unpredictable future of coffee production and stay ahead in the market.

00:00 Managing Risks in the Coffee Industry

00:49 Exciting News: Regenerative Coffee Farming Workshops

02:10 Introduction to the Podcast and New Year Wishes

02:48 Discussion with Alejandro Cadena: Forces Shaping 2025 in Coffee

03:33 Climate Uncertainty and Its Impact on Coffee

06:45 Political Uncertainty and Coffee Trade

10:37 Logistical Challenges in Coffee Supply Chain

12:36 The Importance of Managing Risks in Coffee

17:53 The Reality of Coffee Business Economics

22:54 Future of Coffee: Pricing and Business Models

32:54 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

Connect with Alejandro and Caravela Coffee here:

https://caravela.coffee/en

https://www.instagram.com/caravelacoffee

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandro-c-74241a/

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