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This is the 3rd episode of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Lee Safar.

This is a solo series, i.e., Lee Safar with no guests, to discuss the changes that have been happening at Map It Forward in 2025 and what exciting changes will continue to evolve over the coming 12 months.

Another focus of this series will be a status update of how we're viewing the coffee crisis and how we're advising our clients as the evolution continues.

None of the information in this series should be taken as advice for your business.

The 5 episodes of this series are:

1. Let's Talk About What's Going on in Coffee - https://youtu.be/S4zMs9MC8_4

2. Coffee Price Volatility - https://youtu.be/6ftNp7-jMxE

3. Coffee Industry Consolidation - https://youtu.be/dD8uLQcDgfY

4. Coffee Supply Chains Are Reorganizing - https://youtu.be/gqU1hIegSxc

5. What Can We Expect Next in Coffee? - https://youtu.be/k7xm8F-PGUI

In this episode, Lee discusses the ongoing consolidation in the coffee industry, spotlighting the merger of Keurig Dr. Pepper and JDE Peet's into the new Global Coffee Co.

She explains how this shifts power dynamics, favoring mega-corporations at the expense of smaller businesses.

The episode is part of a series analyzing the 2025 coffee crisis and includes insights on how to adapt and survive in these challenging times.

Lee also emphasizes the importance of building strong business relationships and adapting to market changes to thrive amidst the consolidation.

Tune in to understand the current state of the coffee industry and learn practical strategies for the future.

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