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MAP IT FORWARD Middle East

MAP IT FORWARD
Coffee
Coffee Production
Climate Change
Fairtrade International
Coffee Market Volatility
Fairtrade
Coffee Market
Agroforestry
Coffee Market Structure
Backwardation
Hedging
Coffee Hedging
Commodity Trading
Coffee Industry
Coffee Farmers
Brazil
Market Access
Cooperatives
Combo Contracts
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The Map It Forward Middle East Podcast explores the business of coffee across the Middle East, featuring conversations with entrepreneurs, producers, and professionals building the future of the region’s coffee industry.

Hosted by Dubai-based Map It Forward founder Lee Safar, each five-episode series highlights one guest's journey, offering practical insights, regional context, and candid discus... more

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Augusto Amaya
Founder of Arcadia Green Coffee, formerly in the coal industry
Arcadia Green Coffee
Episode: EP 941 – Part 1 of 5: Building a Green Coffee Sourcing Company in a Crisis - Augusto Amaya
Sean Warner
A representative of the Honduran Coffee Alliance
Honduran Coffee Alliance
Episode: EP 936 - Part 1 of 5: How Coffee Is Priced Today - Sean Warner
Greg Oddo
Weather strategist at Sucafina
Sucafina
Episode: EP 926 Greg Oddo - The Impact of Weather on the Coffee Industry - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar
Osamah Alawwam
Founder of The Roasting House, a specialty coffee business
The Roasting House
Episode: EP 922 Osamah Alawwam - Building The Roasting House - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar
Samo Smrke
Acting head of the Coffee Excellence Centre at Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Episode: EP 911 Samo Smrke - Good Coffee Science Versus Bad - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar
George Howell
Renowned coffee expert and co-founder of Cup of Excellence
Episode: EP 906 George Howell and Tim Wendelboe - The WBC, The Climate Crisis, and Coffee - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar
Tim Wendelboe
Coffee professional and owner of a coffee farm
Episode: EP 906 George Howell and Tim Wendelboe - The WBC, The Climate Crisis, and Coffee - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar
Susie Spindler
Co-founder of Cup of Excellence and founder of ACE
Alliance for Coffee Excellence
Episode: EP 901 Susie Spindler - Forming Cup of Excellence - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar
Nora Burkey
Executive Director at The Chain Collaborative, a non-profit focusing on community-led development in coffee
The Chain Collaborative
Episode: EP 896 Nora Burkey - The Evolution of Development in Coffee - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar

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Lee Safar
Host of the MAP IT FORWARD Middle East Podcast, providing insights into the coffee industry's challenges and innovations alongside guest professionals in the field.

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#42
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#173
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#242
India/Arts/Food

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EP 941 – Part 1 of 5: Building a Green Coffee Sourcing Company in a Crisis - Augusto Amaya
Q: What has it been like as you realized that we were in a coffee crisis?
At first, I didn't realize we were in a crisis; I thought these were just the market's normal conditions until I gained insights from my relationships with customers.
EP 941 – Part 1 of 5: Building a Green Coffee Sourcing Company in a Crisis - Augusto Amaya
Q: Augusto, could you introduce who you are and what you do and what Arcadia Green Coffee does?
I transitioned from a long career in commodities to coffee, opening a green coffee sourcing company focused on building sustainable relationships between producers and roasters.
The Coffee Industry in 2026 (Part 5): Preparing for 2026: Power, Institutions, and What Comes Next - Felipe Croce and Angel Barrera
Q: Angel, how about you?
It's time for companies, for owners of companies, managers of the companies, to think back. What are your core values?
The Coffee Industry in 2026 (Part 5): Preparing for 2026: Power, Institutions, and What Comes Next - Felipe Croce and Angel Barrera
Q: Felipe, I'll start with you. What's one piece of advice that you would give people for how we prepare for the year ahead?
Go back to the basics. It's time to think everyone's been in survival mode.
EP 936 - Part 1 of 5: How Coffee Is Priced Today - Sean Warner
Q: Why is there confusion over how coffee should be priced?
Sean explains that the pricing of coffee is complex and often tied to the futures market, which does not effectively reflect the costs of production or the nuances of quality and origin.

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Exploring the intricate dynamics of the coffee industry in the Middle East, this podcast features conversations with entrepreneurs, producers, and industry professionals who are shaping the future of coffee in the region. Discussions center around key challenges, innovation, and sustainability, providing practical insights and regional context intended for coffee enthusiasts and professionals alike. Each series focuses on the journey of a specific guest, fostering candid dialogues that not only highlight individual experiences in the coffee business but also shed light on broader industry trends. Notable themes include the impact of climate change on coffee production, the significance of market strategies, and the cultural challenges encou... more

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