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EP 1470 Matthew Thornton - The Goals Of Direct Trade Coffee - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Lee Safar

EP 1470 Matthew Thornton - The Goals Of Direct Trade Coffee - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Lee Safar

Update: 2025-10-24
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Welcome to the 5th episode in a five-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with host Lee Safar.

Our guest on the podcast in this series is Arkena Coffee Market Founder, Matthew Thornton. Matthew has been based in Ethiopia for 13 years and has a rich history in the coffee supply chain in Ethiopia.

The focus of this series is "Responsible Direct Trade Coffee Relationships".

The five episodes of this series are:

1. Responsible Direct Trade Coffee - https://youtu.be/zDiZ5flCqFY

2. Benefits of Direct Trade Coffee Relationships - https://youtu.be/caxop1x-2aQ

3. Managing Risk In Direct Trade Coffee - https://youtu.be/Q0WA2nk5LPA

4. Technology and Direct Trade Coffee - https://youtu.be/cq0YT2La0WY

5. The Goals Of Direct Trade Coffee - https://youtu.be/ckxLQy8AsTY

In this final episode of this podcast series, Lee and Matthew explore the evolving landscape of the coffee industry, discussing the importance of responsible direct trade relationships and the role of blockchain technology in achieving transparency and fair compensation for farmers.

Matthew shares insights on the challenges and opportunities within the coffee supply chain amidst a global coffee crisis.

Don't miss Matthew's return in a few months to discuss the latest harvest updates from Ethiopia. If you're interested in ethical coffee trade and innovative supply chain solutions, this episode is a must-watch.

Connect with Matthew Thornton and Arkena Coffee Market here:

https://arkenacoffee.com/

https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/

Email: hello@arkenacoffee.com

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EP 1470 Matthew Thornton - The Goals Of Direct Trade Coffee - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Lee Safar

EP 1470 Matthew Thornton - The Goals Of Direct Trade Coffee - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Lee Safar

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