EP 902 Susie Spindler - Cup of Excellence's Impact at Origin - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar
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"Future-Proofing Your Coffee Business: Planning for 2026 and Beyond" - A Map It Forward Live Workshop for Small to Medium Business Owners Across the Coffee Supply Chain with Lee Safar https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops
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This is the 2nd episode of a 5-part podcast series with Susie Spindler on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar.
Susie is the co-founder of Cup of Excellence (CoE) and the founder of Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE).
The focus of this podcast series is the impact that CoE has had on the coffee industry since its establishment.
The five episodes in this series are:
1. Forming Cup of Excellence - https://youtu.be/LcldGKtEF5w
2. Cup of Excellence's Impact at Origin - https://youtu.be/Iq0rIgyl4Rw
3. The Role of Buyers with CoE - https://youtu.be/gcINUxDNS-c
4. CoE with the Supply Chain - https://youtu.be/XKvctlL_6Hk
5. The Challenges Ahead for CoE - https://youtu.be/SD57QAVgZBY
In this episode of the podcast series, Lee talks with Susie about the significant impact the Cup of Excellence has had on coffee farmers at origin.
They discuss the transition from blended coffees to recognizing high-quality individual lots, how CoE competitions lead to increased premiums and long-term relationships between farmers and roasters, and the indirect benefits that have revolutionized local coffee industries.
They also touch on CoE's rigorous, blind-judged process and the inner workings of national and international juries.
Learn more about how innovative practices in farming are rewarded and how CoE has contributed to substantial economic development in coffee-producing regions.
Connect with the Ace and Cup of Excellence teams here:
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