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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
Cooperatives
Market Access
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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Osamah Alawwam
Founder of The Roasting House, a specialty coffee business
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Episode: EP 922 Osamah Alawwam - Building The Roasting House - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar
Carley Garner
Expert in trading and market analysis from DeCarley Trading
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Episode: EP 917 Carley Garner - The Forces That Moved Coffee Futures in 2025 - 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
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
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
Susie Spindler
Co-founder of Cup of Excellence and founder of Ace
Cup of Excellence
Episode: EP 902 Susie Spindler - Cup of Excellence's Impact at Origin - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar
Nora Burkey
Nora is involved in non-profit work with a focus on community-led development in the coffee sector.
The Chain Collaborative
Episode: EP 900 Nora Burkey - The Future of Coffee and Development - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar
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A US-based non-profit that invests in local leaders and community-based organizations in coffee communities globally
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Episode: EP 896 Nora Burkey - The Evolution of Development in Coffee - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar
Brendan Adams
Co-founder of Semilla Coffee
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Episode: EP 893 Brendan Adams - The Questions We Should Be Asking In Coffee - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar

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Lee Safar
Host of the podcast, Lee Safar is a founder of Map It Forward and a knowledgeable figure in the coffee industry, known for advocating for ethical sourcing and community engagement.

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#75
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Apple Podcasts
#121
United Arab Emirates/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#225
Norway/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#237
South Africa/Arts/Food

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EP 917 Carley Garner - The Forces That Moved Coffee Futures in 2025 - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar
Q: What have been the forces amongst all of the forces that have really moved the markets this year?
We talked about the money supply, but the tariffs have added a lot of chaos and uncertainty which causes volatility.
EP 916 Carley Garner - 2025 Has Been An Unusual Year in Coffee Futures - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar
Q: What was different about Coffee Futures in 2025?
Carley discusses the extreme volatility in the coffee market due to a multitude of factors including excessive liquidity and speculative trading behaviors.
EP 915 Samo Smrke - Innovation at Coffee Competitions - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar
Q: What do you hope for the future of coffee?
I hope we still enjoy our beloved Arabica without it being taken over by matcha or flavored coffees.
EP 915 Samo Smrke - Innovation at Coffee Competitions - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar
Q: What are your thoughts about co-fermented coffees?
It's a topic of ongoing debate, with differing views on their impact on coffee quality and transparency.
EP 907 George Howell and Tim Wendelboe - Impact of Climate on Coffee Harvests - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast Lee Safar
Q: Are we late to find solutions, Tim?
Tim feels that while the urgency is great, there is still hope as the next generation of coffee farmers are starting to embrace more sustainable practices.

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Focusing on the business aspects of coffee in the Middle East, this podcast features insightful conversations with a diverse array of entrepreneurs, producers, and industry professionals. Each series, comprised of five episodes, illuminates individual journeys and practical insights related to the establishment and growth of coffee ventures in the region. Topics frequently cover challenges and opportunities in the industry, including ethical sourcing, community-led development, and the evolving landscape within coffee markets globally. Additionally, the straightforward style of discussions encourages exploration of complex issues such as funding, market competition, and the relationship dynamics between producers and consumers.

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