EP 1175 Monika Firl - Combo Contracts and Fairtrade International - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

This is the 4th episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Monika Firl, the Senior Advisor of the Coffee Program at Fairtrade International. The theme of this series is exploring what Fairtrade International (Fairtrade Coffee) represents and stands for in 2024 with a specific focus on their efforts in the coffee sector. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, host Lee and Monika discuss the controversial topic of combo contracts in the Fairtrade coffee industry. They delve into the imbalance of power between traders and producers, explaining how combo contracts exploit this disparity. The episode highlights issues in the Fairtrade certification process, the impact of these practices on farmers in regions like Peru and Honduras, and the rising importance of regenerative farming. The conversation also covers the complexities of Fairtrade pricing and the role of advocacy in combating unfair practices. Tune in to understand the challenges faced by coffee producers and the evolving landscape of Fairtrade. 00:00 Introduction to Combo Contracts 00:32 Sponsorship Message 01:11 Understanding Combo Contracts 03:45 Historical Context and Fairtrade's Stance 05:08 Challenges Faced by Producers 09:31 Fairtrade's Role and Industry Practices 16:06 Fairtrade Pricing and Market Dynamics 24:14 Regenerative Farming and Future Challenges 28:28 Advocacy and Legislative Issues 34:49 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview Connect with Monika and Fairtrade International here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-firl-663a151a/ https://www.fairtrade.net/ https://www.instagram.com/fairtradeofficial/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Support this podcast on Patreon for a few dollars a month here: https://bit.ly/MIFPatreon The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops