EP 1212 Stephen Vick - Compliancing A Roastery At Origin - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

Join the live global event, "Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming," an online event in English, Spanish, and Portuguese for coffee producers and the wider coffee industry on October 28, 29, and 30th. Register now at: https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Welcome to the 2nd episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest for this series is Stephen Vick from African Coffee Roasters - a private-label coffee roaster based in Kenya that roasts, packs, and exports products, mostly to Europe. The 5 episodes in this series are: 1. Setting Up A Roastery At Origin - https://youtu.be/fS-oH-5xiPc 2. Compliancing A Roastery At Origin - https://youtu.be/SsiLrN5P4hA 3. Importing Roasted Coffee and EUDR - https://youtu.be/BDTU_JDIiiM 4. Overcoming Challenges For Roasters at Origin - https://youtu.be/yvLf2OvyKv0 5. The Viability of a Roastery At Origin. - https://youtu.be/EjEv-7CKH-o In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Stephen explore the multi-faceted world of coffee compliance, particularly focusing on the new regulations set to rollout from 2025 to 2030. We delve into the mandates around recyclability and waste reduction, the impact of certifications like organic and fair trade, and the financial and operational challenges small businesses face in meeting these standards. Learn about the testing and mitigation of mycotoxins for EU exports, the intricate process of maintaining traceability, and the rigorous audits required for coffee quality compliance. Featuring insights from real-life experiences, this episode is essential for anyone navigating the international coffee trade. Plus, don't miss our upcoming 'Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming' workshop aimed at equipping coffee producers with sustainable practices. Subscribe, like, and share to stay updated with all our latest insights! 00:00 Introduction to New Packaging Compliance Mandates 00:43 Announcement: Regenerative Coffee Farming Workshop 02:10 Introduction to the Daily Coffee Pro Series 02:28 The Importance of Regenerative Agriculture 05:46 Challenges in Roasting, Packaging, and Shipping Coffee from Origin 06:57 Compliance and Certifications in Coffee Production 13:22 The Complexity of Compliance for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses 15:26 Navigating Contract Compliance 17:10 Starting an International Coffee Business 18:18 Understanding Mycotoxins in Coffee 20:07 Dealing with Rejected Coffee Shipments 23:09 Implementing In-House Testing 25:56 The Intensity of Compliance 26:49 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser Connect with Stephen and African Coffee Roasters here: https://www.instagram.com/stephen_vick/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-vick-36240045/ https://africancoffeeroasters.com/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 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