The impact of long-term sustainable coffee supplies
According to estimates by the International Coffee Organization, in 2022, the global deficit will be more than 3.1 million 60kg bags of coffee. This shows that global output is not enough to meet consumption levels, causing coffee prices to fluctuate continuously, threatening the development of the entire industry. Experts say that if this problem is to be solved, the coffee industry needs to address the growing need for long-term sustainable coffee supplies. So what is a long-term sustainable supply source? Why source sustainable coffee? Let’s find out with XLIII Coffee!
I. What is a long-term sustainable coffee supply?
Green coffee buyers and roasters need to source green coffee from traders or directly from manufacturers. To do so in a sustainable way, it is necessary to meet some needs related to different social, economic, and environmental factors. In it, manufacturers, traders, and roasters work closely together to build strong, mutually beneficial partnerships. This not only ensures roasters a source of supply with stable quantity, quality, and price but also ensures farmers better output and livelihoods.
II. Why develop a long-term sustainable coffee supply?
According to estimates, in the world smallholder producers account for 70 to 80% of the global coffee supply. This makes them an important factor in the development of a sustainable coffee industry. However, the majority of small-scale farmers currently do not have a living income, leaving them and their families economically vulnerable. Without the financial ability to invest in farm management, some farmers will be forced to abandon coffee production in favor of more profitable crops. This can cause a decline in global output and quality, making the Specialty coffee supply increasingly tight.
Developing a long-term sustainable coffee supply allows for closer relationships between producers and suppliers. The longer producers can work closely with traders and roasters, the more open communication becomes thanks to long-term contracts. For example, roasters can provide market information to manufacturers such as popular coffee varieties and processing methods. Businesses can even easily ask farmers to produce exclusive batches of coffee and receive finished products with stable quality. To farmers, they can talk about the support they may need to continue growing these types of coffee, with long-term output and income. Their profits are also guaranteed with minimum prices. When they have a good enough income, farmers have enough resources to improve their farms, coffee productivity will increase, ensuring a stable supply.
Furthermore, with long-term sustainable supply, factors such as traceability and transparency of the coffee chain are being enhanced. Consumers can trace information about certain types of coffee in detail to each farmer, cultivation area, and production lot number.
III. The challenge of sourcing long-term sustainable coffee
Despite receiving many benefits, manufacturers face many challenges in sourcing sustainably. According to Amy Oroko, Director of Sustainability at Glasgow roaster Matthew Algie, one of the biggest challenges is labor. Producers are still having to rely on seasonal labor for tasks such as picking coffee. This makes it difficult for coffee to maintain stable quality if workers are not carefully trained and highly skilled. Furthermore, coffee is very susceptible to pests and climate change. It is estimated that 4 out of the 5 leading coffee-growing countries will have reduced land areas suitable for coffee growing by 2050. This makes it very difficult for farmers to guarantee the amount of coffee they commit to. buyer.
Ensuring sustainable coffee production doesn’t just stop with farmers. All stakeholders in the supply chain are responsible for this. As a sustainable coffee business, XLIII Coffee always strives to maintain long-term relationships with suppliers. We work directly with each farmer, producer, and cooperative, paying them a price equal to or higher than the proposed level to ensure fairness in the benefits they receive. Besides, in every process, XLIII Coffee always ensures transparency, clarity, and strict control of each batch of coffee to fully appreciate the value of the chain and send consumers the best quality products.
If you want to experience it, visit XLIII Coffee to enjoy specialty coffees beans from sustainable growing areas around the world.
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IV. FAQs
1. What is a long-term sustainable coffee supply?
It is a system of collaboration between producers, traders, and roasters to ensure a stable supply of coffee in terms of quality, quantity, and price, while also improving farmers’ livelihoods.
2. Why is it important to develop a long-term sustainable coffee supply?
Smallholder farmers provide 70-80% of the global coffee supply, but many lack a living income. Sustainable supply ensures stable production and supports farmers economically, preventing them from abandoning coffee farming.
3. What are the benefits of a sustainable coffee supply?
It fosters closer relationships between producers and suppliers, allows for better communication, guarantees stable coffee quality, and ensures minimum prices for farmers, improving their income and farm productivity.
4. What challenges exist in sourcing sustainable coffee?
Labor shortages and reliance on seasonal workers, along with climate change and pests, make it difficult for farmers to ensure stable coffee production and quality.
5. How does XLIII Coffee support sustainable coffee supply?
XLIII Coffee works directly with farmers and cooperatives, offering fair prices, ensuring transparency in the supply chain, and maintaining
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