EP 1372 Michael Sheridan - The Agreement Between the SCA and the CQI - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

If you love what we do, become a premium YouTube Subscriber or join our Patreon: • https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward• https://www.youtube.com/mapitforwardCheck out our on-demand workshops here: • https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsConsider joining one of our Mastermind Groups here:• https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoachingJoin our mailing list:• https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 2nd of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Michael Sheridan from the CQI. Michael has joined us on the podcast to discuss the changes recently announced at SCA Expo in Houston regarding the licensing agreement of the Q grader program to the SCA and what it means moving forward.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. The History and Mission of the CQI - https://youtu.be/eBSxcipZx382. The Agreement Between the SCA and the CQI - https://youtu.be/oB-pvqDD1JQ3. Your Reaction to the Changes to the Q - https://youtu.be/HAfjOJMRuxU4. What's Next For The CQI - https://youtu.be/niNgG6K6JjY5. The Long-Term Focus for CQI - https://youtu.be/NH2-8csKTRMIn this in-depth episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Michael from the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) discuss the significant changes at CQI, focusing on its mission to serve coffee producers and the implications of the recent agreement with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). They explore the historical context, the challenges faced by CQI, the financial considerations, and the details of the new licensing and grant agreements that shape the future of coffee quality standards. Michael provides insights into the roles of both organizations, the importance of development projects, and the potential impact on the coffee industry at large.Connect with Michael Sheridan and the CQI here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsheridancoffee/https://www.coffeeinstitute.org/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist💡Support this podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward📽 Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW🎙 Check out the audio version of our podcast here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify🧐 Find out more about Map It Forward Mastermind Groups here: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoachingLooking for a business advisor for your established coffee business or startup? Email us here:📧 email: [email protected]