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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 27 MIN

EP 949 – Part 4 of 5: The Myths of Direct Trade and Transparency in Coffee - Pedro Manga

from MAP IT FORWARD Middle East · host Lee Safar

Advertising Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Arkena Coffee Marketplace, connecting you to the next coffee harvest in Ethiopia through direct trade.https://arkenacoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/Email: [email protected] Description:This is Part 4 of a five-part series, Coffee Farms in a Decade from Now, with Pedro Manga from Caravela Coffee.In this episode, the conversation focuses on direct trade, traceability, and transparency. Pedro explains why the number of intermediaries is not the issue — evidence is. From farm gate pricing to data integrity, the episode challenges the industry to move beyond marketing claims and into accountable, traceable sourcing relationships.The video referenced in this episode can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHcN8_F-BZIGuest linksPedro Manga: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-manga-5802b8170/Caravela Coffee: https://www.caravela.coffee/enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caravelacoffee/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_pedroplanta_/***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforwardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: [email protected]

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This is Part 4 of a five-part series with Pedro Manga from Caravela Coffee, exploring "Coffee Farms in a Decade from Now". In this episode, Lee Safar and Pedro unpack the myths around direct trade, why unsupported claims are risky, and why real transparency requires courage.

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