The Coffee Industry in 2026 (Part 2): Geopolitical Volatility and Coffee in 2026 - Felipe Croce and Angel Barrera

from MAP IT FORWARD Middle East · host Lee Safar

This is Part 2 of a 5-part series on the coffee industry in 2026 with Felipe Croce (FAF Coffees) and Angel Barrera (Belco).This episode focuses on geopolitical “tectonic plate” movements and what they mean for coffee businesses. The discussion covers currency volatility, the role of the US dollar, emerging alternatives such as stablecoins, and how exporters and importers may need to adapt to remain resilient in an increasingly uncertain global environment.Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Aligning Away from US Dependency 02:28 Welcome to The Daily Coffee Pro 02:48 Geopolitics and Coffee in 2026 04:57 The Volatility of Global Politics 09:51 Personal Anecdote on Social Contracts 12:11 Impact of Geopolitics on Coffee Trade 12:55 State Capitalism and Democracy Risks 18:53 European Union and South American Trade 23:59 Exploring Cryptocurrency in Coffee Trade 32:03 Conclusion: Navigating 2026's ChallengesSponsor message Future-Proofing Your Coffee Business: Planning for 2026 and Beyond A Map It Forward live workshop for small to medium coffee businesses. Learn more: https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsConnect with the guestsConnect with Angel Barrera and Belco:https://www.belco.fr/https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-barrera-8a0b2236/https://www.instagram.com/koliafobiano/https://www.instagram.com/belco.coffee/Connect with Felipe Croce and FAF Coffees:https://www.instagram.com/felipecroce/https://www.instagram.com/fafcoffees/https://fafbrazil.com/•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••You can support The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by subscribing, rating, and sharing this episode with someone who works in the coffee industry.🎧 Listen to the audio podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3LgSXioSpotify: https://spoti.fi/34ILPus📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube:https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW📬 Join the Map It Forward mailing list:https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist🌍 Learn more about Map It Forward:https://mapitforward.coffee

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In Part 2 of this series, Lee Safar, Felipe Croce, and Angel Barrera explore how geopolitical shifts, currency instability, and global power realignments may impact the coffee industry in 2026.

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