The Coffee Industry in 2026 (Part 5): Preparing for 2026: Power, Institutions, and What Comes Next - Felipe Croce and Angel Barrera

MAP IT FORWARD Middle East · Jan 23, 2026 · 34m

This is Part 5 of a 5-part series on the coffee industry in 2026 with Felipe Croce (FAF Coffees) and Angel Barrera (Belco).

The discussion critically examines the role of the Specialty Coffee Association, industry representation, corporate influence, and what meaningful preparation for 2026 may actually look like for coffee businesses.

Chapters

00:00 Coffee Associations and Representation

02:54 Funding and Education

05:49 World of Coffee Events

08:22 Corporate Influence

12:46 Industry Innovation

27:44 Preparing for the Year Ahead

31:43 Final Reflections

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