The Coffee Industry in 2026 (Part 3): Specialty vs Commodity Coffee: Value in 2026 - Felipe Croce and Angel Barrera

MAP IT FORWARD Middle East · Jan 21, 2026 · 33m

This is Part 3 of a 5-part series on the coffee industry in 2026 with Felipe Croce (FAF Coffees) and Angel Barrera (Belco).

This episode explores how the definition of “specialty” may evolve by 2026, what value means for producers, roasters, and consumers, and why clarity of values will be increasingly important for coffee businesses navigating a changing market.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Dilemma of Balancing Quality and Volume

02:22 Welcome to the Daily Coffee Pro

02:31 Specialty vs Commodity Coffee in 2026

07:35 Defining Specialty Coffee

10:47 The Importance of Healthy Soil

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