Coffee Memo with Rob Stephen

Coffee Memo | Rob Talks Inverted Market Ep. 3

Episode Summary

Rob talks about the inverted market in the coffee industry, exploring its implications for coffee importers and roasters. The conversation includes the challenges faced in the current trading environment, the significance of backwardation and contango, and the strategies that coffee businesses might adopt to navigate these complexities, emphasizing the need for decisive planning and communication in a market characterized by uncertainty and rising costs.

Episode Notes

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Inverted Market

02:49 Understanding Backwardation and Contango

05:24 Implications of the Inverted Market for Roasters

08:20 Navigating Challenges in Coffee Sourcing

10:46 Strategic Planning for Coffee Businesses

13:33 Conclusion and Future Considerations