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August 13st, 2025
Coffee Memo | Rob Talks Inverted Market Ep. 3
Rob Steven 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
- 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
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