Fundamentals of Green Coffee Buying
(Room Room U)
28 Jun 25
10:30 AM
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1:00 PM
A purposeful green-coffee-buying strategy is key to the success of every coffee roasting business. This workshop will introduce participants to the fundamentals of effective green purchasing. Students will learn standard industry practices for how coffee is bought, traded and transported; setting the stage for successful relationships with green coffee suppliers and logistics providers. Participants will also discuss other key factors in a green-buying program including sourcing straegies, values statements, forecasting and cash flow management. In addition to an interactive lecture, students will work in small groups on a variety of activities.