What is the Coffee Supply Chain?
The coffee supply chain encompasses the full circle of coffee from farm to cup, involving multiple stakeholders, including producers, processors, exporters, importers, and roasters, before reaching consumers. In specialty coffee, the chain is intentionally shorter and more transparent, emphasizing quality, traceability, and equitable value distribution at every stage.
Why the Supply Chain of Coffee is so important
Traceability: Specialty supply chains ensure that roasters know where their coffee comes from, often down to the farm or lot level.
Value distribution: A transparent chain ensures producers receive fairer compensation for their work.
Quality preservation: Careful logistics, storage, and shipping maintain coffee quality until it reaches the roaster.
Where Nordic Approach fits in
At Nordic Approach, we are a key link in the specialty coffee supply chain. We work directly with producers and exporters, manage logistics and storage in Europe, and provide roasters with full traceability, quality evaluation and cupping notes, and transparent pricing. Our role ensures that green coffee arrives in optimal condition while maintaining fair value distribution.
FAQ about the Coffee Supply Chain
Q1: How does Nordic Approach support transparency?
A1: We provide detailed traceability, lot descriptions, and price transparency to our customers.
Q2: Can roasters influence the supply chain?
A2: Absolutely. By choosing importers who prioritize transparency and sustainability, roasters directly support stronger, more equitable supply chains.
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