About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges and opportunities in the coffee industry with writer Sarah Charles, focusing on the impact of writing and innovation.

Today we have access to information about the world of coffee that is unprecedented. At times it can be overwhelming to consider all the areas of the coffee industry that need fixing while we also work daily to care for those we have immediately with us. The trick is to tune into sources that convey not just the reality of the problem, but can also feature stories that showcase hope as we work to make progress. Today we get talk with someone whose work in writing about coffee has helped countless people grapple with and take steps to address our industry's most pressing issues. Sarah Charles is the founder of Underscore Communications, former Editor of Coffee Intelligence, and Senior Communications Officer at the International Trade Centre (ITC/WTO agency). A principal author of the ITC Coffee Guide 4th Edition, she writes for print and online publications and produces industry reports and books covering coffee trends, trade, and development. Her work makes sense of the world's messiest systems – climate, trade, culture, food – through sharp storytelling, fresh angles, and analysis. She holds an MSc in Sustainable Development from SOAS, University of London and is a founding…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Deferio

Guest: Sarah Charles

Topics covered

• coffee industry challenges
• writing impact on coffee
• sustainable development
• innovation in coffee
• community in coffee

Keywords

• coffee
• writing
• sustainability
• trade
• innovation
• community
• challenges
• opportunities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Underscore Communications, International Trade Centre, Coffee Intelligence

Places: Greece, SOAS, University of London

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