{"id":7100,"date":"2023-11-20T14:20:27","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T13:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/ua\/stories-insights\/trade-talks-spotlight-on-coffee\/"},"modified":"2023-11-20T14:20:27","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T13:20:27","slug":"trade-talks-spotlight-on-coffee","status":"publish","type":"stories-insight","link":"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/ua\/en\/stories-insights\/trade-talks-spotlight-on-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"Trade Talks: Spotlight on Coffee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-coffee-the-beloved-drink-that-fills-approx-3-billion-cups-each-day-is-more-than-a-morning-ritual-it-s-a-global-preference-that-connects-us-all\">Coffee, the beloved drink that fills approx. 3 billion cups each day, is more than a morning ritual: it&#8217;s a global preference that connects us all. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this interview, we delve into the world of coffee trading with Denis Wauters, Coffee Head of Marketing for EMEA, exploring how the coffee journey, from farm to cup, has evolved over a century, and LDC&#8217;s deep-rooted commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/sustainability\/responsible-supply-chain\/sustainable-coffee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">helping shape a sustainable coffee industry.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"872\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/denis-blog-header3-1.jpg\" alt=\"trade-talks-spotlight-on-coffee4\" class=\"wp-image-7101\" title=\"LDC Trade Talks - Spotlight on Carbon Solutions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/denis-blog-header3-1.jpg 872w, https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/denis-blog-header3-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/denis-blog-header3-1-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/denis-blog-header3-1-670x381.jpg 670w, https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/denis-blog-header3-1-560x319.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/denis-blog-header3-1-750x427.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n            <section class=\"q-and-a-container \" >\n                            <div class=\"tw-wide-group \">\n                    <div class=\"container\">\n                        <div class=\"tw-flex-wrap tw-flex tw-py-12\">\n                            <div class=\"tw-mb-6 tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/2 md:md-0 md:tw-pr-4\">\n                                <div class=\"tw-mb-6\">\n                                    <hr class=\"tw-w-8 tw-h-1 tw-border-0 tw-bg-green tw-ml-0 tw-mb-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"tw-font-heading tw-text-5xl tw-text-black tw-font-bold\">Q<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div>\n                                    <p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153522238 BCX0\">So, Denis, what appeal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153522238 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153522238 BCX0\"> to you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153522238 BCX0\"> about coffee<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153522238 BCX0\">?<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/2\">\n                                <div class=\"tw-mb-6 tw-px-0 md:tw-pl-8 lg:tw-pl-0\">\n                                    <hr class=\"tw-w-8 tw-h-1 tw-border-0 tw-bg-green tw-ml-0 tw-mb-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"tw-font-heading tw-text-5xl tw-text-black tw-font-bold\">A<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"tw-px-0 md:tw-pl-8 lg:tw-pl-0\">\n                                    <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\">I\u2019ve<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\"> always thought that coffee was special<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\"> &#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\"> for many reasons<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\">, including<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\"> its <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\">tangible and relatable <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\">nature<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\">C<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\">offee<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\"> is not just something you trade<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\"> an experience you can directly <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW212937704 BCX0\">enjoy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW212937704 BCX0\">:<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\">y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\">ou can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW212937704 BCX0\">actually taste<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\"> the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\">difference in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\">coffee <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\">quality, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\">the fact<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\"> that<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\">it<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\"> can<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\"> taste better but cost <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW212937704 BCX0\">less<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW212937704 BCX0\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\">sparks<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\">m<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\">y curiosity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212937704 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW212937704 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tw-wide-group tw-bg-gray-200\">\n                    <div class=\"container\">\n                        <div class=\"tw-flex-wrap tw-flex tw-py-12\">\n                            <div class=\"tw-mb-6 tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/2 md:md-0 md:tw-pr-4\">\n                                <div class=\"tw-mb-6\">\n                                    <hr class=\"tw-w-8 tw-h-1 tw-border-0 tw-bg-green tw-ml-0 tw-mb-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"tw-font-heading tw-text-5xl tw-text-black tw-font-bold\">Q<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div>\n                                    <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW235671622 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235671622 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">H<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW235671622 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235671622 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">ow<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235671622 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">did you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235671622 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">start<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235671622 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">to work in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW235671622 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">coffee<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235671622 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW235671622 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/2\">\n                                <div class=\"tw-mb-6 tw-px-0 md:tw-pl-8 lg:tw-pl-0\">\n                                    <hr class=\"tw-w-8 tw-h-1 tw-border-0 tw-bg-green tw-ml-0 tw-mb-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"tw-font-heading tw-text-5xl tw-text-black tw-font-bold\">A<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"tw-px-0 md:tw-pl-8 lg:tw-pl-0\">\n                                    <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">My journey at LDC began through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/careers\/graduates\/global-graduate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Graduate Program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, which gave me the opportunity to rotate through various platforms and trade a variety of different products, and ultimately led me to pursue a role as part of the Coffee team.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I became really interested in the significant role sustainability was playing in the evolution of coffee. Consumers were ready to pay more for sustainably produced coffees &#8211; a shift that could not only reshape the supply chain but also enhance the livelihoods of countless farmers worldwide, generating additional income based on premiums for sustainably produced coffee. The prospect of being a part of this transformation was incredibly exciting.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tw-wide-group \">\n                    <div class=\"container\">\n                        <div class=\"tw-flex-wrap tw-flex tw-py-12\">\n                            <div class=\"tw-mb-6 tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/2 md:md-0 md:tw-pr-4\">\n                                <div class=\"tw-mb-6\">\n                                    <hr class=\"tw-w-8 tw-h-1 tw-border-0 tw-bg-green tw-ml-0 tw-mb-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"tw-font-heading tw-text-5xl tw-text-black tw-font-bold\">Q<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div>\n                                    <p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86298910 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Can you tell us about <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86298910 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">what\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86298910 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\"> involved in a typical trade? <\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/2\">\n                                <div class=\"tw-mb-6 tw-px-0 md:tw-pl-8 lg:tw-pl-0\">\n                                    <hr class=\"tw-w-8 tw-h-1 tw-border-0 tw-bg-green tw-ml-0 tw-mb-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"tw-font-heading tw-text-5xl tw-text-black tw-font-bold\">A<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"tw-px-0 md:tw-pl-8 lg:tw-pl-0\">\n                                    <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When booking a trade, we first make sure we understand exactly what our client needs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our teams in producing countries, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/stories-insights\/ldc-in-ethiopia-10-years-and-counting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ethiopia<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/mx\/en\/ldc-in-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mexico<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, estimate whether we can source enough coffee of the right quality, ideally from projects we develop in the field.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once we have their input, we measure risks inherent to the many value chain steps that coffee will go through: sourcing, processing, transport, etc. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our Logistics team then helps us to identify the best way to move the goods to wherever our clients want them, taking into account any requirements at destination.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once this is all cleared, we go ahead with our offer and, upon agreement with the client, we start moving the coffee from farm to cup.<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tw-wide-group tw-bg-gray-200\">\n                    <div class=\"container\">\n                        <div class=\"tw-flex-wrap tw-flex tw-py-12\">\n                            <div class=\"tw-mb-6 tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/2 md:md-0 md:tw-pr-4\">\n                                <div class=\"tw-mb-6\">\n                                    <hr class=\"tw-w-8 tw-h-1 tw-border-0 tw-bg-green tw-ml-0 tw-mb-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"tw-font-heading tw-text-5xl tw-text-black tw-font-bold\">Q<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div>\n                                    <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW168930249 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168930249 BCX0\">LDC has been a global agricultural merchant for over 170 years.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW168930249 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168930249 BCX0\">Do you think the role of a trader has changed significantly over<br \/>\nthis time?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/2\">\n                                <div class=\"tw-mb-6 tw-px-0 md:tw-pl-8 lg:tw-pl-0\">\n                                    <hr class=\"tw-w-8 tw-h-1 tw-border-0 tw-bg-green tw-ml-0 tw-mb-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"tw-font-heading tw-text-5xl tw-text-black tw-font-bold\">A<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"tw-px-0 md:tw-pl-8 lg:tw-pl-0\">\n                                    <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Well, I haven\u2019t been around that long! But I think that while our context has driven fundamental changes to supply chains and the way we work, the essence of what we do remains similar to what our predecessors did a century ago: It\u2019s still about leveraging the latest data, technologies and innovations, and even more importantly, about relationships and in-person interactions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">And, of course, trading has always been about understanding market drivers \u2013 what triggers the flow of one product from point A to point B, and what makes another product stay where it is. Market analysis has always been an essential skill. However, I do feel that the flows themselves have become more complex.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tw-wide-group \">\n                    <div class=\"container\">\n                        <div class=\"tw-flex-wrap tw-flex tw-py-12\">\n                            <div class=\"tw-mb-6 tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/2 md:md-0 md:tw-pr-4\">\n                                <div class=\"tw-mb-6\">\n                                    <hr class=\"tw-w-8 tw-h-1 tw-border-0 tw-bg-green tw-ml-0 tw-mb-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"tw-font-heading tw-text-5xl tw-text-black tw-font-bold\">Q<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div>\n                                    <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24614384 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24614384 BCX0\">W<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24614384 BCX0\">hy do you think <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24614384 BCX0\">flows have become more complex<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24614384 BCX0\">?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW24614384 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/2\">\n                                <div class=\"tw-mb-6 tw-px-0 md:tw-pl-8 lg:tw-pl-0\">\n                                    <hr class=\"tw-w-8 tw-h-1 tw-border-0 tw-bg-green tw-ml-0 tw-mb-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"tw-font-heading tw-text-5xl tw-text-black tw-font-bold\">A<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"tw-px-0 md:tw-pl-8 lg:tw-pl-0\">\n                                    <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I see growing complexity mostly in relation to an increasingly demanding regulatory environment, as well as consumer requirements, for sustainability. There\u2019s a fantastic push toward sustainable practices and the pace of change in requirements has accelerated.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">At LDC, we see it as our responsibility to support our partners in navigating this shifting landscape through various projects, tools and systems that we are actively developing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tw-wide-group tw-bg-gray-200\">\n                    <div class=\"container\">\n                        <div class=\"tw-flex-wrap tw-flex tw-py-12\">\n                            <div class=\"tw-mb-6 tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/2 md:md-0 md:tw-pr-4\">\n                                <div class=\"tw-mb-6\">\n                                    <hr class=\"tw-w-8 tw-h-1 tw-border-0 tw-bg-green tw-ml-0 tw-mb-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"tw-font-heading tw-text-5xl tw-text-black tw-font-bold\">Q<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div>\n                                    <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW57717367 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57717367 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Would you say that sustainability influences your trading decisions?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW57717367 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/2\">\n                                <div class=\"tw-mb-6 tw-px-0 md:tw-pl-8 lg:tw-pl-0\">\n                                    <hr class=\"tw-w-8 tw-h-1 tw-border-0 tw-bg-green tw-ml-0 tw-mb-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"tw-font-heading tw-text-5xl tw-text-black tw-font-bold\">A<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"tw-px-0 md:tw-pl-8 lg:tw-pl-0\">\n                                    <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our trading decisions are driven by the collective insight of our team, including our research and quality managers, as we analyze data and products together &#8211; but yes, sustainability has a significant influence.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">All the stars are aligned for this to be the case &#8211; LDC has made sustainability a key priority, the market demands it, the regulatory environment is evolving in that direction and, on top of all that, I feel that all our team members are committed.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">So yes, it\u2019s a major driving factor and we are constantly driving toward better practices &#8211; through internal initiatives and collaboration with external partners.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">And in fact, as a trader, I would say my role is about fostering partnerships: whether it\u2019s negotiating a deal or collaborating with team members, suppliers and customers, I aim to create mutually beneficial relationships. This means that when we negotiate, it\u2019s not just about the present deal but also ensuring the relationship endures beyond it. The bonds formed in this business can span generations!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The global coffee supply chain is evolving, to ensure end consumer demands are met. The requirements for the coffee we source is constantly changing, and in order to meet these, we are developing supply chains to ensure specific flows for our clients. So our role is increasingly to be an integrated supply chain manager and risk manager, and we have growing teams working in sustainability, compliance, farmer training, etc.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tw-wide-group \">\n                    <div class=\"container\">\n                        <div class=\"tw-flex-wrap tw-flex tw-py-12\">\n                            <div class=\"tw-mb-6 tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/2 md:md-0 md:tw-pr-4\">\n                                <div class=\"tw-mb-6\">\n                                    <hr class=\"tw-w-8 tw-h-1 tw-border-0 tw-bg-green tw-ml-0 tw-mb-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"tw-font-heading tw-text-5xl tw-text-black tw-font-bold\">Q<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div>\n                                    <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW124167561 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124167561 BCX0\">Could you elaborate on how LDC is supporting <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124167561 BCX0\">its<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124167561 BCX0\">supply chain partners?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW124167561 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/2\">\n                                <div class=\"tw-mb-6 tw-px-0 md:tw-pl-8 lg:tw-pl-0\">\n                                    <hr class=\"tw-w-8 tw-h-1 tw-border-0 tw-bg-green tw-ml-0 tw-mb-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"tw-font-heading tw-text-5xl tw-text-black tw-font-bold\">A<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"tw-px-0 md:tw-pl-8 lg:tw-pl-0\">\n                                    <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">One of the most tangible examples is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/sustainability\/responsible-supply-chain\/sustainable-coffee\/stronger-coffee-initiative\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stronger Coffee Initiative<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> we launched in 2022. This initiative focuses on enhancing farmer prosperity, promoting the production of low-carbon coffee, and conserving and restoring coffee landscapes through regenerative agriculture. It also seeks to structure access to collaborative investments, thereby driving scalable<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> sustainability<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> across the coffee value chain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">And this is just one part of a wider coffee sustainability strategy that seeks to create tangible impacts at farm level and across our commercial operations, to ensure supply continuity and sustainability.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tw-wide-group tw-bg-gray-200\">\n                    <div class=\"container\">\n                        <div class=\"tw-flex-wrap tw-flex tw-py-12\">\n                            <div class=\"tw-mb-6 tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/2 md:md-0 md:tw-pr-4\">\n                                <div class=\"tw-mb-6\">\n                                    <hr class=\"tw-w-8 tw-h-1 tw-border-0 tw-bg-green tw-ml-0 tw-mb-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"tw-font-heading tw-text-5xl tw-text-black tw-font-bold\">Q<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div>\n                                    <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW229222622 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229222622 BCX0\">What<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229222622 BCX0\"> will help ensure a sustainable future for the sector?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW229222622 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/2\">\n                                <div class=\"tw-mb-6 tw-px-0 md:tw-pl-8 lg:tw-pl-0\">\n                                    <hr class=\"tw-w-8 tw-h-1 tw-border-0 tw-bg-green tw-ml-0 tw-mb-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"tw-font-heading tw-text-5xl tw-text-black tw-font-bold\">A<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"tw-px-0 md:tw-pl-8 lg:tw-pl-0\">\n                                    <p>To maintain the momentum toward sustainability, a balanced approach combining market dynamics with effective regulation will help to ensure consistency. Any drop in demand for sustainably-sourced products could affect the trust farmers place in these initiatives to support their families and livelihoods.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tw-wide-group \">\n                    <div class=\"container\">\n                        <div class=\"tw-flex-wrap tw-flex tw-py-12\">\n                            <div class=\"tw-mb-6 tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/2 md:md-0 md:tw-pr-4\">\n                                <div class=\"tw-mb-6\">\n                                    <hr class=\"tw-w-8 tw-h-1 tw-border-0 tw-bg-green tw-ml-0 tw-mb-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"tw-font-heading tw-text-5xl tw-text-black tw-font-bold\">Q<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div>\n                                    <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43918584 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43918584 BCX0\">Thank you, Denis. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43918584 BCX0\">A<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43918584 BCX0\">nd in closing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43918584 BCX0\">, any advice or insight for aspiring traders out there?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW43918584 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/2\">\n                                <div class=\"tw-mb-6 tw-px-0 md:tw-pl-8 lg:tw-pl-0\">\n                                    <hr class=\"tw-w-8 tw-h-1 tw-border-0 tw-bg-green tw-ml-0 tw-mb-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"tw-font-heading tw-text-5xl tw-text-black tw-font-bold\">A<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"tw-px-0 md:tw-pl-8 lg:tw-pl-0\">\n                                    <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Well first of all, consider joining LDC!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">More generally, if you\u2019re keen to work in commodities trading, look to get some hands-on experience in the supply chain of the commodity you\u2019re interested in \u2013 either at origin or destination.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">For example, I worked with an NGO in India that supported smallholder farmers with certification, to increase the value of their sustainable agricultural products. In Peru, at a think-tank, I dove into how better-designed crop insurance could help farmers gain access to credit. At the European Investment Bank, I focused on due diligence for agricultural projects.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These experiences can help you build the expertise you need to excel in trading, thanks to a better understanding of the supply chain from farm to customer.<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/section>\n    ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coffee, the beloved drink that fills approx. 3 billion cups each day, is more than a morning ritual: it&#8217;s a global preference that connects us all. 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