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Overview of the economic, social and environmental Challenges faced by coffee growers. Source: Adapted from [1].
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As one of the world’s most traded agricultural commodities, coffee constitutes a significant part of the overall economy and a major source of foreign revenue for many developing countries. Coffee also touches a large portion of the world’s population in the South, where it is mainly produced, and in the North, where it is primarily consumed. As a...
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... and volatile prices for green coffee are not the only challenges that growers face. They also have to contend with social issues such as food insecurity, ageing farmer communities, migration and young people leaving to the cities and the poor social and economic conditions of coffee harvesters; economic topics that include low productivity, ageing coffee trees, expensive fertilizers, lack of market information, poor direct market access; and environmental challenges such as soil erosion and degradation, changing climate conditions and poor waste water management among many other factors [1] (Figure 2). Most farmers also lack adequate institutional support from their local or national governments in the form of public goods [1,9]. The complexity of these challenges over the last few decades and the coffee crisis forced governments, grower organizations, development agencies and individual farmers to reevaluate their strategies and focus on higher priced beans ...
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... and volatile prices for green coffee are not the only challenges that growers face. They also have to contend with social issues such as food insecurity, ageing farmer communities, migration and young people leaving to the cities and the poor social and economic conditions of coffee harvesters; economic topics that include low productivity, ageing coffee trees, expensive fertilizers, lack of market information, poor direct market access; and environmental challenges such as soil erosion and degradation, changing climate conditions and poor waste water management among many other factors [1] (Figure 2). Most farmers also lack adequate institutional support from their local or national governments in the form of public goods [1,9]. The complexity of these challenges over the last few decades and the coffee crisis forced governments, grower organizations, development agencies and individual farmers to reevaluate their strategies and focus on higher priced beans ...
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... Beyond certifications there is a wide range of initiatives being implemented collaboratively by multiple actors across the coffee supply chain (Millard 2017;Samper and Quiñones-Ruiz 2017;Bager and Lambin 2020). While diverse governance structures exist within coffee sustainability initiatives, most research has focused on certifications, with less consideration of other types of initiatives, their strengths or limitations, and their potential to create change (Samper and Quiñones-Ruiz 2017). ...
... Beyond certifications there is a wide range of initiatives being implemented collaboratively by multiple actors across the coffee supply chain (Millard 2017;Samper and Quiñones-Ruiz 2017;Bager and Lambin 2020). While diverse governance structures exist within coffee sustainability initiatives, most research has focused on certifications, with less consideration of other types of initiatives, their strengths or limitations, and their potential to create change (Samper and Quiñones-Ruiz 2017). Thus, the intention of this review is to document and characterize the diversity of sustainability initiatives and governance structures being applied throughout the coffee supply chain. ...
... This is also true for coffee, and geographic labels are often associated with specialty, single origin coffee from specific farms or regions (Francis and Hyman 2013; Hoang and Nguyen 2019; Morais and César Pinheiro Da Silva 2021). Marketing and branding linked to these geographic labels can attract higher prices, potentially improving the economic outlook for smallholder producers in denominated geographies by capturing more value in the supply chain (Rueda et al. 2017;Samper and Quiñones-Ruiz 2017). Whilst these initiatives represent an opportunity for greater value capture, geographic labels enacted at national levels are prone to corruption and control by political elites, resulting in exclusion and inequitable trading relations for small-scale farmers (Francis and Hyman 2013). ...
With a global footprint of 10 million hectares across 12.5 million farms, coffee is among the world’s most traded commodities. The coffee industry has launched a variety of initiatives designed to reduce coffee’s contribution to climate change and biodiversity loss and enhance the socio-economic conditions of coffee producers. We systematically reviewed the literature on the sustainability and governance of coffee production and developed a typology of eleven sustainability initiatives. Our review shows that coffee sustainability research has focused primarily on the economic outcomes of certification schemes. The typology expands our knowledge of novel sustainability initiatives being led by coffee farming communities themselves, allowing for an improved consideration of power dynamics in sustainability governance. Sustainability initiatives governed by local actors can improve sustainability outcomes by empowering local decision makers to assess direct risks and benefits of sustainable practices to the local environment, economy, and culture.
... Se discute el impacto que tienen en el mercado y en los productores los estándares voluntarios de sostenibilidad, donde se resalta la importancia que las condiciones ambientales tienen hoy para los cultivos de café, dado que enfermedades como la roya o la broca han tenido despliegues veloces que están afectando las condiciones económicas y sociales de los cafeteros y, especialmente, de los productores que tienen sellos de sostenibilidad en sus cultivos. Frente al PCCC, se destaca la fuerza institucional alrededor de la declaratoria, lo que genera una posición técnica en la implementación de este tipo de estándares (Samper y Quiñones-Ruiz, 2017). ...
Este artículo de revisión construyó un estado del arte sobre el Paisaje Cultural Cafetero de Colombia (PCCC), que permitió descubrir los patrones de conocimiento, despliegues metodológicos y brechas en la literatura. Las fuentes de recopilación seleccionadas fueron WoS, Scopus, EBSCOhost y Redalyc. Se identificaron 54 artículos desde 2007 hasta el 2021, cuyo contenido se organizó en una matriz de análisis y fichas bibliográficas para cada documento, posteriormente se efectuó un análisis de contenido. Se encontró que existen, en primer lugar, cambios planteados desde las investigaciones frente al PCCC; segundo, argumentos que se contraponen entre los autores o son opuestos a la realidad; y, por último, elementos que parecen carecer de lógica en los marcos de acción establecidos. Se concluye con la necesidad de replantear las relaciones entre instituciones y actores sociales del PCCC, fortalecer los marcos metodológicos de investigación y generar soluciones para la sostenibilidad del patrimonio.
... At the same time, the social sustainability challenges within the coffee industry are severe as coffee farmers earn less money from coffee cultivation, and many of them remain living in poverty [23] . The stakeholders of companies are increasingly demanding that companies take CSR responsibility along the whole value chain [24] [25] . ...
... Samper & Quiñones-Ruiz (2017) sustentam que, em função de os consumidores e as tendências de marketing estarem demandando a informações sobre a origem como importante, isso dá às IGs incentivos adicionais para desenvolverem indicadores de sustentabilidade. Conectar esses indicadores ao conteúdo de marketing e oferecer informações sobre a sustentabilidade pode ajudar as regiões a vender produtos dessas origens. ...
Objetivo. Avaliar se a literatura específica aponta impactos positivos, neutros ou negativos das atividades geradas pelas Indicações Geográficas sobre o desenvolvimento sustentável. Metodologia. A abordagem é qualitativa. Os dados foram coletados na base de dados Scopus e a amostra final é de 29 artigos. Utilizou-se a definição da Organização das Nações Unidas sobre os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável como critério de avaliação dos possíveis impactos das Indicações Geográficas sobre a sustentabilidade. Os dados são analisados por análise de conteúdo. Resultados. Mais da metade dos artigos mostram que as Indicações Geográficas impactam positivamente o desenvolvimento sustentável, enquanto cerca de 1/3 apontam impactos negativos. Contribuições para a literatura e prática gerencial são feitas ao final.
... There is a crucial point where it is necessary to critically examine the current model of sustainability in the coffee industry and consider how to improve it. In this context, the opportunity to adopt a sustainability approach that allows the effective participation of farmers and their organizations in the identification of sustainability priorities may emerge [18]. ...
Small producers are participating more and more in the debate on moving towards sustainable agriculture. Natural resources are given as the main reason, but these producers also base their decisions on the need to produce enough food to feed their families and strengthen local economies. During the transition, however, economic and productive sustainability represents a real challenge for the producers and the organizations to which they belong. This study analyzes the experiences of coffee-growing families located in the department of Cauca, Colombia. These families opted for a transition from conventional management to certified organic coffee production while continuing—within the framework of the agroecological transition—to produce and market food. The study aim consisted of identifying those factors that favor or pose a threat to remaining within the certification, as well as the degree of importance of these factors as they relate to the sustainability of the family production units (FPU). To achieve this, a qualitative research approach was adopted that required collaborative work tools involving producers, technicians, and researchers. Limiting factors to holding the organic certification, as identified from the results, were the precariousness of the FPUs, their dispersion and their heterogeneity, limited access to the supply chain, and the requirements for labor, while factors that favored transition were related to the extensive knowledge of the FPUs, their capacity for productive and economic diversification, the organization of collective work and the revitalization of other productive initiatives that achieve the commitment of different groups of producers. The contribution of this study lies in helping to re-design sustainability strategies with groups of small producers of coffee.
... Supplementary Material provides the detailed analysis of each study reporting key information of the reviewed studies, including the main issues addressed (Supplementary Material). Many studies of our selection are focused on establishing the effectiveness of these tools in ensuring sustainability from an ecological, social, and economic point of view [4,[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]. The results are contradictory. ...
Coffee is one of the most highly traded commodities in global markets. However, the coffee sector experiences significant value chain asymmetries and inequalities, both at the local and global levels. While market instruments may address these imbalances, there is an increasing recognition of the need for governance models that ensure fairness throughout the coffee supply chains, from agricultural production to the roasting and consumption of coffee. This article aims to provide a state-of-the-art review and analysis of research studies on governance dynamics within the coffee chain in Colombia. Colombia is a key coffee-producing country at the global level, with relevant coffee chain governance features. The review encompasses articles published from 2008 to 2023, a period that coincides with significant political and economic transformations in Colombia. The analysis and discussion of the findings highlight key issues and insights for further research to identify potential strategies promoting equity and sustainability within Colombian coffee chain governance.
... The coffee industry experiences evolving consumer preferences and trends, such as the rise of specialty coffee, alternative milk options, sustainable practices, and digital ordering platforms. Staying attuned to these changing preferences and adapting the menu, offerings, and marketing strategies accordingly is essential to remain relevant (Samper & Quiñones-Ruiz, 2017). Engaging with customers through surveys, social media, and direct interactions can provide valuable insights into their preferences and help shape the coffee shop's offerings. ...
This research article investigates the dual role of coffee shops in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia, as co-working spaces and catalysts for community development within the coffee value chain. With a focus on the perspectives of social work researchers and coffee professionals, this study explores how coffee shops can facilitate not only productive work environments but also social connections and community engagement. By examining the motivations of individuals utilizing coffee shops as Coffices and the strategies employed by Coffeepreneurs, this article highlights the potential for community development and social impact within the context of the Buraydah coffee industry.
... At the same time, the social sustainability challenges within the coffee industry are severe as coffee farmers earn less money from coffee cultivation, and many of them remain living in poverty [23] . The stakeholders of companies are increasingly demanding that companies take CSR responsibility along the whole value chain [24] [25] . ...
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is emerging as a new field in management research. In India, many
firms have taken the initiatives of CSR practices which have met with varying needs of society. The present
study has made an attempt to understand the status and progress and initiatives made by large firms in India
in the context of CSR policy framing and implementation. Corporate Sustainability responsibilities under
the Indian Companies Act of 2013 must be followed. In a competitive economic environment. Currently,
businesses must balance their financial and economic goals, maximize shareholder value, deliver social
benefits to society and contribute to environmental protection. To examine an example of how the SLN
coffee industry tends to communicate CSR and which aspects they tend to focus on. It shows how companies
through different strategies tend to inform and involve their stakeholders. Examine the development of CSR
activities that are carried on in SLN Coffee Pvt. Ltd. Co. and the factors that contributed to this growth
into a brand. These findings provide a conceptual framework for CSR operations and an assessment of
how SLN Coffee Pvt. Ltd. Co. fulfills its commitments to all stakeholders, including particular activities,
programmes, and projects. The study focuses on the company’s CSR implementation in order to determine
the business’s focal area.
Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility, SLN Coffee Pvt. Ltd. Co, Stakeholders, sustainability,
Environment, SWOC analysis
... A functional or operational system mechanism was also proposed as shown in Figure 5 to create internal and external traceability processes using the minimum input data presented in Table 2. Moreover, the standards of compliance with external data were proposed to include the components of local wisdom at each location of the Indonesian coffee GIs to encourage the sustainability of the coffee industry [72]. For example, there is an agricultural organization called Subak (a member of MPIG) in the Kintamani Coffee agroindustry, Bali with a philosophy of Tri Hita Karana (three causes of prosperity). ...
Coffee is a crucial agricultural commodity in developing nations like Indonesia, so it is important to implement a trustworthy traceability system for the product. However, there are no established guidelines for developing a blockchain-based traceability system that the coffee industry can adopt. Therefore, this study aims to present a Digital Business Ecosystem (DBE) framework and a blockchain-based traceability system prototype for Indonesian coffee. The study process involved a literature review, field observations, and the creation of the proposed frameworks and prototypes using an integrated rapid prototyping method. The proposed DBE framework has three layers: business, digital, and infrastructure, while the prototype has use case diagrams and a model of functional, technological, and transaction flows. The system was validated through deployment tests such as recording-tracking coffee data using Ethereum smart contracts and interplanetary file system. The interconnectivity was verified through a mobile-based user interface design that includes registration and login pages, a main page, a transaction confirmation page, and a traceability page. It was discovered that the proposed framework and prototype have a high potential for real-world implementation due to their ability to effectively address the challenges and promote a positive business community culture while being supported by the mapped DBE layers. Further study is recommended to test and enhance the proposed framework and prototypes and examine the relationship between system development and technology adoption. Moreover, managerial insights were provided to the coffee business community, policymakers, and developers for the successful development of Indonesian coffee DBE with the blockchain-based traceability system.
... In this process, the role of producers as price-takers was consolidated within a buyer-driven commodity chain (Ponte, 2002;Bitzer et al., 2008). This condition added to information asymmetries between producers and traders (Samper and Quiñones-Ruiz, 2017), and an oligopolistic structure in the processor and retailer segments, facilitated opportunistic behavior and the practice of unfair trading practices (Lerner et al., 2021). ...
CONTEXT
Digital technologies have the potential to address several sustainability challenges of the coffee value chain, however, given potential backlash consequences, this process must be assessed thoroughly. Descriptions of digital tools designed for this value chain have been presented in the literature, however, a critical examination of socio-environmental consequences of the process of digitalization is still lacking.
OBJECTIVE
Using a socio-technical approach, this article examines innovation pathways proposed by the process of digitalization in the coffee value chain and identifies the opportunities and challenges of these pathways to contribute to sustainability goals in this value chain.
METHODS
Technical characteristics of 20 digital tools oriented to the coffee producing sector are examined. We carried out a review of secondary information and conducted online semi-structured interviews with developers of these tools. Qualitative analyses of these characteristics were conducted across three themes: 1) knowledge and value systems represented, 2) power structures, 3) effective use of digital technology.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS
Our analysis identified two digitalization pathways that are likely to affect different dimensions of sustainability. On the one hand, digital advisory services are focused on the diffusion of conventional agricultural practices to optimize production for a commodity market. On the other hand, trade platforms and traceability systems are associated with enhanced visibility of producers to facilitate their participation in differentiated markets. However, access barriers to technologies create asymmetrical participation of producers in these scenarios. Additionally, evidence shows that, more than a revolution, digitalization of the coffee value chain is about optimization of production based on the use of synthetic inputs and of traditional extension models, and more efficient social coordination within already centralized power structures.
SIGNIFICANCE
The analytical framework based on the technical characteristics of digital tools and their interaction with social systems revealed that sustainability outcomes derived from the process of digitalization in the coffee value chain are far from being straightforward. Considering digital technologies not as a homogeneous category, but as a configuration of different technical arrays, each one with distinctive patterns and impacts, provides a more nuanced understanding of the role of digitalization for agricultural development.
