From tree to cup, the journey of a coffee bean

That cup of coffee you may be consuming at this moment has a rich history behind it, and that story is evolving every day. Disliked by some, but good and even essential by others. Today, green coffee beans are a commodity reaching almost all corners of the world with the goal of producing the perfect cup that can be experienced on its own, or with friends, or with colleagues. Food safety processes and procedures have been also evolving across the globe, country by country. As the Food Safety Modernization Act in the US details finalize, what does that mean for a commodity and its processing which has been known for decades. With the globalization of the supply chain, food companies are able to scale into new markets across many borders at a record pace. Ingredient suppliers are increasingly selling into international markets to feed the expanding middle class in developing markets throughout the Asia Pacific, Africa, and Latin America regions – and – also sourcing raw materials and supplies from these same developing markets. The process of looking at preventive controls in the area of agriculture may mean some new questions have to be asked on even those ingredients that have decades of understanding. One step up and one step back may not be good enough when designing a food safety plan. This presentation will follow the journey of a coffee bean from tree to cup.