USWIC's panel discussion, "Building Resilient Coffee Businesses: Strategies Across the Value Chain," brought together five voices from across the industry, from production to roasting, retail, data, and import logistics. The conversation covered what resilience actually looks like when tariffs, climate change, and shipping delays are part of the daily reality of running a coffee business.

Tuesday, September 22 | 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT On September 22, USWIC brings together six coffee professionals for a conversation on resilience across the value chain, from production to logistics to retail. Meet the panelists. Ana María Donneys — Founder & CEO, Café Primitivo Ana María Donneys is a fifth-generation coffee producer from Quindío, Colombia, and Founder and CEO of Café Primitivo, a family coffee company focused on specialty production, processing, and internat

xElizabeth Whitlow of Regenerative Organic Alliance and Miguel Gamboa of Rainforest Alliance share practical strategies for coffee producers and roasters to build climate resilience through regenerative practices and meaningful certification programs.

Industry veterans Phyllis Johnson and Rob Stephen share practical strategies for coffee roasters facing unprecedented tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and market volatility in this USWIC webinar recap.

Exploring New Origins: Climate, Tariffs, and the Search for Viable Alternatives Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first session...

Mark Inman Joins the USWIC Board of Directors USWIC proudly welcomes Mark Inman to our Board of Directors. With over 30 years in coffee wholesale, retail, and trading, Mark is known for building sustainable markets and driving innovation. His insight and commitment will strengthen USWIC’s work supporting women across the coffee value chain.

Brittany Amell Joins the USWIC Board of Directors USWIC is excited to welcome Brittany Amell to our Board of Directors. With over a decade in specialty coffee and her leadership in Covoya’s Café Delas program, Brittany has championed women producers through training, equipment, and market access. Her expertise will help guide USWIC’s mission to empower women in coffee.

Equity in coffee starts with the women who grow it. We’re proud to spotlight SANA, a mental health and wellness program supporting women coffee farmers in Colombia through teletherapy, education, and community care. Aligned with USWIC’s mission and our work with Covoya and Café Delas, SANA shows how lifting women at origin strengthens the entire coffee value chain.