EUDR Coffee Supply Chain Case Studies: Can Your Enterprise Match the Pace?
In the ever-evolving world of global trade, coffee importers are facing a new challenge: ensuring their products are deforestation-free, compliant with the EU's strict regulations. To tackle this, a traceability platform has emerged as a beacon of hope, offering a single source of truth for the entire coffee supply chain.
This innovative platform digitises the process from farm-level sourcing to the final sale, capturing farm geolocation, land-use history, and batch-level traceability. It acts as a shield, giving peace of mind that every bean is deforestation-free, verified, and ready for the EU market.
One of the key features of this platform is its ability to flag high-risk suppliers or batches linked to deforestation using satellite data analysis. This proactive approach helps importers prioritise high-risk farms for audits, preventing potential compliance issues before they arise.
Pairing satellite systems with drones or farm visits can help confirm alerts and ensure accuracy. The use of satellite tools for regular monitoring can help importers predict which farms are at higher risk of land clearance, providing near real-time images of coffee sourcing areas.
Acting fast on alerts is crucial. Importers can trigger on-ground checks, talk to suppliers, or investigate before a small issue becomes a compliance nightmare. Engaging with customs immediately can help avoid delays, storage costs, and potential canceled contracts.
The EU regulation on deforestation-free products, including coffee trade from Latin America, Africa, and Asia, came into force on June 29, 2023, but after a one-year delay will apply from December 30, 2025. Companies must comply with obligations from that date (with some SMEs having until June 30, 2025) to ensure that imported products like coffee do not contribute to forest destruction.
Supermarkets must submit a Due Diligence Statement (DDS) before selling roasted beans and are legally responsible if the coffee turns out non-compliant. Wholesale distributors must check upstream DDS from coffee roasters, submit their own DDS, and confirm compliance is rock solid before selling the beans again. SME cafes only need to keep records of who they bought from and the DDS reference numbers.
Documenting everything is important, as when the EU asks for proof, coffee importers will have it ready. Having a backup plan ready can help if the worst happens and a shipment truly lacks data. Our platform helps store, organise, and instantly retrieve all compliance documents and DDS reference numbers, making the process smoother and more efficient.
Layering AI analysis on top of satellite images can help importers prioritise high-risk farms for audits. Instantly pulling up records of supplier's geolocation data can help importers submit the missing documents right away, explaining their compliance system.
Our platform also enables real-time collaboration between coffee farmers, traders, roasters, and EU importers, fostering transparency and trust throughout the supply chain. With Supplier Risk Diversification, importers can avoid relying on a single supplier, reducing the risk of compliance issues.
In a world where missing documentation is a common nightmare in global trade, this traceability platform offers a solution, providing a single source of truth for the coffee industry. As the EU regulations evolve, this platform will continue to play a vital role in ensuring the coffee industry remains sustainable and compliant.
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