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Direct Trade Emerges¶
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Overview¶
The emergence of direct trade as a formalised sourcing model occurred primarily in the early 2000s, when a cohort of third-wave roasters began purchasing green coffee directly from producers outside the commodity chain to secure quality and build producer relationships. This topic is covered in full in Direct Trade Definition. See Direct Trade Definition for full coverage.
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