Disrupting the coffee ecosystem with IoT Innovation Coffee is a cherished daily ritual for many of us and a powerful economic force. Unfortunately, the journey from farm–to–mug can be long and arduous with income disparity along the way. Bonaverde and Gemalto are leveraging the power of the IoT to transform the way one of the world’s favorite beans is traded, brewed, perceived and enjoyed. Coffee is a powerful economic force and the second most valuable traded commodity in the world, topped only by petroleum 1 . Every pot represents a long journey comprised of farmers, processors, roasters, shippers, traders, retailers and more. Traditionally, coffee beans touch about 14 different intermediaries before reaching the consumer in a value chain laden with inefficiencies and income d

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