Season 8 Episode 5

David Griswold from Sustainable Harvest

From Farm to Cup with CEO & Founder of Sustainable Harvest David Griswold

CEO & Founder of Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers David Griswold discusses his experience working in the coffee business for 25+ years and how Sustainable Harvest has helped change how farmers and buyers interact. Ever since David was approached by a coffee bean farmer in Mexico, he was on a mission to learn the coffee importing business from the inside out. Although David faced many challenges in the beginning of his journey, he was able to construct a business model that was unique and that catered to farmers that were utilizing his coffee beans. Aaron and David talk how Sustainable Harvest pioneered the relationship-coffee model, how the company fosters sustainability and why it’s so important to pay attention to coffee labels. Listen in to hear about David’s connection to Ben & Jerry’s and learn more at sustainableharvest.com.

Episode Air Date: March 1, 2022

Production Credits: Aaron Kwittken, Haley Sacotte, Nina Valdes, Maria Bayas, Michael Grubbs, Anna Lamm and Mathew Passy