In our first episode, Andreas chats with Sherif Badwy about coffee, innovation, and Dimitra’s mission to empower farmers worldwide.

Dimitra Technology is proud to announce its partnership with the Mafcom/Mafricom Group to support European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance for coffee exports. One of the largest food and beverage conglomerates in Central and West Africa, Mafcom/Mafricom will use Dimitra’s EUDR Web Portal to ensure its coffee sourcing operations meet the EU’s strict deforestation-free traceability requirements.

This week’s announcement of a potential postponement to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) created understandable turbulence in the market. Today, with a clearer view, the outlook does not seem as uncertain as it did at first.

Here is the most recent Letter to the Community regarding the potential EUDR delay.

“Regardless of the final outcome, we remain confident that our proactive approach will ensure our clients and partners are fully prepared to succeed once the regulation is enforced. The delay does not change our long-term mission, nor does it diminish the value of our solutions. On the contrary, it reinforces the importance of working with a trusted technology provider to prepare for compliance and sustainability before the new deadlines.

We have begun engaging our customers who may be impacted by this potential delay and trying to understand immediate implications to our agreements. Initial feedback is that they still need to comply and are interested in ESG and Carbon components of the respective deals. We will update the community as we have solid information from decision makers in each market.”

The Road Ahead (1/28/25)

To Our Valued Community,

First and foremost, we want to express once again our deep regret for the recent events that have impacted both you and the Dimitra team. While our commitment to security has always been a priority — with safeguards such as cold wallets and, in some cases, requiring multiple signatures for transaction approvals — these measures, unfortunately, proved insufficient in this specific instance. We acknowledge the need to implement additional protective measures and sincerely apologize for not fully meeting the trust you’ve placed in us.

Security Breach and Next Steps (January 27th)

Dear Dimitra Community,

First, we would like to thank the community for your outstanding support over the last 24 hours. We recognize the difficulty and stress this situation has caused, and it’s clear that we have a community that truly stands together. Please know that we remain committed to transparency, keeping you informed every step of the way as the situation unfolds.

For those wanting to learn more, on the evening of January 26th, one of our cryptocurrency wallets was hacked. Our team is actively investigating the situation to determine the scope of the incident. We are committed to transparency and will provide updates, including the next steps, as soon as possible.

As 2024 comes to a close, Dimitra reflects on a year defined by technological breakthroughs, impactful collaborations, and a commitment to empowering global agriculture through sustainability and innovation. From advances in AI and blockchain to global partnerships driving change, Dimitra continues to lead the AgTech revolution.

Dimitra strives to help developing countries in ways that go beyond agricultural technological development. We have also undertaken course development in software programming skills, in areas that include Web Development and Mobile App Development, including the application of the most recent developments in LLM based software development and testing AI agents and tools.

Our goal with these educational efforts is to provide opportunities for local youth to learn valuable skills and to provide technological employment opportunities that allow skills development opportunities that allow the fostering of local technological entrepreneurship. Course development in Machine Learning, Web3/Blockchain and Agronomic Sciences are next in our global training roadmap.

Here’s a look at the milestones, regional achievements, and leadership changes that defined 2024.

Global Regional Highlights: Latin America (LATAM)

Dimitra’s efforts in Latin America this year have showcased the region’s critical role in advancing sustainable agriculture through innovative technology and strategic partnerships.

Transformative Success Stories

• Honduras: Dimitra’s Connected Coffee Platform facilitated the first EUDR-compliant shipment to Ireland, boosting specialty coffee production and global market access through collaborations with AHPROCAFE, COMISUYL, and UNIOCASMO.
• Peru: The Mi Cacao Project improved cocoa productivity and quality while driving EUDR compliance, opening doors to premium European markets via partnerships with CACI Satinaki and other cooperatives.
• Brazil: A partnership with Rio Pardo Proteína Vegetal leveraged Dimitra’s DDS platform for traceability and regulatory compliance in plant-based protein exports.

Strategic Partnerships

• ABRAFRUTAS (Brazil): Digitizing supply chains and promoting ESG practices across Brazil’s agriculture sector.
• CACI Satinaki (Peru): Integrating blockchain technology to meet European standards for sustainable cocoa production.

Regional Events
Dimitra’s presence at key events underscored its commitment to innovation and sustainability:

• Honduras Coffee Expo 2024: Showcased advancements in specialty coffee production.
• InnovaTech 24 (El Salvador): Demonstrated the transformative impact of AI and tokenization on agriculture.
• Expo Café Merendon (Honduras): Promoted sustainable practices and strengthened regional competitiveness.
• Cacau Amazônia Project (Brazil): Supported modern cocoa farming, creating new opportunities for local farmers.
• Chocolat Xingu Festival & OrigemWeek (Brazil): Highlighted traceability and sustainability in the cocoa sector through presentations by COO Diego Costa.

Through its initiatives and collaborations, Dimitra continues to lead agricultural transformation in Latin America, driving compliance, sustainability, and growth.