BBC News | BUSINESS | Coffee farmers 'face destitution' (#)

  „Oxfam fails to address the fundamental economics of the coffee market in the long term British Coffee Association Oxfam is concerned at the growing disparity of wealth between different parts of the coffee industry, following a 60% drop in the value of the crop on international commodity markets in the last three years. The British Coffee Association has dismissed the report's findings at "too short term." Rich versus poor Oxfam says that, in real terms, coffee prices are lower than they have ever been. Click here to see the biggest coffee producing countries This, it says, is having devastating consequences for poor farmers in coffee growing countries. Vulnerable at the best of times, Oxfam says they now face a descent into extreme poverty, with serious consequences for health, education and social stability.“

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  „It suggests they trade only in quality coffee, pay farmers a "decent price" and back ICO attempts to rectify the problem 'Stunning policy failure' Oxfam estimates 8% more coffee is produced than necessary every year, causing a slump in export prices. World coffee prices in New York hit an all-time low of $0.42 per pound earlier this year, prompting sharp criticism of the contrast in retail prices. Oxfam claims export sales from poor countries were worth 30% of the total coffee market 10 years ago, but are now worth only 10%. The organisation is criticising the World Bank and International Monetary Fund for encouraging poorer countries to expand their export business without warning them of potential price crashes.“

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BBC NEWS | UK | England | Kraft criticised over coffee policy

  „The charity Oxfam says Cheltenham-based Kraft Foods is making billions in profits around the world, particularly from its coffee products, while farmers are facing bankruptcy.“

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  „"Funnily enough, the British knew nothing about coffee. But, hey, instant coffee could be made within the commercial break However, tea could not, as you need five minutes to make a cup of leaf tea. Hence the introduction of teabags, which now like instant coffee could be made in the commercial break. But did we really need to have monkey [PG Tips] show us how to make a cup of tea," he says cheekily.“

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  „And his coffee mocha was worth ten times it's weight in international trade secrets.Our spy strode into the British Security Communitie's favourite coffee house without a second thought.As he waited in line, our spy surveyed the blackboard that hung on the wall above Mustapha's head. Mustapha was cleaning a glass using a teacloth when the spy approached the counter."How may I help you sir?" Mustapha inquired"I'd like to order the Double espreso with steamed milk and chocolate sprinkles.""Grande or Regular?" asked the owner pointedly."Dammit - I always forget his part...er...um...Grande?""Close enough." shrugged Mustapha, "but you look quite odd in all the getup Si Bob, you should take notes from Guy how to dress up and be sneaky - he's terribly good at that sort of thing.""Here are you groceries Mr Kofi." said Bob reaching into the deep pockets of the trenchcoat and producing a bag of grapes and some fresh fruit."Most kind young man, I'd hurry up though if I were you, the others are already in the basement, I'll have the coffee sent down to you. Extra chocolate sprikles for you. I'll buzz you in - one second."Bob settled himself down at the table in the alcove Mustapha pressed on the secret pedal hidden under the counter and in the corner Bob was suddenly whiped round through the secret wall into the stairwell on the other side.He made his way down the steep flight into a long gloom, periodically off-set by single strip lighting that continued onto vanishing point.“

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