World Bank Group | Agriculture & Rural Development | Executive Summary - Coffee Markets: New Paradigms in Global Supply and Demand (#)

„The high value placed on consistency underscores the industry's preference for steady and predictable quality given the costs and risks of sourcing from new suppliers. This critical competitive factor has several implications, particularly for smaller suppliers, regarding the need to improve basic business practices, as well as agronomic practices in their cooperatives and organizations.Differentiation, while increasingly popular, is only a partial answer in the near term; other answers are needed for the majority of coffee producers. One often proposed is the diversification of some farmers away from a strong dependence on coffee. Though this can be conceptually sensible for some geographic areas, there are very few alternatives that either come close to coffee's valuable characteristics, such as its marketability and long shelf life, especially for remote rural areas, or which present realistic alternatives for the terrains in which coffee is currently grown.“
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Espresso and Coffee Information from Coffee Universe (#)

„Our out-of-this-world site contains information about every aspect of coffee, and our intent is to elevate appreciation and awareness of quality coffee globally. Whether you are presently in the coffee business, planning to open your own coffee bar, or are just interested in little brown beans, Coffee Universe is your one-stop resource for information. Pour yourself a cup of joe, and enjoy the universe of coffee!“
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Virtual Coffee: Books (#)

„Each of the book’s 23 chapters is written by an expert in specialty coffee, an industry that elicits from its producers, promoters, and purveyors emotions as strong as the brew itself. In this invaluable book, the most knowledgeable individuals in specialty coffee share their enthusiasm and expertise with the established or new-to-the-market retailer who is serious about operating his or her specialty coffee business at an elevated level and achieving maximum profitability. Marketing, customer service, staff training, equipment function/maintenance, and product information are just some of the areas discussed in-depth to help retailers devise their own personal strategies for success. The book will retail for $69.955 with wholesale discounts available.“
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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„Ken's formal involvement with coffee began in the early 1970s, when he opened a coffee business in Berkeley, California. Since then he has published three books on coffee: A Guide to Buying, Brewing and Enjoying, which helped shape the specialty coffee movement in the United States, Home Coffee Roasting: Romance and Revival, and Espresso: Ultimate Coffee, which was nominated for a James Beard award. In 2000 he co-produced, hosted, and wrote the script for "The Passionate Harvest", an hour-long documentary film on coffee production that has won numerous awards, including a prestigious Platinum Award at the Houston Film Festival.“
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BBC NEWS | Business | Oxfam launches 'Coffee Rescue' plan (#)

„The charity claims that with coffee prices now at a 30-year low, as many as 25 million people who depend on the crop for a living are being forced into poverty. Oxfam is launching a "Coffee Rescue Plan" urging political and business leaders to take immediate action, such as destroying surplus stocks and guaranteeing a fair price for farmers. The campaign comes a week before the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) is due to meet and discuss ways to solve the crisis. Big four drinkers Oxfam is attacking what it calls the "big four" coffee companies - Kraft, Sara Lee, Procter & Gamble and Nestle - which it says buy nearly half the world's coffee crop between them.“
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Tips on Coffee - Start and Run a Coffee Bar (#)

„It is critical that you take time to prepare a business plan so you are clear on where you want to go with your coffee business and are better prepared to deal with the challenges that inevitably will arise along the way. Why is preparing a business plan for your coffee business so important? (a) Preparing a business plan will help crystallize your reasons for getting into the coffee business and your goals for the business. If you do not have a strong sense of "why?" and "what?" you will be without focus, direction, and satisfaction in your efforts.“
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Virtual Coffee - The Hottest Online Coffee Zine! (#)

„ABC's is the first school in the country devoted to coffee business education and hands-on barista training. At ABC's, students will learn in both a classroom and lab setting the fundamentals of successful coffee business management and proper beverage and food preparation techniques. Classes include a 5-day intensive seminar for new startups, a two-day seminar for existing retailers, a two-day hands-on workshops for baristas, and specially designed seminars for corporations. The first class for new start-ups will be held May 17 through May 21.“
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It's All About Coffee (#)

„Coffee Fest is excited to bring the “Specialty Coffee Business Seminar” back to the east coast. Presented in conjunction with Coffee Fest Washington, D.C., the “Specialty Coffee Business Seminar” is designed to ensure your “expertise” from the moment you open your doors. There is no other specialty coffee seminar in America that provides the knowledge and professional experience as you will find in the presenters of this seminar, who combined, offer over 30 years experience in the specialty coffee industry. Seminar is limited to 50 people.“
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Café de Colombia - QUALITY OF LIFE (#)

„To achieve it’s goals, the Coffee Fund has also invested in a network of private businesses that provide the cafeteros with the resources necessary to support the marketing of Colombian Coffee. The Federation’s association with these businesses testifies to the uniqueness of the organization and Colombia’s long-term commitment to the coffee industry. These business alliances further attest to the importance of the coffee industry to Colombia’s economy and social structure by offering the following services to the cafeteros:“
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BSCA - Brazil Specialty Coffee Association (#)

„Visits will consist of groups with approximately 30 specialists who will stay in Brazil for up to ten days visiting the major specialty coffee producing regions. In addition to meeting producers and visiting farms, the visitors will take part in technical coffee cupping sections and in business rounds, receiving promotional and educational materials and pngts concerning "Cafés do Brasil". The visitors will always be accompanies by specialized tour-guides and interpreters, and will be received by members of BSCA, who will be responsible not only for the technical explanations but also for the commercial contacts and social gatherings.“
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Transfair USA | Press Releases (#)

„This growth confirms what market research has been indicating for some time now: consumers are increasingly concerned about where their products come from, as well as the social and environmental impact of those products," said Paul Rice, CEO and President of TransFair USA. "The success of the Fair Trade Certified label is a tribute to the vision of the specialty coffee industry, which has demonstrated that Fair Trade is not only good for farmers, but also good for business. This is an industry and a model that enable us all to make a powerful difference with every cup."“
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Amazon.com: Books: Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World (#)

„"Pendergrast has served up a rich blend of anecdote, character study, market analysis, and social history...everything you ought to know about coffee is here." -New York Times The first comprehensive business and social history of coffee, which describes how coffee has dominated and molded the economies, politics, and social structures of entire countries. Pendergrast's scrupulously researched and lively anecdotal history provides a window through which to view broader themes of modern-day media and marketing, the rise of mass production, colonialism, women's issues, and international commodity schemes.“
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Sweet Maria's Small But Important Donation Program (#)

„Sweet Maria's is an extremely small business, scratching to make ends meet and working like nuts to keep up with demand. But after 4.5 years of running the show here and 12 years in the coffee business I realize that it is important to take a more active role in providing for the people who grow coffee worldwide, some of the poorest in the world, especially when disaster strikes. We make small donations whenever we can to the following relief agencies. When possible we target the donations to a particular area (as of this writing we have 2 coffees that we send .“
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Martine Nijsters (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„Sales in Ireland and the UK have just started. Next to building up a coffee business Martine also worked as a professional freelance copywriter and wrote in her mother language Dutch loads of articles on coffee. Two books too: one dedicated to the conscious coffee lover (‘Koffie kàn te boek’), another one for the Royal Association of Belgian Coffee Roasters (‘Koffie een vriend’, translated into French as ‘Café mon ami’. Ordering this official coffee book is possible via www.koffiebureaucafe.be .)“
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CRS Fair Trade (#)

„These organizations have made an institutional commitment to Fair Trade. Fair Trade coffee is not merely a product for them, but a way of doing business. Most sell 100 percent Fair Trade coffee; all have committed themselves to move toward 100 percent. When you purchase coffee from one of these organizations, you are not only ensuring that the farmers who grew it are receiving a fair price, you are supporting an alternative business model, and voting with your dollars for a value-based system of international trade.“
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What Goes Up Might Come Down? (#)

„Those commodities markets notoriously draw speculators, for good or bad. "I can't say how many people at the coffee exchange are speculators and how many are in the coffee business," says Nelson, "but I'm sure there are some of both." So you can blame some of the increase in coffee prices to those Wall Street wonders, who may be crying into their cup of coffee if they gambled the wrong way.“
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www.fairtradecertified.org (#)

„Deeper discounts, driven by the percentage of a licensee's FTC coffee against total volume (when verified by an approved, third-party source). For information about the new schedule, contact Deborah Hirsh of TransFair USA's Coffee Business Development Team via e-mail or by phone at (510) 663-5260.“
http://www.transfairusa.org/content/email/ buzz_aug_04.htm - Cached

The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„This was the premise we attempted to test with this cupping. My colleague Ron Walters and I cruised the Internet in an attempt to turn up companies whose only - or at least principal - coffee business is conducted on line. We ordered coffees from ten of such companies. Some are, or claim to be, custom roasters; at least one sells coffees roasted by a well-established wholesale roasting company; another operates a store and café but concentrates its business on the Internet.“
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Further Reading and Resources (#)

„Unfortunately, their coffee starts at $11.15/lb.plus shipping, but they have some very nice articles on shade-grown coffee, the recent turmoil in coffee prices, flavored coffee, sustainable growth, decaffeination, etc. Remember that these are editorials, and many in the coffee business would have valid criticism of them. But I think its good that roasters hold strong opinions about the politics of their trade.“
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Timeforcoffee.com (#)

„de octubre' (October 1st, decree), it said that 'We will give two hundred pesos to the first farmer who produces 10,000 pounds of coffee, one hundred pesos to the second, third and fourth Farmer'. Since 1871, the coffee business became the number one export for Guatemala's economy.“
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Good Coffee, Good Business (#)

„More and more consumers are now demanding to know where their groceries come from and the working conditions of the people responsible for producing those items. We are proud of our contribution to this shift in consumer perceptions and can say confidently that offering Equal Exchange coffee makes good business sense. Not only is it good business for Third World farmers, but it is good business for hundreds of cafes, co-ops and restaurants around the country.“
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View topic - Advice about coffee business - Coffee Forum (#)

„I just joined the forum but have been educating myself on what it takes to open up a coffee business via your postings. I am considering opening up a coffee business - not sure in what form (cart or shop). It looks like there are quite a few coffee business owners here. So I'd like to tap into your knowledge and experience database to see what I should do in terms of homework to guide myself down this path.“
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ICAFE (#)

„Some are weathered by the sun, some are visionary entrepreneurs, some are political activists, some are even statesmen. Thanks to the values instilled in them by their campesino heritage, they have taken on numerous and complex commitments which call for perseverance in order to achieve a balance between running a successful business and maintaining high standards of quality on each and every coffee farm in the country.“
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Books Selection | Page 2 (#)

„This 400+ page manual is the definative "how-to" text for the start-up and operation of a retail coffee business. "Basics" covers all aspects of coffeehouse operations including: finding the right location, buying equipment, selecting vendors, training employees, business planning and more! Produced by specialty coffee consultants that have trained thousands of coffee bar employees around the world.“
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BBC NEWS | Business | Why cheap beans don't make cheap coffee (#)

„Are there other factors that influence the level of world coffee production? Sometimes storms, a late frost, crop disease, war, exchange rate fluctuations or other unpredictable events can force coffee farmers out of business. While at other times, centralised political decisions to produce more or less will affect output levels. Small farmers are often encouraged to grow more coffee by governments eager to boost their exports earnings.“
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/1307081.stm - Cached

Official Rules (#)

„NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN A PRIZE   1.      THREE WAYS TO ENTER:   ·        Mail your completed warranty registration card for your Senseo® Coffee machine in a hand-addressed, business-size (#10) envelope with first-class postage affixed, to: Senseo Product Registration, P.O. Box 2019, Dept. A, Rock Island, IL 61204-2019, to be received by September 30, 2005.“
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Fresh Cup Magazine (#)

„So, let's go back to the key question: You're starting a coffee business and a thriving coffee career—how can you prepare for your golden future? You could, of course, seek out a professional consultant, but let's assume you are, like many coffee start-ups, on a tight budget. In this case, I recommend designing a guerrilla-style education program incorporating the following steps.“
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Home Espresso FAQ (#)

„No one will go out for coffee with me. I'm not in the coffee business.     This MiniFAQ document has been assembled after several years of experimenting with dozens of home machines and reading everything on the subject on which I can get my hands. In pursuit of the latest espresso information I’ve paid my own way to attend coffee trade shows and conventions.“
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SCAE 4th World Specialily Coffee Conference & Exhibition, 4-7 March 2005 Athens Greece (#)

„These ticketed events will give participants an opportunity to meet and learn from the world’s leading coffee experts. Nothing beats hands-on training and this year we have included some new novel training programmes aimed at different aspects of your business as well as providing many of the basic skills needed to survive in the competitive speciality coffee business.“
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International Coffee Organization (#)

„1.  The coffee industry in developed countries is generally perceived as prosperous and uncontroversial.  But, although the coffee business is booming in consuming developed countries, current rock bottom prices are causing immense hardship to countries where coffee is a key economic activity, as well as to the farmers who produce it.“
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India coffee, Coffee India- august 2003 issue-Kapi Shastra- Learn the secrets of preparing good coffee and win customers (#)

„In recent years, the technology for coffee roasting and grinding has seen rapid advances in the developed countries, which has led to increased levels of coffee consumption and higher perceived value. Greater awareness of such technology amongst domestic roasters would lead to business expansion, and an increase in domestic coffee consumption.“
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Indiacoffee - North-East Coffee Conference and Festival 2002 (#)

„A national extravaganza has been planned for the coffee fraternity. The festival will not only highlight the technicalities of the coffee business, but also introduce the taste of pure coffee produced in the North-East. What's more, coffees from the South will also be showcased, to add variety to the brew.“
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A brief history of coffee - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„This coffee cartel collapsed in the 1980's leading to the unbridled volatility that we experience in the coffee markets of today. This lack of regulation, in the coffee business, would guarantee a rough ride for traders on the stock exchange floors of the world, and chronic uncertainty for coffee farmers.“
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Coffee Association of Canada (#)

„Members include coffee roasters, retailers, importers and suppliers to the industry. CAC also offers a provisional membership (for one year only) to firms or individuals who are evaluating starting, but not currently engaged in a coffee business.“
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Coffee Kids | FAQ (#)

„That year, Bill had traveled to Guatemala and saw first-hand the connection between coffee farming and poverty. He created Coffee Kids as a way for coffee businesses and coffee consumers to give something back to the families who grow coffee.“
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CoffeeKid - Christmas Comes Early to the CoffeeKid Household (#)

„I got to meet him at the SCAA show in Anaheim this past year, and I was really impressed with him, his integrity, and his passion for quality coffee. Ever since then, if someone asked a question "has anyone had experience with the Coffee Project company?" I chime in and say they cannot do wrong doing business with James.“
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Coffee Kids | How You Can Help (#)

„Another way to help is by supporting the businesses who support Coffee Kids. Click here to see a list of business members. To search for a specific company, type "control-F" on a PC or "command-F" on a Mac.“
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Tea & Coffee 11/04 - Carts and Kiosks Profitability: Fill a Niche (#)

„She opened her Common Grounds kiosk business four years ago at the Tacoma Health Department Building. Operating brisk business hours, from 7am to 2pm, her breakfast, lunch and coffee business nets no less than $500 per day. Coffee accounts for over 60% of her daily sales.“
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UUSC Coffee Project (#)

„Coffee is big business - it's one of the most heavily traded commodities in the world. But for the majority of small coffee farmers, the benefits are small. The chain of events that leads from the coffee farm to your cup is long and expensive, often leaving the farmer with very little to live on.“
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View topic - Is a College Degree needed? - Coffee Forum (#)

„Don't let "not having a degree" hang you up on starting a coffee business. The first thing I would recommend is to join the SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) and seek out information from lot of resources. Go to a coffee trade show and see what the industry is all about.“
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BSCA - Brazil Specialty Coffee Association (#)

„At the same time in which the Plan gains in efficiency while it is being carried out, the Committees ensure the democratic utilization of public resources/funds for the results to provide maximum benefits to the specialty coffee segment agents of Brazil and, consequently, the whole coffee agribusiness.“
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Lutherans Pursue Good Coffee, Fairly - Fair Trade Coffee Project - Lutheran World Relief (#)

„Coffee was first grown in El Salvador as a cash crop in 1841 and quickly became a dominant export, she said. As time passed those who ruled the land began exercising greater control over the coffee-farming business, pushing the majority of the population out of fertile valleys, Goldberger said.“
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Café Forum@Lucidcafé | International Directory of Coffee Companies (#)

„Representing HiCold Agro Ltd., a coffee business owned and operated by indigenous Papua New Guineans. We sell green beans by the container shipped from origin FOB. - PO Box 577, Centralia, WA 98531 - Tel: 360-736-5881 - Fax: 360-736--6718 - Email: aarlie@newguineatraders.com - Url: www.newguineatraders.com “
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Coffee Kids | Business Members (#)

„These promotional and educational materials are an excellent way for businesses to associate themselves with Coffee Kids in the marketplace. They may be used as in-store displays in supermarkets, retail cafes, restaurants and elsewhere. The posters are available in larger quantities for mass distribution.“
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Melitta in the News (#)

„And it’s just about to get even better with new products on the way and a new appliance recently launched in cooperation with its partner – Salton. Coffee means big business these days and from the local perspective of Melitta’s employees, it’s something not just to enjoy but rather to indulge.“
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Our Lil' Shop (#)

„Here's what it looks like inside at our new place on 64th Street in Emeryville (basically a 40 block town squeezed between North Oakland and Berkeley). It's a 5000 square foot warehouse with a barrel roof -that's small by coffee business standards but to us it is huge!“
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Fresh Cup Magazine (#)

„   Yet there is this disconnect for many of us in the coffee business. Few see the connection between this poverty and destruction on one hand, and poor coffee quality on the other. We all want the coffee to be delicious.“
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View topic - Coffee/tea house, need a name - Coffee Forum (#)

„How about "Heritage Coffee" since you are in a heritage house and you want to build a heritage of your coffee business. Or "Heritage House Coffee" Sound cool, old and high quality. Both names are good for that I think.“
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Coffee on the Road - Grand Circle (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„One of the most popular articles on INeedCoffee is Alex Fisenko's Advice on Starting A Coffee Business . In the article one the things Alex stresses is the importance of location. With a good location, you have a license to print money.“
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Amazon.com: Books: ESPRESSO! Starting and Running Your Own Specialty Coffee Business (#)

„By all means, buy of read ESPRESSO! STARTING & RUNNING YOUR OWN SPECIALTY COFFEE BUSINESS first. The ESPRESSO BARTENDERS GUIDE TO ESPRESSO BARTENDING has to be the next book on your journey to making a living brewing great coffee.“
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Fairtrade | About Fairtrade | Chronology of Fairtrade in the UK (#)

„Following an initiative led by the Co-operative Bank and Clare Short MP, top UK businesses including Alliance & Leicester, Lucas Varity, Jarvis and the Woolwich now offer Fairtrade coffee to their staff.“
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CoffeeGeek - CoffeeGeek Partners (#)

„(if you are, log in to see your custom Partner Page). Fill out the following form, and gain all the benefits of being a website partner (the only requirement is you must be in the coffee business). All fields are mandatory - you must fill everything in.“
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Equal Exchange - Fair Trade Coffee Project - Lutheran World Relief (#)

„"We choose to be organized as a for-profit as part of our mission to show that a more equitable model of business is not only possible but can be successful," says Erbin Crowell, who worked with LWR to develop and launch the LWR Coffee Project.“
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Koffee Humour/Jokes (#)

„Her: Really? Vinnie: New war in Alaska is ruining the coffee business, plus you wanted the coffee with no caffeine, that's hard to find now, had to grow it myself. Her: Okay. (proceeds to write a check) Vinnie: Please leave.“
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Coffee History - Learn about coffee... (#)

„1675: England's King Charles II tires to suppress coffee-houses, supposedly because men were neglecting their families to discuss business and politics over coffee. His proclamation is revoked after public outcry.“
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WMF - A Good Idea. (#)

„On the domestic market though, a small increase in turnover could be achieved despite the continuing difficult situation in the catering trade. Coffee machines proved again to be an important support of the business.“
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CoffeeKid - Coffee Misc (#)

„Being exposed as I am to this whole business of coffee, there are many things to love, and some things to really not like in this business. Here's where I expose the dirt. [ more ] “
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Global Exchange : Coffee here, hardship there (#)

„In the fields of Matagalpa, coffee workers seemed remarkably understanding about their bottom- rung role in the worldwide coffee business.“
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Coffee around the World... - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„We are also available for radio and print interviews to discuss any aspect of the coffee business, labor and environmental issues and so on. Drop us a line.“
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Fresh Cup Magazine (#)

„   The scenario could be replicated ad infinitum, but the point is clear: The coffee business is built on relationships.“
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Starting a Tea or Coffee Business (#)

„A large collection of articles on all aspects of running a coffee business, including cyber-cafes, and things that might go wrong.“
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Coffee & Tea Business (#)

„A whole range of products and services for anyone getting started in the coffee business. Books, videos, consulting and much more.“
http://coffeetea.about.com/od/business/ - Cached

Coffee Universe | Friends (#)

„Kris (left) and Bruce of Bellissimo Coffee InfoGroup and Kate LaPoint of To the Point Business Imaging“
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INeedCoffee - Business (#)

„Alex Fisenko presents an honest discussion of some things to consider when opening a coffee business.“
http://www.ineedcoffee.com/business/ - Cached

Transfair USA | Coffee Program (#)

„To learn how to retail Fair Trade Certified coffee through your business, click here >“
http://www.transfairusa.org/content/certification/ coffee_program.php - Cached

Indiacoffee - Coffee news from around the world. (#)

„ November 05: Coffee Board on verge of starting quality certificate rating system - Business Line “
http://www.indiacoffee.org/news/archives.html - Cached

Global Exchange : News Updates (#)

„Center to raise fair trade's profile -- A few months ago, nine mostly for-profit businesses in the Houston area formed the Houston Fair Trade Association and now have organized Houston's first celebration of the annual World Fair Trade Day.“
http://www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/fairtrade/coffee/ update.html - Cached

BBC NEWS | Business | Coffee buzz lifts wartorn Rwanda (#)

„ Why cheap beans don't make cheap coffee “
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