Global Exchange : Low Prices Threaten Coffee Farmers' Livelihood, Report Says (#)

  „The four corporations cited by Oxfam each said, in varying ways, that as buyers they were well aware of the crisis among coffee growers. But Kraft says it is "fundamentally opposed to any scheme that intervenes on price." Sara Lee says it is "uneasy about price support." Procter & Gamble says it wants "to help address the underlaying social and economic issues" — but not through the International Coffee Organization.“

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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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India coffee magazine- Back with another steaming cup!

  „"From the very first year, our aim has been that the illycaffe india coffee quality prize should become the catalyst for a quality movement among the coffee growers in this country", says Andrea Illy, CEO of illycaffe. "We have been buying green coffee from india for over six years now, and find that Indian coffee compares well in terms of taste and organolectic characteristics, with that produced in Brazil and other parts of the world. I see great potential for continually growing partnership amongst us and Indian coffee planters."“

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Tea & Coffee 06/04 - World News

  „We want Progreso to have the same sort of impact. Oxfam sells fair trade products through its stores and campaigns for changes that help coffee growers overcome poverty. This is another logical move considering such heritage and commitment. We are simply providing a direct outlet for their product and, frankly, their beans are superb,” James added.“

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  „If you check out the Oxfam site, they keep pretty close tabs on the big coffee companies, including Kraft and their sub'y Gevalia.“

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  „But Vietnam's coffee growers say their fate is changing thanks, in part, to a campaign by Oxfam America. Oxfam is calling for the adoption of a new plan put forward by the International Coffee Organization to take some lower-grade beans off the market, and for the top four coffee-roasting multinationals, which dominate the world market, to pay a fair price for the beans.“

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