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  „The movement has yet to get the support of major U.S. coffee houses such as Philip Morris Cos.' Maxwell House unit and Procter & Gamble Co.'s Folgers unit, which buy their beans in volume. And most coffee sold to big companies comes from lowland coffee farms that consist of vast plantations run by corporations.“

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  „Kraft, which last raised coffee prices on its Maxwell House brand in November 2002, followed a 14-percent hike in roast and ground coffee prices by roaster Folgers, a brand of Procter and Gamble Co. (PG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , on Dec.“

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  „Dunkin' Donuts recently introduced a line of Fair Trade espresso drinks, and even canned-coffee giant Procter & Gamble, maker of Folgers, has developed a Fair Trade blend under its Millstone label.“

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Global Exchange : In turnabout, P&G now selling fair-trade coffee

  „(09-15) 15:02 PDT CINCINNATI (AP) -- Bowing to pressure from activists, Procter & Gamble Co. on Monday began selling a line of "fair-trade" coffee, a more expensive variety intended to return more profits to growers.“

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  „Procter & Gamble recently offered a new premium brand called Millstone, which is certified under the industry's Fair Trade protocol, meaning farmers get a minimum $1.26 a pound for their beans, more than double the current average price of 52 cents a pound for green coffee.“

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