Coffee producers face a bleak season

January 11, 2009 - Coffee production in Tanzania is likely to go down following crisis in the world economy resulting in a drop of the commodity`s price by 33 per cent, the regulatory body, Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB) said this week.

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Coffee-growing countries look to buy stake in Starbucks

December 23, 2008 - Coffee powerhouse Colombia hopes early next year to join other producers to buy an influential share in Starbucks, with Brazil and Central American growers also interested, a top coffee official told Reuters.

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Waste coffee grounds offer new source of biodiesel fuel

December 15, 2008 - Researchers in Nevada are reporting that waste coffee grounds can provide a cheap, abundant, and environmentally friendly source of biodiesel fuel for powering cars and trucks.

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Frustrated farmers cut down own plants

November 27, 2008 - A number of coffee farmers in Lampung province have cut down their coffee plants in frustration, saying they would not be able to sell their harvests.

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Sara Lee: extending ethical coffee business offers recession resistance

Starbucks to double Fair Trade Certified coffee purchases

Dutch stations serve Good Origin