The "C" contract that trades on ICE Futures U.S. provides a benchmark price for global arabica coffee, while the Liffe exchange provides the benchmark for the lower costing robusta coffee, but the National Coffee Association (NCA) Coffee Working Group ... http://www.reuters.com … [Read more...]
Starbucks launches campaign to promote new espresso
Ian Cranna, vice president of UK marketing for Starbucks says: “Increasingly sophisticated British coffee drinkers are looking for choice and the chance to explore something new. Our experience and expertise in sourcing and roasting the best coffee in ... http://www.marketingweek.co.uk … [Read more...]
Uganda’s Jun-Sep coffee exports set to rise
KAMPALA - Heavy rains in Uganda are expected to produce a rich coffee harvest between June and September and could see the country beat its export forecast of 3 million 60-kg bags for the 2012/2013 season, according to a senior industry official. http://www.newvision.co.ug … [Read more...]
Marley Coffee Real Cups Roll Out At Office Depot; Equity Deal Settles $1M In Debt
The lineup will include four varieties of the single-serve coffees in 24 packs: Get Up, Stand Up (light roast); One Love 100% Ethiopia Yirgacheffe (medium); Lively Up 5 Bean Espresso (medium dark); and Talkin' Blues 100% Jamaica Blue Mountain (medium). http://www.vendingtimes.com … [Read more...]
instant coffee-sales increase
SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- Sales of instant coffee in South Korea rose on-year in 2012 for the first time in eight years thanks to the high popularity of "sugar and powdered cream-free instant coffee mix" or "ground-coffee mix," industry data showed ... http://www.globalpost.com … [Read more...]