A lack of rain has led some farmers to rip out their entire crop, according to one charity, but experts disagree. Coffee…
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Ethiopian coffee company in Takoma Park is among first ‘benefit corporations’ in state
For the millions of Americans whose morning ritual is to worship at the Cup of Joe, the idea of a “blessed” roast…
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Ethiopia’s Premium Coffee Exports Threatened by Commodities Exchange
Ethiopian coffee beans are being shunned by boutique U.S. roasters and retailers because the rules of the Ethiopian Commodities Exchange make it…
* Earned $841.6 mln in 2010/2011 * Commodity exchange helps regulate transparent trading, prevent hoarding * Global commodity prices rises push production…
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Ethiopia: Government May Ban Coffee Exporters Caught Hoarding, Defaulting
Ethiopia, Africa’s biggest coffee grower, has threatened to ban exporters and producers caught hoarding beans or defaulting on contracts from trading on…
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Tebabu Assefa brewing a market for Ethiopian coffee farmers
Emigré using state’s new benefit corporation law for Takoma Park company At the tender age of 15, Tebabu Assefa fled his well-to-do…