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Understanding the co-operative model in Kenya’s coffee sector

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Each co-op collectively markets all of the coffee produced by its members, but it also generally represents its members in wider discussions, including when trading with the NCE. The farmers receive this money from marketing agents after their coffee has been purchased.

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Coffee News Recap, 2 Sep: Ethiopian government reports US $1.4 billion earnings from 2021/22 coffee exports, volumes of sustainably-sourced green coffee increased by 29% in 2021 & other stories

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The event includes seminars and workshops, as well as the Latte Art World Championship and the US Cold Brew Championship. Franke aims to expand in the Asia-Pacific market. Westrock Coffee goes public on Nasdaq stock market. UAE roaster Coffee Planet plans to enter UK market.

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The Multilevel Truth Behind Small Town America’s Latest Tea Obsession

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What many don’t know, though, is that these shops are almost always making their beverages with ingredients supplied by Herbalife, a multilevel marketing (MLM) company that sells dietary supplements, “nutritional shake mixes,” and protein powders. But they’re not auditing anything — the stores are growing way too quick for that.”.