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

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This is a result of several complex issues, including low coffee prices and accusations of mismanagement. He adds that co-ops can also provide equipment, such as plant sprayers and pruning materials, and these are generally sold at lower prices than elsewhere on the market. Furthermore, one of the biggest issues, as ever, is price.

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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 government estimates that revenue from coffee exports could increase further in 2022/23 as coffee prices remain high. The event includes seminars and workshops, as well as the Latte Art World Championship and the US Cold Brew Championship. For a second consecutive year, coffee was the country’s highest export earner.

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

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Seeing her hustle and work ethic, McCalla says that the gym’s owners, also Herbalife distributors, asked her what she thought about opening up her own club, and she started attending seminars on the company’s products and how to sell them. But they’re not auditing anything — the stores are growing way too quick for that.”.