Thursday, October 20, 2011

Brotherhood of the Bean

Brotherhood of the Bean

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Starbucks unveils blonde roast coffee

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 10:01 AM PDT

Starbucks is going blonde. The coffee company known for its dark-roasted beans unveiled its lighter blend “Starbucks Blonde Roast” Tuesday, as it tries to reach a wider base of consumers.

Coffee Shippers in Vietnam Told to Avoid Forward Sales by State

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 10:01 AM PDT

Coffee exporters in Vietnam, set to ship a record harvest, are being urged not to sign so-called forward contracts unless they have beans in hand after some companies didn't honor deals earlier this year as prices jumped.

Starbucks launches lighter roast ‘Blonde’ coffee

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 10:01 AM PDT

Coffee giant Starbucks has announced plans to cater to sensitive palates with the launch of a lighter roast coffee.

Starbucks unveils lighter roast coffee to appeal to more drinkers

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 10:01 AM PDT

SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. is adding a lighter-roast coffee as the company tries to reach a wider base of consumers. The company unveiled its "Starbucks Blonde Roast" Tuesday, a major departure from the company's typically dark-roasted beans. Starbucks has long faced criticism from people who feel its coffee is too dark or bitter. The company said it developed the new roast for the large number …

Coffee and your health: Latest findings

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 10:01 AM PDT

Will coffee put you in an early grave – or keep you out of one? Recent research holds big surprises

Climate change could make coffee and chocolate endangered foods: scientists

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 10:01 AM PDT

If what climate change experts and big corporations presage is true, beloved food items like a cup of morning coffee and bar of chocolate could become a relic of the past.

Coffee Lab takes top NZ award

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 10:01 AM PDT

Auckland roasting company Coffee Lab, based on the North Shore, has won the Supreme Award at this year’s Huhtamaki New Zealand Coffee Awards, results announced today.

A must-have for coffee lovers

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 10:01 AM PDT

For coffee enthusiasts, drinking coffee is not only a part of their lifestyle. Savoring a cup of steaming hot latte or espresso does not only entail art, it also about involving the different senses of the body.

Ahead of the Bell: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 10:01 AM PDT

A pair of analysts shrugged off some sharp criticism of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. on Tuesday, with one saying that the company’s in a good spot to continue to lead the growing U.S. single-serve coffee market.

Einhorn loses his taste for Green Mountain Coffee

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 10:01 AM PDT

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Hedge fund manager David Einhorn is betting that Green Mountain Coffee Roasters will lose its buzz, pushing the company’s share price down 11 percent on Monday.

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