Tag: Markets & Trade

Nestlè and Starbucks, a new global revolution?

Nestlè and Starbucks, a new global revolution?

Nestlé and Starbucks announced that Nestlé will pay Starbucks $7.15 billion for the right to market, sell and distribute Starbucks coffee globally outside Starbucks stores. Nestlé’s stronger distribution network will be used to expand Starbucks’ distribution, especially into Nestlé’s proprietary single-serve system (Nespresso and Nescafé Dolce Gusto). A big vantage for Starbucks that will be able to use Nestlé’s distribution power in China. On the

Uganda: The Government Promoting Coffee Production

Uganda: The Government Promotes The Coffee Production

Uganda’s minister of Agriculture, Vincent Sempijja, has expressed concern over Ugandans not embracing coffee production which, to him, will help in poverty alleviation. Mr Sempijja says that government is doing its best by promoting coffee production through programs like Operation Wealth Creation, yet evidence shows that farmers are not embracing these efforts. He emphasized the favorable coffee market situation, with