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Russian predicts increased global demand for coffee

13/02/2013

The general girector of the Russian Association of Producers of Coffee and Tea, Ramaz Chanturiy, believes the world coffee consumption will grow by up to 360,000 tonnes next year. According to news agency Rossiyskaya Gazeta, the expectation is that product prices increase at least 3% worldwide. In Russia, the situation, according to the expert, the value may increase further with the possibility of the end of tax exemption for industrial grinders.

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Rust will affect 20% of coffee production in Central America

11/02/2013

The rust (roya) and other diseases harm in 20% of coffee production in Central America in the new coffee crop year 2012/13, according to estimates by the Central Organization of Coffee Exporters (Orceca).
"About 20% of the Central American coffee, which equates to approximately 4 million quintals (bags of 46 pounds, will be affected by rust and other diseases," said

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Coffee protects liver diseases such as cirrhosis and cancer

11/02/2013

A cup of coffee a day helps protect the liver against serious diseases such as cirrhosis and cancer, especially when their cause is excessive consumption of alcohol, according to a study by the Italian Mario Negri Institute. According to the researchers, caffeine has beneficial properties if consumed in adequate doses, it inhibits the action of the enzymes gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), also called transferase and alanine transaminase (ALT), which is an indicator of cirrhosis, which triggers such diseases. We analysed 100 people for two months.

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Fungus affects 70% of Guatemala's coffee economy and may lead to collapse

09/02/2013

After causing a state of agricultural emergency in Honduras and Costa Rica, a fungus that destroys coffee plants has already affected 70% of plantations in Guatemala type. The crisis with the largest export country of Guatemalan economy can lead to collapse. According to the local correspondent of the BBC, thousands of jobs are to be lost.
The fungus, which in addition to Costa Rica and Honduras will also be present in Panama and El Salvador, have been spread easily by a 2 º C increase in average temperature of the region.

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Guatemala
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Nashville welcomes CoffeeTea&Water 2013

08/02/2013

The NAMA (North American Association of Vending) recently announced that Nashville, the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee will be the host city of 6. Edition of CoffeeTea&Water, the great fair U.S. aimed at segments of the OCS, HORECA and hot drinks for vending.
Like the previous editions, this event very significant in terms of training, networking and exposure to the operators of coffee, tea and water, expected to become the largest platform for dialogue and interaction between the same agents.

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Hotel Schools competed in championships

07/02/2013

For three days, 4-6 February, the Spanish Institute Foz was the stage for important items addressed to the world of coffee.
This initiative turned specifically around the world of coffee, their preparation and tasting, while addressed in detail latte art, the technique required to create designs on the surface of the cappuccinos.
In terms of the most significant took place 1. º Championship International Coffee Tasting School of Hospitality, 6.º Barista Championship International Hotel School and 1. º International Championship Professional Baristas HEI Foz 2013 .

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