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Starbucks has announced plans to eliminate its business and brand from the Russianmarket as the country’s war in Ukraine carries on. The move affects the approximately 130 Starbucks locations in Russia, which are ownedand operated by an unnamed licensed partner. “We will continue to support the nearly 2,000 green apron partners in Russia, includingpay for …

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Coffee is an important export commodity for Ethiopia, contributing 41% of the country’s total foreign exchange earnings and about 10% of the gross domestic product. Over 25% of the population of Ethiopia, representing 15 million people, are dependent on coffee for their livelihoods. This includes 8 million people directly involved in coffee cultivation and 7 …

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Coffee isn’t just Ethiopia’s national drink. It is had throughout the day but neverconsumed alone. Unlike in cities like New York, London and LA where ‘coffee-to-go’is almost a norm these days, in Ethiopia every meeting includes coffee and coffeealways requires company. It’s an important part of cultural life. Not surprising, in acountry that’s been drinking …

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