| 24.06.2011 - Coffee prices nearly double, with no relief in sight |
| Coffee prices — from generic to specialty brews — have been ticking upward for over a year with no end in sight. The price of a pound of raw coffee beans has almost doubled in 12 months. Now consumers are cutting back, roasters are struggling and retailers are scrambling to cover costs. With rising food and fuel prices, coffee drinkers are left to make tough choices about their caffeine habits...............................................Full Article: Source |