Starbucks strikes deal with Ethiopia
Guardian Unlimited, UK - May 3, 2007
The long-running dispute between Starbucks and Ethiopia looked headed for a resolution today after the two sides said they had reached an outline agreement that recognises Ethiopia's ownership of its premium coffee brands.
The announcement is potentially a major victory for the impoverished East African country which had been thwarted by the Seattle-based coffee giant in its attempts to gain a higher price for its premium coffees, bringing its coffee farmers tens of millions of dollars extra each year ...