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UGANDA-LANDLSIDE/
RTR346BW 
June 26, 2012 
A boy walks over a pile of earth following a landslide in Nalenda village in Bududa district 257km (154... 
BUDUDA, Uganda 
A boy walks over pile of earth following landslide in Nalenda village in Bududa district east of Uganda?s... 
A boy walks over a pile of earth following a landslide in Nalenda village in Bududa district 257km (154 miles) east of Uganda?s capital Kampala, June 26, 2012. At least 18 people were killed in eastern Uganda on Monday after a landslide buried several settlements in a coffee-growing area on the slopes of Mount Elgon straddling the Kenyan border, the Uganda Red Cross said.
REUTERS/James Akena (UGANDA - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT) 
CHINA/
RTR32P8H 
May 27, 2012 
A man smells the aroma of a coffee during a cupping (tasting) class at a newly opened specialist coffee... 
Beijing, China 
A man smells the aroma of a coffee during a cupping (tasting) class at a newly opened specialist coffee... 
A man smells the aroma of a coffee during a cupping (tasting) class at a newly opened specialist coffee shop in Beijing May 26, 2012. Coffee culture is relatively new to China and though the market is growing rapidly, it remains very small compared to the United States and Europe, with estimates that China's average coffee consumption is just three cups per person per year, while the world's average is around 240 cups. Picture taken May 26, 2012. REUTERS/David Gray (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS) 
CHINA/
RTR32P8D 
May 27, 2012 
A waiter at a newly opened specialist coffee shop pours an iced-coffee drink for the members of a cupping... 
Beijing, China 
A waiter at a newly opened specialist coffee shop pours an iced-coffee drink for the members of a cupping... 
A waiter at a newly opened specialist coffee shop pours an iced-coffee drink for the members of a cupping (tasting) class in Beijing May 26, 2012. Coffee culture is relatively new to China and though the market is growing rapidly, it remains very small compared to the United States and Europe, with estimates that China's average coffee consumption is just three cups per person per year, while the world's average is around 240 cups. Picture taken May 26, 2012. REUTERS/David Gray (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS) 
CHINA/
RTR32P8C 
May 27, 2012 
Co-owner of Ocean Grounds Organic Coffee Jim Lee (L) brews members of a cupping (tasting) class some... 
Beijing, China 
Co-owner of Ocean Grounds Organic Coffee Jim Lee brews members of a cupping (tasting) class some coffee... 
Co-owner of Ocean Grounds Organic Coffee Jim Lee (L) brews members of a cupping (tasting) class some coffee at his newly opened specialist coffee shop in Beijing May 26, 2012. Coffee culture is relatively new to China and though the market is growing rapidly, it remains very small compared to the United States and Europe, with estimates that China's average coffee consumption is just three cups per person per year, while the world's average is around 240 cups. Picture taken May 26, 2012. REUTERS/David Gray (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS) 
STARBUCKS/
RTR2ZORZ 
March 21, 2012 
The Reverend Dr. Calvin Butts of the Abyssinian Baptist Church of New York (L) is thanked by Starbucks... 
Seattle, UNITED STATES 
Reverend Butts is thanked by Starbucks CEO Schultz during Starbucks' Annual Meeting of Shareholders in... 
The Reverend Dr. Calvin Butts of the Abyssinian Baptist Church of New York (L) is thanked by Starbucks Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz after speaking to Starbucks shareholders during Starbucks' Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Seattle, Washington March 21, 2012. Starbucks Corp is expanding into the fast-growing energy drink category and plans to add manufacturing jobs in the United States, the world's biggest coffee chain said at its annual shareholder meeting in Seattle on Wednesday. Starbucks returned to profit growth in 2010 after a two-year restructuring that involved slashing costs and closing nearly 1,000 cafes around the world. Butts was invited to speak by Schultz. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS RELIGION) 
STARBUCKS/
RTR2ZOR7 
March 21, 2012 
Reverend Dr. Calvin Butts of the Abyssinian Baptist Church of New York talks to Starbucks shareholders... 
Seattle, UNITED STATES 
Reverend Dr. Butts of the Abyssinian Baptist Church of New York talks to Starbucks shareholders during... 
Reverend Dr. Calvin Butts of the Abyssinian Baptist Church of New York talks to Starbucks shareholders during Starbucks' Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Seattle, Washington March 21, 2012. Starbucks Corp is expanding into the fast-growing energy drink category and plans to add manufacturing jobs in the United States, the world's biggest coffee chain said at its annual shareholder meeting in Seattle on Wednesday. Starbucks returned to profit growth in 2010 after a two-year restructuring that involved slashing costs and closing nearly 1,000 cafes around the world. Butts was invited to speak by Starbucks' Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS RELIGION) 
STARBUCKS/
RTR2ZOR0 
March 21, 2012 
Starbucks' shareholders are seen with complimentary coffee before the start of Starbucks' Annual Meeting... 
Seattle, UNITED STATES 
Starbucks' shareholders are seen with complimentary coffee before the start of Starbucks' Annual Meeting... 
Starbucks' shareholders are seen with complimentary coffee before the start of Starbucks' Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Seattle, Washington March 21, 2012. Starbucks Corp is expanding into the fast-growing energy drink category and plans to add manufacturing jobs in the United States, the world's biggest coffee chain said at its annual shareholder meeting in Seattle on Wednesday. Starbucks returned to profit growth in 2010 after a two-year restructuring that involved slashing costs and closing nearly 1,000 cafes around the world. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS) 
STARBUCKS/
RTR2ZOOI 
March 21, 2012 
Michelle Gass, president of Starbucks Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), speaks to shareholders during... 
Seattle, UNITED STATES 
Gass, president of Starbucks EMEA, speaks to shareholders during Starbucks' Annual Meeting of Shareholders... 
Michelle Gass, president of Starbucks Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), speaks to shareholders during Starbucks' Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Seattle, Washington March 21, 2012. Starbucks Corp is expanding into the fast-growing energy drink category and plans to add manufacturing jobs in the United States, the world's biggest coffee chain said at its annual shareholder meeting in Seattle on Wednesday. Starbucks returned to profit growth in 2010 after a two-year restructuring that involved slashing costs and closing nearly 1,000 cafes around the world. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS) 
STARBUCKS/
RTR2ZOOA 
March 21, 2012 
Starbucks Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz looks on during its Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Seattle,... 
Seattle, UNITED STATES 
Starbucks Chairman and CEO Schultz looks on during its Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Seattle, Washington... 
Starbucks Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz looks on during its Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Seattle, Washington March 21, 2012. Starbucks Corp is expanding into the fast-growing energy drink category and plans to add manufacturing jobs in the United States, the world's biggest coffee chain said at its annual shareholder meeting in Seattle on Wednesday. Starbucks returned to profit growth in 2010 after a two-year restructuring that involved slashing costs and closing nearly 1,000 cafes around the world. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS) 
STARBUCKS/
RTR2ZONW 
March 21, 2012 
Cliff Burrows, president of Starbucks Americas and U.S., speaks to shareholders during Starbucks' Annual... 
Seattle, UNITED STATES 
Burrows, president of Starbucks Americas and U.S., speaks to shareholders during Starbucks' Annual Meeting... 
Cliff Burrows, president of Starbucks Americas and U.S., speaks to shareholders during Starbucks' Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Seattle, Washington March 21, 2012. Starbucks Corp is expanding into the fast-growing energy drink category and plans to add manufacturing jobs in the United States, the world's biggest coffee chain said at its annual shareholder meeting in Seattle on Wednesday. Starbucks returned to profit growth in 2010 after a two-year restructuring that involved slashing costs and closing nearly 1,000 cafes around the world. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS) 
STARBUCKS/
RTR2ZONL 
March 21, 2012 
Michelle Gass, president of Starbucks Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), speaks to shareholders during... 
Seattle, UNITED STATES 
Gass, president of Starbucks EMEA, speaks to shareholders during Starbucks' Annual Meeting of Shareholders... 
Michelle Gass, president of Starbucks Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), speaks to shareholders during Starbucks' Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Seattle, Washington March 21, 2012. Starbucks Corp is expanding into the fast-growing energy drink category and plans to add manufacturing jobs in the United States, the world's biggest coffee chain said at its annual shareholder meeting in Seattle on Wednesday. Starbucks returned to profit growth in 2010 after a two-year restructuring that involved slashing costs and closing nearly 1,000 cafes around the world. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS) 
STARBUCKS/
RTR2ZON4 
March 21, 2012 
Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz talks to shareholders during the Annual Meeting of Shareholders... 
Seattle, UNITED STATES 
Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz talks to shareholders in Seattle 
Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz talks to shareholders during the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Seattle, Washington, March 21, 2012. Starbucks Corp is expanding into the fast-growing energy drink category and plans to add manufacturing jobs in the United States, the world's biggest coffee chain said at its annual shareholder meeting in Seattle on Wednesday. Starbucks returned to profit growth in 2010 after a two-year restructuring that involved slashing costs and closing nearly 1,000 cafes around the world. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEADSHOT BUSINESS) 
STARBUCKS/
RTR2ZOMW 
March 21, 2012 
Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz talks to shareholders during the Annual Meeting of Shareholders... 
Seattle, UNITED STATES 
Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz talks to shareholders in Seattle 
Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz talks to shareholders during the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Seattle, Washington, March 21, 2012. Starbucks Corp is expanding into the fast-growing energy drink category and plans to add manufacturing jobs in the United States, the world's biggest coffee chain said at its annual shareholder meeting in Seattle on Wednesday. Starbucks returned to profit growth in 2010 after a two-year restructuring that involved slashing costs and closing nearly 1,000 cafes around the world. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEADSHOT BUSINESS) 
STARBUCKS/
RTR2ZOJC 
March 21, 2012 
The Verismo single serve home espresso maker is demonstrated making a cafe latte, during Starbucks Annual... 
Seattle, UNITED STATES 
The Verismo single serve home espresso maker is demonstrated making a cafe latte, during Starbucks Annual... 
The Verismo single serve home espresso maker is demonstrated making a cafe latte, during Starbucks Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Seattle, Washington March 21, 2012. Executives on Wednesday introduced shareholders to the espresso and latte maker, which will be in stores in time for the winter holidays.Starbucks Corp is expanding into the fast-growing energy drink category and plans to add manufacturing jobs in the United States, the world's biggest coffee chain said at its annual shareholder meeting in Seattle on Wednesday. Starbucks returned to profit growth in 2010 after a two-year restructuring that involved slashing costs and closing nearly 1,000 cafes around the world. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS) 
STARBUCKS/
RTR2ZOJ3 
March 21, 2012 
The Verismo single serve home espresso maker is demonstrated during Starbucks Annual Meeting of Shareholders... 
Seattle, UNITED STATES 
The Verismo single serve home espresso maker is demonstrated during Starbucks Annual Meeting of Shareholders... 
The Verismo single serve home espresso maker is demonstrated during Starbucks Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Seattle, Washington, March 21, 2012. The Verismo will become available this holiday season. Starbucks Corp is expanding into the fast-growing energy drink category and plans to add manufacturing jobs in the United States, the world's biggest coffee chain said at its annual shareholder meeting in Seattle on Wednesday. Starbucks returned to profit growth in 2010 after a two-year restructuring that involved slashing costs and closing nearly 1,000 cafes around the world. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS) 
STARBUCKS/
RTR2ZOIR 
March 21, 2012 
Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz talks to shareholders during its Annual Meeting of Shareholders... 
Seattle, UNITED STATES 
Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz talks to shareholders during its Annual Meeting of Shareholders... 
Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz talks to shareholders during its Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Seattle, Washington, March 21, 2012. Starbucks Corp is expanding into the fast-growing energy drink category and plans to add manufacturing jobs in the United States, the world's biggest coffee chain said at its annual shareholder meeting in Seattle on Wednesday. Starbucks returned to profit growth in 2010 after a two-year restructuring that involved slashing costs and closing nearly 1,000 cafes around the world. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS) 
STARBUCKS/
RTR2ZOIO 
March 21, 2012 
Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz talks to shareholders during its Annual Meeting of Shareholders... 
Seattle, UNITED STATES 
Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz talks to shareholders during its Annual Meeting of Shareholders... 
Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz talks to shareholders during its Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Seattle, Washington, March 21, 2012. Starbucks Corp is expanding into the fast-growing energy drink category and plans to add manufacturing jobs in the United States, the world's biggest coffee chain said at its annual shareholder meeting in Seattle on Wednesday. Starbucks returned to profit growth in 2010 after a two-year restructuring that involved slashing costs and closing nearly 1,000 cafes around the world. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS) 
STARBUCKS/
RTR2ZOIL 
March 21, 2012 
Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz talks to shareholders during its Annual Meeting of Shareholders... 
Seattle, UNITED STATES 
Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz talks to shareholders during its Annual Meeting of Shareholders... 
Starbucks chairman and CEO Howard Schultz talks to shareholders during its Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Seattle, Washington, March 21, 2012. Starbucks Corp is expanding into the fast-growing energy drink category and plans to add manufacturing jobs in the United States, the world's biggest coffee chain said at its annual shareholder meeting in Seattle on Wednesday. Starbucks returned to profit growth in 2010 after a two-year restructuring that involved slashing costs and closing nearly 1,000 cafes around the world. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS) 
JAMAICA/
RTR2YDPN 
February 24, 2012 
Coffee berries ripen at 2,400 feet (730 m) above sea level, on a plantation in Mavis Banks in the Blue... 
MAVIS BANKS, Jamaica 
Coffee berries ripen on a plantation at Mavis Banks in the Blue Mountains 
Coffee berries ripen at 2,400 feet (730 m) above sea level, on a plantation in Mavis Banks in the Blue Mountains, February 23, 2012. Jamaica's Blue Mountain coffee, widely considered one of the world's finest, is exclusively Arabica bean coffee grown at altitudes of between 2,000 and 5,000 feet. Picture taken February 23, 2012. REUTERS/A. Gilbert Bellamy (JAMAICA - Tags: AGRICULTURE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT) 
JAMAICA/
RTR2YDPA 
February 24, 2012 
A worker harvests ripe coffee berries at 2,400 feet (730 m) above sea level, on a plantation in Mavis... 
MAVIS BANKS, Jamaica 
A worker harvests ripe coffee berries on a plantation at Mavis Banks in the Blue Mountains 
A worker harvests ripe coffee berries at 2,400 feet (730 m) above sea level, on a plantation in Mavis Banks in the Blue Mountains, February 23, 2012. Jamaica's Blue Mountain coffee, widely considered one of the world's finest, is exclusively Arabica bean coffee grown at altitudes of between 2,000 and 5,000 feet. Picture taken February 23, 2012. REUTERS/A. Gilbert Bellamy (JAMAICA - Tags: AGRICULTURE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT) 
AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION
RTR2WRFG 
January 24, 2012 
An interior view of a branch of Nairobi Java House in Nairobi, January 20, 2012. Kenya's rich and new... 
Nairobi, Kenya 
To match Insight AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION
An interior view of a branch of Nairobi Java House in Nairobi, January 20, 2012. Kenya's rich and new middle classes have a growing taste for coffee and ice cream. That's just one sign that African states such as Kenya are changing. Even as rich countries face slowdown, sub-Saharan African economies are expected to post nearly 6 percent average growth in 2012, according to the IMF. A study by the International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank, has pointed to the potential of the continent's more than 1 billion people, millions of whom have moved out of subsistence agriculture and into urban jobs over the past decade. Picture taken January 20, 2012. To match Insight AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION REUTERS/Noor Khamis (KENYA - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY)
AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION
RTR2WRFF 
January 24, 2012 
Customers sit on the veranda of a branch of Nairobi Java House in Nairobi, January 20, 2012. Kenya's... 
Nairobi, Kenya 
To match Insight AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION
Customers sit on the veranda of a branch of Nairobi Java House in Nairobi, January 20, 2012. Kenya's rich and new middle classes have a growing taste for coffee and ice cream. That's just one sign that African states such as Kenya are changing. Even as rich countries face slowdown, sub-Saharan African economies are expected to post nearly 6 percent average growth in 2012, according to the IMF. A study by the International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank, has pointed to the potential of the continent's more than 1 billion people, millions of whom have moved out of subsistence agriculture and into urban jobs over the past decade. Picture taken January 20, 2012. To match Insight AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION REUTERS/Noor Khamis (KENYA - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY)
AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION
RTR2WRFE 
January 24, 2012 
Coffee beans are seen in a bag at a branch of Nairobi Java House in Nairobi, January 21, 2012. Kenya's... 
Nairobi, Kenya 
MOVES 0700GMT TUESDAY JANUARY 24 - To match Insight AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION
Coffee beans are seen in a bag at a branch of Nairobi Java House in Nairobi, January 21, 2012. Kenya's rich and new middle classes have a growing taste for coffee and ice cream. That's just one sign that African states such as Kenya are changing. Even as rich countries face slowdown, sub-Saharan African economies are expected to post nearly 6 percent average growth in 2012, according to the IMF. A study by the International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank, has pointed to the potential of the continent's more than 1 billion people, millions of whom have moved out of subsistence agriculture and into urban jobs over the past decade. Picture taken January 21, 2012. To match Insight AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION REUTERS/Noor Khamis (KENYA - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY)
AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION
RTR2WRCU 
January 24, 2012 
Coffee beans are poured into a bag at a Nairobi Java House outlet in Nairobi January 21, 2012. Kenya's... 
Nairobi, Kenya 
To match Insight AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION 
Coffee beans are poured into a bag at a Nairobi Java House outlet in Nairobi January 21, 2012. Kenya's rich and new middle classes have a growing taste for coffee and ice cream. That's just one sign that African states such as Kenya are changing. Even as rich countries face slowdown, sub-Saharan African economies are expected to post nearly 6 percent average growth in 2012, according to the IMF. A study by the International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank, has pointed to the potential of the continent's more than 1 billion people, millions of whom have moved out of subsistence agriculture and into urban jobs over the past decade. Picture taken January 21, 2012. To match Insight AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION REUTERS/Noor Khamis (KENYA - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD EMPLOYMENT SOCIETY) 
AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION
RTR2WRCF 
January 24, 2012 
Coffee beans are seen at a Nairobi Java House outlet in Nairobi January 21, 2012. Kenya's rich and new... 
Nairobi, Kenya 
To match Insight AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION 
Coffee beans are seen at a Nairobi Java House outlet in Nairobi January 21, 2012. Kenya's rich and new middle classes have a growing taste for coffee and ice cream. That's just one sign that African states such as Kenya are changing. Even as rich countries face slowdown, sub-Saharan African economies are expected to post nearly 6 percent average growth in 2012, according to the IMF. A study by the International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank, has pointed to the potential of the continent's more than 1 billion people, millions of whom have moved out of subsistence agriculture and into urban jobs over the past decade. Picture taken January 21, 2012. To match Insight AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION REUTERS/Noor Khamis (KENYA - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION
RTR2WRCE 
January 24, 2012 
A cappuccino is prepared at a Nairobi Java House outlet in Nairobi January 21, 2012. Kenya's rich and... 
Nairobi, Kenya 
To match Insight AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION 
A cappuccino is prepared at a Nairobi Java House outlet in Nairobi January 21, 2012. Kenya's rich and new middle classes have a growing taste for coffee and ice cream. That's just one sign that African states such as Kenya are changing. Even as rich countries face slowdown, sub-Saharan African economies are expected to post nearly 6 percent average growth in 2012, according to the IMF. A study by the International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank, has pointed to the potential of the continent's more than 1 billion people, millions of whom have moved out of subsistence agriculture and into urban jobs over the past decade. Picture taken January 21, 2012. To match Insight AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION REUTERS/Noor Khamis (KENYA - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION
RTR2WRCB 
January 24, 2012 
A worker prepares coffee at a Nairobi Java House outlet in Nairobi January 20, 2012. Kenya's rich and... 
Nairobi, Kenya 
To match Insight AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION 
A worker prepares coffee at a Nairobi Java House outlet in Nairobi January 20, 2012. Kenya's rich and new middle lasses have a growing taste for coffee and ice cream. That's just one sign that African states such as Kenya are changing. Even as rich countries face slowdown, sub-Saharan African economies are expected to post nearly 6 percent average growth in 2012, according to the IMF. A study by the International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank, has pointed to the potential of the continent's more than 1 billion people, millions of whom have moved out of subsistence agriculture and into urban jobs over the past decade. Picture taken January 20, 2012. To match Insight AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION REUTERS/Noor Khamis (KENYA - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD EMPLOYMENT SOCIETY) 
AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION
RTR2WRCA 
January 24, 2012 
An interior view of a Nairobi Java House outlet in Nairobi January 20, 2012. Kenya's rich and new middle... 
Nairobi, Kenya 
To match Insight AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION 
An interior view of a Nairobi Java House outlet in Nairobi January 20, 2012. Kenya's rich and new middle classes have a growing taste for coffee and ice cream. That's just one sign that African states such as Kenya are changing. Even as rich countries face slowdown, sub-Saharan African economies are expected to post nearly 6 percent average growth in 2012, according to the IMF. A study by the International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank, has pointed to the potential of the continent's more than 1 billion people, millions of whom have moved out of subsistence agriculture and into urban jobs over the past decade. Picture taken January 20, 2012. To match Insight AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION REUTERS/Noor Khamis (KENYA - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION
RTR2WRC9 
January 24, 2012 
An interior view of a Nairobi Java House outlet in Nairobi January 20, 2012. Kenya's rich and new middle... 
Nairobi, Kenya 
To match Insight AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION 
An interior view of a Nairobi Java House outlet in Nairobi January 20, 2012. Kenya's rich and new middle classes have a growing taste for coffee and ice cream. That's just one sign that African states such as Kenya are changing. Even as rich countries face slowdown, sub-Saharan African economies are expected to post nearly 6 percent average growth in 2012, according to the IMF. A study by the International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank, has pointed to the potential of the continent's more than 1 billion people, millions of whom have moved out of subsistence agriculture and into urban jobs over the past decade. Picture taken January 20, 2012. To match Insight AFRICA/SPENDERS-INFLATION REUTERS/Noor Khamis (KENYA - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
VIETNAM-COFFEE/SUPPLY
RTR2VU9D 
January 03, 2012 
Coffee boxes are on display for sale at a coffee shop in Hanoi January 3, 2012. Coffee supply from Daklak,... 
Hanoi, Vietnam 
Coffee boxes are on display for sale at a coffee shop in Hanoi 
Coffee boxes are on display for sale at a coffee shop in Hanoi January 3, 2012. Coffee supply from Daklak, Vietnam's largest growing province, is expected to slow next month when the harvest ends as most farmers and buying agents will wait for higher prices before selling, a senior provincial official said on Friday. REUTERS/Kham (VIETNAM - Tags: FOOD AGRICULTURE BUSINESS SOCIETY) 
CENTAM-COFFEE/
RTR2RURD 
September 26, 2011 
Moises Starkman, 58, a global economics professor at Honduras' private technical university UNITEC, speaks... 
Tegucigalpa, Honduras 
To match Insight CENTAM-COFFEE/ 
Moises Starkman, 58, a global economics professor at Honduras' private technical university UNITEC, speaks during an interview with Reuters in Tegucigalpa September 16, 2011. He joins the growing ranks of professionals swapping ties for coffee baskets as coffee fever sweeps part of Central America, where beans are fetching near-record prices. Picture taken September 16, 2011. To match Insight CENTAM-COFFEE/ REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (HONDURAS - Tags: AGRICULTURE BUSINESS) 
CENTAM-COFFEE
RTR2RURC 
September 26, 2011 
Moises Starkman, 58, a global economics professor at Honduras' private technical university UNITEC, shows... 
Tegucigalpa, Honduras 
To match Insight CENTAM-COFFEE/ 
Moises Starkman, 58, a global economics professor at Honduras' private technical university UNITEC, shows a photograph of coffee fields on an iPad during an interview with Reuters in Tegucigalpa, September 16, 2011. He joins the growing ranks of professionals swapping ties for coffee baskets as coffee fever sweeps part of Central America, where beans are fetching near-record prices. Picture taken September 16, 2011. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (HONDURAS - Tags: AGRICULTURE BUSINESS) 
TRAVEL-BOGOTA/
RTR2Q3GQ 
August 19, 2011 
A couple chat as they drink coffee at Juan Valdes cafe in Bogota August 17, 2011. Colombia's capital... 
Bogota, Colombia 
A couple chat as they drink coffee at Juan Valdes cafe in Bogota 
A couple chat as they drink coffee at Juan Valdes cafe in Bogota August 17, 2011. Colombia's capital city lures tourists with its mild year-round weather, booming nightlife and its museums about gold, emeralds and the artist Fernando Botero. Once sleepy streets buzz with crowds at outdoor tables and modern art graces courtyard cafes. Wildlife from the tropics spills into the city, 8,612 feet (2,635-metres) high. The Bogota area harbors hundreds of bird species. Nearby valleys grow a dizzying array of fresh produce sent to local restaurants. Picture taken August 17, 2011. REUTERS/Fredy Builes (COLOMBIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRAVEL) 
TRAVEL-BOGOTA/
RTR2Q3FN 
August 19, 2011 
People drink coffee at a cafe in Bogota August 16, 2011. Colombia's capital city lures tourists with... 
Bogota, Colombia 
People drink coffee at a cafe in Bogota 
People drink coffee at a cafe in Bogota August 16, 2011. Colombia's capital city lures tourists with its mild year-round weather, booming nightlife and its museums about gold, emeralds and the artist Fernando Botero. Once sleepy streets buzz with crowds at outdoor tables and modern art graces courtyard cafes. Wildlife from the tropics spills into the city, 8,612 feet (2,635-metres) high. The Bogota area harbors hundreds of bird species. Nearby valleys grow a dizzying array of fresh produce sent to local restaurants. Picture taken August 16, 2011. REUTERS/Fredy Builes (COLOMBIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRAVEL) 
CENTAM-COFFEE/
RTR2O817 
June 28, 2011 
New condominiums are seen in construction where coffee trees once grew in San Pablo de Heredia June 23,... 
San Jose, Costa Rica 
New condominiums are seen in construction where coffee trees once grew in San Pablo de Heredia 
New condominiums are seen in construction where coffee trees once grew in San Pablo de Heredia June 23, 2011. Urban development and high costs have led to shrinking coffee farms in most of Central America and despite a dramatic rally in coffee prices, producers wary of the commodity's boom and bust cycle are stopping short of using profits to expand. Picture taken June 23, 2011. REUTERS/Juan Carlos Ulate (COSTA RICA - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION) 
CENTAM-COFFEE/
RTR2O815 
June 28, 2011 
A billboard advertises prime real estate saying "Your home starts here" in front of coffee fields in... 
San Jose, Costa Rica 
A billboard advertises prime real estate saying "Your home starts here" in front of coffee fields in... 
A billboard advertises prime real estate saying "Your home starts here" in front of coffee fields in San Rafael de Heredia June 23, 2011. Urban development and high costs have led to shrinking coffee farms in most of Central America and despite a dramatic rally in coffee prices, producers wary of the commodity's boom and bust cycle are stopping short of using profits to expand. Picture taken June 23, 2011. REUTERS/Juan Carlos Ulate (COSTA RICA - Tags: SOCIETY BUSINESS) 
SWITZERLAND/
RTR2MTRS 
May 24, 2011 
Boxes with capsules roll out of the line at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches... 
Avenches, Switzerland 
Boxes with capsules roll out of the line at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches 
Boxes with capsules roll out of the line at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one of the fastest growing brands of Nestle group, is the pioneer of premium portioned coffee. The production capacity in Avenches is 4.8 billion capsules per year and will be increased to 8.8 billion capsules in 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
SWITZERLAND/
RTR2MTRO 
May 24, 2011 
An employee performs a visual quality check at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches... 
Avenches, Switzerland 
An employee performs a visual quality check at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches... 
An employee performs a visual quality check at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one of the fastest growing brands of Nestle group, is the pioneer of premium portioned coffee. The production capacity in Avenches is 4.8 billion capsules per year and will be increased to 8.8 billion capsules in 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
SWITZERLAND/
RTR2MTRM 
May 24, 2011 
Capsules move in the packaging line at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches near... 
Avenches, Switzerland 
Capsules move in the packaging line at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches 
Capsules move in the packaging line at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one of the fastest growing brands of Nestle group, is the pioneer of premium portioned coffee. The production capacity in Avenches is 4.8 billion capsules per year and will be increased to 8.8 billion capsules in 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
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May 24, 2011 
An employee removes a rack of capsules after a waterproof quality check at Nespresso production and distribution... 
Avenches, Switzerland 
An employee removes a rack of capsules after a waterproof quality check at Nespresso production and distribution... 
An employee removes a rack of capsules after a waterproof quality check at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one of the fastest growing brands of Nestle group, is the pioneer of premium portioned coffee. The production capacity in Avenches is 4.8 billion capsules per year and will be increased to 8.8 billion capsules in 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
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May 24, 2011 
Capsules move in the packaging line at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches near... 
Avenches, Switzerland 
Capsules move in the packaging line at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches 
Capsules move in the packaging line at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one of the fastest growing brands of Nestle group, is the pioneer of premium portioned coffee. The production capacity in Avenches is 4.8 billion capsules per year and will be increased to 8.8 billion capsules in 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
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May 24, 2011 
An employee performs a visual quality check with a capsule at Nespresso production and distribution centre... 
Avenches, Switzerland 
An employee performs a visual quality check with a capsule at Nespresso production and distribution centre... 
An employee performs a visual quality check with a capsule at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one of the fastest growing brands of Nestle group, is the pioneer of premium portioned coffee. The production capacity in Avenches is 4.8 billion capsules per year and will be increased to 8.8 billion capsules in 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
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May 24, 2011 
An employee performs a visual quality check with a capsule at Nespresso production and distribution centre... 
Avenches, Switzerland 
An employee performs a visual quality check with a capsule at Nespresso production and distribution centre... 
An employee performs a visual quality check with a capsule at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one of the fastest growing brands of Nestle group, is the pioneer of premium portioned coffee. The production capacity in Avenches is 4.8 billion capsules per year and will be increased to 8.8 billion capsules in 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
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May 24, 2011 
An aluminum foil with logo is pictured at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches near... 
Avenches, Switzerland 
An aluminum foil with logo is pictured at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches 
An aluminum foil with logo is pictured at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one of the fastest growing brands of Nestle group, is the pioneer of premium portioned coffee. The production capacity in Avenches is 4.8 billion capsules per year and will be increased to 8.8 billion capsules in 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
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May 24, 2011 
An aluminum foil with logo is pictured at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches near... 
Avenches, Switzerland 
An aluminum foil with logo is pictured at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches 
An aluminum foil with logo is pictured at Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one of the fastest growing brands of Nestle group, is the pioneer of premium portioned coffee. The production capacity in Avenches is 4.8 billion capsules per year and will be increased to 8.8 billion capsules in 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
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May 24, 2011 
A specialist checks the quality of finished coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution centre... 
Avenches, Switzerland 
A specialist checks the quality of finished coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution centre... 
A specialist checks the quality of finished coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one of the fastest growing brands of Nestle group, is the pioneer of premium portioned coffee. The production capacity in Avenches is 4.8 billion capsules per year and will be increased to 8.8 billion capsules in 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
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May 24, 2011 
A specialist checks the quality of finished coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution centre... 
Avenches, Switzerland 
A specialist checks the quality of finished coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution centre... 
A specialist checks the quality of finished coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one of the fastest growing brands of Nestle group, is the pioneer of premium portioned coffee. The production capacity in Avenches is 4.8 billion capsules per year and will be increased to 8.8 billion capsules in 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
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May 24, 2011 
Specialists check the quality of the green coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution centre... 
Avenches, Switzerland 
Specialists check the quality of the green coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution centre... 
Specialists check the quality of the green coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one of the fastest growing brands of Nestle group, is the pioneer of premium portioned coffee. The production capacity in Avenches is 4.8 billion capsules per year and will be increased to 8.8 billion capsules in 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
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May 24, 2011 
Specialists check the quality of the green coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution centre... 
Avenches, Switzerland 
Specialists check the quality of the green coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution centre... 
Specialists check the quality of the green coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one of the fastest growing brands of Nestle group, is the pioneer of premium portioned coffee. The production capacity in Avenches is 4.8 billion capsules per year and will be increased to 8.8 billion capsules in 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
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May 24, 2011 
A specialist checks the quality of the green coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution centre... 
Avenches, Switzerland 
A specialist checks the quality of the green coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution centre... 
A specialist checks the quality of the green coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one of the fastest growing brands of Nestle group, is the pioneer of premium portioned coffee. The production capacity in Avenches is 4.8 billion capsules per year and will be increased to 8.8 billion capsules in 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
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May 24, 2011 
A specialist checks the quality of the green coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution centre... 
Avenches, Switzerland 
A specialist checks the quality of the green coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution centre... 
A specialist checks the quality of the green coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one of the fastest growing brands of Nestle group, is the pioneer of premium portioned coffee. The production capacity in Avenches is 4.8 billion capsules per year and will be increased to 8.8 billion capsules in 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
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May 24, 2011 
Specialists prepares pot to check the quality of the green coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution... 
Avenches, Switzerland 
Specialists prepares pot to check the quality of the green coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution... 
Specialists prepares pot to check the quality of the green coffee at the Nespresso production and distribution centre in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one of the fastest growing brands of Nestle group, is the pioneer of premium portioned coffee. The production capacity in Avenches is 4.8 billion capsules per year and will be increased to 8.8 billion capsules in 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
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RTR2MTQR 
May 24, 2011 
A coffee specialist tastes the quality of finished product at Nespresso production and distribution center... 
Avenches, Switzerland 
A coffee specialist tastes the quality of finished product at Nespresso production and distribution center... 
A coffee specialist tastes the quality of finished product at Nespresso production and distribution center in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one of the fastest growing brand of Nestle group, is the pioneer of premium portioned coffee. The production capacity in Avenches is 4.8 billion capsules per year and will be increased to 8.8 billion capsules in 2012.REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
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May 24, 2011 
Nespresso production and distribution centre is seen in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one... 
Avenches, Switzerland 
Nespresso production and distribution centre is seen in Avenches near Bern 
Nespresso production and distribution centre is seen in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one of the fastest growing brands of Nestle group, is the pioneer of premium portioned coffee. The production capacity in Avenches is 4.8 billion capsules per year and will be increased to 8.8 billion capsules in 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
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RTR2MTQJ 
May 24, 2011 
Nespresso production and distribution centre is seen in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one... 
Avenches, Switzerland 
Nespresso production and distribution centre is seen in Avenches near Bern 
Nespresso production and distribution centre is seen in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one of the fastest growing brands of Nestle group, is the pioneer of premium portioned coffee. The production capacity in Avenches is 4.8 billion capsules per year and will be increased to 8.8 billion capsules in 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
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RTR2MTQF 
May 24, 2011 
Nespresso production and distribution centre is seen in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one... 
Avenches, Switzerland 
Nespresso production and distribution centre is seen in Avenches near Bern 
Nespresso production and distribution centre is seen in Avenches near Bern May 24, 2011. Nespresso, one of the fastest growing brands of Nestle group, is the pioneer of premium portioned coffee. The production capacity in Avenches is 4.8 billion capsules per year and will be increased to 8.8 billion capsules in 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS FOOD SOCIETY) 
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May 22, 2011 
A Haitian family helps to harvest coffee fruits at a coffee farm known as Don Jimenez Estate in San Jose... 
SAN JOSE DE LAS MATAS, Dominican Republic 
A Haitian family helps to harvest coffee fruits in San Jose de las Matas 
A Haitian family helps to harvest coffee fruits at a coffee farm known as Don Jimenez Estate in San Jose de las Matas May 21, 2011. The council of Dominican Republic's coffee "CODOCAFE" reported exportations of organic coffee to the U.S., Europe and Asia could bring the region's economy to $20 million by the end of the year, local media said. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Tags: BUSINESS) 
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May 21, 2011 
A Haitian worker collects coffee fruits at a coffee farm known as Don Jimenez Estate in San Jose de las... 
SAN JOSE DE LAS MATAS, Dominican Republic 
A Haitian worker collects coffee fruits at a coffee farm in San Jose de las Matas 
A Haitian worker collects coffee fruits at a coffee farm known as Don Jimenez Estate in San Jose de las Matas May 21, 2011. The council of Dominican Republic's coffee "CODOCAFE" reported exportations of organic coffee to the U.S., Europe and Asia could bring the region's economy to $20 million by the end of the year, local media said. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Tags : - Tags: BUSINESS) 
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May 21, 2011 
A worker writes down the production of coffee at a coffee farm knows as Don Jimenez Estate in San Jose... 
SAN JOSE DE LAS MATAS, Dominican Republic 
A worker writes down the production of coffee at a coffee farm in San Jose de las Matas 
A worker writes down the production of coffee at a coffee farm knows as Don Jimenez Estate in San Jose de las Matas May 21, 2011. The council of Dominican Republic's coffee "CODOCAFE" reported exportations of organic coffee to the U.S., Europe and Asia could bring the region's economy to $20 million by the end of the year, local media said. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Tags : - Tags: BUSINESS) 
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May 21, 2011 
Coffee beans are seen at Don Jimenez Estate coffee farm in San Jose de las Matas May 20, 2011. The council... 
SAN JOSE DE LAS MATAS, Dominican Republic 
Coffee beans are seen at Don Jimenez Estate coffee farm in San Jose de las Matas 
Coffee beans are seen at Don Jimenez Estate coffee farm in San Jose de las Matas May 20, 2011. The council of Dominican Republic's coffee "CODOCAFE" reported exportations of organic coffee to US, Europe and Asia, which could bring the region's economy to US$20 million by the end of the year, local media informed REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Tags: FOOD BUSINESS) 
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