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July 2011
Features Departments
SUSTAINABILITY AND COFFEE
When they want it ‘green’ 12 How coff eehouses support fair trade and environmentally friendly practices
Sustaining interest
What’s the true value of third-party certifi cations about sustainability?
Sustainable supplies
Principles and products to ‘green’ your coff ee shop
Going gluten-free
Gluten-averse consumers are small in numbers but potentially big in loyalty.
Asset protection
Structuring your business properly can reduce vulnerability to lawsuits as well as taxes.
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