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STiR tea & coffee industry international 25 K L O T H & K Ö H N K E N T E E H A N D E L G M B H K O N S U L - S M I D T - S T R A S S E 8 j SPEICHER 1 - D -282 17 BREMEN FON + 4 9 - 4 2 1 - 3 4 8 5 2 6 4 FAX + 4 9 - 4 2 1 - 3 4 7 7 7 2 0 W W W . K K T E E . D E M A I L @ K K T E E . D E IT SUITS ALL MERCHANTS TO TRADE FAIR AND QUALI-TEA ! Recently retired Grounds for Health executive director August Burns said: "This is a preventable disease that women, at the height of their productiv- ity, may die from needlessly. Grounds for Health is grateful to have an industry leader like Volcafe, along with other companies and individuals along the supply chain, commit to preserve the health of women coffee growers We applaud their collective efforts and assure them, they are saving lives." Current executive director Guy Stallworthy, who takes over the non- profit after seven years with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, echoed these sentiments: "I'm excited to continue this relationship and explore ways to strength- en our presence in coffee-farming communities around the world." Learn more: www.groundsforhealth.org Colombia Juan Valdez Opens Miami Café Colombian coffee growers have long been represented by the fictional farmer named Juan Valdez known for his iconic mustache and wide-brimmed hat. The first of 60 planned Juan Valdez Cafés opened this summer. "We are confident that these highly- anticipated concept stores will be well-received by the Miami community," said Hernan Mendez, c.e.o. of Juan Valdez Café. "While our locations and spaces may differ slightly from one another, our mission remains the same – to provide high-quality, premium coffee to the city's discerning coffee drinkers." The first destination store in historic downtown Miami, with a second Downtown location to follow next week, represents an important step in the international expansion of the Colombian coffee brand. These Miami openings will contribute to the brand's international presence that currently includes nearly 300 Juan Valdez Cafes in 13 different countries including Aruba, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Spain, the United States, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and South Korea. Learn more: www. juanvaldezcafestore.com Costa Rica Sintercafe Returns to San Jose Registration is open for the 28th edition of this trade event Nov. 12-15 in San Jose at the Real InterContinental Hotel & Club Tower Costa Rica. The resort is situated within the exclusive area of Escazu and across from the Multi Plaza Shopping and Entertainment Center. Presentations include the impact of climate change and an update on the coffee leaf rust crisis as well as consumer market updates from key regions will be featured. Keynote speakers include: Peter Baker, Coffee & Climate Project; Carlos I. Rojas Gaitán, c.e.o of the Coffee Exporters Association of Colombia; Karsten Ranitzsch, head of coffee at Nestlé Nespresso SA; Ernesto Telles, operations manager for ECOM Group in El Salvador; Moelyono Soesilo, purchasing and marketing manager of PT Taman Delta Indonesia; and Stephen Vick, green coffee buyer for Blue Bottle Coffee. Learn more at: www.sintercafe.com