Coffee At Highest Price Since ’70s

Because of increased demand in emerging markets and a diminished supply, raw coffee beans topped $3 per pound for the first time in 34 years. What do you think?

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  “It might take a while, but I think I could get used to a hot cup of Mountain Dew and half-and-half in the morning.”

  Marjorie Atkinson –
  Seismic Prospecting Observer

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  “One word to the Chicory Marketing Board: no.”

  Richard Barr –
  Keno Writer

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  “Just as my own parents took up my time with talk about marginal consumer burdens in the ’70s, so will I carry the torch for my kids.”

  Stephen Weaver –
  Systems Analyst