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Jun 25
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Global Coffee News & Industry Updates wi...

Ben Bicknell & Rohan Cooke
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What’s happening in the coffee industry at the moment? Well it turns out, a lot. We discuss the Australian Barista Championship, with Jack Simpson taking home the title for the third year in a row. Nestle Gold has also experienced a 10% market growth, so what does that say about the mood of the industry right now? And Melbourne is gearing up for The Coffee W ... Show More
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