West ripe for New York apples? May 10, 2008
CASTLETON -- When produce trains began operating between the West Coast and Rotterdam 18 months ago, they brought boxcar loads of Washington state apples to the Capital Region ... "There are more Washington state apples in New York City than there are New York apples." Eric Anderson can be reached at 454-5323 or by e-mail at eanderson@timesunion. (Albany Times Union)
Its Like Comparing Apples to Apples Apr 5, 2008
What about Washington State Apples logo. Posted by MCS. (New York Times)
Starbucks settles dispute with Ethiopia May 4, 2007
Starbucks Corp., the world's largest specialty coffee retailer, has opposed Ethiopia's trademarking efforts, saying instead that it wants to help officials establish a geographic certification for the coffee bean names, as is done with Washington state apples or Kona coffee. Although U.S. consumers often pay top dollar for coffee from Africa and elsewhere, farmers who grow the beans often struggle to make a living. (MSNBC -- Business)
Starbucks 2Q Profits Rise 18 Percent May 4, 2007
Starbucks has opposed Ethiopia's trademarking efforts, saying instead that it wants to help officials establish a geographic certification for the coffee bean names, as is done with Washington state apples or Kona coffee. Donald said Starbucks is eager to "drive the value for farmers" and that the company is "looking forward to formalizing the details of this agreement in mid-May.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
