New organic coffees sampled at NYC's Union Square Cafe May 13

May 13, 2008
For Immediate Release
Contact: Sandra Marquardt, 301-592-0077
smarquardt@onthemarkpr.com

NEW YORK CITY (May 13, 2008) - The North American organic coffee market reached one billion dollars in 2007, according to new data released today during a sampling event featuring new organic coffees. The event was hosted by the Organic Coffee Collaboration, a project of the Organic Trade Association (OTA), at New York City's popular Union Square Cafe.

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