TOP STORIES Nespresso Rivals Dealt A Blow As Patent Upheld

LAUSANNE, Switzerland -(Dow Jones)- Rivals to Nestle SA's (NSRGY, NESN.VX) Nespresso system have been dealt a blow, as the European Patent Office upheld a patent that protects the coffee system from capsules produced by other companies.

COCOA Cameroon Aug-January Cocoa Bean Exports Down To 149,792 MT On Year -CCIB

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (Dow Jones)--Cameroon's cocoa exports between August and January of the ongoing season plunged to 149,792 metric tons from 174,144 tons shipped out of the country during the same period of the previous season, according to data released Thursday by the country's Cocoa and Coffee Interprofessional Board, or CCIB.

COFFEE Starbucks Throws Out Beetle Juice At Customers' Requests

NEW YORK (Dow Jones) -- Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) is phasing out the use of coloring derived from crushed beetles in its strawberry Frappuccinos and smoothies, as well as a few sweet treats, after facing much opposition from the vegan community.

Costa Rica 2011-12 Coffee Exports To April 9 Drop 8% On Year

Costa Rica's 2011-2012 coffee exports through April 9 were down 8% on year to 619,842 bags of 60 kilograms each, the Costa Rican Coffee Institute said Thursday.

COTTON India Monsoon May Be Normal, Likely To Arrive On Time - Scientists

PUNE, India (Dow Jones)--Monsoon rainfall in India may be normal this year and arrive on time by the first week of June, which would brighten the nation's crop prospects, weather scientists said Thursday.

SUGAR Canaplan Estimate Well Below Other Forecasts For Brazil Sugar -Report

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Media reports that a new forecast for Brazilian sugarcane was well below other industry estimates briefly sent raw-sugar futures higher Thursday, a broker said.

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