Coffee entrepreneur Stella Longa Sutton is calling for curbs on coffee imports to support domestic growers.
Longa Sutton, co-founder of Apo ni Bayosa coffee brand, notes that coffee farmers are hindered by foreign competition, affecting the development of domestic industries.
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She suggests that multinational chains like Starbucks should sell a certain percentage of local coffee.
Author's summary: Curbs on coffee imports are needed to support local farmers.