Switzerland plans to abolish the nation's emergency stockpile of coffee, which was in place for decades, after declaring the beans not vital for human survival, reports Reuters. Switzerland's mandatory coffee reserves are now spread over 15 companies, including Nestle, and amount to about 15,300 metric tons, enough to cover three months of domestic coffee consumption.
The country still stockpiles other staples, such as sugar, rice, edible oils, and animal feed. Of the 15 companies that hold mandatory coffee stockpiles, Reservesuisse, the Bern-based organization that oversees Switzerland's food stockpiles, says 12 wanted to continue, in part, because the existing system helps buttress the supply chain. Some also contend too little attention was paid to the drink's health benefits, like antioxidants or vitamins. The coffee stockpiling obligations would expire by the end of 2022. Full Story
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