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Coffee, which was traditionally drunk at home in the morning, has now become a firmly established part of daily life, work and leisure. The rapid development of coffee houses, coffee bars and specialty shops has helped cultivate consumers’ taste for gourmet coffee. Yet total Canadian demand has increased only slightly, as one product has been substituted for another. In terms of value, however, the Canadian market’s growth still partially depends on fluctuations in the world price of coffee. But by integrating their operations and adding greater value to products and services, industry players are now better able to manage their profit margins and avoid having to pass on to consumers "too quickly" the sudden fluctuations in the costs of their supplies.

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