• OgdenTO [he/him]
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    3 years ago

    Nestle isn't a very good company, and as much as there is no ethical consumption under capitalism, buying beans from small coffee co-ops is an ok way to support people in the global south.

    Or at least better than supporting Nestle

    • Itsmorning [none/use name]
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      3 years ago

      Who said Nestle? There's tons of decent spray dried coffee out there. I drink Cephei and it's great.

      • OgdenTO [he/him]
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        3 years ago

        Well that's a good option then, it looks like a solid company. I know there is fancy instant coffee out there, I've just never had it.

        I think in Asia, with the packets of instant coffee, 3-in-1, etc, there is more variety in instant coffee, but worldwide Nestle has a 30-50% market share, depending on the report you read. With Unilever, kraft, Starbucks and other giants picking most of the rest.

        • Itsmorning [none/use name]
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          3 years ago

          It's just a weird take immediately jumping to the conclusion that OP must be drinking Nestle.

          • FidelCastro [he/him]
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            3 years ago

            They really do have that much market dominance in Europe, Nespresso packets are fucking everywhere.

            • Itsmorning [none/use name]
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              3 years ago

              I find that hard to believe, Europeans know what good coffee tastes like. Mass market garbage? Doubtful.

              • FidelCastro [he/him]
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                3 years ago

                Never underestimate the power of convenience. Nestle has “3 in 1” packets that make instant lattes. They’re garbage, but decent if you’re in a hurry / don’t have the equipment to make a latte at home.

          • OgdenTO [he/him]
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            3 years ago

            I mean, not really weird. They have such market dominance in lots of areas that it's not easy to find alternatives for instant.