“Coffee police” fight fraud on shop shelves (Reuters)

A judge takes a spoonful of specialty coffee before tasting it during the Cup of Excellence competition in Machado November 13, 2009. REUTERS/Paulo WhitakerReuters - Brazil's coffee industry is engaged in a tireless battle against rogue roasters who cut corners and costs by bulking up their products with corn, soy or even wood, the ABIC industry association says.