Coffee / Specialty Beverages News & Media

Starbucks launching roastery, small-footprint stores

September 5, 2014

Starbucks Coffee Company announced the launch of a one-of-a-kind, interactive Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room in Seattle, and will test…

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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf adds five drinks to fall menu

September 3, 2014

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is adding three new flavors to its fall lineup: Butter Pecan Latte, Butter Pecan Ice Blended drink, and Pumpkin Chai Ice Blended…

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Tropical Smoothie Café launches latest Superfood Smoothie: UnBEETable Berry

August 21, 2014

Tropical Smoothie Café announced that the latest product in its Superfood Smoothie series, the UnBEETable Berry, will be added to its menu for a limited time…

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Starbucks rolling Pumpkin Spice Latte out early

August 20, 2014

Starbucks will roll out its Pumpkin Spice Latte early this year, returning the popular drink to the menu on Aug. 25.

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Tim Hortons celebrates autumn with return of Pumpkin Pie Iced Capp and Latte, intros new baked goods

August 19, 2014

Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop is kicking off the pumpkin season with the return of its signature Pumpkin Pie Iced Capp and Pumpkin Pie Latte in the chain's…

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Teas honored for excellence

August 13, 2014

Fourteen teas took first-place awards in key categories during the North American Tea Championship's (NATC) evaluation of spring-harvest 2014 hot teas.

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Caribou Coffee adds salads, wraps, snack boxes to menu

August 12, 2014

Caribou Coffee is adding green salads, wraps, pasta salads, snack boxes and fruit to its menu.

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Maui Wowi slings smoothies at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

August 8, 2014

Maui Wowi Hawaiian made its way into the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota, the latest in the smoothie purveyor's appearances in non-traditional venues.

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Juice It Up! posts 19 percent YOY sales growth

August 5, 2014

Juice It Up! announced second quarter sales had increased by 13 percent and average unit volume sales had increased by 16 percent compared to the same period…

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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf inks exclusive area development agreement for Japan

August 5, 2014

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf announced it has signed an exclusive area development agreement with L.A. Style to introduce the brand to Japan. L.A. Style is a…

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Peet's Coffee & Tea acquires Mighty Leaf Tea

August 4, 2014

Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc. announced today that it has acquired Mighty Leaf Tea in partnership with Next World Group, a private investment firm.

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Jamba Juice will hold sampling event Aug. 6

July 30, 2014

Jamba Inc today announced it will give away free samples of its recently-launched, made-to-order juices blended with whole foods at stores nationwide on Aug. …

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New beverages, food give Starbucks a lift in Q3

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Food sales drove two points of comp growth in the U.S., and the breakfast sandwich platform surged 40 percent.

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Robeks adds melon and mint to seasonal menu

July 24, 2014

Robeks fresh juices and smoothies is adding three new items featuring melon and mint to its seasonal menu. In many markets locally-grown fruits and produce…

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The Starbucks mobile wallet: Will fantasy become reality?

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Mobile Payments Today Editor Will Hernandez believes robust rewards could help such an initiative take off.

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Villa Enterprises adds hibiscus, mango, pomegranate tea flavors

July 23, 2014

Villa Enterprises has added new flavored iced teas including hibiscus, mango and pomegranate at its restaurant concepts, Green Leaf’s and Bananas Smoothies…

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Genghis Grill launches new summer drinks

July 22, 2014

Genghis Grill announced the limited launch of three new summer drinks. Available at restaurants nationwide for $2.99 each, the new Strawberry Summer line…

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DaVinci Gourmet intros new smoothie mixes for foodservice operators

July 18, 2014

DaVinci Gourmet has introduced new smoothies made without artificial sweeteners, colors or preservatives. According to a news release, the smoothies include…

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Starbucks moving Teavana to Seattle

July 18, 2014

The Seattle Times reported recently that Teavana’s corporate operations will move from Atlanta to Starbucks’ Seattle headquarters.

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Starbucks opens first store in Colombia

July 17, 2014

Starbucks Coffee Company announced today the opening of its first store in Colombia. Fifty more stores are planned to open in the market over next five years.

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