Coffee / Specialty Beverages News & Media

Starbucks UK cutting employee benefits

December 4, 2012

Starbucks in the United Kingdom is cutting paid lunch breaks, sick leave and maternity benefits for thousands of workers, according to equities.com. This news…

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NRA releases 2013 culinary forecast

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The top trends of 2012 will carry into the new year.

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$7 Coffee Has Starbucks run out of ideas?

by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting

Why would anyone buy a $7 cup of black coffee? Why would Starbucks even think about selling $7 black coffee? Does Jimmy Kimmel's "taste test" outside a local…

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Teavana stockholder files suit to halt Starbucks takeover

November 27, 2012

An investor in Teavana Holdings Inc., has filed a lawsuit to block Starbucks' proposed takeover of Teavana Holdings. Starbucks announced the $620 million…

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Starbucks sets date for biennial investor conference

November 21, 2012

Starbucks Corporation will host its biennial investor conference on Dec. 5.

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Jamba Juice announces 120-unit California development plan

November 20, 2012

Jamba Juice Company today announced its intent to expand throughout its home state of California with a growth plan that includes the opening of up to 120 new…

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Technomic makes 2013 restaurant trend predictions

November 19, 2012

Foodservice research and consulting firm Technomic has released its list of 2013 trend predictions. These insights are based on site visits evaluating the…

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Peet's Coffee & Tea rolls out Holiday Blend

November 19, 2012

Peet's Coffee & Tea's 2012 Holiday Blend coffee and tea are now available in stores and online.

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S'mores Latte now at Williams Fresh Café

November 15, 2012

Williams Fresh Café has added a hot new item to its winter beverage lineup — the S'mores Latte.

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Smoothie King adds chai to lean smoothie line

November 13, 2012

Smoothie King Franchises is now featuring a new member of its Lean1 family of high protein, nutritious smoothies. The Lean1 Chai is a blend of cinnamon, cloves…

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Cafe2U Coffee expands into South Africa

November 9, 2012

Cafe2U, a mobile espresso franchise that has opened five coffee franchises in the U.S. this year, has expanded into South Africa.

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Caribou Coffee rolls out seasonal beverages

November 9, 2012

Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has launched its expanded seasonal menu, along with a retail collection for guests to give as gifts.

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Seattle's Best giving away coffee to Black Friday workers

November 9, 2012

Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corp., is offering free coffee to those working on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving and the busiest shopping…

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Starbucks begins accepting Square Wallet

November 8, 2012

The Starbucks/Square relationship is taking shape. Beginning today, Starbucks will accept Square Wallet for payments at 7,000 participating company-operated…

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Starbucks tax loophole sparks crackdown in UK

November 6, 2012

Following a Reuters' report about Starbucks' international tax loopholes, the chancellor of the U.K. and the German finance minister have joined forces to stop…

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Starbucks transforming China's tea-drinking people into coffee fans

November 5, 2012

China has welcomed Starbucks with open arms; since its launch there 13 years ago in Beijing, it has since moved into Shanghai and Guangzhou, Starbucks China…

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Boston Starbucks testing phone-charging stations

October 31, 2012

Several Starbucks throughout Boston are testing wireless phone-charging solutions designed by Duracell Powermat. The coffee chain will test eight stations in…

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Smoothie King's new Florida unit kicking off expansion plan

October 31, 2012

Smoothie King is opening its first location in Aventura, Fla., marking the beginning of the brand's accelerated expansion plan under new Global CEO Wan Kim.

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Bruegger's launches annual Children's Miracle Network campaign

October 24, 2012

Bruegger's Bagels' 300-plus locations will donate a portion of proceeds from the sale of its Bottomless Mugs to the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. The…

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Starbucks Japan pops up in Tokyo

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

More than 20,000 customers visited the store that came and left after few weeks.

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