Coffee / Specialty Beverages News & Media
Tropical Smoothie brings back National Flip Flop Day
June 12, 2012
As summer kicks off, Tropical Smoothie Café is gearing up for their official holiday, National Flip Flop Day, June 15. Each year, the smoothie and sandwich…
read nowStarbucks debuts American-made merchandise
June 12, 2012
Starbucks today debuted its first line of American-made merchandise, including coffee mugs, available in cafes around the country. The line supports Starbucks…
read nowPlanet Smoothie rolls out lemonade smoothies for summer
June 12, 2012
Planet Smoothie has launched "Lemonade Days of Summer" featuring three new lemonade smoothies available through Aug. 5.
read nowThe Organic Center joins Jamba Juice's lifestyle initiative
June 12, 2012
Jamba Juice Company announced that The Organic Center has pledged to support Jamba's awareness program, Team Up for a Healthy America.
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Commentary: NYC soda ban proposal will require a tough fight from restaurants
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Fifty-three percent of New Yorkers disagree with the proposal, while 42 percent praised the concept.
read nowStarbucks ready to launch K-Cup Packs
June 8, 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company announced that, beginning June 12, Starbucks K-Cup packs will be available in participating Starbucks retail stores nationwide.
read nowSeattle's Best Coffee, Coinstar partner for major self-serve kiosk rollout
June 7, 2012
Coinstar Inc. and Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, have announced an exclusive agreement to roll out Coinstar's new Rubi coffee kiosk in…
read nowCaribou Coffee enters realm of music distribution
June 6, 2012
Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has announced that it has entered into an exclusive distribution deal with Minneapolis-based country band, Rocket Club, to release…
read nowStarbucks to acquire La Boulange bakery for $100 million
June 4, 2012
Starbucks Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire Bay Bread, LLC and the La Boulange bakery brand for $100 million in cash and expects the acquisition…
read nowBlair Taylor named Starbucks chief community officer
May 31, 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company has announced that it has appointed Blair Taylor as chief community officer. Taylor currently serves as president and CEO of the Los…
read nowCaribou Coffee reaches global expansion milestone
May 30, 2012
Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. has officially opened its 100th international operating location. The 100th international Caribou coffeehouse is located in…
read nowCaribou Coffee fans to "Sip Up Summer" in photo contest
May 24, 2012
Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. has announced the launch of its photo contest that will display summer pictures on both Facebook and Instagram. The contest…
read nowCanadian chain catches on to smoothie trend
May 23, 2012
Ontario, Canada-based Williams Fresh Cafe is rolling out a new line of organic yogurt smoothies to reach guests looking for additional breakfast and lunch…
read nowJamba Juice positioned to take health & wellness leadership role
May 23, 2012
Jamba Juice Company has taken an unprecedented step in its fight against obesity, announcing the formation of the Jamba Healthy Living Council. The Council has…
read nowStarbucks locations close to fix maintenance issues
May 22, 2012
Coffee fans were disappointed this morning as they tried to get their daily dose of Starbucks. A "small percentage" of Starbucks locations across the U.S. were…
read nowGoodDrinks introduces HFCS-free coffee sauce, mix line
May 22, 2012
GoodDrinks, a new specialty drinks producer, has introduced a complete line of sauces, mixes and concentrates that is completely free of high-fructose corn…
read nowStarbucks makes executive changes
May 16, 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company has announced several leadership changes to accelerate its innovation and growth. The company announced the following leadership moves…
read nowTasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie debut in Walmart locations
May 14, 2012
Tasti D-Lite owner/operators Scott Hughes and Benton Tatum are expanding their portfolio to include a co-branded Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie inside…
read nowCoffee Bean and Tea Leaf names new VP of operatons
May 8, 2012
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has named Mark Watkins as its new vice president of operations, reporting directly to president and CEO Mel Elias. In his new…
read nowFarmer Bros. unveils artisan coffee collection
May 7, 2012
To help meet consumers' growing demand for quality coffee products, Farmer Brothers unveiled its Artisan Collection line of Rainforest Alliance-certified…
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