Coffee / Specialty Beverages News & Media
Starbucks unveils kiosk location, restructures international development team
July 11, 2011
A new Starbucks kiosk has opened inside the JW Marriott hotel in Indianapolis. The Starbucks kiosk is a new concept for the Seattle-based coffee brand and is…
read nowBoloco smoothie LTO to benefit Boston's Island Pass
July 5, 2011
A portion of the sales from Boloco’s Islander limited-edition smoothie will be contributed to a program that allows low-income children and their families to…
read nowMcAlisters Deli enhances menu, launches Tea Town promo
June 29, 2011
McAlister's Deli is finding sweet ways for guests to beat the heat this summer with its 2011 Beverage of Summer promotion, the search for "Tea Town USA."
read nowGenghis Grill launches Watermelon Kwenchers
June 21, 2011
Genghis Grill has announced summer drink promotions featuring three watermelon-inspired beverages offered in-store now until mid-August.
read nowDominos, Starbucks, Subway sign on as BET Awards sponsors
June 19, 2011
BET has partnered with a variety of companies that will serve as official sponsors of the BET Awards '11, set for 8 p.m. June 26. Among those sponsor companies…
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Jamba Juice continues South Korean expansion
June 15, 2011
South Koreans now have a fifth Jamba Juice location to score their daily juice fixes. The store opened in Seocho, a popular residential and commercial district…
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Panera spends $40M to demo authenticity
June 14, 2011
Panera Bread Co. is spending $40 million on a new TV and radio ad campaign called "Make Today better," but Chief Marketing Officer Michael Simon told Forbes…
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Red Mango guests getting spooned
June 13, 2011
Red Mango today launched its Spoonable Smoothies and Mealworthy Smoothies, both designed to eat with a spoon and made with the company's frozen yogurt and…
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Green coffee: What's driving the increase?
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
The recent increase in green coffee has its roots in many factors. Here’s a look at a few reasons why.
read nowStarbucks acquires full ownership of Central, South & Western China locations
June 2, 2011
Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the signing of a contractual agreement with Maxim’s Caterers Ltd., its long-time joint-venture partner in South China…
read nowTropical Smoothie Café continues Camp Sunshine support
May 24, 2011
Tropical Smoothie Café is offering its customers an opportunity to support its long-term charity partner, Camp Sunshine. The national franchise company will…
read nowStarbucks goes Gaga
May 18, 2011
Starbucks Corp. is getting ready to announce a major digital media partnership with Lady Gaga, named Wednesday by Forbes as the world's most powerful celebrity.
read nowAtlanta Bread to celebrate system-wide intro of Lavazza coffee
May 16, 2011
To celebrate the system-wide introduction of Lavazza coffee, Atlanta Bread has announced that May 23 will be free coffee day for all of the concept’s Facebook…
read nowJamba Juice joins forces with USA Water Polo
May 12, 2011
Jamba Juice Company has announced that they will join forces with the USA Water Polo to help their clubs raise funds through the onsite sale of Jamba's…
read nowSeattles Best Coffee expands distribution range
May 11, 2011
Seattle’s Best Coffee's announced its distribution now includes 50,000 locations in the United States and Canada. The effort kick-started one year ago when the…
read nowCoca Cola adds 19 flavors to Freestyle selection
May 8, 2011
May marks the 125th anniversary of The Coca-Cola Company, and the company has decided to celebrate with 19 additional Coca-Cola Freestyle flavors, previously…
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McDonalds, Yum!, Starbucks on 2011 Fortune 500 list
May 5, 2011
The annual Fortune 500 list, which ranks America's largest corporations by revenue and profit, was released Thursday.
read nowExecutive Summary: Restaurant State of the Industry Report 2011, Part I: Food and Beverage
This Executive Summary, written by Fast Casual editor Valerie Killifer, summarizes the findings of the new 109-page report "Restaurant State of the Industry…
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download nowSubway, Starbucks leapfrog Burger King, Wendys in sales
April 26, 2011
Specialty coffee drinks and sandwiches have officially become an American staple alongside burgers and shakes. Technomic's listing of the top 500 restaurant…
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