Caribou CEO spills coffehouse beans

June 5, 2007

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: When Michael Coles took the lead at Caribou Coffee, his first action was to close stores. Just in metro Atlanta, he and his team…

Starbucks converts to low fat milk

May 31, 2007

SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Company has announced plans to adopt a new dairy standard for all espresso-based drinks, switching from whole to reduced fat (…

New Peet's plant to double coffee production

May 29, 2007

San Jose Mercury News: Gourmet coffee company Peet's Coffee & Tea is moving into a new coffee roasting facility in Alameda, Calif. Increased coffee…

NRA show highlights industry's best

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

More than 2,000 exhibitors displayed at the 2007 restaurant show.

Cosi director sells shares

May 23, 2007

Associated Press:  William D. Forrest, a director of restaurant chain Cosi Inc., sold 25,000 shares of common stock under a prearranged trading plan, according…

Cosi director sells more shares

May 23, 2007

Associated Press: William D. Forrest, a director of restaurant chain Cosi Inc., sold 25,000 shares of common stock under a prearranged trading plan, according…

Caribou Coffee receives Corporate Green Globe Award

May 22, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Caribou Coffee Company Inc. was recognized by the Rainforest Alliance for its socially responsible business practices.

Bearclaw coffee opens first Wyoming location

May 21, 2007

CHELSEA, Mich. — Bearclaw Coffee Co. has announced the opening of its newest location in Cheyenne, Wyo., marking the company's first store outside…

Concordia launches new beverage-system line

May 21, 2007

CHICAGO — Concordia Coffee Systems Inc. has announced its launch of the next generation of integrated beverage systems, the IBS6.    On exhibit at the…

NRA show highlights beverage trends

May 20, 2007

CHICAGO — The 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, held May 19-22 at McCormick Place in Chicago, featured several educational…

Starbucks shares continue decline

May 15, 2007

Reuters: Starbucks shares have hit their lowest level since late 2005, dropping from their all-time high of $40.01 in November 2006 to $28.39 Tuesday. Some on…

Coffee wars

The market for specialty coffee heats up.

Starbucks intros new beverage line

May 14, 2007

SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. has launched a line of new orange-flavored beverages in addition to its signature celebrity "Green Umbrellas for a Green Cause…

Cold Stone intros new frozen beverage

May 14, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery is launching two new frozen treats beginning June 1.   The "French Toast with the Most" is made with french toast…

Cosi 1Q net drops $4 million

May 13, 2007

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Così, Inc. reported company-owned same-store sales for the first quarter of 2007 declined 2.4 percent. The company says the decrease…

Scooter's Coffeehouse enters Dallas region

May 13, 2007

ROCKWALL, Texas — Scooter's Coffeehouse recently opened its first location in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, the company announced.    The coffeehouse is owned…

Caribou Coffee releases 1Q earnings

May 10, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Caribou Coffee Company Inc. reported a 1 percent decrease in same-store sales for the first 2007 quarter, ended April 2.   Total net sales grew…

Starbucks launches ready-to-drink coffee beverage in S. Korea

May 8, 2007

SEATTLE & SEOUL, South Korea — Starbucks Coffee Co. and Dong Suh Foods Co. have launched Starbucks Discoveries, a ready-to-drink coffee beverage, in South…

Starbucks launches new beverage in South Korea

May 8, 2007

SEATTLE — Starbucks Coffee Company and South Korea's Dong Suh Foods Company today launched a new ready-to-drink coffee beverage in South Korea.   The…

New coffee lid changes color with temperature

May 8, 2007

SYDNEY, Australia — Product development company Smart Lid Systems has launched a new color-changing coffee lid, to be manufactured by Hong-Kong-based Thermo…