Coffee / Specialty Beverages News & Media
Starbucks readies for India expansion
May 1, 2007
Forbes: Starbucks aims to open the first of its 100 planned outlets in India by the end of 2007, Press Trust of India reported, citing a company spokesman. …
read nowFarmer Bros. acquires Coffee Bean International
April 30, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif. — Farmer Bros. Co. April 30 announced it has acquired North America-based Coffee Bean International, roasters and wholesalers of specialty…
read nowVancouver Starbucks cut ties with union
April 29, 2007
The Vancouver Sun: Workers at seven Vancouver Starbucks locations have decertified from the Canadian Auto Workers Union, leaving the coffee giant with just one…
read nowChildren's literacy a passion for Caribou CEO
April 25, 2007
St. Cloud Times (Minnesota): Caribou Coffee Co. chief executive officer Michael Coles has been involved in children's literacy projects even before he ran a…
read nowNew report highlights U.S, breakfast market
April 25, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Dining Out Review: Limited-service Breakfast in the United States" to their offering.
read nowInvestor plans 21 Einstein's for north Florida
April 22, 2007
Orlando Business Journal: Einstein Bros. Bagels has signed a multi-unit development agreement with Orlando-based MC Squared Investments LLC to build 2…
read nowStarbucks opens in Romania
April 17, 2007
BUCHAREST, Romania — Starbucks Coffee Company and its European joint venture partner, Marinopoulos Holding SARL, celebrated April 18 the opening of the first…
read nowP.J. Coffee intros environmentally friendly cups
April 17, 2007
ATLANTA — PJ's Coffee of New Orleans will implement eco-friendly cold drink cups in all of its 48 locations, the company announced April 17. The 10…
read nowMacy's to intro quick-serve, cafe concepts at Florida malls
April 17, 2007
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Macy's department stores is introducing its own brand of quick-serve eateries and restaurants to Florida stores as a part of a…
read nowComps fall at Caribou Coffee
April 15, 2007
Reuters: Caribou Coffee Company Inc., said preliminary first-quarter same-store sales fell comps 1 percent from the prior year, due in part to winter storms.
read nowCoffee roasters look to train baristas
April 15, 2007
The Courier-Journal: The number of coffee houses in the United States has nearly doubled in the past six years. According to the Specialty Coffee Association…
read nowStarbucks Coffee Korea net drops
April 10, 2007
The Korea Times: Starbucks Corp. suffered its first drop in net profit last year in Korea due to increasing operating costs and contributions to society, the…
read nowStarbucks to build South Carolina roasting plant
April 9, 2007
SEATTLE — St. Matthews, S.C., has been named as the intended site of a new Starbucks Coffee Co. roasting facility. Construction on the approximately 150,00…
read nowQ1 comps fall at Caribou Coffee
April 9, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS — Comparable-store sales at Caribou Coffee Co. Inc. shops fell 1 percent in the 13 week period ended April 1, the company announced. Caribou…
read nowCaribou Coffee lawsuit could become class-action
April 8, 2007
Associated Press: Lawsuits filed on behalf of former and current Caribou Coffee managers have received a boost. A federal magistrate judge recommends they…
read nowStarbucks, Global Green USA launch Planet Green Game
April 8, 2007
SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. and Global Green USA have teamed up to encourage individuals to "click, play and learn" about global climate change and smart…
read nowNCR finance chief hired as Starbucks CFO
April 3, 2007
Associated Press: NCR Corp.'s Chief Financial Officer Peter Bocian has resigned after 24 years with the company. He will step down May 11 and is expected to…
read nowQ&A with Starbucks CEO Jim Donald
April 1, 2007
Seattle Times: Starbucks CEO Jim Donald answered questions ranging from the company's expansion efforts to recent negative publicity. The company has set a…
read nowStarbuck to invade Poland
March 28, 2007
Houston Chronicle: Starbucks Corp. has signed a deal with the AmRest restaurant group to open Starbucks locations in Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary.
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