Coffee / Specialty Beverages News & Media
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts create T.V. and radio ads
February 2, 2006
Associated Press: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc., a company once able to rely on word of mouth to sell its treats, is turning to television and radio ads for…
read nowN.Z. Starbucks workers go on strike
February 1, 2006
The Scoop: Employees of Restaurant Brands, franchisor of Pizza Hut, KFC and Starbucks in New Zealand and Australia, have gathered under the banner of…
read nowFast Casual's Top 100 Movers and Shakers
January 25, 2006
It wasn't long ago that you had to look up the definition of "fast casual" to understand the meaning of this unique restaurant concept that is a hybrid of the…
read nowBrewing a better bean
January 25, 2006
Ten years ago, Don Reynolds wanted a good cup of coffee and couldn't find one. His small coastal community of Wilmington, N.C., didn't offer a gourmet coffee…
read nowNew World Restaurant appoints new COO
January 18, 2006
GOLDEN, Colo. — New World Restaurant Group Inc. appointed Daniel Dominguez as chief operating officer. Dominguez previously served as senior vice president…
read nowStarbucks goes Hollywood
January 11, 2006
Starbucks Entertainment announced a partnership with Lionsgate, in which Starbucks will participate in all aspects of the marketing and distribution of…
read nowCoffee Pacifica appoints Uncommon Grounds Inc. management team
January 11, 2006
LAS VEGAS -- Coffee Pacifica Inc.'s subsidiary, Uncommon Grounds, appointed Kim Moore as the president and chief executive officer and Orrel J. Lanter as…
read nowBomb defused in Starbucks
January 9, 2006
Mercury News: Patrons at a Starbucks in San Francisco almost got an afternoon jolt Monday, but police defused a makeshift bomb in the bathroom without…
read nowNew Orleans coffee house determined to keep grinding
January 3, 2006
PJ's Coffee, founded 27 years ago in New Orleans , kept its roasting facility operating through the hardships of the last three months with the help of an…
read nowEssential Baking Company switches biodiesel-powered trucks
December 28, 2005
The Essential Baking Company (EBC) made a major shift in its transportation fleet. The EBC implemented new B99 biodiesel delivery trucks. The bakery sold its…
read nowDunkin' Donuts introduces Latte Lite
December 28, 2005
Just in time for New Year's resolutions, Dunkin' Donuts announced the latest addition to its espresso lineup with the introduction of Latte Lite. According to…
read nowDrive- Thrus boost Starbucks' revenue
December 26, 2005
According to a recent AP story, drive- throughs accounted for more than half of Starbucks' revenue in new company-operated stores. The world's largest…
read nowStarbucks to Open Next Evolution of Hear Music(TM) Coffeehouses
December 20, 2005
Dec. 16, 2005--Extensive Music Inventory Offers More than One Million Digital Tracks to Sample and Burn.
read nowStarbucks announces strong November revenues
November 30, 2005
Fast-casual coffee company Starbucks recently reported consolidated net revenues of $593 million for the four-week period ended November 27, 2005, an increase…
read nowPJ'S Coffee Adds Whimsy to the Season with Special Holiday Offerings
November 28, 2005
PJ's Coffee, founded 27 years ago in New Orleans, announces its holiday 2005 offerings, including S'mores Cappuccino and Santa Blend.
read nowWorld's 1st fair trade certified coffee soda introduced
November 13, 2005
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. recently introduced an exciting alternative to traditional soft drinks.
read nowStarbucks turns red to signal the start of holiday season
November 12, 2005
For the numerous consumers who visit the fast casual coffee chain Starbucks, the red cup and the handcrafted holiday beverages found inside them symbolize the…
read nowDiedrich Coffee announces its first drive-thru location
November 11, 2005
Located in Beautiful Dana Point, Diedrich's Newest Coffeehouse Features Relaxing Ocean-Breeze Setting or Easy Drive-Thru Convenience.
read nowStudy: Soda may increase high blood pressure risk
November 9, 2005
Drinking coffee doesn't seem to cause long-term high blood pressure, a study suggests. But for some reason, women in the same study who drank sodas did seem to…
read nowShould you be buying Starbuck's stock
November 6, 2005
The fast casual coffe house Starbuck's is a wonderful business but that does not necessarily mean that they will make for a great investment.
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