Coffee / Specialty Beverages News & Media
Thinking small: Starbucks testing a 10-ounce Frappuccino
September 17, 2014
Starbucks is the latest restaurant to test the waters with smaller offerings for the budget and diet conscious customer.
read nowMore consumers seeking out restaurants for beverage offerings
September 16, 2014
Specialty beverages – from coffees to teas to craft beers – have been on an upswing in the restaurant industry for the past few years and more consumers are…
read nowStarbucks introducing three new single-source coffees for grocery stores
September 15, 2014
Shoppers will be able to choose from three new single-source Starbucks coffees rolling out to grocery stores in mid-September.
read nowCaribou Coffee rolls out fall menu, scavenger hunt
September 8, 2014
Caribou Coffee is kicking off the fall season by adding a Pumpkin Ginger Latte to its menu.
read nowStarbucks releases limited edition Geisha coffee
September 8, 2014
The rare, small batch of Starbucks Reserve Costa Rica Geisha La Ines is available online in the U.S. for a limited time.
read nowStarbucks selects winner in fan-created cup contest
September 8, 2014
Starbucks has selected a winning design for a new reusable tumbler from more than 4,000 entries in its #WhiteCupContest.
read nowStarbucks launching roastery, small-footprint stores
September 5, 2014
Starbucks Coffee Company announced the launch of a one-of-a-kind, interactive Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room in Seattle, and will test…
read nowThe Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf adds five drinks to fall menu
September 3, 2014
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is adding three new flavors to its fall lineup: Butter Pecan Latte, Butter Pecan Ice Blended drink, and Pumpkin Chai Ice Blended…
read nowTropical Smoothie Café launches latest Superfood Smoothie: UnBEETable Berry
August 21, 2014
Tropical Smoothie Café announced that the latest product in its Superfood Smoothie series, the UnBEETable Berry, will be added to its menu for a limited time…
read nowStarbucks rolling Pumpkin Spice Latte out early
August 20, 2014
Starbucks will roll out its Pumpkin Spice Latte early this year, returning the popular drink to the menu on Aug. 25.
read nowTim Hortons celebrates autumn with return of Pumpkin Pie Iced Capp and Latte, intros new baked goods
August 19, 2014
Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop is kicking off the pumpkin season with the return of its signature Pumpkin Pie Iced Capp and Pumpkin Pie Latte in the chain's…
read nowTeas honored for excellence
August 13, 2014
Fourteen teas took first-place awards in key categories during the North American Tea Championship's (NATC) evaluation of spring-harvest 2014 hot teas.
read nowCaribou Coffee adds salads, wraps, snack boxes to menu
August 12, 2014
Caribou Coffee is adding green salads, wraps, pasta salads, snack boxes and fruit to its menu.
read nowMaui Wowi slings smoothies at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
August 8, 2014
Maui Wowi Hawaiian made its way into the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota, the latest in the smoothie purveyor's appearances in non-traditional venues.
read nowJuice It Up! posts 19 percent YOY sales growth
August 5, 2014
Juice It Up! announced second quarter sales had increased by 13 percent and average unit volume sales had increased by 16 percent compared to the same period…
read nowThe Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf inks exclusive area development agreement for Japan
August 5, 2014
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf announced it has signed an exclusive area development agreement with L.A. Style to introduce the brand to Japan. L.A. Style is a…
read nowPeet's Coffee & Tea acquires Mighty Leaf Tea
August 4, 2014
Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc. announced today that it has acquired Mighty Leaf Tea in partnership with Next World Group, a private investment firm.
read nowJamba Juice will hold sampling event Aug. 6
July 30, 2014
Jamba Inc today announced it will give away free samples of its recently-launched, made-to-order juices blended with whole foods at stores nationwide on Aug. …
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New beverages, food give Starbucks a lift in Q3
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Food sales drove two points of comp growth in the U.S., and the breakfast sandwich platform surged 40 percent.
read nowRobeks adds melon and mint to seasonal menu
July 24, 2014
Robeks fresh juices and smoothies is adding three new items featuring melon and mint to its seasonal menu. In many markets locally-grown fruits and produce…
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