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Venus Williams serves up Jamba Juice location
July 9, 2012
Jamba Juice Company has announced the grand opening of their newest store in Washington, D.C.'s Dupont Circle. The store is operated through a joint venture…
read nowStarbucks launches Indivisible coffee, digital campaign
July 1, 2012
In honor of the July Fourth holiday in the United States, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has penned an open letter to consumers to "come together" in celebration…
read nowSweetgreen launches into beverage business
June 26, 2012
Sweetgreen has announced the launch of its Sweetpress, a new line of organic cold-pressed juices, sold exclusively at Sweetgreen locations.
read nowTop trends listed from National Restaurant Association Show
June 25, 2012
The 93rd Annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 5th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event, held in May…
read nowSeattle's Best expands commuter concept in NY
June 21, 2012
Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, has announced that its commuter-centric concept menu will be featured in a new Brooklyn, N.Y., franchise…
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Start spreading the beverage news
by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America
The move by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to impose limitations on the size of sugar –based beverages permitted for sale in New York City (a 16-ounce limit…
read nowSeattle's Best crowdsources for 'next great coffee drink'
June 20, 2012
Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, is teaming up with celebrity chef Jeff Mauro to launch the Red Cup Showdown – a coast-to-coast search at…
read nowStarbucks broadens Latin American presence
June 19, 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company has reaffirmed its commitment to Latin America with two major openings -- its first store in Costa Rica, and its first Farmer Support…
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Caribou Coffee prefers middle path to sales success
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Caribou Coffee's senior vice president of marketing and product development prefers a slow and steady pace when it comes to brand positioning.
read nowTropical Smoothie brings back National Flip Flop Day
June 12, 2012
As summer kicks off, Tropical Smoothie Café is gearing up for their official holiday, National Flip Flop Day, June 15. Each year, the smoothie and sandwich…
read nowStarbucks debuts American-made merchandise
June 12, 2012
Starbucks today debuted its first line of American-made merchandise, including coffee mugs, available in cafes around the country. The line supports Starbucks…
read nowPlanet Smoothie rolls out lemonade smoothies for summer
June 12, 2012
Planet Smoothie has launched "Lemonade Days of Summer" featuring three new lemonade smoothies available through Aug. 5.
read nowThe Organic Center joins Jamba Juice's lifestyle initiative
June 12, 2012
Jamba Juice Company announced that The Organic Center has pledged to support Jamba's awareness program, Team Up for a Healthy America.
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Commentary: NYC soda ban proposal will require a tough fight from restaurants
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Fifty-three percent of New Yorkers disagree with the proposal, while 42 percent praised the concept.
read nowStarbucks ready to launch K-Cup Packs
June 8, 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company announced that, beginning June 12, Starbucks K-Cup packs will be available in participating Starbucks retail stores nationwide.
read nowSeattle's Best Coffee, Coinstar partner for major self-serve kiosk rollout
June 7, 2012
Coinstar Inc. and Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, have announced an exclusive agreement to roll out Coinstar's new Rubi coffee kiosk in…
read nowCaribou Coffee enters realm of music distribution
June 6, 2012
Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has announced that it has entered into an exclusive distribution deal with Minneapolis-based country band, Rocket Club, to release…
read nowStarbucks to acquire La Boulange bakery for $100 million
June 4, 2012
Starbucks Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire Bay Bread, LLC and the La Boulange bakery brand for $100 million in cash and expects the acquisition…
read nowBlair Taylor named Starbucks chief community officer
May 31, 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company has announced that it has appointed Blair Taylor as chief community officer. Taylor currently serves as president and CEO of the Los…
read nowCaribou Coffee reaches global expansion milestone
May 30, 2012
Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. has officially opened its 100th international operating location. The 100th international Caribou coffeehouse is located in…
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