Starbucks listed on EPA's Top 50 green organizations

April 24, 2012

Starbucks (No. 8) is part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) updated list of the Top 50 Green Power Partnership organizations voluntarily…

Healthy beverage evolution: Have we come full circle?

How American consumers are once again searching for healthier beverage options.

Starbucks to remove controversial bug colorant from syrup

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 19, 2012

In response to public outcry over Starbucks' use of cochineal extract in its Strawberries & Crème Frappuccino, as well as its Strawberry Smoothies, the…

Caribou Coffee celebrates Earth Day with free perk

April 18, 2012

Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has announced that it will once again reward sustainable coffee drinkers by offering free coffee to all customers who bring in a…

Starbucks strengthens commitment to China employment growth

April 17, 2012

As Starbucks continues to accelerate its plans toward making China its second home market, the company has announced a series of new initiatives aimed at…

Starbucks to announce Q2 Fiscal Year 2012 results

April 11, 2012

Starbucks Corporation plans to release its second quarter and fiscal year 2012 financial results after the market close April 26, 2012, with a conference call…

Report: Starbucks up to 42 million m-payment transactions

April 10, 2012

Starbucks has reached 42 million payments processed using its mobile payment app, Venture Beat reported yesterday. That impressive factoid is courtesy of Adam…

Seattle's Best to deliver Great American Coffee Refund

April 9, 2012

During the final push to Tax Day, Seattle’s Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, is offering free coffee as part of its Great American Coffee Refund.

Caribou Coffee continues breast cancer awareness support

April 4, 2012

Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has announced the blooming dedication of Amy's National Garden of Hope at Brookside Gardens just outside of Washington, D.C., as a…

Seattle's Best Coffee franchisee hires Morgan Marketing & PR

March 29, 2012

Rick Gitchen, senior franchise partner at Seattle’s Best Coffee, has hired Morgan Marketing and Public Relations LLC, an Irvine, Calif.-based full-service…

Starbucks under fire for use of beetle blood in flavoring

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

In response to its use of cochineal extract, a Change.org campaign asks Starbucks to remove the ingredient from use.

Culinary Tide's 2012 top trends

by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc

Culinary Tides, Inc. released the report: "Top 10 Trends Analysis - Shifting Sands 2012: A cross analysis of predictions across Government, Technology, Health…

Starbucks to open first Evolution Fresh retail location

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

March 19, 2012

In November, Starbucks announced its purchase of Evolution Fresh, a producer of "never heated" juices sold in retail outlets primarily along the West Coast.

Seattle's Best Coffee introduces drive-thru concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, today opened its doors -- and drive-thru window -- of its new coffee drive-thru concept in Northlake, Ill.

Jamba Juice launches new juice blends

March 13, 2012

Jamba Juice Company has debuted three new squeezed-to-order juice blends, expanding its current menu of juice and smoothie products. The juice blends are a…

Caribou Coffee uses social media to spearhead evolution

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Caribou Coffee underwent a brand relaunch in late 2009 and is using social media to ensure its evolution continues down the right path.

Planet Smoothie warms up winter with tropical flavors

March 11, 2012

Planet Smoothie will launch its Flavors of the Tropics campaign March 19 that will promote Sambazon products including the limited-time Açaí smoothies and…

Camille's Sidewalk Café launches smoothie line

March 8, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced the immediate roll out of its new menu of non-fat yogurt blends as well as a lineup of smoothie health enhancers…

Starbucks takes localization approach to Europe

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

In 2009, Starbucks Corp. renovated several Seattle locations to better reflect the neighborhoods in which the coffeehouses were settled. The company is now…

Starbucks earns high customer experience ratings

February 29, 2012

Chick-fil-A and Subway tied with Starbucks to earn the top customer experience ratings in the restaurant industry, out of 17 total chains.