Coffee / Specialty Beverages News & Media
Jamba launches new Fit 'n Fruitful smoothies
January 3, 2012
On Jan. 5, 2012, Jamba Juice will launch new Fit 'n Fruitful smoothies with a Weight Burner Boost. The new smoothie platform reinforces Jamba's commitment to…
read nowStarbucks raising prices in the US
January 2, 2012
Starbucks Corp. is raising beverage prices by 1 percent in select markets in the United States. The increase effects the cities of New York, Boston…
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2012: The five fast casual executives to watch
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
For restaurant operators throughout the industry, 2011 had its fair share of highs and lows. While the industry rebounded slightly from the challenges present…
read nowJamba, SYGMA extend distribution alliance
December 28, 2011
Jamba Inc. and SYGMA, a national foodservice distribution company owned by Sysco Corporation, have announced plans to expand their supply chain distribution…
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2012 will be the year of more information
by Betsy Craig — pres, menutrinfo.com
Miniature portions, specialty beverages are among the trends to watch.
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Adaptation 3 Categories Evolve
by Suzy Badaracco — President, Culinary Tides Inc
Be mindful of where categories were during the Recession and do not stray too far from the familiar.
read nowJamba, US Foods announce distribution alliance
December 14, 2011
Jamba Inc. and US Foods have announced that they have formed a supply chain distribution alliance for service in the northeastern United States. The alliance…
read nowFirehouse introducing customers to Coca-Cola Freestyle with Happy Hour event
December 13, 2011
Firehouse Subs recently rolled out the Coca-Cola Freestyle machine nationwide and, to introduce Louisville, Ky., customers to the technology, the restaurant is…
read nowTechnomic: Breakfast daypart offers ample opportunity
December 11, 2011
While breakfast sales have grown steadily for restaurants over the past few years, consumer data shows that the market is not yet saturated and there are still…
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Beverage innovation becoming a necessity
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
When McDonald's introduced its McCafe concept in 2009, plenty of skeptics thought the burger-and-fry giant was out of its league. But as the coffee line grew…
read nowRed Mango heats up menu with Artisan Hot Chocolate
December 7, 2011
Red Mango is recreating fond winter memories with its first-ever hot beverage, new Artisan Hot Chocolate, available in four flavors at locations nationwide.
read nowStarbucks' mobile transactions exceed 26 million
December 6, 2011
It's been one year since Starbucks first rolled out its mobile payment application to more than 9,000 U.S. locations and others around the world. Since its…
read nowCrispers restaurants test breakfast
November 28, 2011
Lakeland, Fla.-based Crispers Restaurants has introduced a new breakfast menu at the St. Augustine and Jacksonville-Roosevelt locations. The new Crispers…
read nowStarbucks mobile payment app to invade UK, Ireland
November 27, 2011
Starbucks is set to cross the Atlantic. According to the International Business Times, starting Jan. 5, 2012, customers in the 700 Starbucks locations in the…
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Restaurants launch holiday menus, promotions
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
How fast casual chains are appealing to holiday diners through charity partnerships and limited-time offers.
read nowbd's Mongolian Grill launches Holiday Feastival menu
November 21, 2011
Through Dec. 31, bd's Mongolian Grill will host its "Holiday Feastival" promotion with special features such as beef tenderloin, lamb, cheese tortellini and…
read nowSeattle's Best plans Black Friday giveaway
November 20, 2011
Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, is delivering a perk to those who have to work this Black Friday, Nov. 25: free coffee.
read nowStarbucks raises prices
November 17, 2011
Starbucks Corp. has raised prices in some regions and lowered ones in others, according to a story in the Seattle Times.
read nowStarbucks' Create Jobs for USA effort passes $1 million
November 13, 2011
Starbucks Coffee Company and Opportunity Finance Network today announced that the Create Jobs for USA Fund has surpassed $1 million in donations within the…
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Highlights from the Fast Casual Executive Summit
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
For three days in the later part of October, more than 200 fast casual executives and suppliers came together to discuss issues impacting the segment and the…
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