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New or temporary strategies for foodservice operators?
New York City, where I live, entered Phase 1 of its reopening on 8 June — one of the last cities in the United States (and possibly globally) to do so. Our Phase 1 includes construction, manufacturing, wholesale, and curbside pick-up for retail, but not foodservice. Within foodservice, it is still take-out (pick up or delivery) only but more operators are beginning to reopen weekly.
Starbucks to re-open 90% of US stores by early June
Beginning Monday 4 May 2020, more US Starbucks stores will be opening in co-operation with local health authorities and local governments.
Health awareness & the impact on flavour
Consumers are making smarter choices in their quest to live healthier lifestyles. But although they are actively searching for better-for-you ingredients and products, flavour remains the leading attribute consumers look for in functional beverages.
The 2020 global tea market report
Tea production continues to increase, with robust consumption growth in origin and Muslim countries. However, lagging demand in Western markets, the division between black and green teas, rising production costs, and social responsibility requirements erode company profits, while farm gate prices remain low. Furthermore, adverse weather patterns impact supply and herald climate change.
Starbucks launches RTD Nitro Cold Brew
Starbucks has announced the launch of its new Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Nitro Cold Brew.
Nestlé and Starbucks release premium instant coffee
Nestlé has announced the global launch of Starbucks premium instant (soluble) coffee.
The popularity of coffeehouses is skyrocketing in Russia
Traditionally a fervent tea-drinking country, Russia is a promising emerging coffee market as consumers are embracing the Western coffee culture. But as coffee shop chains and independent coffeehouses continue opening steadily in major cities, the competition is becoming fierce.
South Korea’s fine teas aim to attract Western consumers
While the urban millennials indulge in Western coffee habits, the revival of ancestral tea traditions continues to gain ground in South Korea together with innovative blends and ready-to-drinks cups by local brands, which are keen to enter the international scene. By Barbara Dufrêne
Festive hot drinks loaded with sugar and calories
Research of the UK’s biggest coffee shops has found that some seasonal lattes and hot chocolates contain up to three times the recommended daily allowances for sugar, and more calories than a Dominos pizza.
Starbucks opens its largest Reserve Roastery in Chicago
Starbucks has come almost full circle with its new Reserve Roastery opening in Chicago, US.
Starbucks launches Bar Mixato at Shanghai Reserve Roastery
Starbucks has added Bar Mixato to its Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Shanghai, further elevating the multi-sensory experience of its offering in China.
Central America: At the forefront of coffee R&D
Central America is home to many of the world’s most important coffee research and development projects. Participatory research involving producers is the new norm, generating localised strategies that account for the realities of managing both smallholder and commercial farms. By Rachel Northrop
Cannabis-infused coffee pods sustaining coffee pod market growth
Over the past two years, coffee consumption has dramatically increased, however the coffee pods market has not seen a major change, says a report by Fact.MR.
Starbucks and Alibaba launch voice ordering and delivery
Starbucks is evolving the digital experience for consumers in China by launching voice ordering and delivery capabilities within Alibaba’s smart speaker, Tmall Genie.