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[View All Articles | View Complete Coffee Trends Coverage]Classic Soft Drinks Fall Out of Favor; Instead, people reach for water, diet soda and energy or sports drinks to quench thirst
The quintessential American refreshment-an ice-cold soft drink-is beginning to feel out-of-date. A just-published report from Mintel shows today's adults rapidly switching from calorie-laden soda to other, often lighter beverages.
The quintessential American refreshment-an ice-cold soft drink-is beginning to feel out-of-date. A just-published report from Mintel shows today's adults rapidly switching from calorie-laden soda to other, often lighter beverages.
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters buys Tully's brand and wholesale business
Initially announced in September 2008, the transaction was completed after receiving the required shareholders' vote and satisfaction of the required closing conditions, as set forth in the asset purchase agreement previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company financed this purchase through its existing $225 million senior revolving credit facility. Larry Blanford, president and CEO of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR), said: "This acquisition hits at the intersection of our goals, to bring an outstanding specialty coffee brand into our family of brands and to expand GMCR's West Coast presence. The acquisition strengthens our leadership in specialty coffee and will support our plans to establish our proprietary Keurig Single-Cup Brewing system as the preferred way to enjoy coffee throughout North America." Tully's retail locations will continue to operate under license and supply agreements with GMCR. The retail and international business will remain an independent company, operating under the name of TC Global, owned by its existing shareholders, and managed by its existing management team.
Initially announced in September 2008, the transaction was completed after receiving the required shareholders' vote and satisfaction of the required closing conditions, as set forth in the asset purchase agreement previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company financed this purchase through its existing $225 million senior revolving credit facility. Larry Blanford, president and CEO of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR), said: "This acquisition hits at the intersection of our goals, to bring an outstanding specialty coffee brand into our family of brands and to expand GMCR's West Coast presence. The acquisition strengthens our leadership in specialty coffee and will support our plans to establish our proprietary Keurig Single-Cup Brewing system as the preferred way to enjoy coffee throughout North America." Tully's retail locations will continue to operate under license and supply agreements with GMCR. The retail and international business will remain an independent company, operating under the name of TC Global, owned by its existing shareholders, and managed by its existing management team.
Diedrich Coffee agrees to sell US Gloria Jean's Coffees franchisee operations
According to Diedrich Coffee, Gloria Jean's Coffees International holds the rights to the Gloria Jean's Coffees brand for all international countries excluding the US and Puerto Rico. Diedrich Coffee has said that the sale of the Gloria Jean's Coffees domestic franchise operations to Praise International North America includes a total of 102 franchise and company-operated locations in 24 states. The purchase price is approximately $3.1 million. Terms of the sale include a five-year roasting agreement and rights to use the Gloria Jean's Coffee brand names in perpetuity in the company's various wholesale business channels and Keurig K-cup product lines. Russell Phillips, president and CEO of Diedrich Coffee, said: "In looking at Gloria Jean's International's results as a franchisor, their commitment to each franchisee and the Gloria Jean's brand, Praise International North America was the obvious successor and is in the best position to serve our Gloria Jean's franchise community."
According to Diedrich Coffee, Gloria Jean's Coffees International holds the rights to the Gloria Jean's Coffees brand for all international countries excluding the US and Puerto Rico. Diedrich Coffee has said that the sale of the Gloria Jean's Coffees domestic franchise operations to Praise International North America includes a total of 102 franchise and company-operated locations in 24 states. The purchase price is approximately $3.1 million. Terms of the sale include a five-year roasting agreement and rights to use the Gloria Jean's Coffee brand names in perpetuity in the company's various wholesale business channels and Keurig K-cup product lines. Russell Phillips, president and CEO of Diedrich Coffee, said: "In looking at Gloria Jean's International's results as a franchisor, their commitment to each franchisee and the Gloria Jean's brand, Praise International North America was the obvious successor and is in the best position to serve our Gloria Jean's franchise community."
In Some Restaurants, Your Tip Goes to Many
Mar. 29--What really happens to the $5 gratuity you leave on the table after a meal at your local eatery? Depending on the restaurant, a lot. And waitresses say that in this economy, they need the money more than ever. Fewer tips
Mar. 29--What really happens to the $5 gratuity you leave on the table after a meal at your local eatery? Depending on the restaurant, a lot. And waitresses say that in this economy, they need the money more than ever. Fewer tips
Eateries cook up ways to woo diners on budget
Bagel Station owner Lisa Jackson can pinpoint the exact fall day when her steady lunch business changed drastically: Oct. 16, a low point in the shaky stock market. "Everything was going great up until then, then nothing. Nothing," she says. Now she's noticing more late-afternoon customers will buy a side dish or dessert for their dinner at home. But that trend hasn't offset the recession's effect on the eatery she's owned for 25 years. "If it stopped tomorrow, it wouldn't be soon enough. I don't think anybody in this industry has been immune. I think everybody's felt a huge dent, ..." she says. On a typical weekend or holiday, local restaurants might seem busy. Cars pack parking lots and long waits are common at many places during the dinner hour.
Bagel Station owner Lisa Jackson can pinpoint the exact fall day when her steady lunch business changed drastically: Oct. 16, a low point in the shaky stock market. "Everything was going great up until then, then nothing. Nothing," she says. Now she's noticing more late-afternoon customers will buy a side dish or dessert for their dinner at home. But that trend hasn't offset the recession's effect on the eatery she's owned for 25 years. "If it stopped tomorrow, it wouldn't be soon enough. I don't think anybody in this industry has been immune. I think everybody's felt a huge dent, ..." she says. On a typical weekend or holiday, local restaurants might seem busy. Cars pack parking lots and long waits are common at many places during the dinner hour.
Giving up milk? Try these instead
Cow's milk may be the ideal beverage for baby cows, but it just doesn't sit well with some Americans. Dairy allergies, lactose intolerance and an interest in healthier beverages have all sparked a proliferation of alternative milk products. The new "milks," however, are milk only in name. (Would you buy "soy juice"?) Most come from nuts, seeds, grains and legumes. They don't taste like cow's milk and usually have less protein.
Cow's milk may be the ideal beverage for baby cows, but it just doesn't sit well with some Americans. Dairy allergies, lactose intolerance and an interest in healthier beverages have all sparked a proliferation of alternative milk products. The new "milks," however, are milk only in name. (Would you buy "soy juice"?) Most come from nuts, seeds, grains and legumes. They don't taste like cow's milk and usually have less protein.
Coffee Heritage Celebrated at Starbucks
For over 35 years, Starbucks has mastered the art and science of roasting to bring out the inherent potential of its distinctive coffees. This spring, Starbucks celebrates its rich heritage by showcasing classic coffeehouse beverages. From the signature "Caramel Macchiato" to the customer favorite "Caffé Latte" and the traditional "Cappuccino" Starbucks is dedicated to offering quality beverages by upholding the highest quality standards.
For over 35 years, Starbucks has mastered the art and science of roasting to bring out the inherent potential of its distinctive coffees. This spring, Starbucks celebrates its rich heritage by showcasing classic coffeehouse beverages. From the signature "Caramel Macchiato" to the customer favorite "Caffé Latte" and the traditional "Cappuccino" Starbucks is dedicated to offering quality beverages by upholding the highest quality standards.
Aussie coffee-chain Aromas betting big on Indian market
Australian coffee-chain major Aromas plans to enter the Indian market by end-March and has tied up with Ideal Hospitality Private Ltd, which would own the brand in the country and south-east Asia.
Australian coffee-chain major Aromas plans to enter the Indian market by end-March and has tied up with Ideal Hospitality Private Ltd, which would own the brand in the country and south-east Asia.
Couple Get Buzz from Coffee Biz
Rhonda Mallek and her husband, Jon, combined their interests for a unique blend of business that feels more like home. In June 2005, the Woodland Park residents opened The Fine Grind Coffee Bar, located on Main Street in Little Falls.
Rhonda Mallek and her husband, Jon, combined their interests for a unique blend of business that feels more like home. In June 2005, the Woodland Park residents opened The Fine Grind Coffee Bar, located on Main Street in Little Falls.
Coke subsidiary buys Boulder County-made Bazza drink; Louisville's Cooper Tea sells beverage to BYB Brands
First there was Izze, now it's Bazza. The former, a budding Boulder-based sparkling fruit juice maker, was acquired by Pepsi Inc. in 2006. The latter, an energy tea drink from Louisville's Cooper Tea Co., was acquired this week by a subsidiary of the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated.
First there was Izze, now it's Bazza. The former, a budding Boulder-based sparkling fruit juice maker, was acquired by Pepsi Inc. in 2006. The latter, an energy tea drink from Louisville's Cooper Tea Co., was acquired this week by a subsidiary of the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated.
Exploring Love of the Bean in Bay Area
From Gold Rush beginnings, when Folgers and Hills Bros. opened in San Francisco, to the North Beach's coffeehouse scene of the 1950s, to Alfred Peet opening his first store in Berkeley in the late '60s, the Bay Area has long been a center of coffee culture. Today, there are countless roasters making fine coffee. Among them are a handful who take their coffee so seriously that they travel to the source several times a year, to work directly with growers in places like Ethiopia, El Salvador and Guatemala. To celebrate the Bay Area's coffee traditions, we've put together a list of places to explore the scene, from North Beach and Berkeley originals to brand-new companies, and even to restaurants that are becoming more creative with their coffee service.
From Gold Rush beginnings, when Folgers and Hills Bros. opened in San Francisco, to the North Beach's coffeehouse scene of the 1950s, to Alfred Peet opening his first store in Berkeley in the late '60s, the Bay Area has long been a center of coffee culture. Today, there are countless roasters making fine coffee. Among them are a handful who take their coffee so seriously that they travel to the source several times a year, to work directly with growers in places like Ethiopia, El Salvador and Guatemala. To celebrate the Bay Area's coffee traditions, we've put together a list of places to explore the scene, from North Beach and Berkeley originals to brand-new companies, and even to restaurants that are becoming more creative with their coffee service.
Free Internet Access Lures South Koreans to Starbucks
DPA x dpa SPECIAL Lifestyle Free internet access lures more and more South Koreans to Starbucks By Ahn Mi-Young, dpa = Seoul (dpa) - In a country like South Korea, a craze for coffee isnot the only explanation for the unusual success that StarbucksCorporation is now enjoying there.
DPA x dpa SPECIAL Lifestyle Free internet access lures more and more South Koreans to Starbucks By Ahn Mi-Young, dpa = Seoul (dpa) - In a country like South Korea, a craze for coffee isnot the only explanation for the unusual success that StarbucksCorporation is now enjoying there.
L.A.'s Little Ethiopia: Go for Coffee, Stay for Bread
L.A.'s Fairfax Avenue has long been a meeting place for diverse cultures. It became an artery for the Jewish community in the 1950s, and the original Farmers Market has been a central gathering ground for Angelenos of every stripe since 1934.
L.A.'s Fairfax Avenue has long been a meeting place for diverse cultures. It became an artery for the Jewish community in the 1950s, and the original Farmers Market has been a central gathering ground for Angelenos of every stripe since 1934.
A taste of the next big things; Plethora of new items, trends at Natural Products Expo
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Acai and goji are coming into fruition. Gluten-free's huge. And value is even bigger. The Natural Products Expo West trade show is an all-business playground where companies look to share their big ideas with retailers and other businesses -- and eventually into the hands of consumers. A walk through the aisles of the Anaheim Convention Center on Saturday revealed some common themes: more gluten-free products, more pushes for biodegradable and compostable materials such as cups and trash bags, more kid-friendly items and a greater emphasis on value.
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Acai and goji are coming into fruition. Gluten-free's huge. And value is even bigger. The Natural Products Expo West trade show is an all-business playground where companies look to share their big ideas with retailers and other businesses -- and eventually into the hands of consumers. A walk through the aisles of the Anaheim Convention Center on Saturday revealed some common themes: more gluten-free products, more pushes for biodegradable and compostable materials such as cups and trash bags, more kid-friendly items and a greater emphasis on value.
Caribou Coffee Is Perking Up the Worst Mornings of the Year
Amid drowsy drivers, whiny kids and crabby co-workers who missed out on a precious hour of sleep, Caribou Coffee, the Official Coffee of Daylight Saving Time, is providing a beacon of light - free espresso.
Amid drowsy drivers, whiny kids and crabby co-workers who missed out on a precious hour of sleep, Caribou Coffee, the Official Coffee of Daylight Saving Time, is providing a beacon of light - free espresso.
Starbucks, Kraft Foods to offer packaged Starbucks Coffee
Rich DePencier, vice president of Starbucks Global Consumer Products, International, said: "Our consumer products business is important to the overall success of the company, and we are committed to bringing the Starbucks Experience to consumers throughout Europe at our retail stores and in supermarkets." Beginning in March 2009, French consumers will be able to purchase a selection of ground Starbucks coffee and Tassimo T-Discs at select Monoprix supermarkets, mainly in and around Paris, and in other key cities in France. Starbucks currently has 48 coffeehouses in France. By April 2009, German consumers will find ground and whole bean Starbucks coffee at select supermarkets, while Tassimo T-Discs will be sold nationwide. Starbucks currently has 140 coffeehouses in Germany.
Rich DePencier, vice president of Starbucks Global Consumer Products, International, said: "Our consumer products business is important to the overall success of the company, and we are committed to bringing the Starbucks Experience to consumers throughout Europe at our retail stores and in supermarkets." Beginning in March 2009, French consumers will be able to purchase a selection of ground Starbucks coffee and Tassimo T-Discs at select Monoprix supermarkets, mainly in and around Paris, and in other key cities in France. Starbucks currently has 48 coffeehouses in France. By April 2009, German consumers will find ground and whole bean Starbucks coffee at select supermarkets, while Tassimo T-Discs will be sold nationwide. Starbucks currently has 140 coffeehouses in Germany.
Seattle's Best Coffee Celebrates Spring with the New Blackberry Creme Latte
Seattle's Best Coffee welcomes the arrival of spring with the launch of a new seasonal latte offering, the Blackberry Creme Latte. Prepared with premium ingredients, Seattle's Best Coffee is encouraging guests to awaken their senses with the new Blackberry Creme Latte for a truly delightful experience this spring.
Seattle's Best Coffee welcomes the arrival of spring with the launch of a new seasonal latte offering, the Blackberry Creme Latte. Prepared with premium ingredients, Seattle's Best Coffee is encouraging guests to awaken their senses with the new Blackberry Creme Latte for a truly delightful experience this spring.
Dunkin' Donuts signs store development deal with DDGSL
Dunkin' opened St Louis for franchise sales in February 2008 and has since signed a total of three store development agreements totaling 34 units. Jay Patel, managing partner of Dunkin' Development of Greater St Louis (DDGSL), currently owns six Subway restaurants in Philadelphia in addition to owning multiple convenience stores and gas stations in St Louis. In addition to the 10 units purchased by Mr Patel, Dunkin' is looking for new franchisees to purchase a minimum of 10 restaurants in St Louis including the surrounding counties of St Charles, Jefferson, Lincoln, Warren and Washington, in addition to southwest St Louis City and county. Also open for development are several neighboring counties in Illinois including Madison, St Clair, Macoupin, Clinton, Monroe, Jersey, Bond and Calhoun. Lynette McKee, certified franchise executive and vice president of franchising for Dunkin' Brands, said: "Dunkin' Donuts is excited to welcome Dunkin' Development of Greater St Louis to the St Louis market. These restaurants will satisfy a growing demand in St Louis for high quality coffee and baked goods that are available all day."
Dunkin' opened St Louis for franchise sales in February 2008 and has since signed a total of three store development agreements totaling 34 units. Jay Patel, managing partner of Dunkin' Development of Greater St Louis (DDGSL), currently owns six Subway restaurants in Philadelphia in addition to owning multiple convenience stores and gas stations in St Louis. In addition to the 10 units purchased by Mr Patel, Dunkin' is looking for new franchisees to purchase a minimum of 10 restaurants in St Louis including the surrounding counties of St Charles, Jefferson, Lincoln, Warren and Washington, in addition to southwest St Louis City and county. Also open for development are several neighboring counties in Illinois including Madison, St Clair, Macoupin, Clinton, Monroe, Jersey, Bond and Calhoun. Lynette McKee, certified franchise executive and vice president of franchising for Dunkin' Brands, said: "Dunkin' Donuts is excited to welcome Dunkin' Development of Greater St Louis to the St Louis market. These restaurants will satisfy a growing demand in St Louis for high quality coffee and baked goods that are available all day."
Portland Roasting Coffee Company Hosts Portland's First World Water Day
PORTLAND, Ore., March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Water For All announced today that it will expand into Ethiopia by donating Fun Pump water pumps sponsored by Portland Roasting Coffee Company. On Sunday, March 22, 2009, Portland Roasting is spearheading the first World Water Day Celebration in Portland, Ore., to increase awareness of and concern for the more than 1 billion people worldwide who do not have access to clean water, and to raise funds to install as many pumps as possible in Ethiopia. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090305/SF79275 )
PORTLAND, Ore., March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Water For All announced today that it will expand into Ethiopia by donating Fun Pump water pumps sponsored by Portland Roasting Coffee Company. On Sunday, March 22, 2009, Portland Roasting is spearheading the first World Water Day Celebration in Portland, Ore., to increase awareness of and concern for the more than 1 billion people worldwide who do not have access to clean water, and to raise funds to install as many pumps as possible in Ethiopia. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090305/SF79275 )
Instant reaction; 'Weak,' 'watery' -- some regular customers give chain's new mix-with-water brew lukewarm review
Weak. Watery. But better than some others. Those are a few of the opinions expressed Tuesday by local samplers of Starbucks' latest offering: instant coffee.
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Weak. Watery. But better than some others. Those are a few of the opinions expressed Tuesday by local samplers of Starbucks' latest offering: instant coffee.
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