‘Build it; they will come.’ may have worked for Kevin Costner in ‘The Field of Dreams’ but it’s a strategy that rarely works for coffee shops. Recently we stumbled over one of the best independent coffee shops we never knew existed. We have just been to a town that we visit very infrequently, for a crucial meeting and coming out
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Starbucks, Customers Raise Funds to Plant 22M Coffee Trees
Starbucks, through its One Tree for Every Bag Commitment has raised funds to plant at least 22 million rust-resistant coffee trees beating its planned objective of 20 million trees by the end of 2016. Launched in September 2015, the aim is out to help assure the supply of coffee for a long term period and also the economic future of
Why You Should Consider Coffee Machine Rental or Leasing
Buying a high quality coffee machine represents a costly investment. By purchasing the equipment you spend the money instantly. Especially smaller businesses can get tied up by such a purchase. If you are not in the position of buying the equipment outright you should consider other options – coffee machine rental or leasing. Benefits of coffee machine rental Lower costs in
Christmas Planning for Independent Coffee Shops
The well oiled seasonal retail calendar drives sales throughout the year, and in many markets, Christmas is the biggest of them all. It’s not always a great trading period for everyone, though. Those coffee shops that are in city centres or shopping malls that attract the hoards are planning their big trading days, stocking up, staffing up and getting ready
Pros and Cons of the Most Common Coffee Machines at Workplace
It is indisputable that coffee machine represents an essential equipment of every work environment. Coffee break provides a welcome pause during meetings and in general plays a crucial role in social life of a workplace. Coffee keeps people alert and makes them more productive. That is another reason why every employer should consider having a machine that serves coffee beverages.
Cofix Installs Coffee Chain in Russia with Discounted Prices
Cofix Group Ltd has expanded its coffee chain in Moscow, Bloomberg reports. The Israel low-cost coffee chain has a reduced price on its cappuccino brand compared to Starbucks Corp’s price in order to lure in Russian coffee consumers. Created in 2013, the Tel Aviv-based company has 152 shops in Israel. Russia is its first expansion market out of Israel and
Dunkin’ Donuts New Cold Brew
Dunkin’ Donuts has decided to add a new cold brew on its menu ( boston.com, businessinsider and fortune ). The chain is partnering with Coca-Cola for its first attempt to launch a new product in ready-to-drink coffee market in the US. The official launch is expected early in 2017. Manufactured, distributed and sold by Coca-Cola, Dunkin’ Donuts’ iced coffee will be made available
Why Serving Great Coffee and Food is Possible
Since I started getting into specialty coffee, I was always searching for the ultimate cafe experience. For me that means, a place where you not only get great coffee, but also great food, especially cake. What can I say, I’m German, I grew up with having an afternoon cake & coffee with the family. But during my travels and my
Nestlé Reports Good Results for First Half of 2016
Nestlé, the Swiss food and beverage giant, has recently seen a growth in sales during the first half of 2016. According to the report, they recorded a total sales of CHF 43.2 billion with 3.5% organic growth. The real internal growth is set at 2.8%. Nestlé’s Coffee-mate maintains its growth in North America due to its new packaging and flavor
Mumbai Hosts The Fourth World Tea and Coffee Expo
Mumbai hosts the India’s international trade, the event (20-22 October) is dedicated to the tea and coffee sector. The Tea-Board of India has collaborated with World Tea and Coffee Expo (WTCE) that provides platform for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses, tea/coffee farmers (growers/sellers), manufacturers/retailers of any equipment involved with the HoReCa sector. The Expo is organized by Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd [SEA], a part of