Tag: Russia

Starbucks Is Opening Self-Service Points in Russia

According to interfax.ru, Starbucks is launching a new format of coffee service in Russia. Ten Starbucks On the Go points will appear in Otkritie bank departments in Moscow by the end of March. The format of self-service Starbucks stations exists

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Exploring Coffee Shop Culture in Russia

Russia is a country more frequently associated with a tea drinking culture which dates back hundreds of years. While the hot drinks market in Russia is still dominated by tea, the consumption of coffee is one the rise, with the consumption of fresh coffee being the main driver (ICO, 2015). The coffee market was valued at around $2.5 billion in 2014 compared to around $4 billion for tea (USDA 2014).

‘Specialty coffee is new in Russia; until just 20 years ago, any form of coffee had been considered a luxury reserved for the elite and was far beyond the reach of average consumers. Today, half of all coffee consumed is still soluble (instant) coffee, making it one of the biggest markets for Nescafe in the world. The other half of is a hodgepodge of commodity and specialty coffee’ [Sign in to continue]

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Russian Coffee Chain Opens its First Restaurant in New York

On December 17 Russian restaurant chain Coffeemania opened its first restaurant in New York City. The restaurant is located in Bryant Park, one of the busiest Manhattan districts, and can host up to 105 guests. The design was created by

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Russian Oil Company Opens a Coffee Shop Chain in Moscow

Rosneft, the leader of Russian petroleum industry, has partnered with HMSHost International (Autogrill subsidiary) to open Italian cafés at its gas stations. Acafé chain will include 5 places with prospects for further development in Moscow and other regions. This is

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People in Moscow Were Buying More Coffee in November

In November 2016 people in Moscow were buying coffee 5% more often than in October 2016 and November 2015, according to Romir Research Holding,

The research company explained this growth by the decrease in prices for coffee in November. At the same time people were buying less milk, bottled water, and chocolate.[Sign in to continue]

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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

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Africa’s Top Coffee-Exporter Output to reach its highest in 2016-17

The biggest coffee exporter in Africa is likely to increase its output by 5 percent next season since trees planted in Uganda in the past few years started producing. The nation’s regulator said that weather improvement played a major part (Bloomberg.com). Also, Bloomberg reports that coffee production through September

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Coffee House sold to Azerbaijan

Coffee House, a Russian coffee shop chain, has sold its first franchise to Azerbaijan. The first café will open in Baku, the country’s capital. The franchisee is Coffee House Azerbaijan, LLC. Azerbaijan is a complicated market, with specific traditions. The

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Droughts to cut Uganda’s coffee export

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Droughts in Uganda may cut down expected coffee exports, a farmers’ group has declared. There is going to be an expected 5% reduction due to droughts, the industry regulator. This is due to extensive droughts that hit the southern and

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St.Petersburg launches a discount app for coffee

A new application for Android and iOS smartphones has been recently launched in St.Petersburg, Russia. Cupella provides users with an access to discounts in coffee shops by subscription. The app contains geolocation, so one can see where the nearest places with discounts

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