A subsidiary of Youngetivity International Inc., CLR Roasters, has announced that it has signed a three year agreement with Bread Partners Inc to provide CLR Roasters to 18 AuBonPain locations, Yahoo Finance reports. A marketer for nutritional and lifestyle products, Youngetivity International Inc. also produces gourmet coffees for retail and direct sales channels. According to this agreement, AuBonPain will commercialize
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Starbucks invests in Princi, the Italian boutique bakery
On Wednesday 13th July, Starbucks Corporation announced a financial investment and global licensing deal with Princi, the renowned Italian boutique bakery and café. Starbucks, Milan-based Angel Lab and Pekepan Investments, will focus on expanding the number of standalone Princi locations worldwide. In 2017 the corporation will open the first store in Seattle, and then they will open in Shanghai and
Starbucks Enters South African Market
In April 2016 Starbucks opened its first coffee shop in Johannesburg, South Africa and thus added the 71st country to its retail chain. It is not the first time the famous coffeehouse chain is trying to conquer Sub Saharan Africa. In 2010, during the FIFA World Cup, Starbucks made a deal with Emperica marketing agency and a hotel chain Tsogo
Instant coffee in Netherlands, Belgium, and Scandinavia
The Scandinavian countries are among the world’s highest coffee consumers. The fact clearly points towards the region’s fine taste towards coffee. Instant coffee although considered undesirable, low grade form of coffee, hasn’t totally lost its sale in the Scandinavian countries and surrounding region like Belgium and Netherlands. According to the Washington Post the instant coffee sales has been almost consistently
Starbucks launches a controversial loyalty program in Russia
MOSCOW – Starbucks in Russia has updated its loyalty program following the similar changes in the US market. The new program My Starbucks Rewards started on April 18, though Russian version has some differences. A start is still awarded for a purchase, regardless the summ on the check. According to the new award system in the United States, the customers now get two stars
Discovering Coffee Roasters In Korea
Coffee Libre is a self-reliant roaster. It started from selling 100 pounds of coffee beans each month and eventually spread its connections to over six countries and 14 different farms. It is owned by the first Korean Q-grader Philhoon Suh.
At a distance of three hours drive from Seoul and other big cities of Korea, is located Terarosa Coffee Roaster, in Gangneung which despite being far off can be seen packed with people. They are known as the name that paved the way for direct trade of specialty coffee beans.
The growing interest in coffee is pretty obvious in Busan, the second largest city of Korea, too. A small number of specialty coffee shops have gathered form an association that goes by the acronym BUS (also the recognition code for Busan Seaport). The joint force work towards offering discounts over large purchases, promotional schemes, and own shared green bean storage.
The Global Coffee Trade in Numbers
Coffee has become the most consumed beverage worldwide and the second most traded commodity after oil. This revolutionary trend of global coffee industry changed the perspective of how we treat, consume or appreciate coffee. Brazil and Vietnam can be considered the usual suspects in the chain of coffee production. They have constantly exported the largest amount of coffee, while for the year
North America in Love for Coffee Mugs and Brewers
RICHMOND – When you say “American coffee” your mind flies to a long coffee prepared by brewing espresso with added hot water. The name was probably given by Italians during the Second World War when, on the other hand, the term Italiano is sometimes used in the United States to mean a short Americano. In Australia, instead, the terms are different: an American
Black Coffee to help American health and market
CORVALLIS – Coffee offers a wealth of health benefits and a temporarily boost concentration and alertness, and drinking coffee might also lower the risk of liver disease, according to the Linus Pauling Institute. Black coffee is a healthier alternative to coffee flavored with calorie-laden cream and sugar, and it might also help lose weight. A single cup of coffee with 2 teaspoons of
Usa vs Italy: the war of Espresso machines
Italy and the U.S.A are two of the most important countries for number of Espresso machine manufacturers. Italy is leader in Europe with about 40 big companies and, in America, the USA is one of the main market with about 10 big manufacturers. Professional espresso coffee machines can be split into: Traditional espresso coffee machines Require a trained barista; Require the