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Starbucks partners with Ai Ni Group
Starbucks Coffee Company has signed an agreement to form a joint-venture company with Ai Ni Group, one of the province’s established coffee operators and agricultural companies in Yunnan.
Organisation
Starbucks Coffee Company
Starbucks purchases and roasts high-quality whole bean coffees and sells them along with fresh, rich-brewed, Italian-style espresso beverages, a variety of pastries and confections and coffee-related accessories and equipment primarily through its company operated retail stores.
Vital statistics
- Headquarters: Seattle, US
- Founded: 1971
- Website: http://www.starbucks.com/
Recent stories
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Starbucks debuts in Costa Rica
On May of this year, Starbucks Coffee Company, together with joint-venture partner Corporación de Franquicias Americanas (CFA), will open the doors of the first Starbucks in Costa Rica.
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Starbucks forms joint venture to open cafes across India
A 50/50 joint venture called Tata Starbucks Limited will own and operate Starbucks cafes in India.
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Financial news, 27 January 2012: Starbucks, Tata Beverages
The latest financial news for 27 January 2012 includes Starbucks and Tata Global Beverages.
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PepsiCo adds to its portfolio of billion dollar brands
PepsiCo has revealed that Diet Mountain Dew, Brisk and Starbucks ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages have each grown to more than $1bn in annual retail sales.
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Select US Starbucks stores to offer alcohol by end of 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company plans to bring wine, beer and premium food offerings to a handful of locations in Atlanta and Southern California (US) by the end of this year.
Innovations
New Blonde Roast coffees from Starbucks
Starbucks has revealed three new Blonde Roast coffees, including Veranda Blend, Willow Blend and Decaf Willow Blend.
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Autogrill and Starbucks extend partnership in Europe
Autogrill Group and Starbucks Coffee Company, which started their cooperation in the US in 1991, have extended their global partnership to develop new business in Europe.
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Starbucks digital network welcomes TakePart
The Starbucks digital network has confirmed a new content partnership with the influential social action network, TakePart.
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New appointments, 9 January 2012
The latest appointments and movements in the food and beverage industry, updated 9 January 2012.
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Starbucks rewards loyal customers with free coffee
Starbucks is offering loyal customers more value with the launch of its new ‘My Starbucks Reward’ programme.
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New appointments, 19 December 2011
The latest appointments and movements in the food and beverage industry, updated 19 December 2011.
Innovations
New Starbucks coffee bags
Starbucks’ new coffee packaging makes it easier to find your favourite coffee as they are categorised by roast.
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Starbucks gives away coffee in January
Until 31 December, purchase a 16oz tumbler and Starbucks will fill it each day in January with fresh brewed coffee in US stores for the entire month.
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Starbucks enters five new cities across mainland China
Starbucks Coffee Company has entered another five new Chinese cities, including: Langfang (Hebei Province), Zhengzhou (provincial capital of Henan Province) and Harbin.
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Jiepang partners with Starbucks for Christmas promotion
Jiepang, a china location-based social media app, has partnered with Starbucks to embark on the final part of a holiday promotion by using a combination of outdoor advertising and NFC technology.
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Starbucks mobile transactions exceed 26 million
Since the launch of mobile payment in January, there have been 26 million mobile transactions to date. In the first nine weeks of the programme, there were three million transactions.
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Starbucks supports World AIDS Day
For every handcrafted beverage sold at participating Starbucks stores in the US and Canada in support of World AIDS Day, Starbucks will make a 5¢ contribution to The Global Fund.
Innovations
Festive Petite treats from Starbucks
Starbucks’ Peppermint Brownie Cake Pop is a moist and rich chocolate cake with pieces of candy cane and peppermint buttercream.
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Starbucks to create 5,000 jobs in the UK
Starbucks Coffee UK intends to create thousands of new jobs as it significantly steps up its drive-thru programme.
Report
Starbucks is favourite for social media users, says report
Social media users were highly positive about US coffee chains on social media in the last 12 months, with Starbucks leading the pack, according to a new social media analytics report from Amplicate.
Opinion
Starbucks to start juice chain
Lots of news stories reported on Starbucks’ $30m acquisition of premium juice producer Evolution Fresh earlier this month. Few remarked on what I thought was the more significant announcement of:
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Starbucks launches first one-touch mobile payment app
Starbucks will be first on the high street to offer UK and Ireland customers the option to pay with one touch using their iPhone or iPod touch at over 700 Starbucks stores.
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Starbucks opens 500th store in Latin America
Starbucks Coffee Company has opened its 500th store in the Latin America region. The company’s newest store in this region is located in Santiago, Chile.
Innovations
The Skinny Mocha from Starbucks
The Skinny Mocha from Starbucks contains just 110 calories for a ‘Tall’ (12 fl oz).
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Starbucks launches Cup Magic app
Starbucks has launched Starbucks Cup Magic, an augmented reality app customers can download for free and use to discover Starbucks holiday characters found on red cups, coffee bags and signage.
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Starbucks acquires Evolution Fresh
Starbucks Coffee Company has acquired Evolution Fresh to reinvent the $1.6bn super premium juice segment, its significant next step in entering the larger $50bn health and wellness sector.
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Financial news, 5 November 2011: Kraft, Starbucks, Sara Lee
The latest financial news for 5 November 2011 includes Coke, Tate & Lyle, Kerry, Milk Link, Kraft, Starbucks, Cott and Starbucks.
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Starbucks celebrates 500th store opening in China
Starbucks Coffee Company celebrated the opening of its 500th store in China. Belinda Wong, president, Starbucks China, joined Starbucks partners (employees) and customers in Beijing, for the occasion.
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Starbucks and Apple launch new partnership
Starbucks and Apple have entered a new partnership called ‘Pick of the Week’, which will give customers in Starbucks stores access to exclusive free downloads on iTunes.
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Starbucks establishes CUP Fund in Japan
Following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, Starbucks Coffee Japan has established the Starbucks CUP Fund (Caring Unites Partners).
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Starbucks free Wi-Fi goes ‘one click’
Starbucks has launched one click, free high-speed Wi-Fi access for all its customers in the UK.
Innovations
Starbucks Top Hat Lid
The Starbucks Top Hat Lid twists to seal in order to help prevent spills. It fits the new and old versions of the Double Wall Ceramic Tumbler, and is available on the Starbucks Store for $3.95.
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Starbucks convenes global leaders to advance recycling
As part of Starbucks Coffee Company’s goal to ensure 100% of its cups are reusable or recyclable by 2015, it will host its third cup summit at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
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Starbucks reveals sneak preview of new London store
Starbucks design manager Heiko Meyer has revealed designs for a new Starbucks store in Stratford, East London, home to the 2012 Olympic Games.
Innovations
Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccino from Starbucks
Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccino is new from Starbucks, according to blended beverage category specialist ‘Lindsay S’.
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Starbucks Via Ready Brew Asia expansion starts in Singapore
Starbucks Coffee Company is to expand Starbucks Via Ready Brew to Singapore, one of its first six additional Asia Pacific markets to launch this innovation for the company.
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UK food chains should display calories, says Which?
Two thirds of consumers think it’s important that the calorie content of food is provided when they’re eating out, but many major national chains are failing to deliver, says Which?.
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Starbucks Via Ready Brew reaches Asia Pacific countries
Starbucks Coffee Company is to expand Starbucks Via Ready Brew to six additional countries, bringing its availability to all Starbucks locations in Asia.
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Seattle’s Best Coffee ‘Level System’ proves success
Seattle’s Best Coffee reports that its simplified ‘Level System’ packaged coffee line is making a ‘significant impact’ on the coffee aisle.
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The new online Starbucks Store is complete
The new Starbucks Store, developed to provide ‘lower and easier shipping rates’, is now online.
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Starbucks UK reveals Q3 fiscal year 2011 results
A new breakfast range, a cost efficiencies drive, and continued expansion into new places and spaces has helped Starbucks UK record an 8th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth.
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Starbucks announces first retail store in Helsinki Airport
Starbucks furthers expansion into the Nordics as it announces first retail store in Helsinki’s airport with operating Partner SSP.
Innovations
Starbucks Refreshers Iced Beverages
Starbucks Refreshers Iced Beverages come in two flavours: Very Berry Hibiscus with real blackberries and Cool Lime with a slice of real lime.
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New appointments, 21 July 2011
The latest appointments and movements in the food and beverage industry, updated 21 July 2011.
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Starbucks responds to Georgia Company product recall
Starbucks Coffee Company has released a statement in response to the product recall issued by Georgia–based supplier, Flying Food Group.
Innovations
Iced Coffee Blend from Starbucks
Starbucks Iced Coffee Blend is the same Brewed Iced Coffee that’s served in Starbucks outlets.
Innovations
eGifting on the Starbucks App for iPhone
The newly renamed Starbucks App introduces ‘eGifting’, which enables you to send virtual Starbucks Cards to friends via email or Facebook.
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Starbucks opens its first store in Brussels
Starbucks Coffee Company has opened the doors of the first location in Brussels.
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Starbucks statement regarding dairy provider court hearing
Starbucks has released a statement in response to the proceedings in the NY State Supreme Court pertaining to the company’s decision to change dairy providers for the New York City market.