Bethesda, Md.-based Honest Tea, a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, released its 2012 mission report, “Keeping it Honest.”  The third annual report details how the company is working to live up to its mission “to create and promote great-tasting,  healthier, organic beverages” and extend economic opportunities to help communities in need.

Caribou Coffee celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness month in October with its new Amy’s Blend coffee, the proceeds of which help fund cancer research. 

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. launched Tully’s Coffee Hawaiian Blend in K-Cup packs for the Keurig single-cup brewing system.

White Coffee Corp. launched a line of ground coffees featuring renowned Chef Emeril Lagasse.

Seattle’s Best Coffee, a subsidiary of Starbucks Coffee Co., Seattle, is offering a free small cup of brewed coffee to those working on the busiest shopping day of the year — Black Friday (Nov. 23).

Starbucks Coffee Co., Seattle, has agreed to acquire Teavana Holdings Inc., Atlanta, for $620 million in cash.

 Nestlé Nescafé Memento, a new line of gourmet, instant foaming café beverages, teamed up with “The Office” actress Ellie Kemper to create a Facebook app chock-full of life advice.  

 It’s well-known that many people depend on coffee to get their days started, but a survey by Dunkin’ Donuts and CareerBuilder determined that certain professions rely on it more than others. 

After searching state fairs and Facebook entries, Seattle’s Best Coffee and TV Chef Jeff Mauro named the winner of the Red Cup Showdown with the most imaginative new coffee drink in the nation. 

 Overnight Labels printed a new label for Jade Monk’s Stone Ground Matcha Green Tea Powder using flexography 175LPI, a printing process that uses a flexible relief palate to print on non-pourous substrates like food and beverage packaging.