Study will address impact on beverage alcohol market, foodservice
March 19, 2018
Chicago-based Technomic, a Winsight company, announced it will embark on a new multi-client study entitled “The Marijuana Effect: Understanding the Implications of Legal Recreational Cannabis Products on Restaurants & Bars.” The study will explore the impact of legalized marijuana on major industries, including adult beverages and foodservice.
As foodservice establishments compete for share of stomach, innovation in store décor, a speedier drive-thru experience and a positive guest experience are crucial elements to address.
Reaffirms commitment to island’s economic, community recovery
December 19, 2017
Starbucks Puerto Rico, a business unit of Starbucks Coffee Co., Seattle, is celebrating the opening of its 25th location on the island, a new café at the Metropolitan University (UMET) campus in Cupey, which is part of the Ana G. Méndez University System (SUAGM).
New coffee leads up to Super Bowl LII in company’s hometown
November 21, 2017
Minneapolis-based Caribou Coffee introduced new Bold North Blend. This full-bodied dark roast was created as a tribute to the northern spirit, the company says. The Bold North Blend was designed for the thousands of football fans flocking to Minnesota for Super Bowl LII, taking place Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, it adds.
Seattle-based Starbucks Corp. announced the development of a new, patent-pending cold-extraction process that produces a concentrated, smooth-tasting shot of cold-pressed espresso.
Company launches redesigned packaging, new espresso beverages
September 7, 2017
Oak Brook, Ill.-based McDonald's USA relaunched its McCafé experience, introducing a new look, new café-quality espresso beverages and expanded retail offerings. The move is part of a commitment by McDonald's to raise the bar for its consumers by offering them All Day Breakfast; Chicken McNuggets made with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives; McDelivery; and more, the company says.
Company introduces Teavana Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Latte
September 5, 2017
When a group of Seattle-based Starbucks Coffee Co. employees teamed up to create a fall espresso beverage 14 years ago, little did they realize that they would be launching a nationwide trend that would extend far beyond coffee.