Wednesday, August 31, 2011

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Coffee Bean NYC: LA-Based Cult Coffee Chain Opens In Midtown Manhattan (PHOTOS)

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf , an LA-based chain of coffee shops that has been brewing caffeinated beverages for a loyal California clientele since 1963, opened its first New York outpost yesterday to much fanfare.

Speculators are driving up the price of coffee

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

The retail price of coffee in July was up 20.7 percent over the same month last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics .

Starbucks® Coffee K-Cup® Portion Packs Further Expand Companys Share of Multi-Billion Dollar Single-Cup Coffee Category

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) today announced that Starbucks® coffee K-Cup® Portion Packs for the Keurig® Single …

PhillyInc: Aramark Corp. adding another cup of coffee

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Hurricane Irene survivors weren’t the only ones thinking about a good cup of coffee Monday. So was Aramark Corp. Philadelphia-based Aramark is buying the Filterfresh office-coffee business of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc., of Waterbury, Vt., for about $145 million in cash.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

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Coffee hit’s bigger than power bill

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

TWO takeaway coffees a day is costing Sydneysiders more than the annual electricity bill.

Can Pistachios Replace Coffee?

Posted: 29 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

 Could pistachio nuts be used to make a healthier, caffeine-free beverage that tastes like coffee? According to a Sunday article by Telegraph Science Correspondent Richard Gray, the answer might be yes. “It has caused coffee manufacturers sleepless nights: could there be a caffeine-free coffee which actually tastes like the real thing?” Gray asked. “The search for a stimulant-free alternative …
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Sunday, August 28, 2011

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Coffee lovers catch a break

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

Like a caffeine junkie on a morning buzz, the price of coffee futures began spiraling higher in late 2010 — and coffee brands passed those higher costs on to consumers.

Capitalizing On The Coffee Buzz

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

Paying too much for your coffee? Blame sunspots and soybeans. For nearly a decade, through 2009, global coffee prices generally advanced at a gradual, steady rate. The world’s top coffee exporter, Brazil, had amassed surplus stockpiles during the 1990s.

Mexico coffee farmers shelter from risk behind hedges

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

CUETZALAN, Mexico (Reuters) – For generations, indigenous coffee farmers in the lush mountains east of Mexico’s capital sold their beans to middlemen without understanding the workings of the international coffee market.

Bay Area coffee shops face a rise in bean prices

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

While some store coffee brands have cut prices, wholesale bean prices have been on the rise after a brief dip, putting the squeeze on specialty coffee shops.
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Friday, August 26, 2011

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T Magazine: Ristretto | Los Angeles Coffee Crawl

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

Where to find terrific coffee in one of the largest cities in the world.

Good news for coffee lovers: A cheaper buzz

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

Like a caffeine junkie on a morning buzz, the price of coffee futures began spiraling higher in late 2010 — and coffee brands passed those higher costs on to consumers.

Kraft Cuts Coffee Prices by 6%

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

Kraft has cut down the prices of its flagship coffee brand Maxwell House by roughly 6% in US, effective immediately, driven by a decline in the prices of coffee beans.

Good news, coffee lovers: Your buzz is getting cheaper

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

Like a caffeine junkie on a morning buzz, the price of coffee futures began spiraling higher in late 2010 — and coffee brands passed those higher costs on to consumers.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

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Kraft cutting US coffee prices by about 6 percent

Posted: 23 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Kraft Foods Inc. is lowering coffee prices in the U.S. by about 6 percent, one week after J.M. Smucker Co. announced a similar reduction.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

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The Future of Coffee and Tea

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf sought a partnership with Caffitaly to combine The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's flavor and taste with Italian design, as well as espresso making expertise.

Record coffee prices seen enticing farmers

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Coffee prices have hit all-time highs as part of a global trend on agricultural commodities and the Philippine Coffee Board Inc. (PCBI) says now is the best time to invest in coffee growing.

Kenya: Farmers Raise Red Flag Over Coffee Theft

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

High international coffee prices against declining production of the crop has set-off a series of theft incidents in coffee growing areas.The most affected areas are Central Kenya and parts of Kisii where a watchman was killed at Nyabonge factory over the weekend and 50 bags of coffee stolen.
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Friday, August 19, 2011

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Physics of Coffee Stains Explained

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Coffee stains may seem mundane, but they are actually an interesting quirk of physics.

Coffee stain rings: So here’s what causes them

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Coffee stains may seem mundane, but they are actually an interesting quirk of physics. Now researchers have discovered a surprising twist that changes our understanding of how these stains form.
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Thursday, August 18, 2011

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Coffee’s anti-cancer link explained: study

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Coffee has been shown to reduce the risk of skin cancer by helping kill off damaged cells that could otherwise turn into tumors, according to a US study published on Monday.

Starbucks Spreads "Via" Coffee

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Starbucks Corp. will offer its new instant coffee, VIA Ready Brew in South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Australia.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

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Coffee’s anti-cancer link explained: study

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Coffee has been shown to reduce the risk of skin cancer by helping kill off damaged cells that could otherwise turn into tumors, according to a US study published on Monday.

Smucker moves first to cut Folgers coffee prices

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

BANGALORE (Reuters) – Top U.S. packaged coffee maker J M Smucker Co cut coffee prices by 6 percent for most of its brands including Folgers, on the back of a decline in the cost of green coffee, in a move that puts pressure on its rivals to follow suit.

Smucker Cuts Packaged Coffee Prices 6%

Posted: 16 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

ORRVILLE, Ohio (TheStreet) — J.M. Smucker cut the price of its Folgers and Dunkin’ Donuts brands of packaged coffee as commodity prices for green coffee beans came off decades-long highs. The move to decrease consumer prices for packaged coffee sold in U.S. supermarkets reversed a trend seen earlier this year when Smucker raised coffee prices on four separate occasions in response to soaring …
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

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Caribou Coffee holder offers to sell 5.2M shares

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

Caribou Coffee Co. said Monday that one of its major stockholders is offering to sell about 5.2 million shares. Caribou Holding Company Ltd., an affiliate of Bahrainian investment firm Arcapita Bank B.S.C., is also giving the underwriters of the public offering an option to buy up to 772,245 additional shares to cover any excess demand.

Cold-Brew Coffee Concentrate, ‘Just’ $15 Per Bottle

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

Mmmm. You're thinking of making a nice tall glass of iced-coffee, sweet, creamy and with the strong hit of an espresso. Do you a) throw a 250-gram (half-pound) pack of ground coffee into a liter (0.038 cubic feet) or so of cold water, stir once and set aside for 12 hours, only to strain it [...]
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Monday, August 15, 2011

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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters May Be Hiding Weakness

Posted: 14 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

These two simple metrics can save you a lot of pain.
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Saturday, August 13, 2011

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Starbucks Indian Supplier May Buy European Instant Coffee Maker

Posted: 12 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

Tata Coffee Ltd. (TCO) , Asia 's largest publicly traded grower of the bean, plans to spend more than five billion rupees ($110 million) to acquire an instant coffee maker in Europe seeking to add more profitable customers.

Judge tosses coffee shop’s suit against NY Times

Posted: 12 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Brooklyn judge has tossed out a defamation lawsuit against New York Times Co brought by Gorilla Coffee, a coffee shop that has become a fixture in the borough’s Park Slope neighborhood.

The Culture of Coffee Drinkers

Posted: 12 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

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Dunkin’ Aims to Brew Coffee Cult in U.S. West

Posted: 12 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

As the doughnuts-and-coffee chain expands west of the Mississippi, into Starbucks and Peet’s territory, it may strain to replicate the Northeast’s passion for Dunkin’ Brands

New Cupertino coffee shop is Bitter+Sweet

Posted: 12 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

A new coffee shop and dessert bar on Town Center Lane is looking to be part of the community and a hangout spot for locals.
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Friday, August 12, 2011

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The Man Who Let the Internet Use His Starbucks Coffee Card

Posted: 11 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

The Man Who Let the Internet Use His Starbucks Coffee Card
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Thursday, August 11, 2011

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Espresso maker charges up coffee

Posted: 10 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

The Espressione 3-in-1 Coffee Beverage System can make coffee and espresso at the same time. Complete with programmable functions, the machine combines convenience with versatility.
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

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Caribou Coffee Tops, Ups Outlook

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Caribou Coffee posted second quarter 2011 adjusted earnings of 13 cents per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 9 cents per share.
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Saturday, August 6, 2011

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Top 3 Reasons to Drink Acid Free Coffee

Posted: 05 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Tylers Coffees changes the paradigm on healthy coffee.Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) August 04, 2011 Have you heard the news? Coffee is not only a way to stay awake; it's been proven to be healthy for you! Your usual cup of morning Joe is doing much more than getting you ready for the day it can reduce the risk of cancer, MRSA, and with countless antioxidants it's keeping your overall health in the green …
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Friday, August 5, 2011

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New San Francisco Coffee Bar Creates Big Brew-Aha with Six Different Brewing Options

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Ma'Velous Wine and Coffee Bar is the new Market Street café that serves artisan coffees from some of the greatest roasteries in the world, brewed with the guest's choice of six different brewing methods.San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) August 04, 2011 Ma'Velous, the new San Francisco wine bar on Market Street, is creating quite a stir in San Francisco's coffee culture by elevating the act of brewing …

Happening Now: Coffee Harvest With Dallis Bros. Coffee at Octavio Coffee’s Proprietary Farm in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

As an agricultural crop, coffee requires a considerable investment of time, effort and money. It takes 3-5 years before the trees are commercially viable. Like grape vines, the terroir (the soil, temperature, altitude, location, environment) of the coffee plant, all influence the final product that ends up on your table, in your glass or in your cup.(PRWEB) August 03, 2011 Long before the name …

Want to Invest in the Coffee Market? Here’s How

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Coffee prices have gone from grande to venti in a matter of months. A safe way to bet on coffee, and a stronger brew for risk takers.

Caribou Coffee 2nd quarter net income jumps

Posted: 04 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Coffee company Caribou Coffee Co. said Wednesday its second-quarter net income rose 83 percent as revenue from its coffee shops, commercial sales and franchise sales all improved.
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Thursday, August 4, 2011

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Happening Now: Coffee Harvest With Dallis Bros. Coffee at Octavio Coffee’s Proprietary Farm in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Posted: 03 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

As an agricultural crop, coffee requires a considerable investment of time, effort and money. It takes 3-5 years before the trees are commercially viable. Like grape vines, the terroir (the soil, temperature, altitude, location, environment) of the coffee plant, all influence the final product that ends up on your table, in your glass or in your cup.(PRWEB) August 03, 2011 Long before the name …

Earnings Preview: Peet’s Coffee & Tea

Posted: 03 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

Peet’s Coffee & Tea Inc. is scheduled to report its second-quarter 2011 financial results on Tuesday, August 2, 2011.

Naked Beans™ Organics Coffee Skincare: Introducing First Products of Their New Men’s Skincare Line

Posted: 03 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Naked Beans Organics, an innovative coffee-based skin and body care company located in Surprise AZ, is introducing their new men's skincare line.(PRWEB) August 03, 2011 Shaay and Dave Farago, Founders of Naked Beans Organics coffee skincare, are pleased to announce the addition of two new mens skincare products as they grow their overall product offering of organic, natural skin and body care …
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

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Earnings Preview: Peet’s Coffee & Tea

Posted: 02 Aug 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Peet’s Coffee & Tea Inc. is scheduled to report its second-quarter 2011 financial results on Tuesday, August 2, 2011.
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