Wednesday, February 29, 2012

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Marley Coffee Expands International Presence with Japanese Distribution Partner

Posted: 28 Feb 2012 09:01 AM PST

LOS ANGELES and TOKYO, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Marley Coffee (OTCBB: JAMN.OB – News), a sustainably grown, ethically farmed and artisan roasted gourmet coffee, today announced that IMT Imedia Cafe has become …

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

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Healthy Coffee(R) Opens New Office in Tijuana, Mexico

Posted: 27 Feb 2012 09:01 AM PST

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Healthy Coffee International, Inc. (OTC: HCEI.PK) announced that it has opened a new office in Tijuana, Mexico.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

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Healthy Coffee(R) Launches Exclusive Automatic Vending Machines in USA and Mexico Markets

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 09:01 AM PST

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Healthy Coffee International, Inc. (OTC: HCEI.PK) announced that it has launched its exclusive Healthy Coffee(R) automatic vending machines in the USA and Mexico markets.

Caribou Coffee Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 Results

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 09:01 AM PST

Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. , the second largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, today reported f

Caffeine Zone, an App for Coffee Drinkers

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 09:01 AM PST

Want to know when you need a coffee fix, or when one more cup will have you staring at the bedroom ceiling? There's an app for that

Thursday, February 23, 2012

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Perks and Challenges in the $4 Billion Office Coffee Service Market

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 09:01 AM PST

NEW YORK, NY– – Office coffee service sales are on therebound after slumping during 2008-2010, according to Office CoffeeService in the U.S.: Market Trends and Opportunities, a just-releasedreport from …

Marley Coffee Lets Consumers Stir It Up with One Love Coffee Giveaway

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 09:01 AM PST

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Marley Coffee (OTCBB: JAMN.OB – News), a sustainably grown, ethically farmed and artisan roasted gourmet coffee, today announced the launch of its "Taste of Marley …

Research and Markets: Rapid retail coffee chain expansion and growing popularity of instant coffee boosts the coffee …

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 09:01 AM PST

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Coffee Market in China 2012" report to their offering

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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Sewage’s Toxic Smell, Smothered by Coffee

Posted: 21 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

Coffee lovers around the world can rejoice: The piles of grounds they discard could help rid the world of the toxic smell of sewage.

Healthy Coffee(R) Launches New FRM Business Model(TM) That Will Revolutionize the Direct Sales Industry

Posted: 21 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Healthy Coffee International, Inc. (OTC: HCEI.PK) announced that it has introduced the FRM Business Model(TM), which combines three business models into one: Franchise, Retail …

Coffee Grounds May Help Get Rid of the Toxic Smell of Sewage

Posted: 21 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

Coffee lovers around the world can rejoice: The piles of grounds they discard could help rid the world of the toxic smell of sewage.

Burundi coffee revenues up 9 pct in January

Posted: 21 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

BUJUMBURA (Reuters) – Burundi's coffee earnings rose 9 percent in January from the previous month, helped by high volumes of sales, the industry regulator said on Tuesday. The coffee producer nation earned $2.4 million after selling 663,000 kg, up from $2.2 million earned in December from the sale of 546,161 kg, said regulator ARFIC. "January sales were up as most international buyers were back …

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

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Research and Markets: Coffee & Sandwich Shops Market Assessment 2012

Posted: 20 Feb 2012 09:01 AM PST

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Coffee & Sandwich Shops Market Assessment 2012" repo

Sunday, February 19, 2012

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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. to Present at CAGNY Conference

Posted: 18 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. , a leader in specialty coffee and coffee makers, today announced that it is scheduled to present at the 2012 Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference in Boca Raton, FL on February 21, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.

Green Mountain Coffee's new brew

Posted: 18 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters has unveiled a new brewing system to build on the popularity of its K-cup brewing system, which may face competition after two key patents expire in September.

Green Mountain Coffee's new Vue

Posted: 18 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters has unveiled a new brewing system to build on the popularity of its K-cup line, which may face competition after two key patents expire in September.

Friday, February 17, 2012

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Marley Coffee Expands Retail Distribution

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:01 AM PST

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Marley Coffee (OTCBB: JAMN.OB – News), a sustainably grown, ethically farmed and artisan roasted gourmet coffee, today announced new distribution agreements that will expand …

Caribou Coffee Brews Its Way to the Top in Zocalo Group's Latest Recommendation Index(SM)

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

CHICAGO, Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Buying coffee to drink on the go is an American tradition and a $20 billion-per-year industry[i]. With more than 75 percent of U.S. adults consuming coffee[ii] and …

Coffee Holding Co., Inc. Announces Extension of Credit Facility Term and Reduction of Interest Rate

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (the "Company") today announced that it renegotiated and extended the term of its financing agreement with Sterling National Bank until February …

Thursday, February 16, 2012

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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Unveils New Keurig Brewing Platform

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., , a leader in specialty coffee and coffee makers, today announced the expansion of its line of Keurig® Single Cup Brewers with the addition of the Keurig® Vue™ brewer, a premium new platform designed with the ability to brew stronger, bigger, and hotter.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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Tanzania arabica coffee prices rise, season nears end

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) – Tanzania's arabica coffee prices rose at last week's auction, helped by demand from exporters as robusta coffee stocks began to run out, traders said on Tuesday. State-run Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB) said 16,610 60-kg bags were offered at the latest sale and 11,707 bags were sold. At the previous sale, a total of 10,454 60-kg bags were up for sale, with 9,875 bags sold …

Marley Coffee Gets New York City Talking with Roaming Coffee Truck

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Marley Coffee (OTCBB: JAMN.OB – News), a sustainably grown, ethically farmed and artisan roasted gourmet coffee, is heating up the streets of New York City for 15 weeks through …

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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Boom Times for Macchiatos: Foodservice Coffee and Tea an $18.7 Billion Industry

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

NEW YORK, NY– – Coffee and tea remains a key foodservice industry growth driver, buoyed by aggressive menu innovation and a strong foothold in the breakfast daypart, according to Coffee and Tea Foodservice …

2 Stocks With Upgrades: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Pharmacyclics

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and Pharmacyclics were upgraded to buy by TheStreet Ratings on Monday. Both stocks have risen more than 40% year to date. … Click to view a price quote on GMCR . Click to research the Food & Beverage industry.

New Dunkin' Donuts Survey Shows Coffee May Play a Part in Brewing Romance on Valentine's Day

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

CANTON, Mass., Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – You can't spell cupid without cup, but can a cup of coffee play a role in brewing romance on Valentine's Day? It might, according to a new independent survey …

Asia Softs-Coffee premiums set to weaken; sugar shrugs off India

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

* Vietnam coffee seen on par with London, vs $40 premiums * Thai hipol raws likely to be steady at 40 to 70 ptspremiums * Tight supply may support TOCOM, slow Chinese demand aconcern By Lewa Pardomuan …

Week's recalls: chandeliers, coffee makers, lamps

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

Crystal chandeliers with a dangerous tendency to fall, single-cup coffee makers that may spray scalding liquid on users and lamps that may start fires are among the consumer products recalled this week.

Sunday, February 12, 2012

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Week's recalls: chandeliers, coffee makers, lamps

Posted: 11 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

Crystal chandeliers with a dangerous tendency to fall, single-cup coffee makers that may spray scalding liquid on users and lamps that may start fires are among the consumer products recalled this week.

Heads Up: In Portland, Ore., a D.I.Y. Coffee Culture

Posted: 11 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

A crop of coffee-shop owners in Portland are now roasting the beans themselves.

$50 a pound for coffee?

Posted: 11 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

When it comes to single-serve coffee makers, the cost of convenience may be higher than you realize.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

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Week's recalls: chandeliers, coffee makers, lamps

Posted: 10 Feb 2012 09:01 AM PST

Crystal chandeliers with a dangerous tendency to fall, single-cup coffee makers that may spray scalding liquid on users and lamps that may start fires are among the consumer products recalled this week.

Friday, February 10, 2012

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Caribou Coffee Announces Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2011 Earnings Call

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 09:01 AM PST

Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. , the second largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, announced today that it will release financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 after the market close on Wednesday, February 22, 2012.

Scientist at Work Blog: The Problem With Coffee Pests

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 09:01 AM PST

A "coffee-forest matrix" could act as a natural barrier to reduce coffee berry borer outbreaks without the use of toxic insecticides.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

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Scientist at Work Blog: Better Lives in Better Coffee

Posted: 08 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

Coffee certification seems complicated, but there are potential benefits to farmers, the environment and society.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

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Esio Adds To Brewing Competition For Green Mountain Coffee

Posted: 07 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters sells more than 200 varieties of K-Cup portion packs including brands of coffee, tea, hot apple cider, iced teas, hot cocoa and other dairy-based beverages.

Uganda Jan coffee exports up 5.2 pct y/y: UCDA

Posted: 07 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

KAMPALA (Reuters) – Uganda's coffee exports rose 5.2 percent in January compared to the same month last year thanks to dry weather that facilitated faster bean drying and expanded acreage, sector officials said on Tuesday. A source at the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) said Uganda shipped 226,471 60-kilogramme bags of coffee in January, compared with 215,180 bags in the same month a …

Dunkin' Donuts Is Number One in Coffee Customer Loyalty for Sixth Straight Year

Posted: 07 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

CANTON, Mass., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – In the highly competitive U.S. coffee market, Dunkin' Donuts is once again distinguished for brewing a superior guest experience. For the sixth straight year, …

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

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Concordia Coffee Systems Closes Over $6 Million Financing

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Concordia Coffee Systems, the world's leading manufacturer of self-serve commercial espresso systems, announced it has raised $6.5 million in new financing …

Incredible Zen Table project makes coffee tables interesting

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

Coffee tables are rarely very interactive, and unless there's something very interesting sitting on top of them, aren't usually the focal point of a room either. This would all change if you owned a Zen Table, though.

Coffee and Tea Foodservice Trends in the U.S.

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2012  /PRNewswire/ –  Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Coffee and Tea Foodservice Trends in the U.S. http://www.reportlinker.com/p0769021/Coffee-and-Tea-Foodservice-Trends-in-the-US- …

Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Inc. to Report Its Fourth Quarter and 2011 Year-End Results

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

Peet's Coffee & Tea, Inc. today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and 2011 year-end results on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. PT/4:00 p.m.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Goes to Washington

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – In the midst of this caffeinated campaign season, folks inside and outside the beltway are about to see their coffee & tea stock options rise when The Coffee Bean …

Starbucks to Partner with Ai Ni Group to Bring China’s Yunnan Coffee to the World

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

As part of its ongoing efforts to help elevate the coffee industry in China's Yunnan Province, Starbucks Coffee Company announced that it has signed an agreement to form a joint-venture company with Ai Ni Group, one of the province's most established coffee operators and agricultural companies in Yunnan.

Uganda raises 2011/12 coffee export forecast to 3.2 mln bags

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

KAMPALA (Reuters) – Uganda revised its projected coffee exports for the 2011/12 season up to 3.2 million 60-kg bags on Monday from a previous estimate of 3.0 million bags, an official at the industry regulator told Reuters. "We implemented a tree planting programme three years ago in central and south western regions and these trees are now maturing," Norman Mutekanga, manager for Strategy and …

Montreal coffee business is steeped in hard work

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

Olympian turned entrepreneur Craig Buntin, 31, is offering a new way for Canadian caffeine junkies to get their fi Teabean White Coffee.

Analysis: Single-cup coffee sales seen growing

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

NEW YORK/BANGALORE (Reuters) – Sara Lee Corp Executive Chairman Jan Bennink thinks it is time for his company to reinvest in the single-serve coffee market. Back in 2001, when it teamed up with Philips to launch the Senseo machines that brew single cups of coffee in seconds, it was a pioneer of that market. But in recent years it let that business languish, especially in the United States …

Coffee co. Peet's shares rise on analyst upgrade

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 09:00 AM PST

Shares of Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc. rose Friday, hitting a 52-week high, after a Baird analyst lifted his rating on the coffee company, saying he expects fast earnings growth starting later in 2012.