ROME, Italy – Unless you’re some sort of caffeine-phobe, if you’ve been to Rome you’ve almost certainly enjoyed some well-priced coffee in a café. So it might be surprising to hear that Italy’s capital will be raising prices for a cup of joe. The Local reports that Rome's Bar Association (that’s “bar” as in watering hole, not as in lawyers) has made ...
SEATTLE, U.S. – Starbucks' biggest competition isn't another coffee chain. Instead of worrying about the impact of Dunkin' Donuts or Tim Hortons, the coffee giant is keeping an eye out on trendy independent shops, according to CFO Scott Maw. "We're still not seeing any one competitor or even a smaller number of ...
SEATTLE, U.S. – Starbucks Coffee Company will be developing a visitor center on the grounds of its wholly owned coffee farm, Hacienda Alsacia. Purchased almost four years ago, Hacienda Alsacia is located in Costa Rica on the slopes of the Poas volcano and serves as a global Research and Development facility and working farm for Starbucks.
MILAN – After he steps down as Starbucks’ CEO, Howard Schultz plans to take on leadership of the company’s Roastery and Reserve brands. The idea behind those upscale concepts is to once again redefine coffee consumption both in the United States and around the world.
SEATTLE, U.S. – The centuries-old craft of barrel aging has long been a source of culinary inspiration, influencing everything from sugars and chocolates to sauces and ciders. Here the extraction of distinct flavors imparted by the barrel enhance the integrity of the product it meets.
MILAN, Italy – Today, Starbucks Coffee Company announced its newest Roastery location on Piazza Cordusio (PICTURE) in Milan with a dramatic unveiling of the building prior to its remodel.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Netizens were left spluttering into their skinny lattes Monday after coffee giant Starbucks announced a raft of price hikes. The chain, operated in Taiwan by Uni-President, said it would raise the prices ...