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Coffee shops chains in the UK: Why the big names are struggling and the small ones are thriving

MILAN - Last week, the Financial Times confirmed that Coca-Cola had shelved (at least for the time being) its plans to sell Costa Coffee - the world's second-largest coffee shops chain - after finding none of the offers received to be adequate. This is despite the fact that the iconic brand - founded in 1971 by Italian brothers Sergio and Bruno Costa - was put on the market at a price just over half of that paid in 2018 to acquire...

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The J.M. Smucker Co. declares dividend of $1.10 per share

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ORRVILLE, Ohio, USA - The J.M. Smucker Co. announced on January 16, 2026, its Board of Directors approved a $1.10 per share dividend on...
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The Coca‑Cola Company announces changes in operational leadership and creation of new enterprise role to accelerate digital transformation

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ATLANTA, USA – The Coca‑Cola Company today announced a series of leadership changes designed to bring the business closer to consumers and enable faster...
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Emirates Leisure Retail and ENOC Group partner to serve Costa Coffee at ENOC’s ZOOM stores

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DUBAI, UAE – Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR), the master franchisee of Costa Coffee in the UAE, is proud to announce a two-year partnership with...
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BIGGBY COFFEE partners with Cincinnati Cyclones to launch four signature team-inspired drinks

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Cincinnati, OH - BIGGBY COFFEE, a beloved local destination for handcrafted beverages and community connection, is excited to announce an official new drink line...
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Like Air unveils Vietnamese coffee Puffcorn in co-branded flavor drop with Copper Cow Coffee

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MADISON, N.J., USA – Like Air, the award-winning and family-owned snack company, kicks off 2026 with its first flavor collaboration of the year: a...
Health

Unlocking coffee’s hidden chemistry: new diterpenes show anti-diabetic promise

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FAYETTEVILLE, GA, USA – Three of the compounds demonstrated significant inhibitory effects on α-glucosidase, a key enzyme in carbohydrate digestion. The findings could pave...
Trade Shows

SIGEP World 2026 kicks off today at Rimini Exhibition Centre: five days dedicated to coffee, pastry, ice cream, and global foodservice

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RIMINI, Italy — Starting today, Friday, 16 January 2026, and running for five days, Rimini Expo Centre once again becomes the international hub for...
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IMA Petroncini partners with SCA Italy as Technical Sponsor of the 2026 Italian Roasting Championship

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RIMINI - IMA Petroncini will take part in the Italian Roasting Championship 2026 as Official Technical Sponsor, supporting the competition organized by SCA Italy (Specialty...
Sustainability

Löfbergs Recognised for Its Sustainability Work: named Sustainability Supplier of the Year by Strawberry

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Strawberry highlights Löfbergs’ consistent efforts and concrete projects that strengthen the supply chain, improve working conditions for women in coffee-growing countries, and reduce emissions....
Roasters

illycaffè at SIGEP World 2026: an immersive experience of coffee culture, regenerative agriculture and dialogue with key foodservice players

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TRIESTE, Italy – illycaffè will be present at SIGEP World 2026 – The World Expo for Foodservice Excellence with a booth designed as an...
Equipment

Ecoldbrew wins Best of CES, redefining cold brew coffee in minutes

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LAS VEGAS, NV, USA – Ecoldbrew, a compact, fully automated cold brew coffee maker, has been named a Best of CES award winner by...
Roasters

Explorer Cold Brew acquires Savorista, expanding its leadership in caffeine-conscious coffee

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BROOKLYN, NY, USA – Explorer Cold Brew, Inc., the pioneer of caffeine-conscious cold brew coffee, today announced the acquisition of Savorista, a specialty coffee...
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Shipley Donuts ranked top donut franchise on 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500

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HOUSTON, USA – Shipley Donuts, the nation's largest brand of fresh, handmade daily donuts and kolaches, is the top-ranked donut franchise on the newly...
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Mokas Coffee & Eatery is looking to enter Oklahoma

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SALINA, Kan., USA — Mokas Coffee & Eatery, known for its breakfast and lunch offerings made to order, freshly baked pastries, and signature coffee...
Single Serve

San Francisco Bay Coffee produces 130 million compostable pods in 2025

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA — San Francisco Bay Coffee has produced 130 million commercially compostable single-serve coffee pods this year, representing a significant portion...
Roasters

Keurig Dr Pepper launches offer for JDE Peet’s at a price of EUR 31.85 in cash per ordinary share

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BURLINGTON, Mass., FRISCO, Texas, USA and AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands – Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (“KDP“) (NASDAQ: KDP) and JDE Peet’s N.V. (“JDE Peet’s“) (EURONEXT:...
Trade Shows

The Global Coffee Community heads to San Diego: World of Coffee 2026 registration opens

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SAN DIEGO – The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is thrilled to announce World of Coffee San Diego 2026 is now open for visitor registration. Scheduled...
Trade Shows

DVG de Vecchi at World of Coffee 2026 in Dubai

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DUBAI - From January 18 to 20, Dubai will become the focal point for the specialty coffee community with World of Coffee 2026, one...
Trade Shows

Rhea at SIGEP 2026: Innovation Bar, Automation and the Future of the Professional Café

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MILANO - Rhea is taking part in SIGEP again this year as a partner of the Innovation Bar, a concept area dedicated to the...
coffee chains

Starbucks launches winter-themed fashion collab by Sarah Andelman

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MILAN, Italy – With the launch of “The House of Coffee”, Starbucks has officially entered the world of high fashion and technical lifestyle. Launching...

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McDonald’s Canada announces one-year price promise on $5 McValue Meals and $1 small McCafé coffee

TORONTO, Canada – McDonald's Canada is making a one-year price promise on two of its flagship offerings: McValue Meals, now priced at $5 and including breakfast items, and small...
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Kerry 2026 Global Taste Charts shows mandarin flavour is expanding into coffee formats

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SINGAPORE — Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, today unveiled its 2026 Global Taste Charts, providing the food and beverage industry with...
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Mondi recognised with nine WorldStar Awards for packaging innovation

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WEYBRIDGE, UK – Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, announces that nine of its innovative packaging solutions have received WorldStar Packaging...
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TGI Fridays unveils bold vision to become global casual dining leader

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DALLAS, USA – TGI Fridays, where the world goes to celebrate, today unveiled a bold, global growth vision to make Fridays the most celebratory,...

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