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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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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...
coffee chains

Costa Coffee’s Pwllheli store re-opens with a fresh new look

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PWLLHELI, UK – Costa Coffee celebrates the re-opening of its Pwllheli store on New Street, following a full refurbishment that brings a fresh new...
coffee chains

Reborn Coffee regains compliance with Nasdaq Stockholders’ Equity Requirement

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BREA, CA, USA – Reborn Coffee, Inc. (NASDAQ: REBN), a leader in the specialty coffee market, yeserday (January 14, 2026) announced that it received...
Roasters

Royal Cup Coffee and Tea expands ready-to-drink cold brew line with new flavors

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., USA – Royal Cup Coffee and Tea, a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium coffee and tea, has announced a major expansion...
Roasters

Coffee Hero announces mission to make freshly roasted beans accessible to all with subscription savings

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SYDNEY, Australia – As Australians increasingly look for ways to balance household budgets without sacrificing their daily rituals, Coffee Hero is renewing its commitment...
Equipment

YI TING Non-Woven doubles capacity for sustainable solutions, strengthening presence in Europe and North America

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TAOYUAN – Trusted by world-renowned specialty coffee equipment innovators and Tier-1 roasters, YI TING Non-Woven, a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of engineered nonwoven materials, today...
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Coca-Cola abandons plans to sell Costa, after below expectation bids from private equity firms

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MILAN – The Coca-Cola Company has reportedly ditched plans to sell Costa Coffee, at least for the time being. According to the Financial Times,...
News

Franke Coffee Systems is launching a new A Line in Southeast Asia with Singapore Flagship showroom

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SINGAPORE - Franke Coffee Systems has officially launched the New A Line in Southeast Asia, bringing its next generation of Swiss-engineered fully automatic coffee...
coffee chains

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

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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...

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illycaffè announces Johannes Nuding, Two Michelin Stars, as new Chef Ambassador

TRIESTE, Italy – illycaffè, global coffee company known for its sustainable quality, is proud to announce the appointment of Michelin-starred chef Johannes Nuding to the illy Chef Ambassador program....
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Kaffea-X launches a digital marketplace for specialty green coffee, introducing standardized pricing and escrow-based trade security

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SHORT HILLS, N.J., USA – Kaffea-X today announced the launch of its digital marketplace for specialty green coffee, designed to address long-standing challenges in...
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Newland NPT joins the European Vending & Coffee Service association (EVA)

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BRUSSELS, Belgium – Newland NPT is one of the world’s largest point of sale terminal manufacturers. With over 30 years of experience, the company...
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Pop & Bottle announces limited edition line of coffee and matcha products to celebrate the streaming release of Wicked

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LOS ANGELES, USA – To celebrate the streaming release of Wicked: For Good, Pop & Bottle is launching a limited-edition line of "Wickedly Good"...

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