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Pumpkin spice and everything nice…
With the pumpkin spice latte – aka PSL – turning 20 this year, we look back at the origin of the limited edition autumn offering that has become an iconic beverage.
Starbucks expands the roll out of its reusable format
Starbucks is expanding its 100% reusable format to 12 stores in Napa and Petaluma, California.
Starbucks builds on its US military community support
Starbucks Corporation is strengthening its support for the US military community, including partners (employees) and their families through expanded career development, mental health, and hiring initiatives.
Special Sustainability Section; sustainability is inherent in today’s brands
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is no longer a couple of lines in the glossy pages of an annual report or in the ‘About’ section on a company website — brands must be actively engaged in ‘good practices’ and sustainable initiatives or today’s consumers will hold them responsible.
RTD coffee and tea brands top the BEV50 Brand Index
Starbucks, Dunkin’ and Lipton top the ‘Bev50’ Psych-Pulse Survey, the beverage industry’s first consumer psychology-based ranking of brands.
Starbucks to open sustainability learning and innovation lab in Costa Rica
The lab will offer hands-on and virtual learning for Starbucks partners, students, researchers and industry leaders to innovate and scale solutions for some of the world’s most challenging social and environmental issues.
Piazza Montecitorio welcomes central Rome’s first Starbucks
Starbucks has opened in Italy’s capital city in partnership with Percassi, Starbucks exclusive Italian licensee partner, in Piazza Montecitorio – the historic and political heart of the ‘Eternal City.’
Starbucks unveils its summer in-store menu for US customers
Starbucks US summer menu has now arrived in its stores, including two new menu items, another RTD beverage, and new blends available in store.
Achieving responsible coffee sourcing
Although the concept of responsible sourcing to benefit coffee farmers remains high, the actual practice appears to still be low. By Shem Oirere
Laxman Narasimhan assumes role of Starbucks CEO
Laxman Narasimhan was named incoming CEO on 1 September 2022, succeeding company founder and now former CEO, Howard Schultz.
Starbucks introduces olive oil-infused coffee
The new Oleato line features Starbucks arabica coffee infused with a spoonful of Partanna cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil.
Starbucks shows support on Veteran’s Day
While Veterans Day is only one day out of the year, Starbucks’ commitment to supporting the military community – including hiring veterans, military spouses and opening Military Family Stores – is a year-round effort.
Rewriting the carbon story
As awareness continues to grow about the importance of reducing carbon emission, one solution minimising carbon footprints and mitigating the risk of climate change is regenerative agriculture.
Nestlé to acquire Seattle’s Best Coffee from Starbucks
Nestlé bolsters North American coffee business with acquisition of Seattle’s Best Coffee, which also further strengthens its Global Coffee Alliance with Starbucks.