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Starbucks wasted water row ignites debate

Starbucks logoThe recent hefty criticism of Starbucks for allegedly wasting millions of gallons of water through a policy of leaving its taps running, has brought to light beverage-trade issues which the daily press would not have known about.
Posted: 08 October 2008 | 14:27

Costa backs up growth claims

John Derkack and giant coffee cupCosta Coffee, which styles itself ‘officially the largest and fastest-growing coffee-shop chain in the UK’, has made a series of bold moves to endorse its position.
Posted: 08 October 2008 | 14:14

Irish coffee roasters compete over green credentials

Java Republic's new roasteryTwo of the most significant coffee roasters in the Republic of Ireland are competing to become the most ecologically-conscious in the coffee industry.
Posted: 08 October 2008 | 14:03

Beverage: Milk Money – US Food Trends

Reposition milk as a restaurant drink that's equal parts fun and functional.
Posted: 06 October 2008 | 17:44

BMA Scotland calls for alcohol labelling legislation

beerThe British Medical Association in Scotland has demanded that the Scottish Government introduces compulsory labelling on all alcoholic products.
Posted: 03 October 2008 | 15:56

Government publishes guidelines on school drinks

The Government has published a new voluntary code of practice for all drinks served in schools and urged manufactures to sign up to it.
Posted: 03 October 2008 | 00:01

Coffee chain Beanscene rescued from administration

Fifi and AllyThe Scottish coffee-house chain Beanscene, which went into administration earlier this year, has been bought.
Posted: 24 September 2008 | 11:33

New Nescafé Rich Roast completes the picture

The new Nescafé Rich Roast coffee is a blend specially developed to provide a mainstream everyday vending coffee at a competitive price.
Posted: 13 August 2008 | 11:34

Beverage sales increase by 38% at Belle Vue

Milano Coffee systemThe Greyhound Association who run Belle Vue stadium had for years operated refreshment kiosks using "own brand" beverages.
Posted: 13 August 2008 | 11:17

Giving the customer what they want

The consumer sees drinking tea or coffee as a social event, a time to relax for a few minutes.
Posted: 11 August 2008 | 15:43

The Hub Café triples its hot chocolate sales

Nestlé shows how their Aero hot chocolate product helped one business in Bath.
Posted: 11 August 2008 | 15:17

Coffee at work makes a happy workplace

Recent research claims employee happiness as the key reason for providing coffee in their business.
Posted: 11 August 2008 | 11:21

Brodies of Edinburgh takes over Segafredo distribution

Ralph LuttonThe Edinburgh coffee roaster and tea blender Brodies became the main trade distributor of Segafredo Zanetti, the Italian coffee brand, at the start of August.
Posted: 05 August 2008 | 10:56

Allegra announces first European Coffee Symposium

European Coffee SymposiumThe research organisation Allegra has announced its first European Coffee Symposium, a major talking-shop to be held in London on 17 October.
Posted: 05 August 2008 | 10:48

Alfresco drinks group hits the G-spot

Alfresco's G hits the spotThe Alfresco soft drinks group has produced, by accident, its first aphrodisiac product.
Posted: 04 August 2008 | 17:30

Abode launches barista competition to improve its coffee

Abode barista competitionThe latest hotel chain to devise an in-house barista championship as part of its work to improve its coffee has been Abode, the group founded by celebrity chef Michael Caines, who was in on the judging.
Posted: 04 August 2008 | 17:00

Allegra looks into independent coffee market

Allegra's Jeffrey YoungGeneral caterers who want to learn more about the secrets of successful independent coffee-bar businesses will probably get their chance in September, when the latest Allegra report appears.
Posted: 04 August 2008 | 16:30

Patchy pavement permission policies hamper café culture

Street seatingThe beverage trade has begun to seriously question the lack of a joined-up policy in Britain over the achievement of a ‘café culture’ in our towns.
Posted: 04 August 2008 | 16:00

Coffee Republic trials contactless payments

Barclay's OneTouch cardCoffee Republic expects a considerable rise in the use of contactless payment devices for small purchases such as takeaway coffee, and is to encourage use of the system across its franchised estate.
Posted: 04 August 2008 | 15:00

Vegetable juice market is ripe for harvesting, says James White

Manicorganic vegetable juicesThere is an unusual alternative to fruit juices in this summer’s soft drinks. It is the vegetable juice, and it is, according to Lawrence Mallinson of James White drinks, 'a market ready for storming'.
Posted: 04 August 2008 | 14:00

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11th October 2008