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18 December 2024

Convenience store chain OXXO brings Andatti coffee brand to Brazil

28 December 2024

Austria’s Aïda continues international expansion with Slovakia debut

27 December 2024

Santagloria parent company FoodBox-Lateral rebrands as The FoodBox Group

24 December 2024

New Zealand’s Kaffelogic launches Nano 7 Roaster in the UK and China

24 December 2024

UK’s Cornish Bakery reports record opening week at Milton Keynes store

23 December 2024

Romania’s Turabo unveils new €1m coffee production facility in Bucharest

20 December 2024

Ediya Coffee plans rapid expansion in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur debut

20 December 2024

France’s Terres de Café to scale international footprint in 2025

20 December 2024

Vietnam introduces EUDR compliance database to support coffee producers

19 December 2024

5 to go confirms majority stake sale to INVENIO Partners and Accession Capital Partners

19 December 2024

Chinese tea chain Naixue makes Malaysia debut with Kuala Lumpur outlet

19 December 2024

New Zealand’s Coffee Supreme attains B Corp certification

19 December 2024

SOHO Coffee Co. lands in Hungary with Budapest Airport outlet

19 December 2024

Oatly closes Singapore facility amid supply chain efficiency drive

18 December 2024

US investment firm Sojourner acquires stake in Hawaii Coﬀee Company

18 December 2024

CJ Foodville unveils TOUS les JOURS brand re-vamp

18 December 2024

Romania’s 5 to go finalising talks for further stake sale

17 December 2024

Italy’s Cimbali Group appoints Frédéric Thil as General Manager

17 December 2024

Dutch Bros appoints new Chief Technology and Information Officer

17 December 2024

Tata Starbucks cuts short-term growth forecast as inflation hits sales

16 December 2024

Cardiff-based Coffi Lab secures £1.7m to support outlet growth

16 December 2024

Hagen unveils next-generation espresso bar in London’s Mayfair

16 December 2024

Record C price not benefiting most coffee farmers, Fairtrade urges

13 December 2024

Indonesia’s Fore Coffee plans 60 new outlets in 2025

12 December 2024

Starbucks Australia posts AU$5.8m loss amid expansion drive and weaker consumer spend

12 December 2024

Belgium’s IzyCoffee seeks further investment to drive outlet growth

12 December 2024

Sanremo D8 – bringing extraordinary performance within your reach 

11 December 2024

South Korea’s SPC Group eyes 12,000 Paris Baguette stores globally by 2030

11 December 2024

McWin Capital reportedly in talks to acquire UK bakery-café group Gail’s

11 December 2024

London-based Yolk challenges Pret and LEON with premium subscription

11 December 2024

Starbucks enters 88th market globally with first Honduras outlet

11 December 2024

7 Brew appoints first Chief Marketing Officer

10 December 2024

Taco Bell seeks to ‘disrupt US beverage industry’ with new café concept

10 December 2024

Joe & The Juice to expand UK Deliveroo partnership

10 December 2024

Starbucks China appoints first Chief Growth Officer

10 December 2024

Small-format coffee chains make a big splash in the Philippines

9 December 2024

The Nero Group strengthens Waitrose partnership with new in-store cafès

9 December 2024

Brazil’s The Coffee expands European presence with Italy debut

6 December 2024

In other coffee business news... 30 November-6 December 2024

6 December 2024

SSP Group joint venture secures new India airport contracts

6 December 2024

Nestlé USA appoints Martin Thompson as CEO and US Market Head

6 December 2024

Esquires Coffee to open supermarket cafés in Ireland

5 December 2024

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf signs master franchise agreement to fuel India growth

5 December 2024

Costa Coffee expands major UK event venues partnership

5 December 2024

RBI CEO Joshua Kobza hints at return to Tim Hortons outlet growth in Canada

5 December 2024

Gail’s eyes further outlet growth as revenues surge

5 December 2024

Bluebird’s secret to unforgettable coffee flavours

4 December 2024

Fast Coffee raises $1m as investment in India’s coffee shop market picks up

4 December 2024

New York’s Matto Espresso sets sights on 300 stores by 2030

4 December 2024

Shipley Do-Nuts signs 22-unit franchise deal with Virentes Hospitality

3 December 2024

Heritage coffee brand Bacha Coffee to launch in Japan in 2025

3 December 2024

Starbucks Australia strengthens Board of Directors ahead of planned outlet growth

3 December 2024

Italy’s Simonelli Group acquires stake in filter coffee brewer 3TEMP

3 December 2024

British tea brand Typhoo acquired out of administration for £10.2m

2 December 2024

Saudi Arabia’s Barn’s signs franchise deal to launch in Qatar

2 December 2024

Canada’s Tim Hortons boosts Americas presence with first Panama store

2 December 2024

Ukraine’s Aroma Kava launches in Poland with Warsaw outlet

2 December 2024

Square Kiosk launches in the UK

29 November 2024

Cafè Barbera enters Southeast Asia with stores in Indonesia and the Philippines

29 November 2024

Luckin Coffee partners with Hextar Industries Berhad for 2025 Malaysia launch

29 November 2024

Sweden’s Löfbergs appoints first Chief International Business Officer

29 November 2024

Brazil’s The Coffee to launch in Canada in 2025

28 November 2024

Kamaljit Singh Bedi to take reins at Costa Coffee India

28 November 2024

Paris Baguette opens first UK franchise store ahead of planned European expansion

28 November 2024

Rancilio Group and Crem International expand global presence with new UK & Ireland branch

27 November 2024

Bread Holdings reportedly exploring sale of boutique bakery-café group Gail’s

26 November 2024

Australia’s Soul Origin unveils coffee-focused rebrand

26 November 2024

Panera Bread appoints new Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

26 November 2024

ZUS Coffee enters Brunei with Bandar Seri Begawan outlet

26 November 2024

New CEO for UK-based Crosstown five months Karali Group sale

25 November 2024

Esquires Coffee doubles down on suburban growth to scale UK estate

25 November 2024

UK’s Bob & Berts forecasts return to profit in 2025 after record annual sales

25 November 2024

India’s abCoffee appoints new President of Operations to drive outlet expansion

25 November 2024

US bakery-café chain Duck Donuts launches in the Bahamas

22 November 2024

In other coffee business news... 16-22 November 2024

22 November 2024

Costa Coffee trials 24-hour drive-thru in the UK

22 November 2024

Luckin Coffee strengthens Brazil trade with $1.38bn coffee supply deal

21 November 2024

GoTo Foods appoints Kieran Donahue as Chief Commercial Officer

21 November 2024

Starbucks reportedly mulling China business stake sale

21 November 2024

Middle East remains key growth market for branded coffee chains – but regional unrest a concern for operators

21 November 2024

Third Wave Coffee sees full-year sales surge but losses widen amid dash for growth

20 November 2024

Sweden’s Löfbergs appoints Eja Tuominen to Board of Directors

20 November 2024

India’s Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters seeking to nearly triple revenues by 2027

19 November 2024

Sri Lanka’s Department of Coffee makes international debut with Oman outlet

19 November 2024

Starbucks appoints Marika McCauley Sine as Chief Sustainability Officer

19 November 2024

Kyan Café becomes first Saudi Arabian branded coffee chain to launch in the US

19 November 2024

Panera Brands appoints former Starbucks exec Patrick Grismer as Chair of Board

18 November 2024

La Marzocco and Eversys tie-up drives De’Longhi’s strong third quarter

18 November 2024

Masan Group appoints Patricia Marques as CEO of Phuc Long Coffee & Tea

18 November 2024

In other coffee business news... 9-15 November 2024

15 November 2024

PunThai Coffee posts strong third quarter in buoyant Thai petrol retail market

15 November 2024

Further losses for Malaysia’s Berjaya Foods as Starbucks boycotts bite

15 November 2024

Sodexo to acquire US catering and foodservice group CRH Catering

15 November 2024

Price sensitivity a sticking point in Tims China’s third quarter

15 November 2024

SSP Group to launch in Lithuania with seven-year Vilnius International Airport deal

14 November 2024

Paul partners with Zaf Holding to kickstart southeast UK expansion

14 November 2024

The European Coffee & Hospitality Awards 2024 – Full winners list

13 November 2024

Löfbergs appoints ARK Agency as its UK Creative Partner

13 November 2024

Compose Coffee acquisition lifts Jollibee Food Corp’s third quarter earnings

13 November 2024

Lincoln & York announces £1m roastery investment as it celebrates 30 years in business

13 November 2024

Greece’s Coffee Island to make India debut in December 2024

12 November 2024

Turkey’s Spada Roastery unveils new 5,300sq ft facility to meet growing wholesale demand

12 November 2024

Kopi Kenangan continues Southeast Asia expansion with first store in the Philippines

12 November 2024

Coffee Holding acquires US private label coffee roaster Empire Coffee

12 November 2024

Finland’s Oddlygood acquires UK dairy alternative brand Rude Health

12 November 2024

Thailand’s Café Amazon sustains robust outlet growth in third quarter

12 November 2024

Devyani International surpasses 200 Costa Coffee stores in India

12 November 2024

Australia’s The Coffee Club partners with Luqman Petroleum for 2025 Kenya debut

9 November 2024

In other coffee business news... 2-8 November 2024

8 November 2024

Krispy Kreme reports lower third quarter sales but remains upbeat on US expansion

8 November 2024

Luckin Coffee supply partnership yields strong third quarter for Oatly in China

7 November 2024

Mobile ordering drives Dutch Bros’ third quarter sales growth

7 November 2024

Paris Baguette North America set to reach 200 stores by the end of 2024

6 November 2024

The Nero Group bolsters UK travel hub presence with FCB Coffee acquisition

6 November 2024

Boston Tea Party urges UK coffee chains to ban single-use cups

6 November 2024

Coffee champion Oskar Garberg reveals the secret to perfect flavour control

6 November 2024

Dunkin’ to keep trading in the Netherlands – but future in Belgium uncertain

6 November 2024

Wholesale revenue continues to drive to Black Rifle Coffee’s improving profitability

6 November 2024

Tim Hortons the standout performer in RBI’s third quarter

5 November 2024

Yum China opens 500th KCOFFEE store

5 November 2024

UK’s Knoops makes international debut with UAE outlet

5 November 2024

Singapore’s Common Man Coffee Roasters launches in Hong Kong

5 November 2024

Starbucks Thailand reduces growth forecast amid fierce competition

4 November 2024

Cornell University and World Coffee Research announce five-year partnership

4 November 2024

HTeaO bolsters leadership team with real estate and tech expertise

4 November 2024

Chobani appoints Jai Kibe as Chief Marketing Officer

4 November 2024

Australia’s Retail Food Group acquires CIBO Espresso for AU$2.7m

4 November 2024

Starbucks to remove non-dairy surcharge at company-owned North America stores

2 November 2024

GCI event round-up – People and Talent Management in Coffee and Hospitality

1 November 2024

In other coffee business news... 26 October – 1 November 2024

1 November 2024

Patisserie Valerie parent company promotes Vikesh Patel to CEO

1 November 2024

Mister Donut expands East Asia presence with first Hong Kong store

1 November 2024

Ziggi’s Coffee reaches 100 US outlets with Colorado drive-thru

31 October 2024

Indonesia’s Tomoro Coffee sets sights on 3,000 outlets across Southeast Asia

31 October 2024

Japan’s % Arabica appoints Mario C Bauer as Non-Executive Director

31 October 2024

Starbucks outlines customer experience revamp after ‘disappointing’ fourth quarter

31 October 2024

Luckin Coffee posts strong third quarter and confirms US launch plan

30 October 2024

How IoT connectivity is transforming coffee businesses

30 October 2024

The crucial role of extraction time in coffee quality

30 October 2024

Spain’s Syra Coffee seeking to reach 100 stores by 2026

30 October 2024

Evoca Group opens Dubai office to support Middle East growth

30 October 2024

Ceremony Coffee Roasters joins FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective

30 October 2024

TV presenter and entrepreneur Maya Jama invests in peamilk brand Sproud

29 October 2024

China’s Luckin Coffee reportedly planning US launch in 2025

29 October 2024

The Nero Group bolsters UK portfolio with 200 Degrees Coffee acquisition

29 October 2024

G7 endorses ICO’s Global Coffee Sustainability and Resilience Fund

28 October 2024

New York’s Gregorys Coffee appoints new PR Agency of Record

26 October 2024

Pret A Manger makes Portugal debut with Lisbon outlet

25 October 2024

In other coffee business news... 19-25 October 2024

25 October 2024

Cofix takes direct control of Poland operations after franchisee declares bankruptcy

25 October 2024

Tims China will not be drawn into a price war, says CEO Yongchen Lu

25 October 2024

The UAE’s Shamal Holding acquires majority stake in Dubai-based The Espresso Lab

24 October 2024

Olympics and Rugby World Cup boost Sodexo’s full-year revenues

24 October 2024

Focus on flagship stores lifts Phuc Long Coffee & Tea’s third quarter revenues

24 October 2024

Difficult European trading curbs sales growth for Starbucks franchisee Alsea

24 October 2024

Germany’s BackWerk seeking franchise partners for UK relaunch

24 October 2024

China’s Cotti Coffee reaches 10,000 stores with Doha outlet

23 October 2024

Starbucks CEO pledges major overhaul after third consecutive quarter of falling sales

23 October 2024

World Coffee Portal to host People and Talent Management in Hospitality conference

22 October 2024

Starbucks Australia appoints Gelatissimo boss Braeden Lord as new CEO

22 October 2024

Olympic Games boost Lagardère Travel Retail’s third quarter sales

22 October 2024

Tata Starbucks becomes the largest branded coffee shop chain in India

22 October 2024

Starbucks appoints Tressie Lieberman as first Global Chief Brand Officer

21 October 2024

JAB Holding boosts JDE Peet’s stake with $2.3bn Mondelez buyout

21 October 2024

JDE Peet’s appoints former Kraft Heinz President Rafael Oliveira as CEO

21 October 2024

Costa Coffee fell back into the red in 2023 despite robust sales growth

21 October 2024

Gateway Partners reportedly seeking to exit Tim Hortons MENA franchise

18 October 2024

Bluestone Lane appoints new CEO, Edie Ames

18 October 2024

UK specialty coffee roaster Origin Coffee expands Cornwall roastery

18 October 2024

Boutique café group EL&N makes India debut with Mumbai outlet

18 October 2024

Black Sheep Coffee signs multi-year Oatly supply partnership

18 October 2024

Private equity firm Verdane takes majority stake in coffee software developer Cropster

17 October 2024

Compass One acquires UK hospital coffee chain Peabodys Coffee

17 October 2024

Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe streamlines organisational structure to boost falling sales

17 October 2024

Voyage Foods to expand capacity with new Ohio manufacturing plant

17 October 2024

German Latte Art Champion stays ahead of the game with WMF espresso NEXT

16 October 2024

Thailand’s PTG Energy to ramp up PunThai Coffee rollout to meet rising demand

16 October 2024

South Korea’s SPC Group names former Shinsegae exec Lim Byung-sun as CEO

15 October 2024

The Philippines’ Figaro Coffee Group to rebrand as Figaro Culinary Group

15 October 2024

Romania’s Sphera Group acquires franchising rights to Italy’s Cioccolatitaliani

15 October 2024

UK-based WatchHouse appoints Josh Brown as Head of Coffee

15 October 2024

Starbucks acquires its largest UK franchisee 23.5 Degrees

15 October 2024

Malaysia's Tealive signs master franchise agreement for UAE launch

11 October 2024

Cooks Coffee Company appoints Katherine Scott as Chief Financial Officer

11 October 2024

Thailand’s Caltex expands Chao Doi petrol station coffee shop partnership

10 October 2024

Dunkin’s Netherlands and Belgium franchise files for bankruptcy

10 October 2024

Chinese tea chain Chagee opens first Hong Kong outlet

10 October 2024

South Korea’s Ediya Coffee unveils Byeon Woo-seok as its first Brand Ambassador

Malaysia’s Berjaya Food signs agreement to launch Paris Baguette in Thailand

Secure your VIP ticket to the European premiere of La Marzocco’s The Rise of Espresso

Romania’s Ted’s Coffee exploring investment options to fuel outlet growth

5 to go grows European footprint with first store in Moldova

LaSalle Capital invests in US private label coffee roaster Cascade Coffee

Cinnabon to debut in New Zealand with Auckland store

Scottish specialty coffee roaster Dear Green sets 2030 net zero target

Press Coffee acquires first coffee farm in boost to single origin coffee sourcing programme

Dunkin’ reaches 800 stores in Saudi Arabia with Riyadh outlet

Australia’s St. Ali opens first outlet in the Philippines

Ukraine’s Lviv Croissants makes Czech Republic debut with Prague outlet

Value becomes competition hot spot in $54bn US branded coffee shop market

Whittard of Chelsea eyes more international growth following robust 2023 revenues

Starbucks invests in two Central American coffee farms to climate-proof coffee supply

SSP Group reports positive fourth quarter trading in most markets

Pret agrees to pay $3.9m compensation over shelved Israel franchise deal

UK-based Grind diversifies reach with GrindPro commercial coffee programme

European Commission proposes 12-month extension to EUDR implementation

Panera Bread to make further corporate workforce cuts

Jittery Joe’s unveils low-cost drive-thru franchise model to fuel US expansion

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse appoints Doug Willmarth as CEO

Brewing Success: Opportunities for B2B Automated Coffee Solutions

Cast your vote for the European Coffee & Hospitality Awards 2024!

Blank Street reports ‘pivotal growth’ in the UK as outlet expansion outpaces US

Iced beverages and value proposition key to Greggs’ strong third quarter trading

Nestlé UK nearly doubles profits after cutting costs

Gong cha slips into the red amid falling sales in key South Korean market

Beach Point acquires majority stake in 105-unit Dunkin’ franchisee Metro Franchising

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