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How Green Mountain Coffee Improved Sales Forecasting to Calm Investors
Green Mountain Coffee boosted its stock 35% after revealing a better demand-forecasting model, despite weak earnings, to address investor concerns over market competition.
Jamaica Approves Plan to Diversify Coffee Market
Jamaica’s cabinet has approved a strategy to expand coffee exports beyond Japan, the US, and Europe, targeting China and Korea amid global demand shifts.
Brazil’s Coffee Plantation Quality Awards
Since 1990, illycaffè has run an annual competition in Brazil to reward high-quality arabica farmers, now involving over 500 estates.
Why Japanese Girls Love Working as Café Maids
Most earn just ¥800–¥1,000/hour, yet many choose maid café jobs over convenience stores or hostess clubs. Here’s why these roles still appeal to young women in Japan.
Starbucks to Open Six Locations Inside U.S. Disney Parks
Starbucks will open six stores across six Disney theme parks in California and Florida, starting with Disneyland California Adventure this summer.
New Cat-Themed Pastries Debut at Tama Station Café
Two winning cat-shaped desserts inspired by Japan’s famous stationmaster Tama are now available at Kishi Station’s Tama Café.
Starbucks CEO Says French Press Makes the Best Coffee
Howard Schultz claims the best coffee comes from brewing at home with a French press, not from Starbucks stores. Here’s how and why.
South Korean Box Office: Train Dominates, Coffee Struggles
Train holds the weekend box office crown for the second week, while Coffee debuts weakly despite heavy promotion. See the full Korean film performance breakdown.
Eco Napkins Made With Coffee Silver Skin Blend
A new eco-friendly napkin blended with coffee silver skin reduces pulp use and improves absorbency. Find out how it works and where it’s used.
SMS-Enabled Coffee Machine Accepts Text Orders
A prototype coffee machine from Zipwhip lets users text in orders, which it then brews and keeps warm until pickup.
Tea Culture in America’s Coffee-Dominated Landscape
Despite being known as a coffee nation, nearly half of Americans drink tea—mostly iced and ready-to-drink. Discover how tea fits into the fast-paced US lifestyle.
Japan’s Maid Cafés Make Their U.S. Debut in Detroit
The U.S.’s first maid café opened in Detroit, drawing crowds with costumed servers and Japanese anime-inspired service. Here’s what makes it unique.
How Coffee and Tea Together Helped Starbucks Survive the 2008 Crisis
Starbucks added tea to its menu during the 2008 financial crisis—and saw a 12% revenue rise. Here’s how the coffee-tea combo saved the brand.
Starbucks to Open Three More Evolution Juice Bars
Starbucks plans to open three additional Evolution Fresh juice bars this year after launching the first in March, expanding its health-focused retail footprint.
Kansai’s First AKB48 Café Opens in Osaka This Week
Japan’s fourth AKB48-themed café opens in Osaka’s Namba district on April 4. The 354-sq-m venue features member-designed food, NMB48 goods, and 56 seats.
How Megabangna Turns Coffee Grounds Into Furniture
Starbucks' Megabangna cafe recycles spent coffee grounds into 9 pieces of furniture—including tables and counters—using a zero-waste design process.
Mexico Ranks Sixth in Global Coffee Production
Mexico produces 4.5 million bags of coffee annually, placing it sixth worldwide behind Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and Colombia.
Mr. Coffee Recalls 600,000 Single-Serve Machines Over Burn Risk
Over 600,000 Mr. Coffee single-serve brewers from China are being recalled due to risks of hot coffee and grounds spraying out, causing burns.
How Korea Became a Coffee Chain Powerhouse
Korea now ranks as Starbucks’ third-largest market globally. Discover how it became a coffee-obsessed nation with 338 cups per adult yearly.
Kenya AA Coffee Price Falls to $267 per Bag
Kenya AA coffee dropped from $310 to $267 per 60kg bag due to global price declines and low-grade competition. Just 5,717 of 21,900 bags offered sold.