Coffee Industry
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Starbucks Q3 Net Income Jumps 22% in Fiscal 2015
Starbucks reported a 22% year-on-year increase in net income to $627 million in Q3 2015, driven by 7% same-store sales growth and global expansion.
Why Startups Thrive in Beijing’s Coffee-Fueled Ecosystem
Beijing’s startup scene thrives thanks to a dense ecosystem of investors, talent, and policy support—with over 600 businesses launched yearly in just one district.
Why Changsha’s First Crowdfunded Café Failed
Changsha’s first crowdfunded café, Many People’s Café, collapsed after three years due to poor location, management disputes, and lack of cohesion among 140 shareholders.
How Pascucci Coffee Selects Premium Coffee Beans
Pascucci has used high-quality beans from optimal growing regions for over 130 years, ensuring rich flavor through careful selection and traditional roasting.
Colombia’s Don Manuel Coffee Launches in China
Colombia’s top coffee brand Don Manuel arrives in China in October, offering 100% single-origin Colombian beans with over 60 years of heritage.
The Story Behind the Nestlé Coffee Brand
Discover how Nestlé grew from a baby food company to the world’s largest food manufacturer, and how its iconic coffee brand became a global success.
Canvas Cafe: China’s Early Chain Coffee Brand
Founded in 2007 through a Latin American–Chinese partnership, Canvas Cafe grew to over 100 franchises across China with a focus on lifestyle and culture.
The Story Behind Vikya Coffee and Its British Roots
Explore the origins of Vikya Coffee, born from 19th-century British royal traditions and a Malaysian-Chinese love story that shaped a global brand.
The Story Behind Starbucks’ Iconic Mermaid Logo
Starbucks’ siren logo dates back to 1971, inspired by a 16th-century Nordic woodcut of a twin-tailed mermaid. Here’s the full history and meaning.
How Komeda Coffee Expanded from Taiwan to Mainland China
Komeda Coffee started in Taiwan and expanded to over 800 global locations. Discover how a Taiwanese veteran built this chain, competing with Starbucks.
What Made Left Bank Cafés a Global Coffee Icon
Explore how 19th-century Parisian Left Bank cafés became symbols of intellectual coffee culture, shaping modern café branding.
What the Collapse of Cafe Bene Teaches the Coffee Franchise Industry
Cafe Bene’s rapid collapse in China offers hard lessons on unchecked expansion, weak franchisor oversight, and flawed equity structures.
The History of Gloria Jean’s Coffee Brand
Learn how Gloria Jean’s grew from a US coffee brand in 1979 to Australia’s top chain and a global 10,000+ store network.
An Introduction to Konnoh Coffee’s Global Brand
Learn about Konnoh Coffee’s origins, global presence, and brand philosophy that blends Japanese coffee culture with international growth.
Sena Left Bank: How a Chinese Coffee Brand Built Its Legacy
Founded in 2005, Sena Left Bank created a French-inspired coffee brand rooted in China’s market through research, training, and cultural fusion.
Maxwell House: The Century-Old Coffee Brand
Learn how Maxwell House became a global coffee icon with deep roast craftsmanship and a century-long legacy dating back to 1892.
Nestlé Coffee: Origins, Growth, and Global Impact
Learn how Nestlé Coffee began in 1938, its global expansion, controversies, and role in shaping instant coffee culture worldwide.
UCC Coffee: Japan’s Global Specialty Brand Explained
Discover the history, sourcing, and quality standards behind UCC, Japan’s 80-year-old global coffee brand producing premium beans like Jamaican Blue Mountain.
ZOO COFFEE: Korea’s Animal-Themed Cafe Chain
Founded in 2009 in South Korea, ZOO COFFEE combines coffee culture with animal-themed decor. It grew to 50 stores in record time.
Costa Coffee: The UK Chain That Beat Starbucks in Britain
Founded in 1971 by Italian brothers, Costa became the UK’s top coffee chain by 2010 with a unique 6:1 Arabica-Robusta espresso blend.