Starbucks commits to $1.5bn annual spend
US coffee chain announces new target to support the growth of small BIPOC community businesses and reinforces its commitment to fostering inclusion and diversity across its US workforce.
Israel’s Aroma coffee chains to merge
Israeli coffee chains Aroma Israel and Aroma Tel Aviv are set to re-join forces after parting ways more than two-decades ago. Originally founded as the Aroma café chain in 1994 by brothers Yariv and Shahar Shefa, the company became two separate entities in 1999 after a disagreement between the siblings.
Dutch coffee chains forge new franchise group, Caféco
Doppio Espresso, Chocolate Company Cafe and Barista Cafe form new Dutch franchise group comprising 67 stores in an effort to pool resources and support growth in the ‘fragmented’ Dutch coffee shop market.
Oat becomes the UK’s preferred dairy alternative in coffee shops
Oat has unseated coconut as UK consumers’ preferred dairy alternative in coffee shops. In a survey of more than 50,000 UK consumers conducted by World Coffee Portal, 16% indicated they had tried oat milk in a coffee shop over the last 12 months, ahead of coconut and almond at 12%, and soya at 9%.
Starbucks drops plant-based surcharge in the UK
Starbucks stores in the UK will no longer charge extra for almond, coconut, soy, oat or its Starbucks Original Nut blend non-dairy products.
Flash Coffee makes South Korea debut with two Seoul stores
The new retail coffee chain is continuing its expansion across Asia, entering the South Korean market and opening more stores in its native Singapore.