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USA: Starbucks sells Evolution Fresh to Bolthouse Farms

May 30, 2022
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Mergers & Acquisitions, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, North America

Starbucks and Bolthouse Farms have entered into a definitive agreement for Bolthouse Farms to acquire brand and business of Evolution Fresh. Evolution Fresh is a producer of cold pressed juice products which was owned by Starbucks since the 2010s. The transaction will allow Bolthouse Farms to expand its beverage portfolio with cold pressed premium juices, while Starbucks will focus on growing the core Starbucks business. Vice president of Starbucks’ global …

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USA: Starbucks debuts organic kombucha

August 14, 2018
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Non-Alcoholic Drinks, North America, Products

Starbucks, the international coffee firm, has announced that is expanding its functional beverage portfolio by launching Evolution Fresh Organic Kombucha. Acquired by Starbucks in 2011, Evolution Fresh offers cold-pressed juices and smoothies that are made by pressing and squeezing vegetables and fruits, then bottling the juice cold using high-pressure processing. Evolution Fresh Kombucha is described as a combination of selected artisanal teas that are fermented and paired with the company’s …

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USA: Starbucks launches retail tea under Teavana banner

June 28, 2018
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Non-Alcoholic Drinks, North America, Products

International coffee shop chain Starbucks has announced the launch of packaged tea in grocery stores through its Teavana brand. Starbucks said the launch of the new retail line came on the back of 14% sales growth for its  Teavana and Refreshment business at US company-operated Starbucks stores in the 2018 fiscal year to date. Teavana packaged tea will be available from this summer and is set to expand across the …

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Switzerland: Nestle and Starbucks agree coffee licensing deal

May 8, 2018
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Europe, Mergers & Acquisitions, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Consumer goods giant Nestle has announced it has reached a deal with international coffee shop chain Starbucks, enabling it to market the latter’s retail and foodservice products across the globe. The $7.15 billion deal gives Nestle the right to market Starbucks branded products in perpetutity, enabling it to “capture exciting new growth opportunities in the rest of the world with Starbucks premium products”, the firm said in a statement. The company …

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USA: Unilever to buy Tazo from Starbucks for $384 million

November 3, 2017
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Mergers & Acquisitions, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, North America

Anglo-Dutch consumer giant Unilever has announced an agreement to acquire the Tazo tea brand from Starbucks for $384 million. According to a company statement, Tazo had sales of $112.5 million in the past year and enjoys a strong position in specialty black, green and herbal teas, as well as liquid concentrates such as chai latte. “With its strong appeal to millennials, Tazo is a perfect strategic fit for our US …

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Matcha makes its mark in coconut water smoothie

January 29, 2016
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Europe, Innovations, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, North America

The latest innovation insight from Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 29th January 2016: This week we focus on the stellar rise of matcha as an ingredient in new FMCG products, featuring as our case study a launch that takes the on-trend green tea powder and combines it with coconut water and high pressure processed fruit and vegetable juices to create a new health-enhancing ‘superdrink’ – Evolution Fresh Organic Coconut Matcha Smoothie. Launched …

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Japan: Suntory launches first Starbucks RTD coffee in a bottle

September 1, 2015
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Asia Pacific, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Products

Consumers in Japan are now able to purchase coffee in a metal bottle under the Starbucks brand. The new product is manufactured by Suntory and is the company’s first canned coffee for the Japanese market. Launched on the 25th August, the new launch is called Black Coffee Pike Place Roast and replicates a product that is also sold at Starbucks coffee stores in Japan. Claimed to contain no calorie, fat …

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South Africa: Starbucks to open first stores in 2016

July 15, 2015
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Manufacture & Distribution, Middle East & Africa, Retail

Starbucks has announced it will partner with Taste Holdings for the opening of its first outlets in South Africa in 2016. According to a company statement, the license agreement sees Taste owning the exclusive rights to develop Starbucks retail outlets in South Africa and it will own and operate the stores directly. “We are proud to be bringing Starbucks to South Africa next year,” said Kris Engskov, president, Starbucks Europe, …

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USA: Starbucks to partner with Danone on new smoothie line

April 10, 2015
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Non-Alcoholic Drinks, North America

Starbucks is to start selling an exclusive smoothie line in 4,300 outlets across the US through a partnership with the dairy giant Danone, according to a report in 4-Traders. The new product will reportedly feature Starbucks’s Evolution Fresh Juice blended with a Dannon Greek yoghurt and will be sold at shops in Washington State, Oregon, Alaska, Northern California and Idaho. Priced at $5.95 for a 16-ounce size, the smoothies will …

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China: Starbucks signs partnership with Tingyi Holding Corp

March 26, 2015
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Asia Pacific, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Starbucks has announced the signing of a partnership with Taiwanese food and beverage producer Tingyi Holding Corp to expand distribution of its products in China. Under the terms of the agreement, Tingyi, the second largest seller of drinks products in China, will manufacture and sell the Starbucks RTD portfolio in China and help the American brand to expand its distribution in the beverage market. Meanwhile Starbucks is to be responsible …

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US: Starbucks launches new Evolution Fresh juices with organic chia

September 12, 2014
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Non-Alcoholic Drinks, North America

The Evolution Fresh brand line, part of the Starbucks group since 2011, has been expanded to include new varieties based on organic chia. The new Cold-Pressed Organic Splendid Carrot smoothie  is said to feature carrots accented with a sweet citrus burst from orange and pineapple. Chia seed powder, cucumber, ginger and turmeric are said to combine to provide a nourishing and bright celebration of carrot. Meanwhile Cold-Pressed Organic Avocado Greens …

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Colombia: Starbucks set to open first coffee shop

July 11, 2014
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Latin America, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

The American coffee company Starbucks has announced that it is opening its first coffee shop in Colombia. The opening, in the capital Bogota, makes Colombia the 62nd country where Starbucks operates. The outlet is be the first of 50 stores that the American company is planning to open until 2018 in Colombia, America Economia reports. Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, commented: “We want customers get into our stores and immediately …

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USA: Starbucks in talks to acquire stake in SodaStream

May 5, 2014
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Non-Alcoholic Drinks, North America

Global company Starbucks Corporation is said to be in advanced talks to acquire 10 percent of SodaStream International Ltd. The home carbonated beverage machine company reportedly has a value of $1.1. billion. Starbucks’ offer reflected a 30 per cent premium on the $850 million market price of SodaStream, it is ireported. According to Australian Food News, sources suggest that SodaStream was seeking a partner, similar to the agreement between Coca-Cola …

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Italy: speculation that Starbucks could enter the market in 2014

January 21, 2014
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Europe, Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Starbucks may be planning to set up store openings in major Italian cities such as Milan, Rome, Venice, Rimini, Turin, Cagliari, Trento, Palermo and Aosta by the end of 2014, reports from the country indicate. Rumours have circulated ever since a press conference at which Starbucks chairman, president and chief executive officer Howard Schultz commented that Starbucks could operate as well in Italy as in any other global market and suggesting …

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USA: Time to brew up at Starbucks “tea bar”

November 15, 2013
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Non-Alcoholic Drinks, North America

Signalling an intention to diversify beyond the confines of coffee, Starbucks has exploited its recent acquisition of tea retailer Teavana to launch its first “tea bar” in New York City. The coffee giant previewed its latest venture with a demonstration of the concept including handcrafted teas, loose leaf tea, and tea-inspired foods, as well as the “unique tea bar”. Starbucks chairman, president and chief executive officer Howard Schultz stated: “As …

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