Coffee

Consumer

Keurig Dr Pepper Adds Peet’s Coffee to Soon-to-Fracture Beverage Empire

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After the Peet’s acquisition, Keurig Dr Pepper says it will split into two companies: one focused on coffee and the other on soft drinks.

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Consumer

Starbucks’ China Business May Need a Caffeine Jolt

In an interview with the Financial Times, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the company is exploring a partial sale of its China business.

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Consumer

Starbucks Slings High-Speed Drinks in Caffeinated Comeback Plan

Reducing beverage-wait times is part of Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, which includes tech updates focused on efficiency.

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Consumer

Luckin Coffee is Coming to Starbucks’ Home Turf

China’s biggest coffee chain, Luckin Coffee, is eyeing an American expansion that could undercut the market for $10 chai lattes.

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Consumer

Climate Change Forces Starbucks Deeper into Coffee R&D

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Starbucks is buying two farms in Central America to conduct research on the crop at the heart of its business: coffee.

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