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Starbucks raises PH prices by 3 to 8 percent

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 03 03:24 PM

An adjustment of 3 to 8 percent were imposed across its stores starting this week, Rustan's Coffee Corp said in a statement. Read more »

Sued by Starbucks, Indian coffee chain changes name

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Sep 28 06:15 PM

Starbucks, which entered the vast Indian market in 2012 and now has 125 outlets, began legal proceedings against "SardarBuksh", which has 25 shops in New Delhi, in July. Read more »

It's just Dunkin': Donut chain drops 'Donuts' in name

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 27 03:04 AM

The new branding, which will take effect in January 2019, was announced during its Global Franchisee Convention.   Read more »

VIDEO: Ride and dine with Kim Atienza and friends

ANC-X Staff
Updated as of Sep 24 06:46 PM

The bike collector, weatherman and Matanglawin host drive around the city with his buddies--and stop for coffee and a bite.    Read more »

Food shorts: P88 menu, mooncakes, new lunch dishes

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 11 08:28 PM

Check out some of the latest news and promos in the local food scene.  Read more »

Nestle says 'here to stay' after Nikkei reports shutdown an 'option'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 07 12:59 PM

The Nikkei report said the multinational food company was reeling from a government ban against the use of imported sugar in locally manufactured drinks. Read more »

World's 'most beautiful' Starbucks, first in Italy, set to open

Céline Cornu, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 06 01:37 PM

US coffee giant Starbucks opens its first branch in Italy on Thursday Read more »

Coffee with Einstein and Freud in Vienna

David Celdran
Updated as of Sep 10 12:20 PM

Starbucks stores and espresso bars are making headway in the Austrian capital, but despite the fast service and modern conveniences these places offer, many Viennese still remain loyal to the traditional cafes where eureka moments and revolutionary ideas continue to be born and discussed over a glass of wine or cup of coffee. Read more »

Coca-Cola buys coffee chain Costa for $5.1 billion

Ben Perry, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 31 06:50 PM

The deal for £3.9 billion ($5.1 billion) comes as consumer demand for conventional carbonated drinks shrinks in the US and other markets owing to health and obesity concerns. Read more »

Caffeine hit: South Korea bans coffee in schools

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 31 04:06 PM

The ministry warned of the health impacts of too much coffee, saying excess intake could cause nausea, an irregular heartbeat, and sleep disorders. Read more »

If you’re looking for a creative spot, this café in Poblacion could be it.

Chris Clemente
Updated as of Aug 29 06:07 PM

Dulo MNL Should Be Nowhere Near the End of Your List of Places to Try! Read more »

Live reptiles draw customers to Bacolod cafe

Yasmin Pascual-Dormido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 10 10:48 AM

A cafe in Bacolod City has become a tourist attraction because of its unique and exotic offering aside from coffee, pasta and sandwiches.  Read more »

Starbucks joins with Alibaba for China coffee deliveries

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 02 01:23 PM

SHANGHAI - Starbucks on Thursday announced a partnership with e-commerce giant Alibaba that will give the US coffee giant greater access to China's growing food-delivery market as it faces increased competition from local firms. Read more »

Tagaytay eats: Cafe brings beach culture to the mountains

Barbie Salvador - Muhlach, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 06:37 AM

Anyone driving up what is dubbed as the country's second summer capital can easily spot Dreamland Arts and Crafts Cafe. Read more »

See how coffee has evolved around the world one sip at a time

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 05 01:32 PM

Over 2.2 billion cups of coffee are consumed around the world every single day, making coffee the second most traded commodity in the planet after crude oil. Read more »

Coffee shop sa Tsina, nakakatulong sa mga may autism

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 29 01:29 AM

Kung patok ang mga coffee shop na may tema at gimik, may kakaibang cafe naman sa China na may magandang adhikain na, libre pa ang kape. Read more »

Indonesia's growing thirst for coffee drains premium bean supplies

Fransiska Nangoy and Marcy Nicholson, Reuters
Posted at Jun 22 08:56 AM

Sumatran beans are a key component in Starbucks Corp's Christmas Blend, which has been sold for more than 30 years. Read more »

Indonesia's growing thirst for coffee drains premium bean supplies

Fransiska Nangoy and Marcy Nicholson, Reuters
Posted at Jun 22 08:45 AM

PANGALENGAN, Indonesia/NEW YORK - For decades, Indonesia has supplied coffee roasters worldwide with prized beans that give a distinctive taste to brews favored by connoisseurs. Most locals, however, preferred tea. Read more »

Starbucks growth in China slows; shares fall 9 percent

Reuters
Posted at Jun 21 04:39 PM

China has been a sweet spot for Starbucks for the past few years, as the country embraces cafes and opens up to drinking coffee over tea while growth saturates back home. Read more »

What's brewing in QC: Korea's Zoo Coffee opens biggest PH branch at Vertis North

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 20 04:01 PM

Korean chain Zoo Coffee recently launched its third and largest branch in the Philippines to date at Ayala Vertis North, where it is strategically located at the entrance of the mall’s Korea Town. Read more »