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Compass Group Reinforces Commitment to Reduce Food Waste on 8th Annual Stop Food Waste Day

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240424530831/en/
    “Stop Food Waste Day celebrates our commitment to reducing food waste across our operations and empowering not only our own teams, but entire communities to join us in this mission,” said Amy Keister, Global Director of Sustainability, Compass Group.
  • As part of this Stop Food Waste Day celebration, Compass Group and Food Tank will convene organizations including NY Common Pantry, Restaurant Associates, LES Ecology Center, Acre, the Green Bronx Machine, ReFed, and Wheyward Spirits.
  • The teams at Eurest are celebrating Stop Food Waste Day in a variety of creative ways at corporations across the US.
  • Corporate cafés throughout the northeast will feature creative and delicious Stop Food Waste Day recipes made by Restaurant Associates chefs.

‘World of Coffee & World Barista Championship Busan 2024’ to Launch on May 1st

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, SCA, Milk, SAT, BEXCO, Multimedia, Coffee

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240424527060/en/
    World of Coffee & World Barista Championship Busan is held from May 1st to 4th at BEXCO, Busan.
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    Specialty coffee industry professionals from around the world will gather at BEXCO, Busan, from May 1-4, 2024, for the inaugural World of Coffee in Asia .
  • This event will also feature the 2024 World Barista Championship, bringing together top baristas from across the globe.
  • Yannis Apostolopoulos, President of the Specialty Coffee Association, hosting 'World of Coffee & World Barista Championship Busan 2024,' expressed expectations that this event will serve as a significant starting point for Korea's coffee industry development and a new chapter for 'World of Coffee Asia' to shape the cultural and future landscape of the Asian coffee market.

The Fresh Market Elevates the Food Scene in Lakewood Ranch with Newest Store

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Philanthropy, Retail, Supermarket, Fund Raising, Specialty, Food, Beverage, Food bank, Coffee, Tea, Cheese, Logo (programming language), Wine, Central Florida, Meal, Republic, Ultimate, Love, The Republic of Tea, Hunger, Seafood, Partnership, Rib, Google Play, Friends, Wood, Market, Multimedia, Meat, Hot, Apple, Apple Inc.

The Fresh Market, Inc. today opened its newest store in Lakewood Ranch, FL, marking the first store for the specialty food retailer in the city and its 48th in Florida.

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  • The Fresh Market, Inc. today opened its newest store in Lakewood Ranch, FL, marking the first store for the specialty food retailer in the city and its 48th in Florida.
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    The Fresh Market opened its 162nd store in Lakewood Ranch, FL, on April 24, 2024.
  • “Our new store in Lakewood Ranch offers more than just fresh food; it's a place to grab a coffee with friends, enjoy a slice of Hot & Fresh pizza, or try a new smoothie,” said Jason Potter, CEO.
  • We're thrilled to be part of this community and bring the best of The Fresh Market to Lakewood Ranch, Florida.”
    To celebrate the grand opening, the first 500 guests received a customized Lakewood Ranch shopping bag.

5 Things to Know About First-Ever Starbucks Promises Day

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Restaurant, Bar, Sustainability, Environment, Food, Beverage, Philanthropy, Online Retail, Fund Raising, Retail, Odyssey, Sale, Climate change, Starbucks, Duetto, Arizona State University, City, Love, Alshaya Group, Research, History, Farmer, Life, Culture, Light, Farm, College, Coffee, Drink, Green

At a global gathering of Starbucks partners in Seattle and around the world, Starbucks global chief executive officer Laxman Narasimhan announced five initiatives at the first-ever Starbucks Promises Day that underscore the company’s promises to its partners, farmers, customers, communities, shareholders and the environment:

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  • At a global gathering of Starbucks partners in Seattle and around the world, Starbucks global chief executive officer Laxman Narasimhan announced five initiatives at the first-ever Starbucks Promises Day that underscore the company’s promises to its partners, farmers, customers, communities, shareholders and the environment:
    On the one-year anniversary of its new mission and promises, Starbucks gathered partners (employees) from across the company for its first-ever Starbucks Promises Day.
  • The event, hosted in-person at the Starbucks Support Center in Seattle and virtually around the world, will be an annual gathering dedicated to Starbucks partners and all those the Starbucks brand influences and uplifts.
  • For the first time in its history, Starbucks announced its Global Barista Championships to connect Starbucks green apron partners around the world in celebration of their coffee passion and expertise.
  • Its first offering will be Starbucks Milano Duetto, a new whole bean coffee offered in two different roasts.

Noosh Brands Receives Prestigious Best New Product Award at the 2024 Specialty Coffee Association Expo in Chicago For Its Sustainable, Innovative, and Carbon Footprint Friendly AlmondMilk Concentrate

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Food, Beverage, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Retail, Specialty, SCA, Milk, Oat, Almond, Taste, Water, Transport, Carbon footprint, Carbon, Specialty coffee, Multimedia, Coffee

Noosh Brands, a leading innovator in the specialty coffee industry, is thrilled to announce its recent triumph at The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Expo 2024 in Chicago.

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  • Noosh Brands, a leading innovator in the specialty coffee industry, is thrilled to announce its recent triumph at The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Expo 2024 in Chicago.
  • Noosh Brands proudly accepted the highly coveted Best New Product Award for its revolutionary new AlmondMilk Barista Series Plant Based Dairy Concentrate.
  • "We are immensely honored to receive the Best New Product Award at The Specialty Coffee Association Expo 2024," said Steven Sahatjian, Co-Founder of Noosh Brands.
  • The Best New Product Award from the SCA Expo underscores Noosh Brands' commitment to excellence and innovation, reaffirming its position as a trailblazer in the coffee industry.

Rubrik to Showcase at the 2024 RSA Conference

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Data Management, Security, Technology, Software, Networks, Internet, Public policy, Human Impact, Interview, SentinelOne, Learning, RSA Conference, PDT, Conference, Organization, CISA, RSAC, Coffee, Nightclub

Rubrik , the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, will join industry thought-leaders to exhibit, present, and host attendees at the RSA Conference (RSAC) in San Francisco on May 6-9, 2024.

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  • Rubrik , the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company, will join industry thought-leaders to exhibit, present, and host attendees at the RSA Conference (RSAC) in San Francisco on May 6-9, 2024.
  • DSPM Everywhere Speakeasy, Booth N-6086: Conference attendees are invited to sip on coffee or a cocktail while learning about the latest in data security.
  • Party Featuring Celebrity Guest: Join Rubrik at SPIN San Francisco on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. PDT.
  • To schedule a meeting with a Rubrik expert or register for the SPIN San Francisco event, visit Rubrik’s RSAC 2024 website .

WithMe Partners with The Coffee Tree Roasters to Bring SipWithMe to Pittsburgh Multifamily Communities

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Family, Online Retail, Retail, Consumer, Specialty, Food, Beverage, Coffee, System, Farm, Partnership

WithMe, a leader in technology-enabled amenities for multifamily communities, has launched its innovative bean-to-cup coffee solution, SipWithMe , in the Pittsburgh market.

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  • WithMe, a leader in technology-enabled amenities for multifamily communities, has launched its innovative bean-to-cup coffee solution, SipWithMe , in the Pittsburgh market.
  • WithMe’s exclusive coffee partner for the region is The Coffee Tree Roasters , a certified family- and woman-owned business serving the finest single farm-sourced coffee from around the world.
  • “Partnering with The Coffee Tree Roasters will allow us to provide residents with convenient and thoughtfully sourced coffee products on a broader scale."
  • “At The Coffee Tree Roasters, we believe that coffee is a ritual,” said Jean Swoope, President and CEO of The Coffee Tree Roasters.

Fiserv Meets Growing Appetite for Self-Service Technology in the Restaurant Industry with Launch of Clover Kiosk

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Payments, Retail, Technology, Restaurant, Bar, Software, Hardware, Online, Sale, Clover, System, Communication, GameChanger, Multimedia, Coffee, Human, Information, Online shopping

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    Clover Kiosk from Fiserv streamlines restaurant operations and enhances the customer experience with an intuitive self-service option.
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    “The restaurant industry continues to undergo significant change, and the right technology can help owners and operators adapt to run more efficiently and scale more effectively,” said Krystle Mobayeni, Head of Restaurant Solutions at Fiserv.
  • Businesses using Clover can accept payments of any type, including Apple Pay®, Google Pay®, Samsung Pay®, contactless credit or debit cards, and other digital wallets.
  • As a point-of-sale platform for merchants, Clover processes more than $272 billion in annualized payment volume.

Joe & the Juice Appoints Industry Leader Jeffrey Lawrence to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, FIGS, University, CFO, Joe & The Juice, Joe, Partnership, Business, Shake Shack, Ross School, IPO, General Atlantic, MBA, BBA, Wayne State University, Juice, Coffee, Certified Public Accountant, Growth, Management

Joe & the Juice (“the Company”), an urban juice bar and coffee concept selling freshly prepared juices, shakes, sandwiches, and coffee using natural and organic ingredients, today announced that Jeffrey Lawrence, a seasoned foodservice, consumer retail, franchising, and technology industry executive, has joined the Company’s Board of Directors.

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  • Joe & the Juice (“the Company”), an urban juice bar and coffee concept selling freshly prepared juices, shakes, sandwiches, and coffee using natural and organic ingredients, today announced that Jeffrey Lawrence, a seasoned foodservice, consumer retail, franchising, and technology industry executive, has joined the Company’s Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Lawrence’s appointment will support Joe & the Juice as it further accelerates its growth and expansion in international markets.
  • Mr. Lawrence brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in building and franchising digitally enabled foodservice and consumer brands.
  • Thomas Nørøxe, Chief Executive Officer of Joe & the Juice, said, “I am delighted to welcome Jeff to the Joe & the Juice Board.

De'Longhi Debuts New Fully Automatic Magnifica Start Espresso Machine

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Men, Restaurant, Bar, Other Retail, Online Retail, Luxury, Office Products, Department Stores, Specialty, Consumer, Food, Beverage, Retail, Women, Home Goods, Silver, Milk, Steam, Magnifica, Coffee, Drink, Espresso

De’Longhi, a global leader in the espresso category, presents the Magnifica Start Fully Automatic Espresso Machine LatteCrema™ System in a silver finish.

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  • De’Longhi, a global leader in the espresso category, presents the Magnifica Start Fully Automatic Espresso Machine LatteCrema™ System in a silver finish.
  • The Magnifica Start features a simple, compact design, making it the perfect machine for beginners and aficionados alike.
  • The Magnifica Start’s fully automatic capacity means a simple one-touch display panel, making it easier than ever to make your cafe favorites at home, with five LatteCrema™ custom options, including espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato and more.
  • “While you don’t need to be an expert to use it, every beverage made with the Magnifica Start will taste expertly crafted.”
    The Magnifica Start with LatteCrema™ System in silver is available at the suggested retail price of $999.95.