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March 21, 2012
Starbucks to debut Refreshers energy drink

Starbucks Coffee Co. said Wednesday it will debut a new line of caffeinated fruit drinks called Starbucks Refreshers, which will be available in cans and in customizable blends in the chain’s coffeehouse locations.

The plans mark the company’s move into the $8 billion energy drink category.

February 21, 2012
Jamba Inc. buys Talbott Teas
Emeryville, Calif.-based Jamba Inc. said it has acquired Talbott Teas
February 20, 2012
Berman on Offense
Keep your eye on what consumers really care about.
January 25, 2012
CDC: Salmonella outbreak tied to unnamed Mexican QSR chain
A Mexican quick-service chain has been linked to a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak
January 23, 2012
Starbucks to add alcohol, food to more units
Chain will offer beer, wine and food menu to several stores in Atlanta and California
December 19, 2011
Looking ahead to beverage trends in 2012
Stephen Beaumont's Beer, Wine & Spirits.
December 6, 2011
Starbucks in Chicago to get alcohol
Chicago will be the next market to see Starbucks locations selling beer and wine
November 10, 2011
Alcohol sales expected to grow in 2012
Technomic: Alcohol sales projected to climb despite tough margins
October 13, 2011
Chains raise funds for breast cancer charities
Chains launch campaigns to raise money for breast cancer
October 3, 2011
Foodservice romaine recall expanded to 19 states, Canada
Listeria found in recalled lettuce
September 26, 2011
LuLu’s at Homeport reacts to allergies
Operations Inspirations: LuLu's at Homeport Marina on customers with food allergies
September 26, 2011
Season-based drink menus
Restaurants and bars are beginning to see the value in altering their drink menus according to the changing seasons.
September 22, 2011
California repeals alcohol infusion ban
California makes it legal to infuse alcohol
September 9, 2011
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s new design, drinks aim to lift sales
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s has rolled out a new prototype and new line of drinks
September 9, 2011
Foodborne illness outbreaks from restaurants remain static
Two percent more people sickened from contaminated foods
September 2, 2011
Foodservice goes back to school
Restaurant companies get involved in school food programs as childhood obesity rates climb
August 22, 2011
QSR, fast-casual brands test alcoholic beverages
A thirst for sales has new segments dabbling in serving beer and wine
August 22, 2011
Seeking value in volatility
NRN executive editor Robin Lee Allen on the Aug. 22, 2011, issue of NRN
August 16, 2011
Study: Quick-service consumers hot on coffee
Consumers are buying more coffee today than they were two years ago
August 8, 2011
Activists, regulators scrutinize kids’ food marketing
As the anti-obesity battle heats up, restaurants are under increasing fire for the messages they direct at their youngest patrons.

August 8, 2011
Mad Greens debuts web tool for consumers with food allergies
Mad Greens offers a website tool to help its customers who have food allergies
August 4, 2011
Commodity costs drive price hikes at Dunkin’
Dunkin’ increases prices in response to the rising costs of coffee and milk
August 4, 2011
Fundraising for a Food Revolution
Jamie Oliver, Chipotle and supporters fight childhood obesity
July 28, 2011
Chick-fil-A manages tea giveaway online
Customers must reserve a time online for a free half-gallon of iced tea
July 25, 2011
Michael P. Doyle
Having Words With: Michael P. Doyle, Regents professor and director, University of Georgia’s Center for Food Safety
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