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  • Study Says Coffee May Increase Glaucoma Risk

    A recent study at Harvard University reports that people who drink at least three cups of coffee a day might have an increased risk of developing glaucoma, which can lead to vision loss or blindness, by up to 66 percent, according to HealthDay News...

    News • October 9th, 2012

  • Bunn Launches Home Version Of My Café Single-Cup Brewer

    Bunn is launching a home version of its single-serve coffee brewer, My Café, according to Fox Business News . The system, My Café MCU, can brew K-cups, ground coffee, soft pods and tea bags. Full article .  My Café MCU information...

    News • October 9th, 2012

  • McDonald's Trademarks Coffee, Rumored To Be Entering Retail Market

    McDonald's Corp. has trademarked its McCafe ground and whole bean coffee, according to the Chicago Tribune . The move is suggested as a first step to expanding into the retail market with its McCafe coffee. Full article . 

    News • October 5th, 2012

  • October Is Fair Trade Month

    Fair Trade USA, the leading certifier of Fair Trade products in North America, kicked off the ninth-annual Fair Trade Month with the launch of the "Count Me In," campaign that underscores the power consumers have to make every purchase matter. In 2012...

    News • October 2nd, 2012

  • Adding Milk May Reduce Health Benefits of Tea

    When milk is added to tea it reduces the drinks' beneficial effects, according to NPR. However, not all research shows it’s a problem since not much milk is added. Full article. 

    News • October 2nd, 2012

  • Forest City Coffee Acquires Sun Express Coffee Supply

    Forest City Coffee, in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio, announces its acquisition of Sun Express Coffee Supply Corp effective July 30, 2012. "We couldn't be happier to include the company and its client base into our family," said C.R. Hall, president of...

    News • September 27th, 2012

  • Study Suggests Green Tea Helps Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

    A recent study suggests that drinking green tea or taking green tea extract supplements may help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to Foodconsumer . The research group found the possible protective effect after meta-analyzing...

    News • September 26th, 2012

  • Pod Pack International Expands Sales Staff

    Pod Pack announced several new additions to its sales force, due to developments in single cup brewing opportunities. This regionally designed sales force will be focused on developing single cup brewing programs with operators around the country and...

    News • September 26th, 2012

  • Wichita-Based Operator Hosts Trivia Contest For National Coffee Service Month

    PrairieFire Coffee, a market leader in office coffee service headquartered in Wichita, Kan., hosted a coffee trivia contest at one of its customer locations, during the first National Coffee Service month this September. PrairieFire's dynamic coffee...

    News • September 25th, 2012

  • Harvard Adds New Non-Food Vending Machines

    The first of two new Momba machines, which carry items like toothbrushes and ping pong balls was placed on Harvard's campus, according to Forbes magazine. The name Momba comes from "mom bot" because Momba plans to offer students the items they need...

    News • September 25th, 2012

  • Krispy Kreme Offers Free Coffee On National Coffee Day

    On Saturday, Sept. 29, Krispy Kreme will commemorate National Coffee Day 2012 with a free 12-ounce cup of coffee at participating Krispy Kreme U.S. and Canada locations with no purchase necessary. As an added perk, Krispy Kreme fans can enter to win...

    News • September 24th, 2012

  • Grindmaster-Cecilware Unveils New Logo, Brand Identity

    GMCW (Grindmaster-Cecilware) has unveiled a new brand identity. The new logo reflects the company's commitment to being the industry's single source solution for hot, cold, and frozen beverage and foodservice equipment. The new identity is part of a...

    News • September 24th, 2012

  • Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Deepens Commitment To Fair Trade, Sustainable Coffee Sourcing

    Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., a leader in specialty coffee and coffee makers, announced it has increased its impact in coffee-growing communities through its coffee purchasing, community investments and stakeholder engagement, in line with its...

    News • September 21st, 2012

  • Convenience Store Celebrates National Coffee Day With One-Cent Coffee

    The Pantry, Inc., an independently operated convenience store chain in the Southeast, announced it is celebrating National Coffee Day on Saturday, Sept. 29 by offering a 12-ounce Bean Street Coffee for just one penny to every customer at its more...

    News • September 21st, 2012

  • Philadelphia-Area McDonald's Restaurants Offer Free Coffee Sept. 23 to 29 To Celebrate National Coffee Day

    Participating McDonald's restaurants in the greater Philadelphia region are offering free small Premium Roast McCafe coffee the week of Sept. 23 through 29, to say "thank you" to consumers and celebrate National Coffee Day. "Serving hot, fresh coffee...

    News • September 19th, 2012