The Jamaican coffee sector will receive support to boost export into the European market through a joint project between the Government and the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Carib-Export). The initiative aims to bolster the productivity and export competitiveness of local coffee within the European Union (EU). Speaking at the launch held on Thursday (January 27) at the Ministry of Foreign […]
A change is coming to the Starbucks café near you. According to Starbucks head honcho Kevin Johnson, the company in its bid for revitalization and growth will be implementing a new strategy to enrich its customers’ experience. Johnson stated in an interview that the company will be rolling out a pick-up café in New York which will cater to busy […]
Skipping Showers No one likes that funky smell that comes around if you put off showering for too long, but as long as you aren’t working up a heavy sweat, daily showers aren’t necessary for proper hygiene. In fact, skipping showers can do a world of good for your skin, by letting your natural oils do their work. Allowing your […]
International coffee chain Starbucks has reportedly entered an agreement with Caribbean Coffee Traders Ltd, to open its first café in Jamaica. Starbucks on its website noted that the operation will be a joint venture between CEO of Margaritaville Caribbean Group, Ian Dear, and Deputy Chairman and CEO of Sandals Resorts International, Adam Stewart. This new move will make Jamaica the […]
We want to do a lot of stuff; we’re not in great shape. We didn’t get a good night’s sleep. We’re a little depressed. Coffee solves all these problems in one delightful little cup. — Jerry Seinfeld Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, which are the seeds of berries from the coffee plant. It is grown […]
According to jamaicaobserver.com, the Michael Lee-Chin-owned Wallenford Coffee Company Ltd will supply large chain Starbucks with Jamaica Blue Mountain (JBM) coffee in Japan, starting this month. Starbucks Reserve Wallenford JBM coffee will sell for 6,330 yen or about J$6,500 per 250 grammes (nine ounces) in Japan. The development comes within the context of the proliferation of 100 yen single-serve coffee […]
A company has four choices when it comes to developing brands. It can introduce line extensions, brand extensions, multibrands, or new brands. Starbucks has proven time and again that it is a master at developing product strategies. The company in a recent press release has announced the introduction of a new core espresso offering with the launch of the Flat […]
