ALL COSTA COFFEE SHOPS CLOSE IN UK – MANAGERS PETITION
Costa Coffee tried different ways to stay open, but in the end, their own store managers set up a petition on change.org sent a clear message “It’s time to close”.
BARRY CALLEBAUT WHOLEFRUIT TESTED BY BLOOMBERG
Bloomberg has an article where their (lucky) reporter got their hands on some chocolate made with the upcoming wholefruit process pioneered by Barry Callebaut.
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE TEMPORARILY CLOSES ALL US STORES
Blue Bottle Coffee closes all 71 of its stores temporarily in response to the Coronavirus. They are the largest coffee chain in the US to take this step. While Starbucks has closed some stores, many others have moved to a takeaway model and remained open, although this is not something that pleases everyone
STARBUCKS EMPLOYEES PETITION TO CLOSE SHOPS
As government officials are considering closing all but essential services, Starbucks employees sent a message to Starbucks management that they should not be considered as essential!
ARE CASH PAYMENTS AT COFFEE SHOPS DEAD?
As coffee shops across the world stop taking cash in response to the Coronavirus, we have to wonder if this will have a permanent effect on the future of payments at the coffee shop. But is cash really that dirty, and what are the risks? Studies have been done, including this one in 2014 showing how forms of virus and bacteria can survive on either paper notes or coins for several hours.
BLUE BOTTLE SETTLES LAWSUIT
Blue Bottle Coffee is expected to pay $1.5 million to former staff members due to a class-action lawsuit, which alleged the Oakland company failed to pay its hourly employees overtime salaries or supply them with the necessary breaks.
STARBUCKS CEASES IN-STORE SEATING
Starbucks (SBUX) stated on Sunday that it would cease in-store customer seating in North America for at least two weeks. It will also limit hours and is regrettably going to shutter a few stores in some high traffic areas.
CACAO, CHOCOLATE AND HEALTH
Cacao is a magical fruit from which we make a range of Cacao and chocolate products. The quality and the taste of the chocolate can vary enormously, and so can the health benefits. This article aims to give you everything you need to understand the fundamentals of choosing quality Cacao and chocolate.
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