Coffee/Bakery/Donut News & Media

Former Krispy Kreme CEO transitions to non-executive chairman

December 17, 2014

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts announced that former CEO James H. Morgan, 67, will transition from executive chairman of the board of directors to non-executive…

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Krispy Kreme gets into the holiday spirit

December 2, 2014

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has launched its holiday menu, including the Krispy Kreme Snowman, Holiday Sprinkles, Red Velvet Cake and Wreath Doughnuts. They are…

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Tim Hortons launches holiday LTOs

December 2, 2014

Tim Hortons has introduced its holiday menu, which is now available in Canada and the US.

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Dunkin' Donuts intros Christmas-themed donuts in global markets

December 1, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has introduced new Christmas Donuts, available in snowman and smiley Santa designs for a limited time at participating Dunkin' Donuts…

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Dunkin' Donuts rolls out holiday discounts on packaged coffee

November 18, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts' Packaged Coffee is now available at participating restaurants nationwide for a special price of three pounds for $19.99. The coffee is…

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Krispy Kreme adds Snyder's CEO to board

November 12, 2014

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has added Carl E. Lee Jr. to its board of directors. Lee has served as president and CEO of snack foods company Snyder's-Lance Inc.

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Seattle's Best launches month-long giveaway promo

November 7, 2014

Seattle's Best Coffee has launched Doorbusters, a month-long giveaway promotion to celebrate the holiday season.

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Caribou Coffee adds gingersnap mocha to holiday lineup

November 7, 2014

Just in time for the holiday season, Caribou Coffee has introduced its new gingersnap cookie mocha, made with ginger, allspice and clove.

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McDonald's Brazil franchisee switches to Rainforest Alliance-certified coffee

November 6, 2014

Latin American-based Arcos Dorados, McDonald’s largest global franchisee, announced today that its McCafés in Brazil will now serve only 100-percent Rainforest…

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Dunkin’ Donuts NY kicks off holiday season with latte promo

November 4, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts locations throughout the Metro New York area are kicking off the holiday season with a special promotion in which guests will receive any medium…

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Canadian concept not named Tim Hortons or Starbucks plans to be ‘coffee authority’

November 3, 2014

Canadian-based The Second Cup coffee concept has announced a three-year strategic plan that seems to put Starbucks, Tim Hortons and McDonald’s in the…

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Dunkin' Donuts to join the croissant donut craze

October 29, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts is jumping on the cronut craze with its own take on the crossaint donut, which will be available nationwide beginning Nov. 3.

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Farmer Brothers' coffee partner wins award

October 28, 2014

The Cup of Excellence is an annual Alliance for Coffee Excellence competition held in coffee-growing origins around the world.

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Dunkin' Donuts launches biggest LTO of the year

October 1, 2014

Pumpkin flavors are back at Dunkin' Donuts from now through October. New to the lineup this year is the Halloween Pumpkin Donut, shaped to resemble a…

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Dunkin' CEO: Franchisees excited about Tim Hortons' merger 'distraction'

September 30, 2014

Dunkin' Brands' CEO Nigel Travis appeared on Bloomberg TV this week, offering his take on a number of industry trends. Highlights from the interview include:

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Dunkin' launches children's hunger fundraiser with dark roast rollout

September 23, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts' new Rainforest Alliance Certified Dark Roast Coffee is now available at restaurants nationwide. The blend was first introduced in California…

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Tim Hortons focuses on new dark roast for coffee promo

September 23, 2014

Tim Hortons is inviting Canadians to celebrate National Coffee Day with a $1 small dark roast offer from now through Sept. 29. The brand introduced its new…

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