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Nestlé expands blockchain to Swedish coffee brand Zoégas

Nestlé expands blockchain to Swedish coffee brand Zoégas | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Nestlé is expanding its use of blockchain technology to its Zoégas coffee brand to allow customers to trace each bag of coffee back to its sourcing origin in Brazil, Rwanda or Colombia, according to a release ..."

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Bitcoins for frappuccino: Will Starbucks’ crypto endeavours pave the way for mainstream adoption?

Bitcoins for frappuccino: Will Starbucks’ crypto endeavours pave the way for mainstream adoption? | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"A deeper look into Starbucks’ crypto plans  ..."

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Why George Clooney's new Nespresso commercial hits close to home (Exclusive) 

Why George Clooney's new Nespresso commercial hits close to home (Exclusive)  | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"The 57-year-old actor's a little more reliant on his morning coffee after becoming a dad ..."

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Can you taste the brand in your coffee?

Can you taste the brand in your coffee? | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Whether at home, in a coffee shop or in the workplace, our surroundings also have a big impact on where and when we choose to savor the moment. Although personal preferences may differ, we all recognize the range of factors that influence our purchasing decisions when it comes to coffee. …"

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McDonald’s to revamp $4-billion McCafe brand as it lags Starbucks

McDonald’s to revamp $4-billion McCafe brand as it lags Starbucks | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Coffee is a booming business in the U.S., but fast-food companies haven’t been able to capitalize on much of that growth ..."

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The Clooney effect? Pods set to overtake instant and ground coffee 

The Clooney effect? Pods set to overtake instant and ground coffee  | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"They're more expensive and less eco-friendly than ground or instant coffee, but we can't get enough of single-serve pods ..."

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Starbucks has unleashed a new weapon in the war against McDonald's — and it's great news for consumers

Starbucks has unleashed a new weapon in the war against McDonald's — and it's great news for consumers | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Starbucks is taking a note from the fast-food industry's playbook, with a new bundled deal ..."

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Rude to a Korean barista? They might charge you more

Rude to a Korean barista? They might charge you more | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Will a promise of discounted latte lure people to be more civil to a barista? That’s an idea South Korean coffee chain Angel-in-us Coffee is testing ..."

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Opinion: Coffee's biggest crossroads may be in these two headlines

Opinion: Coffee's biggest crossroads may be in these two headlines | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"There are several reasons I tend to shy away from writing about mainstream coffee reportage — not least among them, it seems kind of rude. Also, mainstream sources are generally writing for a different ..."

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Why eco-labelled coffee is a con - NEWS.com.au

Why eco-labelled coffee is a con - NEWS.com.au | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"The participants preferred the taste of, and were willing to pay more for, the "eco-friendly" coffee, at least those who scored high on a questionnaire on attitudes toward sustainable consumer behaviour..."

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Coffee's Complicated Relationship With Capitalism

Coffee's Complicated Relationship With Capitalism | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"The concept of sustainability is not just a feel-good marketing concept; it is both a moral and functional imperative. And so, to make the financial case for paying farmers more is simple: if we don't do it now, there won't be coffee to sell later..."

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British company develops technology to recycle disposable coffee cups

British company develops technology to recycle disposable coffee cups | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"James Cropper becomes world's first firm to separate plastic content from cups, leaving pulp fit for making luxury papers..."

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South Africa has new draft rules about hot drinks, and Ricoffy, Frisco, and Koffiehuis are definitely not coffee – not even nearly

South Africa has new draft rules about hot drinks, and Ricoffy, Frisco, and Koffiehuis are definitely not coffee – not even nearly | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Draft regulations about what you may or may not sell as coffee in South Africa say that even a coffee and chicory mixture must be at least half coffee and have a minimum level of caffeine ..."

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From coffee bean to cup: Starbucks brews a blockchain-based supply chain with Microsoft

From coffee bean to cup: Starbucks brews a blockchain-based supply chain with Microsoft | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"While the coffee chain explores a new tracking system and mobile app, two surveys show that not everyone is fully on board with the much-hyped distributed ledger technology ..."

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McDonald's has a new weapon in its war against Starbucks

McDonald's has a new weapon in its war against Starbucks | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"McDonald's announced it's launching a new line of espresso-based beverages, flavored with chocolate, caramel, and hazelnut. ..."

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Starbucks teams up with Ford and Amazon to allow in-car orders via Alexa

Starbucks teams up with Ford and Amazon to allow in-car orders via Alexa | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Ford owners and coffee drinkers will soon have a new voice-enabled way to order their morning cup of joe from Starbucks. The coffee giant today announced  ..."

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What food tweets reveal about our health

What food tweets reveal about our health | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Tweeting behavior reveals the patterns of how people eat through the world ..."

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Coca-Cola's future isn't about soda anymore

Coca-Cola's future isn't about soda anymore | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Coca-Cola is investing in coffee ..."
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Starbucks is watering down its prices as it debuts in South Africa

Starbucks is watering down its prices as it debuts in South Africa | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"On its first day in sub-Saharan Africa, Starbucks supplied blankets and umbrellas along with free coffee samples to its new customers who lined up in an uncharacteristically cold, wet Johannesburg on Thursday ..."

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Nescafé tops our social list... in a wheelbarrow

Nescafé tops our social list... in a wheelbarrow | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"A granddad pushing a grandma around in a wheelbarrow helped Nescafé reach more people on Facebook than any other hot beverage brand this summer ..."

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Cafe culture in Asian countries | Bangkok Post: business

Cafe culture in Asian countries | Bangkok Post: business | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"The development of a coffee culture can be visualised as occurring in different waves. The first wave is when coffee is introduced to the market in the form of mass-produced brews. The second wave focuses..."

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Tweeting a Starbucks Coffee Is Now a Thing

Tweeting a Starbucks Coffee Is Now a Thing | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Twitter and Starbucks are letting consumers send each other coffee gifts via a tweet. Want to get in good graces with a Twitter pal? Type "@tweetacoffee to" and then the Twitter handle of the recipient before sending your tweet..."

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Starbucks to Invade Colombia, Home of Juan Valdez, the Iconic Coffee Man | TIME.com

Starbucks to Invade Colombia, Home of Juan Valdez, the Iconic Coffee Man | TIME.com | consumer psychology | Scoop.it

"Will the mermaid rescue Juan Valdez? Or will she send the mythical Colombian coffee farmer and his faithful donkey over an Andean mountain cliff? That’s the question Colombians are debating following the Aug 26 announcement that Seattle-based Starbucks plans to bring its famous green sea nymph logo to Colombia by opening 50 coffee houses over the next five years...."

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