Coffee helps perk up customer base

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kunming's cafe percolates a difference

A cafe in Shanghai offers job opportunities for people with autism. Owned and managed by Fu Xin, the cafe employs people with autism, among them, Duoduo. Children with autism are sometimes called "children of the stars" in China, as society often perceives them as lonely, and they can exhibit unconventional emotional reactions, language ability, or social skills. Fu says that …

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1 month ago

Coffee culture percolating in popularity

China Daily

Consumers visit a Nespresso store at a mall in Shanghai in November. "Capsule coffee is increasingly appealing to office workers and younger consumers, penetrating further into various-tier cities," said Gao. According to Zero Power Intelligence Group, Europe leads the global capsule coffee machine market, accounting for over 40 percent of market share, with North America close behind at about 30 …

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1 month, 1 week ago

CIIE showcases opportunities in, openness of Chinese market

China Daily

Visitors take photos of a humanoid robot on Saturday at the exhibition area for intelligent industry and information technology during the seventh China International Import Expo in Shanghai. YAN DAMING/FOR CHINA DAILY The seventh China International Import Expo, which concluded in Shanghai on Sunday, served as an important platform where multinational corporations could seek more business opportunities in the massive …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coffee drives rural vitalization in Zhangjiagang

China Daily

With the arrival of autumn and the transformation of fields into a golden hue, the cafes nestled amid the rice paddies in Zhangjiagang have emerged as a popular destination for tourists, injecting vitality into rural life. Boasting over 10 rural cafes, the seamless integration of coffee culture with the rural landscape in Zhangjiagang allows for the preservation of nostalgia while …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Cliffside café in China serves death-defying $56 coffee with a view of Taiwan

CNN

Hong Kong CNN — Ye Kunkun spent 398 yuan on a special iced Americano at a rural café in southeastern China. “But my fear faded away as soon as the coach went first and led me.” Ye Kunkun, a customer of the café, leans back high above the cliff face with her arms wide open. Ye Kunkun It took her …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

China’s Luckin Shows Starbucks How to Sell Coffee

Live Mint

Barbarians are coming to the gate. Just as Starbucks Corp.’s new Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol begins to revamp the ailing coffee chain, its Chinese nemesis plans to offer low-priced drinks in the US as early as next year. It has emerged as China’s biggest coffee chain, overtaking Starbucks in sales and number of stores. When morning commute hours hit, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Guizhou seeks business opportunities at 7th CIIE

China Daily

Guizhou's 880 enterprises participate in the 7th CIIE, aiming for international cooperation. A total of 152 countries, regions, and international organizations participated in the national and enterprise exhibitions, including nearly 300 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders. Photos of Guizhou's Village Super League and Village Basketball Association were selected for the China Pavilion's rural vitalization theme display at the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pet economy purrs ahead as cat, pooch cafes spread

China Daily

Customers spend leisure time at dog and cat cafes in Shanghai. There are over 3,500 cat cafe-related companies and more than 200 dog cafe-related businesses in the country, data from Qichacha, a leading platform offering company information inquiry services, showed. With the "adopt, don't shop" philosophy gaining traction, cafes focusing on stray animal adoption are becoming a growing trend in …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pet economy purrs ahead as cat, pooch cafes spread

China Daily

Customers spend leisure time at dog and cat cafes in Shanghai. There are over 3,500 cat cafe-related companies and more than 200 dog cafe-related businesses in the country, data from Qichacha, a leading platform offering company information inquiry services, showed. With the "adopt, don't shop" philosophy gaining traction, cafes focusing on stray animal adoption are becoming a growing trend in …

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Pawsome Purr-fect Pet Cafes Thrive in Shanghai

China Daily

Pet cafes thrive in Shanghai, offering a haven for animal lovers to unwind and connect with furry companions. With over 3,500 cat cafes and 200 dog cafes in the country, the pet economy in China is flourishing. Customers can enjoy leisure time amidst the purring and wagging of adorable animals, with many cafes focusing on stray animal adoption. The

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pet economy purrs ahead as cat, pooch cafes spread

China Daily

Customers spend leisure time at dog and cat cafes in Shanghai. There are over 3,500 cat cafe-related companies and more than 200 dog cafe-related businesses in the country, data from Qichacha, a leading platform offering company information inquiry services, showed. With the "adopt, don't shop" philosophy gaining traction, cafes focusing on stray animal adoption are becoming a growing trend in …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Starbucks China: Expanding into Lower-Tier Cities, Driving Growth in County-Level Stores

China Daily

Starbucks China's performance from its newly-opened county-level stores has shown improvement compared to those in higher-tier cities. The company's revenue in China reached $783.7 million in the fourth quarter, marking a 6 percent increase from the previous quarter despite a 7 percent decline year-on-year. However, comparable store sales in China faced a 14 percent decline due to intensified competition and …

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Starbucks Redefines Its Strategy for China Coffee Market: A Focus on Sustainability and Quality

China Daily

Tims China is shifting its focus away from the price-driven race to the bottom and towards sustainability and quality for long-term success. The company will prioritize sustainability and quality for long-term success, focusing on partnerships and local supply chain initiatives to strengthen its brand. Starbucks China is also focusing on leadership and innovation to drive growth, with Molly Liu recently …

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Coffee Market Redefines Itself as Brands Focus on Quality and Value

China Daily

Major players in China's coffee market are shifting their strategies to stay competitive. Shifting away from price-focused tactics to a quality-driven approach, brands like Cotti Coffee, Luckin Coffee, Tims China and Starbucks are finding unique ways to capture market share in a rapidly expanding sector.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Coffee Market Redefines Itself with Quality-Driven Approach

China Daily

Major players in China's coffee market are shifting their strategies to stay competitive. Shifting away from price-focused tactics to a quality-driven approach, brands like Cotti Coffee, Luckin Coffee, Tims China and Starbucks are finding unique ways to capture market share in a rapidly expanding sector.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Coffee Market Redefines Itself: From Price to Quality, Brands Adapt to Stay Competitive

China Daily

Major players in China's coffee market are shifting their strategies to stay competitive. Shifting away from price-focused tactics to a quality-driven approach, brands like Cotti Coffee, Luckin Coffee, Tims China and Starbucks are finding unique ways to capture market share in a rapidly expanding sector.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Cuisine Extends Its Reach to International Shores

China Daily

Chinese cuisine is experiencing a surge in international expansion, with Chinese catering brands actively opening stores and expanding their reach to global markets. The future trend of the industry is characterized by digitalization, refinement, and internationalization, with a focus on regional local cuisine and emerging brands.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Cuisine Takes the World by Storm: A Global Culinary Journey

China Daily

Chinese cuisine is experiencing a surge in international expansion, with Chinese catering brands actively opening stores and expanding their reach to global markets. The future trend of the industry is characterized by digitalization, refinement, and internationalization, with a focus on regional local cuisine and emerging brands.

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2 months ago

Coffee Extravaganza: 260 Brands Showcase Diverse Coffee Culture at 9th Lujiazui Coffee Festival

China Daily

The 9th Lujiazui Coffee Festival showcased diverse and creative coffee culture at its opening ceremony. The event featured over 260 brands, 100 boutique coffee shops, and 20 industry experts from around the world. The festival offered a wide array of coffee collections, ranging from classic Americanos to creative lattes and specially-designed brews. The event also unveiled a global coffee industry …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Shanghai Gears Up for 7th CIIE: Preparations, Partnerships, and Sustainability Highlight

China Daily

Shanghai prepares for the 7th CIIE with extensive preparations in place. The event is expected to attract multinational companies from around the world, showcasing their products and technologies. The city has implemented various measures to facilitate the entry and exit of people and exhibits, including renewing visas and releasing customs clearance instructions. Sustainability is another focus, with the exhibition aiming …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Shanghai gets ready for 7th CIIE

China Daily

An attendee takes photos of a billboard during a pre-expo supply-demand matchmaking meeting for the Intelligent Industry & Information Technology Exhibition Area and Automobile Exhibition Area of the 7th China International Import Expo at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in East China's Shanghai, Aug 8, 2024. During a meeting held by the executive committee of the 7th CIIE on …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Baoshan Bestain Coffee: A Gateway to Yunnan's Coffee Culture in Shanghai

China Daily

Baoshan Bestain Coffee, a leading coffee bean retailer in Yunnan, has opened its second store in Shanghai, attracting coffee lovers in the metropolis. The company, known for its high-quality coffee beans, has established a comprehensive enterprise integrating coffee planting, primary processing, deep processing, research, education, and the promotion of coffee culture. Baoshan Bestain Coffee aims to grow its business in …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Percolating opportunity

China Daily

By Cheng Yuezhu | China Daily | Updated: 2024-09-29 Coffee shop gives autistic baristas a chance to demonstrate their skill and talent, Cheng Yuezhu reports. At first glance, the Starry Sky Cafe in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, resembles any typical streetside coffee shop — neat and tidy, with a cozy and soothing ambience, where baristas make coffees of the …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Percolating opportunity

China Daily

By Cheng Yuezhu | China Daily | Updated: 2024-09-29 The Starry Sky Cafe lies within a corporate zone in Xiamen's Jimei district, and is frequented by office workers and residents living nearby. The project was set up by the Xiamen Disabled Persons' Federation, and is run by the Shangmeng Holding Group, a company dedicated to providing job opportunities to people …

China Daily

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Percolating opportunity

China Daily

By Cheng Yuezhu | China Daily | Updated: 2024-09-29 The Starry Sky Cafe lies within a corporate zone in Xiamen's Jimei district, and is frequented by office workers and residents living nearby. To help people with disabilities find jobs, Xiamen has introduced a range of support measures, including creating incentive mechanisms for companies, establishing district-level and subdistrict-level offices to provide …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Percolating opportunity

China Daily

At first glance, the Starry Sky Cafe in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, resembles any typical streetside coffee shop — neat and tidy, with a cozy and soothing ambience, where baristas make coffees of the customers' choosing. The Starry Sky Cafe in Xiamen, Fujian province, is initiated by the Xiamen Disabled Persons' Federation to provide job positions to young people …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Starbucks’ new CEO wants to recapture the coffeehouse vibe

Associated Press

Starbucks’ new chairman and CEO said Tuesday that he plans to focus on improving service – particularly during the morning rush – and reestablishing stores as gathering places as he takes over at the struggling coffee giant. In an open letter on the Seattle coffee giant’s website, Brian Niccol said Starbucks is a beloved brand but that he found during …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Coffee shops brew new growth with tea drinks

China Daily

By WANG ZHUOQIONG | China Daily | Updated: 2024-09-10 09:47 Consumers enjoy coffee at a Luckin Coffee store in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, in August. In a strategic move to diversify its product offerings, Luckin Coffee has launched a series of jasmine-flavored light milk tea beverages, targeting the emerging tea market dominated by HeyTea and Yunnan-based Chagee. A new campaign, "Morning …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Yum China accelerates Kcoffee's nationwide percolation

China Daily

People gather at a Kcoffee booth in Shanghai in May. CHEN YUYU/FOR CHINA DAILY Yum China Holdings Ltd is ramping up its coffee business with the rapid expansion of its Kcoffee brand, boosted by its existing vast KFC network and pricing strategy. Yum China's second-quarter financial report stated that Kcoffee's sales exceeded 1 billion yuan in the first half of …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Coffee shops brew new growth with tea drinks

China Daily

Consumers enjoy coffee at a Luckin Coffee store in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, in August. In a strategic move to diversify its product offerings, Luckin Coffee has launched a series of jasmine-flavored light milk tea beverages, targeting the emerging tea market dominated by HeyTea and Yunnan-based Chagee. A new campaign, "Morning Coffee and Afternoon Tea", is designed to align with local …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

African coffee finds market in China

China Daily

Volunteers grind coffee beans with students, at a permanent pavilion of China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, in Changsha, Hunan province, Aug 31, 2024. Jing Jianhua remembers clearly that the second China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Changsha, Hunan province, began on Sept. 26, 2021, because it coincided with the opening of his shop featuring coffee beans imported from Africa, near …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

African coffee finds market in China

China Daily

Volunteers grind coffee beans with students, at a permanent pavilion of China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, in Changsha, Hunan province, Aug 31, 2024. Jing Jianhua remembers clearly that the second China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Changsha, Hunan province, began on Sept. 26, 2021, because it coincided with the opening of his shop featuring coffee beans imported from Africa, near …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese coffee entrepreneur recounts his trailblazing journey

China Daily

Jing Jianhua clearly remembers that the second China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo opened in Changsha, Hunan province, on Sept 26, 2021, because it is also the day his coffee shop featuring coffee beans imported from Africa opened near the venue of the expo. His brand, Coffee Z, features coffee beans imported from Africa, mainly Ethiopia, which has a long history …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Carlsberg's 27th brewery in Chinese market opens in Guangdong

China Daily

Carlsberg Group, one of the world's biggest breweries, opened its 27th production base in the Chinese market in Sanshui district of Foshan, Guangdong province, on Wednesday. "The commissioning of the production base will drive further development for Carlsberg in China, inspiring our business to achieve new levels of excellence across all fronts in the Chinese market," said Henrik Poulsen, chair …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Coffee imports to rise on increasing demand

China Daily

Customs officials check imported coffee beans at a warehouse in Kunshan, Jiangsu province, on July 28. Driven by a burgeoning middle-income earner group and a rising demand for Western-style beverages, China's coffee imports will rise, positioning the country as a key player in the global coffee industry, said business leaders and market watchers. China's imports of coffee, tea and spices …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Coffee imports to rise on increasing demand

China Daily

Customs officials check imported coffee beans at a warehouse in Kunshan, Jiangsu province, on July 28. Driven by a burgeoning middle-income earner group and a rising demand for Western-style beverages, China's coffee imports will rise, positioning the country as a key player in the global coffee industry, said business leaders and market watchers. China's imports of coffee, tea and spices …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Starbucks ousts CEO as market growth slumps

China Daily

Starbucks, which has struggled this year in its two largest coffee markets — the US and China — on Tuesday ousted its CEO, responding to pressure from an activist investor and its longtime former boss. The Seattle-based company, the world's largest coffee chain, named Brian Niccol, the CEO at Chipotle Mexican Grill since 2018, as its new chairman and CEO, …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

China is now the world leader in coffee shops

Live Mint

The historic city of Suzhou, about an hour’s drive from Shanghai, is criss-crossed with canals. Between 2010 and 2022 coffee consumption per person in China rose fourfold, according to the International Coffee Organisation, a group of producer and user countries. But last year China surpassed America, becoming the country with the most branded coffee shops in the world, as the …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Coffee shops spring up in rural retreats

China Daily

In the tranquil village of Shangwangyu, nestled in the outskirts of Beijing's Huairou district, a burgeoning trend has transformed the once quiet hamlet into a bustling destination. Dissatisfied with his father's outdated practices, the 26-year-old transformed the space into a cafe where traditional Chinese aesthetics blend seamlessly with innovative local touches, while he also added Chinese teas to the coffee …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Village cafe a new haven for Chinese urbanites

China Daily

In the tranquil village of Shangwangyu, nestled in the outskirts of Beijing's Huairou district, a burgeoning trend has transformed the once quiet hamlet into a bustling destination. Dissatisfied with his father's outdated practices, the 26-year-old transformed the space into a cafe where traditional Chinese aesthetics blend seamlessly with innovative local touches, while he also added Chinese teas to the coffee …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

New menus heat up summer palates

China Daily

Grid Coffee has opened its first branch in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. This exquisite creation starts with chicken broth simmered for seven hours and filtered multiple times using minced chicken to achieve a clear consomme. The dish mimics the texture of tofu with finely minced chicken, offering a tender yet firm bite that delights the palate. Grid Coffee opened its first …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Village cafe a new haven for Chinese urbanites

China Daily

In the tranquil village of Shangwangyu, nestled in the outskirts of Beijing's Huairou district, a burgeoning trend has transformed the once quiet hamlet into a bustling destination. Dissatisfied with his father's outdated practices, the 26-year-old transformed the space into a cafe where traditional Chinese aesthetics blend seamlessly with innovative local touches, while he also added Chinese teas to the coffee …

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5 months ago

Starbucks Foundation supports coffee center in rural Yunnan

China Daily

The coffee culture experience center is set to become a landmark for tourists and coffee lovers in Baishapo village of Pu'er city, renowned as China's coffee capital. The center, supported by Starbucks Foundation, is located in Baishapo village, Simao district of Pu'er city, renowned as China's coffee capital. Alongside the coffee culture experience center, the Starbucks Beautiful Star Village, a …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Coffee park gives village seed-to-cup buzz

China Daily

A culture and coffee fair is staged at the park during its opening in May. The two took Cai on an inspection tour of the coffee production areas in Lancang and eventually settled on Gaixin, which is about a 15-minute drive from Lancang Jingmai Airport. Wang visited Gaixin for the first time in 2022 when he and Yu brainstormed about …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Coffee park gives village seed-to-cup buzz

China Daily

Children play and pose for picture at the park. Yu says Wang has brought many young people and students to study in the village and he was surprised to learn many of them were satisfied with the arrangement, despite the underdeveloped accommodation conditions back then. Looking back, Yu says it has not been an easy ride, as many problems have …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Caffeine and Creativity: Xu Jiezi's journey to building coffee empire in Huzhou

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: Jun 4, 2024 Xu Jiezi introduces coffee in a live-streaming session held in front of one of his coffee shops. Xu Jiezi, a Shanghai native born in the 1960s, has worked to establish his coffee empire in Huzhou, with 23 distinctive coffee shops scattered across the city. Infused with his passion for horseback riding, photography, and camping, …

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