Costa Coffee news and analysis
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Comment & OpinionWhat’s the deal with Costa’s caffeine-fuelled cappuccino?
A new study by consumer watchdog Which? found that a cappuccino from Costa Coffee contains over three-and-a-half times as much caffeine as one from Starbucks
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NewsCosta launches Maple Hazel Iced Matcha Latte in autumn menu shake-up
The Maple Hazel Iced Matcha Latte combines matcha green tea, roasted hazelnut flavour syrup, maple sauce and chilled milk
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NewsCaffeine in Costa cappuccino nearly four times that of Starbucks’, study finds
The caffeine content of similar-sized matcha drinks from Costa Coffee, Starbucks and Pret a Manger can range hugely, from 28mg to 99mg
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NewsTesco trials Finest coffee machines with drinks included in meal deal
The machines are being trialled in two locations: Tesco’s Brixton and Moorgate Express stores
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NewsCosta Coffee launches high-protein latte range
Each new product contains 23g of protein and is available hot or iced
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NewsCoca-Cola brings in restructuring experts at Costa after abandoned sale
Coca-Cola abandoned plans to sell the coffee chain in January, after bids for the business failed to meet Costa’s £2bn price mark
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NewsCosta Foundation invests £50k to support young people facing employment barriers
Two schools for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities will be the first UK recipients of the funding
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NewsCosta Coffee to replace Starbucks as café operator in 26 Cineworld locations
The first few stores are due to open this summer, and the majority of sites are expected to open by the end of 2026
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NewsCosta Coffee and Sainsbury’s to open 14 more supermarket cafés in 2026
Since first collaborating in 2024, the partnership now represents a combined investment of almost £16m
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NewsCosta Coffee launches eight summer drinks and expands ube range
A new Hazelnut Crème range will join the lineup, available nationwide in stores and via Costa Express machines
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NewsEmmi Caffè Latte launches Protein Chocolate Cappuccino
Emmi Caffè Latte Zero will be available as part of the Tesco Meal Deal from 11 May, and a new Protein Chocolate Cappuccino SKU will appear on Tesco shelves nationwide at the same time
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NewsNespresso launches pop-up offering Pickled Coffee Cola and Marmite latte
The limited-edition coffees will be available as part of a six-day immersive pop-up experience in London’s Covent Garden
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NewsCosta Coffee to invest up to £3.5m to expand and upgrade London sites
The coffee chain will open up to seven new stores across the capital in 2026 and refurbish more than 10 existing sites
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NewsCosta Coffee reaches 400 drive-thrus with plans for 40 more in 2026
The coffee chain opened its first UK drive-thru store in 2011 with the format continuing to ‘play a key role’ in the evolution of its retail estate
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NewsAsda recycles ‘milestone’ 20 million coffee pods through Podback partnership
Asda has recycled 20 million coffee pods through its in-store partnership with Podback, with shoppers returning more than 250,000 bags via ToYou counters since January
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NewsCosta Coffee to invest £1.5m in Welsh store estate in 2026
The coffee giant has at least four new openings planned across Wales this year
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NewsCosta Coffee baristas to receive 4.1% pay rise in April
The £7m investment increases the pay for baristas to £13.12 per hour, up from £12.60 per hour
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NewsCosta Coffee sale aborted by Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola has abandoned plans to sell Costa Coffee after bids for the chain failed to meet its £2bn price mark, the Financial Times has reported
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NewsCosta Coffee expands matcha range to stores nationwide
The range features a Hot Matcha Latte, an Iced Matcha Latte and a Strawberry Coconut Iced Matcha Latte
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NewsCosta Coffee losses double as value-led competition grows
Operating losses widened from £5.8m in 2023 to £13.5m in the year to 31 December 2024