Costa Coffee news and analysis
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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
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Analysis & FeaturesFried chicken, matcha lattes and pizza: Top food-to-go shake-ups of 2025
2025 was the year of fried chicken and matcha lattes, helping some in the hospitality industry thrive following a tough few years
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NewsCoca-Cola in talks with TDR Capital to salvage sale of Costa Coffee
It is understood Coca-Cola will decide whether to continue with the sale process or suspend it completely
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Analysis & FeaturesThe top 150 UK food & drink supplier rankings and report 2025
After a series of crises, the UK’s biggest 150 food & drink manufacturers have shifted their sights from survival mode to the pursuit of greater profitability and investment in automation
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NewsChinese private equity firm eyes bid for Costa Coffee
It is not known whether the private equity firm would be looking to make an offer itself or via Luckin Coffee
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NewsCosta Coffee launches 2025 Christmas menu
The coffee chain’s Christmas drinks range is rolling out on Friday
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NewsWe expected more from Costa Coffee, Coca-Cola CEO admits
CEO James Quincey said coffee remained ‘a super attractive category’ but admitted Costa was ‘not where we want it to be’
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NewsFewer bidders eye Costa Coffee as Wagamama owner backs down
It is understood Coca-Cola and its advisers had marked last week as the deadline for indicative offers