Starbucks to Offer Evolution Fresh Juices and Snacks at Whole Foods

August 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Starbucks announced this week that it plans to sell its line of Evolution Fresh cold-pressed juices at Whole Foods Markets nationwide.  Retail prices for the juices will be between $2.99 and $6.99 for a 15-ounce bottle.  Appearing on store shelves as early as this week, the initial offerings will include 12 popular blends, as well as two exclusive creations.

Starbucks will also introduce Evolution Harvest, a line of snacks including fruit snacks, trail mix, and nutrition bars, into Whole Foods Markets.   The Evolution Harvest line will also be available in Starbucks retail locations later this year.

Starbucks acquired Evolution Fresh in 2011 with the goal of offering its products in 8,000 retail and grocery outlets by the end of 2013.

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Roundup of 2013 MAD Symposium in Copenhagen

August 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Eater has a thorough roundup of the third annual MAD Symposium, a gathering of chefs, writers, scientists, historians, and other key players in the food world which centers on a particular theme– this year, Guts.  The 2013 was organized by René Redzepi of Noma and co-curated by David Chang of Momofuku and food magazine Lucky Peach.  It was held in Copenhagen.

Highlights include a whole-pig butchering by famed Italian butcher Dario Checchini, pop-up coffee bars from roasters across Scandinavia and the United Kingdom, including Sweden’s Koppi Coffee, and a talk by world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse.

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