Starbucks Coffee Co., Seattle, announced that since the launch of its mobile payment technology in January, there have been 26 million mobile transactions to date. In the first nine weeks of the program, there were 3 million transactions, and in comparison for the nine-week period starting in October, there were 6 million transactions, demonstrating a significant jump in customer adoption and use.

Reunion Island Coffee is bringing back its annual limited-edition Holiday Blend for the holiday season.

In preparation for the holiday season ahead, Paramount Coffee Co. is rolling out seasonal roasts in holiday packaging and adding twists to the classics.

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR), based in Waterbury, Vt., has chosen Isle of Wight County, Va., as the future home of its new manufacturing and distribution facility.

Paid Inc. launched Rockin’ Coffee, an organic artisanal specialty coffee brand that offers organic, fair trade Arabica coffee blends.

Downers Grove, Ill.-based Sara Lee Corp. announced the sale of a majority of its North American foodservice coffee and tea operations to The J.M. Smucker Co., Orrville, Ohio, for $350 million.

Harney & Sons Fine Teas created a new beverage based on a popular Chinese drink called yuangyang, which mixes black tea with milk and coffee.

Madrina’s Multicultural Brands introduced two new flavors: Café con Leche and Mango.

Starbucks Corp., Seattle, is celebrating its commitment to communities by launching a charitable whole bean coffee blend, offering discounted whole bean coffees and bringing back fall favorites. 

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR), Waterbury, Vt., announced that Aramark Refreshment Services LLC, Philadelphia, will acquire the Van Houtte U.S. Coffee Service business, also known as Filterfresh, from GMCR for approximately $145 million.