Overview

• Banana-flavored cold foam with 15 grams of protein is being trialed atop a sugar-free vanilla latte at five U.S. cafes.
• Starbucks has begun testing in-store baking with a buttery croissant and a double chocolate cookie to enhance freshness.
• About 30% of Starbucks’ menu will be cut by the end of Fiscal Year 2025 to make room for new items and simplify choices.
• The company is rolling out an AI tool called Green Dot Assist at 35 locations to help baristas with drink preparation and equipment troubleshooting.
• Starbucks is exploring a partial sale of its China unit and has reduced drink prices there to better compete with Luckin Coffee.