WILL YOUR BARISTA BE 2020’S BIG WINNER?
STARBUCKS BACK OPEN
Starbucks has announced that 85 percent of its China stores are open after closing more than half of them amid the coronavirus outbreak. “With the number of new cases in China slowing, we are seeing the early signs of a recovery in the region,” Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson wrote in a letter to employees. “As a result, the situation is improving throughout major parts of China. We now have 85 percent of stores open across China and continue to assess the ongoing impact,” he added. The company is still assessing the financial impact of store closures in China. The coffee giant operates 4,100 stores in China, its second largest and fastest-growing market. The company said it’s using its learning from China to prepare other markets for a potential outbreak. “We are staying close to the situation in every single market through
The Vitasoy Espress Yourself Latte Art Competition has returned for another year. Vitasoy Espress Yourself is a fantastic opportunity for baristas nationwide to showcase their skills in front of a live audience and renowned judges. The winner will take home $5000 cash, with second and third place receiving $1000 and $750 respectively. Each entry submitted is entitled to be considered for the monthly prize of $250. Simply upload your latte art to Instagram with the hashtag #espressyourselfnz and tag @restaurantandcafenz to get in the draw.
connections with local health officials and are prepared to take whatever actions necessary, market by market, to ensure the health and well-being of our partners and customers.”
At the end of each month we’ll collect all the entries and share them on our Facebook page so you can show off to your family and friends. We’ll be awarding one prize a month for the next twelve months, so get your entry in now. The winner of the monthly prize will be decided through a combination of social media votes and the scores given by our judging panel. All entries into the monthly prize will automatically be entered in consideration for the live competition to be held later this year.
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