[adsense]You probably remember the case in 1994 where a US resident, Stella Liebeck, sued McDonald's and won $2.8 million after she spilled hot coffee on her lap, which resulted in 3rd degree burns. Now, Jessica Wishart, an Australian native, is issuing a similar claim.Wishart claims that the company did not properly fasten the lid to her coffee before handing it to … [Read more...]
McDonald’s Committing $6.5 Million Over the Next 4.5 Years to Coffee Sustainability
[adsense]McDonald's just recently announced that their operations in North America will be investing $6.5 million over the next 4.5 years into providing technical assistance to Guatemalan coffee farmers in order to help increase their sustainable coffee production. They will be partnering with the non-profit organization's TechnoServe and SCAN and 20 other organizations … [Read more...]
If You Live in Michigan, You Get Free Coffee from McDonald’s for the Next Week
[adsense]If you live in Michigan, you could save a lot on coffee for the next week, February 25th through March 3rd, to be exact. McDonald's is offering a free small coffee per visit at all participating Michigan McDonald's locations (no purchase necessary.) This is being done to promote their coffee being made with 100% Arabica beans and brewed fresh every 30 minutes. … [Read more...]
Coffee Upgrades at Fast Food Establishments
[adsense]The world is embracing coffee like never before. In fact, coffee is even being called "the new wine". The world loves coffee so much, that even fast food joints are amping up their coffee supply. McDonald's displayed their effort to support this growing demand for better coffee by starting its McCafe line of premium coffee drinks in 2009 (increasing its sales … [Read more...]