Every time the words coffee, Philadelphia, and supply chain converge, I have to write an article. I don’t make the rules… Last week, Chobani announced the acquisition of La Colombe for a staggering $900 million. Established in 1994, La Colombe has carved a niche for itself in the coffee industry, not only through its urban cafes in cities like Philadelphia (where it started), New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, but also with its innovative ready-to-drink (RTD) retail offerings. Notably, it introduced the market’s
With La Colombe being acquired by a larger company like Chobani, do you think there is any risk of its coffee quality declining as it scales up production? I'm a big fan of La Colombe's specialty roasted coffee and unique canned lattes. I'd hate to see the focus on quality and innovation get diluted now that a big corporation owns the brand.
With La Colombe being acquired by a larger company like Chobani, do you think there is any risk of its coffee quality declining as it scales up production? I'm a big fan of La Colombe's specialty roasted coffee and unique canned lattes. I'd hate to see the focus on quality and innovation get diluted now that a big corporation owns the brand.