Whole beans, new varieties and exotic flavors are brewing in the coffee aisle. The growth of coffee bars -- which have introduced consumers to lattes, frappes, cappuccinos, mochaccinos and other unusual drinks -- has boosted sales of whole beans and flavored blends, retailers told SN.
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Whole beans, new varieties and exotic flavors are brewing in the coffee aisle. The growth of coffee bars -- which have introduced consumers to lattes, frappes, cappuccinos, mochaccinos and other unusual drinks -- has boosted sales of whole beans and flavored blends, retailers told SN."Our unit sales for the coffee category are up over 5% from last year," said Chris Ahearn, corporate communications
