The Coca-Cola-owned coffee chain follows a 2021 trial of new hot and iced beverage self-serve machines by announcing a major roll-out across 15 UK cities this summer Costa Express is the largest brand in the UK premium self-serve segment, operating over 12,000 units | Photo credit: Costa Coffee Costa Coffee, a division of Coca-Cola, has been acquired for $5.1 billion. Costa Coffee has 3,882 stores in 32 countries as of July 1, 2010. The company currently operates 2,467 coffee shops across the United Kingdom. As a result, the acquisition will allow Costa Coffee to better compete in international markets. 01-02-2020. ATLANTA, Jan. 3, 2020 – The Coca‑Cola Company today announced that it has acquired the remaining stake in fairlife LLC from its joint venture partner Select Milk Producers. Coca‑Cola now owns 100% of fairlife, up from its previous 42.5% minority stake. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Coca-Cola-owned coffee chain makes first foray into the US market with acquisition of digital coffee kiosk company Briggo as automated coffee machines become an attractive investment during coronavirus. UK-based Costa Coffee has purchased US ‘coffee robot’ brand Briggo for an undisclosed sum. Austin-based Briggo operates 52 automated coffee Coca‑Cola’s commitment to supplier diversity focuses on maximizing procurement opportunities and proactively engaging and building partnerships with diverse suppliers. The Rise Up Crowdfunding funding portal offers a new solution for business owners to gain access to a process for raising capital from the crowd, which could be a community as9x.