A company accusing Starbucks of stealing its idea for coffee-flavoured lipstick and lip gloss has sued the coffee chain for a third time. 
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Balmuccino filed its complaint on Friday in Manhattan federal court. Its leaders have included a sister-in-law of TV doctor Mehmet Oz.

The filing followed a Seattle federal judge's dismissal in July 2023 of an earlier version of the lawsuit on procedural grounds, the second such dismissal.

Seattle-based Starbucks had no immediate comment.

Balmuccino said it began developing coffee-flavoured lip balms in 2016 and pitched them at an October 2018 meeting in Starbucks' New York office, where it provided prototypes and other confidential information.

The Los Angeles-based company said Dr. Oz had brokered the meeting, during which he had called Starbucks Chief Executive Howard Schultz to propose a potential joint venture.

Balmuccino said Starbucks "stole" its fully developed concept for lip balms by launching its "S'mores Frappuccino Sip Kit" in April 2019.

The kits included lipstick and gloss in four shades: Campfire Spark, Chocolicious Bliss, Graham Glam, and Marshmallow Glow.

Balmuccino said Starbucks did not pay it a premium for selling Sip Kits and is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.

It said its lawsuit isn't too late because New York allows some plaintiffs to toll their statutes of limitation when they sue in the wrong forum and, "as here," a court finds it lacks jurisdiction.

Balmuccino originally sued Starbucks in Los Angeles in October 2019.

The case is Balmuccino LLC v. Starbucks Corp, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York,&nbsp;No.&nbsp;24-06214.

A company accusing Starbucks of stealing its idea for coffee-flavoured lipstick and lip gloss has sued the coffee chain for a third time. Balmuccino filed its complaint on Friday in Manhattan federal court.

A company accusing Starbucks of stealing its idea for coffee-flavoured lipstick and lip gloss has sued the coffee chain for a third time. Balmuccino filed its complaint on Friday in Manhattan federal court. Its leaders have included a sister-in-law of TV doctor Mehmet Oz. The filing followed a Seattle federal judge's dismissal in July 2023 of an earlier version of the lawsuit on procedural grounds, the second such dismissal. Seattle-based Starbucks had no immediate comment. Balmuccino said it began developing coffee-flavoured lip balms in 2016 and pitched them at an October 2018 meeting in Starbucks' New York office, where it provided prototypes and other confidential information. The Los Angeles-based company said Dr. Oz had brokered the meeting, during which he had called Starbucks Chief Executive Howard Schultz to propose a potential joint venture. Balmuccino said Starbucks "stole" its fully developed concept for lip balms by launching its "S'mores Frappuccino Sip Kit" in April 2019. The kits included lipstick and gloss in four shades: Campfire Spark, Chocolicious Bliss, Graham Glam, and Marshmallow Glow. Balmuccino said Starbucks did not pay it a premium for selling Sip Kits and is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. It said its lawsuit isn't too late because New York allows some plaintiffs to toll their statutes of limitation when they sue in the wrong forum and, "as here," a court finds it lacks jurisdiction. Balmuccino originally sued Starbucks in Los Angeles in October 2019. The case is Balmuccino LLC v. Starbucks Corp, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 24-06214.

Starbucks faces lawsuit over accusations of stealing the concept for coffee-flavoured lipstick

As coronavirus rages on in different parts of the world, coffee lovers may soon be hit with another crisis — shortage of some of their favourite beans.

Vietnam is world’s second biggest coffee exporter but is&nbsp;currently in lockdown due to the Covid pandemic.&nbsp;

Vietnam provides nearly 20 per cent of the EU’s coffee imports. It&nbsp;mainly produces the robusta coffee which is mainly used to make instant and espresso coffee.

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During the first wave of coronavirus, Vietnam had managed to control the virus and even reported one of the highest rates of economic growth in 2020. However, this year, as the virus spread rapidly due to the Delta variant, the government imposed strict lockdowns.

Ho Chi Minh City is the centre of the outbreak this year and the country had observed a peak in June. However, the restrictions had been extended till August to make sure the spread can be contained.

The strict restrictions have led to disruption of supply chains for coffee distribution around the world as the traders have been unable to transport beans to ports for export.

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Now, Vietnam Coffee-Cocoa Association has urged the government to ease these restrictions to make sure the coffee export, which plays a huge part in country’s economy, does not get disrupted.

Brazil is the biggest coffee producer of the world. However, this year due to the unreasonable weather in the country, crops had been severely damaged that has led to an increase in coffee prices.

As coronavirus rages on in different parts of the world, coffee lovers may soon be hit with another crisis — shortage of some of their favourite beans. Vietnam is world’s second biggest coffee exporter but is currently in lockdown due to the Covid pandemic.

As coronavirus rages on in different parts of the world, coffee lovers may soon be hit with another crisis — shortage of some of their favourite beans. Vietnam is world’s second biggest coffee exporter but is currently in lockdown due to the Covid pandemic. Vietnam provides nearly 20 per cent of the EU’s coffee imports. It mainly produces the robusta coffee which is mainly used to make instant and espresso coffee. Also read | Drinking coffee regularly decreases chances of chronic liver diseases: Study During the first wave of coronavirus, Vietnam had managed to control the virus and even reported one of the highest rates of economic growth in 2020. However, this year, as the virus spread rapidly due to the Delta variant, the government imposed strict lockdowns. Ho Chi Minh City is the centre of the outbreak this year and the country had observed a peak in June. However, the restrictions had been extended till August to make sure the spread can be contained. The strict restrictions have led to disruption of supply chains for coffee distribution around the world as the traders have been unable to transport beans to ports for export. Also read | Drinking coffee reduces risk of contracting coronavirus: Study Now, Vietnam Coffee-Cocoa Association has urged the government to ease these restrictions to make sure the coffee export, which plays a huge part in country’s economy, does not get disrupted. Brazil is the biggest coffee producer of the world. However, this year due to the unreasonable weather in the country, crops had been severely damaged that has led to an increase in coffee prices.

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