Desmond Bane heads to Orlando, Steve Carell inspires grads, and Starbucks names its first-ever global barista champion.

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Nobuki Shimode of Japan. Shimode won with his Blooming Yuzu Espresso creation and will help develop a new worldwide beverage.

Starbucks crowned Nobuki as its first Global Barista Champion during the 2025 Leadership Experience event in Las Vegas.

Nobuki Shimode, who manages one of the company's stores in Japan, won the coveted title this week in Las Vegas, beating out ...

The Starbucks Global Barista Champion will co-create a beverage to be sold at stores across the U.S. in the "near future." ...

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