Tata Coffee, on 30 January 2012, has signed the JV (Joint Venture) agreement with Starbucks Coffee International.
The company has signed separate agreements with Starbucks Coffee International and Tata Starbucks, a 50:50 JV between Tata Global Beverages and Starbucks, for roasting coffee produced in the company's estates using Starbucks know-how and technology and packaging, sale and distribution thereof to Starbucks Cafes to be set up by Tata Starbucks in India/ Starbucks business operations overseas.