- 2024 State of the Beverage Industry: Coffee, RTD coffee category . . .
“Repositioning classic hot coffee products as suitable for iced coffee can help appeal to younger consumers,” it states ”There is also room to grow a younger audience for hot coffee through messaging focusing on comfort In the United States, 34% of Gen Z consumers perceive hot coffee to be comforting (versus 29% for iced coffee) ”
- Beverage-makers turn to coffee ingredients for functionality, flavor . . .
Although the coffee extracts market is poised for growth, it is not without its challenges, experts note According to Research and Markets’ “2025 Coffee Extracts Market Report,” continuous supply chain challenges, combined with economic and geopolitical uncertainties posed significant challenges for coffee extracts manufacturers in 2024
- Green Day launches Punk Bunny Coffee | Beverage Industry
Ahead of Green Day’s upcoming global stadium tour, the Oakland, Calif -based rock band announced a new brand: Punk Bunny Coffee This new brand builds on the values of their decade-old Oakland Coffee brand, which was established to provide carefully curated organic, Fair Trade Certified coffee, emphasizing sustainability and community
- Coffee, RTD coffee category recalibrate to meet consumer trends
“The U S coffee market is experiencing the push and pull of conflicting consumer desires,” says Caleb Bryant, associate director of food and drink at Mintel, Chicago “Total U S retail coffee sales are projected to reach $20 8 billion in 2023, up 9 5% from 2022 This growth is primarily attributed to price increases ”
- Seattle’s Best Coffee unveils fresh packaging
Seattle’s Best Coffee is brewing up a new creative campaign in partnership with Joel McHale to celebrate fresh packaging and a new flavor addition: Campfire S’mores Flavored Coffee In pursuit of bringing one smooth moment to start the day, the brand blended decades of smooth roasting expertise with a modern approach to deliver flavorful
- Sofía Vergara launches ¡DIOS MÍO! COFFEE | Beverage Industry
COFFEE evokes the traditions and flavors of the country while celebrating the female coffee growers behind the brand, it says The name, translating to “My God!” is a common expression used by Latinos when discovering a perfect taste and flavor, the company notes
- Fire Department Coffee supports firefighters battling breast cancer
The coffee company launched an initiative to raise funds for firefighters diagnosed with breast cancer through its Fire Dept Coffee Club and Fire Dept Shirt Club “Breast cancer — and so many other types of cancer — affect our sisters and brothers in the fire service,” said Luke Schneider, founder and CEO of the FDC, in a statement
- STōK Decaf Cold Brew Coffee | Beverage Industry
STōK Cold Brew Coffee, a brand Danone North America, introduced its first ready-to-drink decaffeinated cold brew coffee Available in the brand's top two performing roasts, Unsweet and Not Too Sweet — with a freshly designed, white label to differentiate from the original items — the two new
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