- 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) ”
- 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 ”
- 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
- 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
- Don Francisco’s Coffee Chocolate Raspberry | Beverage Industry
Don Francisco’s Coffee announced the launch of its new limited-edition flavor: Chocolate Raspberry As the latest addition to the brand’s Savor Our Flavors collection, this blend features the velvety taste of chocolate and the bright sweetness of ripe raspberries, in a smooth, medium roast coffee made with 100% Arabica beans, the company says
- 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
- 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
- FDA releases final rule on ‘healthy’ | Beverage Industry
On Dec 19, the FDA released the final rule on the use of “healthy” on food labels Certain tea products now can display the “healthy” claim on packaging, provided they contain less than 5 calories in each 12-ounce ounce serving, the New York-based Tea Council of the USA Inc shares
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