Muscle Milk, a brand of CytoSport Inc., launched Coffee House Protein Shakes, a ready-to-drink line that combines high-quality protein and caffeine, the company says. 

Thomas Jefferson was quoted as saying, “Coffee — the favorite drink of the civilized world.” Today, coffee remains a favorite beverage and flavor in the United States. As such, beverage-makers are using the flavor within a plethora of categories, including ready-to-drink (RTD) coffees, spirits and craft beers.

Left Hand Brewing Co. introduced the first seasonal to the Left Hand Nitro Series with Hard Wired Nitro Coffee Porter. 

Kōloa Rum Co. released Kaua ‘I Coffee Rum in Hawaii and California. 

Kalāheo, Kaua`i-based Kōloa Rum Co. announced the release of Kaua`i Coffee Rum, a new rum developed through a licensing agreement between the Kaua`i distiller and Kauai Coffee Co., a division of Italy-based Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group.

Since the time coffee was introduced to North America during the Colonial period, it has continued to climb in popularity, according to the National Coffee Association.

Comax Flavors has developed a list of the anticipated flavor trends for 2015 and divided them into four groups: Melting Pot, In a Nutshell, Coffee House and Breakfast Anytime. Flavors in each of these collections are versatile and can be used in a variety of food and beverage applications including ready-to-drink beverages, alcohol beverages and dairy products, among others, the company says.

Orrville, Ohio-based The J.M. Smucker Co. launched new Apple Pie ground coffee and re-released Pumpkin Spice and Mocha Mint ground coffees for the fall and winter seasons under the Dunkin Donuts brand name.