Limited-edition packaging benefits Breast Cancer Research Foundation
November 21, 2018
In partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the first “coffee for a cause” initiative in the coffee pods category was created specifically for BCRF fundraising.
As millennials age and iGeneration consumers gain buying power, their consumption habits of coffee beverages are growing and changing. In conjunction with health-and-wellness trends and functional benefits, coffee has become a go-to category for these consumers who look for premium, specialty and value-added products.
Starbucks Coffee Co., Seattle, announced the launch of the next generation of its Verismo System by Starbucks: The Verismo V Brewer. The new single-cup brewing system offers a sleek design, enhanced features, and expanded coffee and espresso pod variety, allowing consumers to craft Starbucks brewed coffee, espresso and caffé lattes consistently and conveniently, the company says.
Medium and bold roasts available in single-serve pods
September 16, 2015
Trücup low-acid coffee launched its coffees in the single-serve marketplace. Now available in single-serve pods, medium and bold roasts, trücup can be a solution for the 60 million people in the United States affected by acid reflux and other gastrointestinal issues, the company says.
Boston Beer Co. releases Angry Orchard Green Apple in cans
September 16, 2015
Cab.Corp. announced new packaging and a new name for its La Playa Block Selection Reserves. The new name, Tinga, will assist in better segmenting its three tiers: La Playa Estate Series, Tinga Block Selection Reserve and Axel wines, the company says.
Melitta USA coffee pods compatable with all Keurig-style machines
July 16, 2015
Melitta USA announced that its Melitta Café de Europa gourmet single-serve coffee capsules are now compatible with all Keurig-style machines, including the Keurig 2.0 brewer.
Capsule can be disposed of with other organic waste to become compost
July 16, 2015
Lavazza, “Italy’s Favorite Coffee,” introduces the first compostable coffee capsule for Italian espresso in partnership with biochemical corporation, Novamont.