The coffee category continues to boom, with growth in all segments. The ready-to-drink category saw the highest percentage of growth compared to the prior year, but single-cup coffee pods are one of the categories experiencing the highest sales.
During his lifetime, Apple Co-founder Steve Jobs had a bevy of statements that have been used to inspire entrepreneurs across the globe. One that is commonly referenced is when he stated, “I want to put a ding in the universe.” In the beverage industry, innovators are leaving their mark by creating a more convenient universe through new product development.
In the beverage market, developers are turning to emerging processing methods to stand out from competitors. One of those recent trends has been the proliferation of cold-brew processing for ready-to-drink (RTD) tea and coffee.
illy Cold Brew Ready-to-Drink will hit retailers in April
March 2, 2020
New York-based illycaffè introduced illy Cold Brew Ready-to-Drink, a smooth and balanced, naturally sweet with minimal acidity coffee, the company says.
New line adds to RTD coffee portfolio, introduces creamers
February 4, 2020
Broomfield, Colo.-based STōK Cold Brew, a brand of Danone North America, is giving consumers a new way to fuel their coffee with its latest line of products: STōK Fueled Creamers and Ready-to-Drink Coffee. The new beverages are geared toward those who are looking to jump-start their day as the STōK Fueled line includes extra calories from protein, butter and MCT oil, it says.
Limited-edition spirit celebrates passion for whiskey, coffee
January 27, 2020
Jameson Irish Whiskey, a brand of New York-based Pernod Ricard USA, is offering a fresh take on coffee and whiskey with the new, limited-edition Jameson Cold Brew, an Irish Whiskey infused with natural cold brew coffee flavor.