Buddha’s Cup’s 100-acre plantation in Holualoa has adopted both low-tech and high-tech growing and harvesting methods that optimize the success of the Kona coffee crops, while also having minimal impact on the local ecosystem.
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.
The vending machine industry continues to evolve. The use of no-touch cashless systems has provided greater convenience, speed and security for customers and operators, particularly important in the wake of COVID-19. Soft drinks generate the most sales, followed by non-carbonated products like bottled waters, teas and energy drinks.
Geloso Beverage Group LLC has released Mad Bean Hard Iced Coffee, a gourmet, coffee-flavored ready-to-drink canned malt beverage with a 4.5 percent alcohol by volume.