STōK Cold Brew Coffee, a brand of Danone North America, announced the launch of its newest limited-edition flavor: Peppermint Mocha. 

Z Natural Foods unveiled its latest innovation: Organic Instant 7 Mushroom Coffee (Black). 

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., Burlington, Mass., and Frisco, Texas, announced the appointment of Tim Cofer as chief operating officer (COO), reporting to Chairman and CEO Bob Gamgort, as a key step in the company's CEO succession plan. Cofer, who will join KDP on Nov. 6, will work side by side with Gamgort while in a COO capacity, with a planned transition to CEO in the second quarter of 2024. Gamgort will serve as executive chairman of KDP after the transition occurs. 

New York-based Kung Fu Tea (KFT) and Spirit Halloween, Egg Harbor Township, N.J., are joining forces to serve up new treats this Halloween season. The collaboration includes five exclusive costumes and a new, limited-time beverage inspired by all things Spirit, so consumers can fuel up and go code orange all October with a beverage that isn't just pumpkin spice, the companies say.

Kentucky Coffee, a brand of Atomic Brands, announced its expansion into the ready-to-drink (RTD) category with the debut of its new Hard Cold Brews, a mixed cocktail made with premium whiskey and cold brew. 

Frazy announced the launch of Frazy Boba Tea, adding to their popular Frazy Bottles with six new boba flavors: Peach Black Tea, Mango Black Tea, Brown Sugar Milk Tea, Almond Black Milk Tea, Milk Black Tea and Thai Milk Tea. 

Fair Trade USA announced key elements of its Innovation for Impact Initiative — a multi-stakeholder engagement and design lab aimed at developing a more scalable, higher-impact Fair Trade Certified coffee program.

NuZee Inc., Richardson, Texas, announced the launch of partner Stone Brewing's direct-to-consumer eCommerce website for distribution of co-manufactured Stone Brewing specialty coffee products.

The Original Donut Shop, a brand of Keurig Dr Pepper, announced its new flavor innovation: The Original Donut Shop Cinnamon Toast Crunch One Step Latte K-Cup pod. 

As consumer trends continue to impact the coffee market, experts note that the overall category is shifting gears to meet consumers’ changing preferences.