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

JDE Peet’s announced its intention to launch a new paper pack for its soluble coffee ranges. This new paper pack solution will be recyclable. It is designed to create a more sustainable ecosystem in the soluble coffee market by incentivizing the reuse of existing glass jars and tin formats, it says. 

Jordan's Skinny Mixes, a go-to brand for zero-calorie and zero-sugar syrups and mixes, debuted its new Naturally Sweetened Pumpkin Spice Syrup.

Tim Hortons unveiled Tim Hortons Cold Brew Concentrate, a flavorful cold brew option in the U.S. market.

Tea Forté announced the launch of its new collection of Cold Brew tea infusions.

Narra announced the launch of its flagship line of Asian-inspired ready-to-drink, dairy-free, naturally caffeinated oat milk lattes with no artificial ingredients.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP), Burlington, Mass., and Frisco, Texas, and La Colombe, Philadelphia, announced a strategic partnership, including a long-term sales and distribution agreement for La Colombe ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and a long-term licensing, manufacturing and distribution agreement for La Colombe branded K-Cup coffee pods. Keurig Dr Pepper also will make an equity investment in La Colombe, enabling KDP to participate in the value creation upside expected from the partnership. 

Richardson, Texas-based NuZee Inc., a leading coffee co-packing and technology company, announced entering into a five-year global licensing agreement with Stone Brewing, Escondido, Calif. Under the exclusive agreement, NuZee intends to co-manufacture and distribute Stone Brewing specialty coffee products nationwide through a vast network of natural grocery, traditional grocery, and convenience store channels, as well as office coffee and hotel brokers and distributors.

This year’s State of the Industry report notes that tea consumption is supported because of its short- and long-term health benefits, helping to spur growth in the tea and RTD tea categories.

This year’s State of the Industry report on coffee and RTD coffee drinks notes that convenience is driving growth in the category, with many consumers still enjoying their coffee at home.