- 2024 State of the Beverage Industry: Coffee, RTD coffee category . . .
“Repositioning classic hot coffee products as suitable for iced coffee can help appeal to younger consumers,” it states ”There is also room to grow a younger audience for hot coffee through messaging focusing on comfort In the United States, 34% of Gen Z consumers perceive hot coffee to be comforting (versus 29% for iced coffee) ”
- Coffee, RTD coffee category recalibrate to meet consumer trends
“The U S coffee market is experiencing the push and pull of conflicting consumer desires,” says Caleb Bryant, associate director of food and drink at Mintel, Chicago “Total U S retail coffee sales are projected to reach $20 8 billion in 2023, up 9 5% from 2022 This growth is primarily attributed to price increases ”
- The Best Beverage Packages of 2024 | Beverage Industry
“Aluminum pods, conversely, are completely impervious to oxygen, so coffee stays fresh much longer than in a plastic pod ” According to the company, only 3% of plastic coffee pods are successfully recycled into new products In contrast, aluminum is infinitely recyclable and retains over 60% of the aluminum ever produced in circulation, it
- Beverage-makers turn to coffee ingredients for functionality, flavor . . .
Although the coffee extracts market is poised for growth, it is not without its challenges, experts note According to Research and Markets’ “2025 Coffee Extracts Market Report,” continuous supply chain challenges, combined with economic and geopolitical uncertainties posed significant challenges for coffee extracts manufacturers in 2024
- Coffee Bros. urges US government to exempt coffee from new tariffs
Coffee Bros , a U S -based specialty coffee roaster, is urging the federal government to exempt coffee from the newly imposed tariffs The petition, titled “Exempt Coffee from Tariffs: Protect American Small Businesses and Preserve Coffee Quality,” has begun gaining traction online, urging action to protect an industry that supports more
- Don Francisco’s Coffee Chocolate Raspberry | Beverage Industry
Don Francisco’s Coffee announced the launch of its new limited-edition flavor: Chocolate Raspberry As the latest addition to the brand’s Savor Our Flavors collection, this blend features the velvety taste of chocolate and the bright sweetness of ripe raspberries, in a smooth, medium roast coffee made with 100% Arabica beans, the company says
- 2025 State of the Beverage Industry: Tea market sees sales up, volume . . .
Consumers continue to reach for their cup of tea Based on data from Chicago-based Circana, the overall bag and loose-leaf tea market saw dollar sales increase 2 6%, totaling $1 7 billion, for the 52 weeks ending April 20 Volume sales also increased slightly at 0 9% during that time In terms of
- Fire Department Coffee supports firefighters battling breast cancer
The coffee company launched an initiative to raise funds for firefighters diagnosed with breast cancer through its Fire Dept Coffee Club and Fire Dept Shirt Club “Breast cancer — and so many other types of cancer — affect our sisters and brothers in the fire service,” said Luke Schneider, founder and CEO of the FDC, in a statement
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