Coffee brand announces donation program for Giving Tuesday
November 26, 2019
This Giving Tuesday, Hugh Jackman's Laughing Man Coffee, Boston, is making every cup (and smile) count by encouraging fans to smile to make a difference. For every smiling selfie shared using the Laughing Man Coffee filter on Instagram Stories on Dec. 3, $1 will be donated toward the Laughing Man Foundation, up to $100,000.
Kraft Heinz is partnering with cream liqueur brand Baileys, a brand of Diageo North America, to launch the non-alcohol Baileys Ready-to-Drink Cold Brew Coffee in cans.
Central Perk Coffee and Tea products commemorates shows 25th anniversary
July 23, 2019
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Los Angeles, has partnered with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the TV series “Friends.” To commemorate the milestone, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf collaborated with Warner Bros. to create special-edition Central Perk Coffee and Central Perk Tea products, named after the show's legendary coffee shop. The Friends-inspired coffee products now are available for purchase online and will be available in retail stores starting July 31 through the end of summer.
The daily “cup of Joe” recently has taken on a new meaning as consumers now are trending toward crafted and tasteful, yet highly caffeinated forms of coffee.
Maxwell House, a brand of Pittsburgh- and Chicago-based Kraft Heinz Co., joined forces with the USO to help keep America’s service members connected to their family, home and country.
Duo Luke Schneider and Mark Williams created Fire Dept. Coffee, a fresh and flavorful coffee company. The Last Drop Distillers released their 14th iteration. Brew Dr. Kombucha permanently released Strawberry Basil flavor in 12-ounce cans.
Company plans to release additional functional coffee blends throughout the year
February 11, 2019
San Diego-based VitaCup, the coffee company that introduced vitamin-infused coffee pods, announced the introduction of its Genius Blend in ground coffee bags.
Caribou Coffee, Minneapolis, announced the launch of a new coffee blend — Amy’s Blend 2019 — that pays tribute to the company’s first roastmaster, Amy Erickson, celebrating the way she lived and her enduring legacy of leadership, the company says.