Experts note that people’s love for coffee has fueled the array of coffee extracts and concentrates appearing outside of traditional RTD coffee settings.
This year’s State of the Industry report on coffee highlights how ready-to-drink coffees like cold brew and nitro brew might be small, but are helping drive growth for the segment.
Monster Energy continues its innovation agenda with longer brew time, ready-to-drink cold-brew coffee
June 17, 2022
Corona, Calif.-based Monster Energy Corp. announced the launch of its newest Monster Energy Java innovation: Cold Brew. Infused with nitrous oxide to give a rich and creamy mouthfeel, Java Monster Cold Brew is available in two bold new flavors: Latte and Sweet Black, it adds.
Chameleon joins portfolio of impact-focused food and beverage brands
June 15, 2022
Newport Beach, Calif.-based SYSTM Foods, an impact-focused food and beverage brand platform, announced the acquisition of Chameleon Organic Coffee from Nestlé USA Inc. Chameleon is a leading provider of organic, sustainably grown and ethically sourced coffee and joins the SYSTM Foods portfolio of brands, including plant-powered functional beverage brand, REBBL.
Family-owned Italian coffee company Lavazza announced the launch of organic ready-to-drink cans of refreshing cold brew coffee in four flavor profiles: Classic Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew, Cappuccino Cold Brew with Milk and Double Shot Cold Brew with Oat Milk.
Ingredient supplier Flavorchem released the top trends in premium coffee innovation, which it notes was propelled during the pandemic as consumers look for elevated at-home coffee experiences.