RISE Brewing Co. Nitro Cold Brew Lattes wins in a landslide
October 30, 2018
As the cold air has officially taken over, it appears that consumers’ thirst for cold-brew coffee remains hot. In the Readers’ Choice: New Product poll for September, Beverage Industry readers selected Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Lattes.
Less than two years after launching its first bottled Iced Coffee beverages, Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Donuts is giving the ready-to-drink (RTD) category another jolt with the launch of Shot in the Dark coffee espresso blend, the brand’s first-ever coffee beverage served in a can, the company says. Manufactured and distributed by Atlanta-based The Coca-Cola Co., Shot in the Dark combines Dunkin’s signature coffee and espresso.
Although other channels might be closing stores in response to eCommerce trends, convenience store chains are expanding their brick-and-mortar presence.
Philadelphia-based La Colombe Coffee Roasters announced the early release of its seasonal batch of Pumpkin Spice Draft Latte. Made with cold-pressed espresso and fresh milk, then combined with real pumpkin puree and a blend of natural spices, La Colombe Pumpkin Spice Draft Latte is available online, in cafés, and in select retailers nationwide, the company says.
The brand refresh was designed to elevate the overall aesthetic and appeal to consumers who love coffee and appreciate handcrafted beverages, the company says.