Coffee | Beverage Industry

The Last Drop

Buddha’s Cup Kona coffee benefits from sustainable practices

Combination of low-tech, high-tech methods promote coffee bean growth

August 24, 2020

Buddha’s Cup’s 100-acre plantation in Holualoa has adopted both low-tech and high-tech growing and harvesting methods that optimize the success of the Kona coffee crops, while also having minimal impact on the local ecosystem.

Kahlúa Nitro Cold Brew

July 16, 2020

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Kahlúa, a brand of Pernod Ricard USA, has launched a new ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee cocktail.

El Mirador

July 8, 2020

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Elemental Beverage Co. launched a new single-origin, ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee: El Mirador.

2020 State of the Beverage Industry: Ready to drink coffee sees most growth

All coffee segments growing, single-serve pods see highest sales

Sarah Graybill

June 24, 2020

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The coffee category continues to boom, with growth in all segments. The ready-to-drink category saw the highest percentage of growth compared to the prior year, but single-cup coffee pods are one of the categories experiencing the highest sales.

Four Sigmatic Mushroom Ground Coffee with Probiotics

June 1, 2020

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Four Sigmatic introduced Mushroom Ground Coffee with Probiotics.

Channel Strategies

No-touch cashless systems offer convenience, speed and security

Beverages account for 34 percent of vending machine revenue in 2020

Barbara Harfmann

May 27, 2020

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The vending machine industry continues to evolve. The use of no-touch cashless systems has provided greater convenience, speed and security for customers and operators, particularly important in the wake of COVID-19. Soft drinks generate the most sales, followed by non-carbonated products like bottled waters, teas and energy drinks.

Nitro Flash Brew Coffee

April 22, 2020

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Verve Coffee Roasters expanded its ready-to-drink Nitro Flash Brew Coffee line with Single Origin and Vancouver Decaf.

Mad Bean Hard Coffee

April 15, 2020

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Geloso Beverage Group LLC has released Mad Bean Hard Iced Coffee, a gourmet, coffee-flavored ready-to-drink canned malt beverage with a 4.5 percent alcohol by volume.

Waka Coffee

April 9, 2020

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Made of 100 percent high-quality Arabica beans, Waka Coffee introduces instant coffee from India.

1966 Coffee IPA

March 24, 2020

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San Francisco Bay Area craft beverage purveyors 21st Amendment Brewery and Peet's Coffee teamed up for 1966 Coffee IPA, a first-time collaboration beer to celebrate the region's history as a leader of innovation and culture.