Rüdiger Meyer of FLOCERT to chair Coffee Impact Advisory Board
August 30, 2023
Fair Trade USA announced key elements of its Innovation for Impact Initiative — a multi-stakeholder engagement and design lab aimed at developing a more scalable, higher-impact Fair Trade Certified coffee program.
NuZee Inc., Richardson, Texas, announced the launch of partner Stone Brewing's direct-to-consumer eCommerce website for distribution of co-manufactured Stone Brewing specialty coffee products.
The Original Donut Shop, a brand of Keurig Dr Pepper, announced its new flavor innovation: The Original Donut Shop Cinnamon Toast Crunch One Step Latte K-Cup pod.
As consumer trends continue to impact the coffee market, experts note that the overall category is shifting gears to meet consumers’ changing preferences.
JDE Peet’s announced its intention to launch a new paper pack for its soluble coffee ranges. This new paper pack solution will be recyclable. It is designed to create a more sustainable ecosystem in the soluble coffee market by incentivizing the reuse of existing glass jars and tin formats, it says.
Narra announced the launch of its flagship line of Asian-inspired ready-to-drink, dairy-free, naturally caffeinated oat milk lattes with no artificial ingredients.
Transition of La Colombe RTD coffee distribution to KDP to begin in late 2023
July 21, 2023
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP), Burlington, Mass., and Frisco, Texas, and La Colombe, Philadelphia, announced a strategic partnership, including a long-term sales and distribution agreement for La Colombe ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and a long-term licensing, manufacturing and distribution agreement for La Colombe branded K-Cup coffee pods. Keurig Dr Pepper also will make an equity investment in La Colombe, enabling KDP to participate in the value creation upside expected from the partnership.