16 Apr 2018 --- In the US, over a five year period between 2011 and 2016, cold brew coffee consumption soared by more than 500 percent – and now it’s growing rapidly across Europe. Tapping into the cold-brew coffee trend, which is tipped to be even bigger this year, is France-based cold concentrations expert Ederna.
29 Mar 2018 --- England will introduce a deposit return system (DRS) on all plastic, glass and metal drinks containers, the UK minister for the Environment, Michael Gove has announced. Such schemes have successfully been running in neighboring countries Germany and Sweden and Scotland announced a similar plan last year. These schemes have managed to boost collection rates for beverage packaging to over 90 percent in some states. The announcement has been met with positive feedback amid concerns over the potential costs of implementation.
21 Mar 2018 --- Nestlé continues to innovate, meeting fast-moving consumer trends in the UK and Ireland with the launch of nitrogen-infused coffee drink “Nescafé Azera Nitro.” The food and beverage giant has unveiled the new Nescafé range of nitrogen-infused cans, available across Britain’s retail sector and in the foodservice arena.
23 Jan 2018 --- Ingredients specialist Taiyo has launched a new range of herbal teas, Sunphenon Instant Teas, which allow manufacturers to create tea-based products with valuable health benefits and a full tea flavor. Available in specially selected Black, Green and White Tea, Oolong, Matcha and Pu-Erh variants, the instant teas contain all of the beneficial tea ingredients in their natural ratios.
19 Dec 2017 --- Private equity firm Fireman Capital Partners has partnered up with Dunn’s River Brands to create a new strategic beverage platform. As part of the venture, the companies have acquired the Sweet Leaf Tea and Tradewinds businesses from Nestle Waters North America. Dunn’s River Brands said Sweet Leaf Tea and Tradewinds are expected to serve as the base for additional acquisitions of smaller high-growth brands in the fast-growing ready-to-drink tea category.
22 Aug 2017 --- Brand and consumer protection organization, BRC Global Standards has published the first edition of food packaging materials guidance. It’s geared towards achieving a common understanding, terminology and point of reference for good practice for businesses involved in the delivery of food and to prevent substances from packaging materials from getting into food.
10 Aug 2017 --- Ajinomoto India Private Limited, an affiliate of Ajinomoto Co., Inc. is set to enter the powdered drinks market in India with the start of sales of Blendy 3 in 1 powdered drinks (coffee and masala chai) in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India in mid-August.
28 Jun 2017 --- Maxwell House has launched MAX by Maxwell House, a brand of coffee featuring MAX Boost, a first-of-its-kind product that lets you customize your daily cup of coffee with the exact amount of caffeine necessary.
09 Mar 2017 --- In order to respond even more flexibly to customers’ wishes, SternMaid has invested in a Doypack line. From now on, the contract manufacturer and co-packing service provider will be able to pack end products in ready-made stand-up pouches with or without a zipper and three- or four-edge seal bags. Up to 40 bags per minute can be filled with dry beverage bases, superfoods, powdered dietetic drinks or products for athletes.
06 Mar 2017 --- Nestlé is pulling out of its ready-to-drink-tea partnership with Coca-Cola. After 15 years working as part of the Beverage Partners Worldwide (BPW) joint venture, Nestlé and Coca-Cola Company have agreed to dissolve the 50-50 venture as of January 1, 2018.
02 Dec 2016 --- Howard Schultz, the man credited with making Starbucks a global phenomenon, is stepping down as CEO of the coffee chain to focus on Starbucks’s efforts to establish premium coffee shops. Schultz, who co-founded Starbucks, will become executive chairman of Starbucks and will now focus on building Starbuck’s high-end Reserve stores along with promoting its Roastery and Tasting Rooms as well as overseeing its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
22 Nov 2016 --- The consumer trend to look for healthy products is spreading worldwide, but the global market points to Italy and relies on its expertise when it comes to choose true tastes. An unmistakable style envied by everyone, copied by many. Also in the case of coffee.
07 Nov 2016 --- There is a growing trend for manufacturers to incorporate healthy ingredients into formulations where possible in a wide range of market categories. In particular, new product innovation based on fruit and/or vegetables with better-for-you appeal is abundant, providing consumers with greater choice in order to eat and live well. FoodIngredientsFirst takes a closer look at what is trending in the beverages category.
19 Sep 2016 --- Celestial Seasonings have announced the return of the iconic artful packaging to meet consumer demand, they are also launching five new flavors and re-releasing a fan favorite to help tea drinkers savor more magical experiences this hot tea season.
21 Jul 2016 --- The Coca-Cola Company is advancing into the coffee sector in Brazil in a bid to boost high-end domestic coffee consumption.
14 Jul 2016 --- Cytosport, the leading sports nutrition company, and maker of MUSCLE MILK premium protein products, has launched its new MUSCLE MILK Coffee House ready to drink product line.
23 Jun 2016 --- Tesco, the UK's biggest supermarket, is selling its coffee chain Harris + Hoole to Caffè Nero, as it looks to focus on its core supermarket business.
21 Jun 2016 --- For decades, they had eyed each other with mutual hostility, but it seems that relations between the US and Cuba could be further thawed by a love of coffee.
22 Apr 2016 --- Starbucks has reported that its global sales were up six percent in the second quarter, falling short of analysts’ expectations, as the world’s biggest coffee maker unveils two new ventures.
16 Mar 2016 --- Britain’s high-street coffee chains have been accused of deceiving customers and contributing to Britain’s landfill problem after it was discovered that only one in 400 papers cups are actually recycled.
