Coffee Expert Blind explained | TradeSphere
CR’s experts blind-tasted 27 medium-roasted coffee blends from supermarket and specialty brands. Blends are made from a combination of beans from two or more countries. The flavor is often more ...
Understanding the Context
Given coffee ingredients’ versatility, experts highlight how beverage-makers are developing new products with enhanced flavors, functionalities and convenience. Experts note the pandemic likely contributed to at-home coffee consumption, making single-serve the largest segment of the category. However, growth driven by convenience and consumers’ premium preferences also drove notable growth in the RTD category. Coffee ingredients are increasingly being used in formulations as supporting components rather than the sole focus, experts note.
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Key Insights
This year’s State of the Industry report on coffee and RTD coffee drinks highlight how the overall category is shifting gears to drive growth and meet consumers’ changing preferences. This year’s State of the Industry report on coffee and RTD coffee drinks highlights how curating a personalized experience is shaping the future for the coffee market as consumers embrace convenient formats, value-added ingredients. Past-day coffee consumption remains strong based on a recent study from the National Coffee Association. Given coffee’s presence in American’s day-to-day life, manufacturers all elevating the experience for those drinking coffee at home. Infused with Brazilian coffee, Coca-Cola with Coffee and Coca-Cola with Coffee Zero Sugar is available nationwide in three signature flavors, Dark Blend, Vanilla and Caramel, while the zero-sugar counterpart comes in Dark Blend and Vanilla.
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