Brewing Gains: ‘Proffee’ Momentum Grows
Consumers are doubling down on their protein intake with a protein-infused coffee trend dubbed “proffee.” CPGs and retailers alike are hopping on to get a bit of the buzz.
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Rooted in Cuba, Roasted in Hoboken: Café Aroma Coffee Honors Latin Heritage
The Latin American Heritage Diet is helping combat high rates of diabetes among Hispanic Americans, featuring ingredients like vegetables and whole grains. The diet also reconnects Latin Americans with cultural foodways.
Starbucks Launches New Menu Laced With Global Flavors, Vegan Options
Starbucks’ revamped winter menu reflects growing consumer interest in global flavors, with items like customizable matcha lattes. These innovations also highlight the coffee giant’s focus on personalized experiences.
Coffee Omakase, Flights Capture Consumer Interest
A recent Trend Tracker report from Yelp found that “coffee omakase” enjoyed a shocking 5,173% rise in searches between Sept. ’23-’24. What’s behind this surge in interest?
America’s Coffee Wars Escalate as Small Towns Serve as Battleground
The U.S. has seen a surge in coffee shops in small towns. The growth is fueled largely by iced, sugary drinks popular among Gen Z and millennials, which are driving the industry toward more drive-thrus and social media-friendly options.
Coffee Culture in 2024: Hot Coffee Declines as Cold Brew Booms
How do consumers take their coffee in 2024? Early and often. Roughly 56% of consumers drink coffee daily. Industry experts feel RTD coffee drinks are poised for especially big things in the near-term.
On-the-Go Brews Usher in New Era of Coffee Consumption
With National Coffee Day (Sept. 29) nearly upon us, specialty coffee maintains a 13-year high. As a result, brands continue to flock to the category for opportunities.
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 25, 2024
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on the surge in interest regarding specialty coffee.
On the Grind: Cold Brew Coffee Resonating with Hustle Culture
Cold brew coffee has become a $6.5 billion market, as the “at-home barista” trend gains steam. Young adults increasingly crave caffeine in the form of RTD coffee drinks.
FI News Review (August 16, 2024) – CEO Swap: What Does Starbucks’ New Leadership Mean For the Future
CEO of Chipotle Departs to Assume Leadership of Starbucks
Tuesday brought big business news, as Chipotle announced that its chairman and CEO, Brian Niccol, had accepted a similar post at Starbucks.
The Beanless Coffee Revolution Has Begun
Taking the caffeine out of coffee has been a familiar and useful development in the chemistry of coffee. But what about coffee without beans?
Chilling Out: Hot Sales for Cold Drinks
With summer solidly here, a recent trend in coffee may leave many caffeine junkies wondering what happened to a classic cup of joe.
FI Spotlight: The Robustness of Nguyen Coffee Supply
Gen Z’s ‘Little Treat Culture’ Especially Apparent in Coffee Category
Young adults are turning to drinks like cold brews and ube lattes as they seek self-care while partaking in “little treat culture.”
FI Fast Break audio news: May 8, 2024
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on Gen Z’s mounting credit card debt, Gen Alpha’s love of cooking, and more.
FI Fast Break audio news: May 1, 2024
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on a very unique new collection of products from the Dunkin’ chain.
Report: Coffee Consumption Surging Globally
Total global coffee consumption is surging, as servings increased 5% year-over-year in 2023, signaling a promising opportunity for brands.
The Supplement Market is Booming
From GLP-1 injectables to mushroom-based coffee alternatives, the booming supplement market is making nutrition easier to manipulate.
Rise & Grind: Decaf Coffee Gathers Major Momentum
While the rest of us were getting our morning jolt from a decent cuppa, decaf drinkers quietly (and deliciously) infiltrated the greater consumer market. Skyquest Technology recently predicted that the decaf coffee market will continue to grow to a $28.86 billion industry by the end of the decade.
Scalding-hot Competition: Specialty Coffee Brands Battle to Stand Out
The specialty coffee category features no shortage of innovation, from fledgling brands hailing from southern CA, Vietnam, and beyond.
FI Newscast (January 19, 2024) – What You Need to Know About Cocoa, Coffee and Orange Juice
Preparing for Launch: CosMc’s and the Next Wave of Beverage Chains
In terms of the beverage industry overall, this is a very smart play for McDonald’s and other brands will follow.
Interest in Alternative Energy Drinks Surging
Across the U.S., consumers continue to seek out energy-boosting beverages. This persistent demand, coupled with a broader exploration of ingredients, is transforming the energy drink landscape.
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Are U.S. Coffee Drinkers Addicted to Their Morning Brew?
For most American coffee drinkers—cue the old Folgers jingle—the best part of waking up really is the coffee in their cup. According to new research conducted by OnePoll on behalf of BUNN, four in five …
Starbucks Has Big Plans for Smalltown America
Starbucks appears poised to overtake Subway as America’s most prolific QSR. Smalltown locations could be key in helping the coffee chain reach its goals.
Americans Avoid Businesses Without a Drive-Thru
No drive-thru? For nearly half of Americans, that’s a deal-breaker. New research shows that 47% of U.S. consumers would simply avoid going to a store that doesn’t have a drive-thru. And twice as many people …
Naturally Decaffeinated Coffee Beans Are Almost Here
Brazilian coffee research organization Instituto Agronomico de Campinas (IAC) has entered a decisive stage in its two-decade project to develop naturally decaffeinated coffee varieties by crossing different plants that have very low caffeine content.
Analysis: Why Coffee Remains Inflation-proof
Inflation is causing consumers to rethink spending in numerous ways. Coffee, however, is one category that remains untouchable. Coffee, after all, is an affordable luxury. “Despite cutting down on dining out or travel, you can …
How Nespresso Wins in the U.S. Market
Nespresso’s Jessica Padula discusses the company’s history, its unique place in the coffee space, and how it views loyalty.
Uncommon Grounds: Sustainable, ‘Beanless’ Coffee Unveiled
A rather innovative, environmentally-friendly cold brew is set to debut. Could it be the next big thing in coffee?
Consumers’ Top 10 Craveable Coffee Chains
Technomic polled consumers to rank their top coffee chains, finding consumers valued taste, specialty flavors, and high-quality beans.
Analysis: Coffee Prices to Level Out Amid Inflation Setbacks
With inflation remaining steady, many companies currently face dilemmas. Some are doing everything in their power to absorb the higher operating costs and to keep their prices down. Others, however, have been able to pass …
FI Small Bites: Coffee Industry Latest
Despite the recent downward trend in coffee exports, the latest reports show some light in the darkened tunnel. What’s making things look brighter in the world of java? The Food Institute has the latest. Produced …
Analysis: Coffee Could Soon Get More Expensive
Drought and severe frost this year savaged the Brazilian coffee crop, pushing commodity prices up as reports surfaced the bean supply never has been lower. Brazil is the world’s biggest producer of beans and has …
WATCH: The Latest Coffee Innovation: Compostable Coffee Balls
How many of you out there love waking up to the convenience of single coffee pod brewing systems? They’re fabulous. You can brew exactly enough for yourself, you can switch flavors up frequently, it’s ready …