Health
Ferrarelle installs aseptic line for its RTD functional teas
Ferrarelle Società Benefit has partnered with Sidel to install its first ever aseptic line to produce its product range of Vitasnella ‘Le Linfe’ RTD functional teas.
Consumers’ desire for health & wellness through beverages remains strong
The functional and wellness tea market is expected to continue growing as consumers adopt healthier lifestyles and become more knowledgeable in the benefits of functional herbs and spices. By Vladislav Vorotnikov
Traditional Medicinals receives Good Housekeeping award
Traditional Medicinals has announced that Throat Coat Tea was named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2023 Best Kitchen Gear, Coffee & Tea Awards.
The quest to certify sustainability
Certifications are an important part of consumers’ purchasing decisions and how organisations’ convey the initiatives they are undertaking. But as the demand grows, so does the competition. By Kathryn Brand
Despite softer sales and growing competition, RTD tea remains dominant in the US
The refreshment beverage category is fiercely competitive, and although sales have been tepid, the ready-to-drink tea category remains well-positioned from a health and wellness perspective.
Brits are embracing ‘super teas’, but what’s next?
Driven by the global health and wellbeing mega trend, the retail infusions market in the United Kingdom is experiencing fast growth in the functional ‘super teas’ segment.
Innovation, flavours & healthy options fuel RTD tea sales
Convenience may be a catalyst for RTD tea sales, but the category in North America is also benefitting from continued innovation, expanding flavours and, of course, meeting consumer wellness demands for healthier options. By Shambhu Nath Jha
The balance of organic
The growth of the organic tea and coffee market is accelerating, but is the cost to the producers and consumers justified by the environmental benefits? By Kathryn Brand
The Speciality & Fine Food Fair touts wellness and sustainability achievements
While sustainability and wellness are trends across almost all categories, the Speciality & Fine Food Fair demonstrated that they are a must for the specialty segment.
Buds to bolster the demand for flavoured tea
Sales of flavoured teas – both Camellia sinensis and botanical/herbal-based – are booming as the variety of offerings seems endless, which caters to consumers ever-changing palates. Couple that with the numerous functional, health, medical benefits, and the result is a category with continued strong global growth potential. By Divakar Kolhe
Bigelow Tea expands its line of wellness teas with new flavour
Bigelow Tea has launched new Bigelow Benefits Throat Defense Ginger Honey Lemon Herbal Tea joining the expanding line of Bigelow Benefits wellness teas in the US.
Tea makes the DGAC cut!
Tea is now among the beverages prioritised for review in the 2025 DGA beverage guidelines, along with coffee and dairy.
Discover Matchado – blending energy, wellness, and culinary delight
Matchado is an organic unsweetened matcha sourced from the Yame region of Japan.
Bigelow Tea expands its cold water infusion range
Bigelow Tea has expanded its line of Bigelow Botanicals Cold Water Infusions, with two new flavours: Blood Orange Tangerine and Pineapple Coconut Mango.