Health
Functional coffee’s popularity is surging but the ‘true’ benefits remain questionable
Coffeemakers take advantage of a growing global demand for functionality, though long-term prospects are undermined by a scarcity of scientific data confirming the benefits of the most popular functional ingredients.
EU and UK Experience Botanical and Herbal Tea Boom
While black tea still dominates sales in Europe and the UK, sales of green tea also continue to grow, but there’s no stopping the rapid rise and popularity of botanical and herbal teas.
The Ryl Company debuts functional tea line
The Ryl Company is a wellness-focused ready-to-drink tea brand, delivering consistent and functional tea polyphenols.
Should coffee and tea brands be wary of booster beverages?
New research from market intelligence firm, Fact.MR, reveals that the global booster beverage market, which is estimated at USD $129.3 billion in 2023, is projected to expand at a CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast years 2023-2033.
Premium caffeine-free coffee brand Velty makes debut
Velty is a woman-owned, premium coffee brand that reimagines the power of decaf.
Collagen beverages market is primed for strong growth
Perhaps ‘a collagen drink a day keeps the wrinkles away’ is an appropriate update to the old ‘apple a day’ axiom as collagen seems to be the newest ‘it’ ingredient in terms of functional beverages.
Kombucha is one of the healthiest alternatives to sodas
Kombucha is the ideal beverage option to unhealthy drinks like soda as it is a nutrient-packed beverage that offers numerous health benefits and is available in a wide variety of flavours.
Brewpoint Coffee announces launch of new infused brews
The CBD-infused coffees are available locally and for nationwide shipping in the US.
Consumers desire ‘healthy flavours’ and experience from beverages
Beverages associated with health benefits, sustainability and better nutrition are soaring in popularity among foodservice consumers, but they still crave novelty beverages.
Jay and Radhi Devlukia-Shetty introduce JOYO, a line of adaptogenic sparkling teas
The range of teas is formulated with expertly sourced adaptogens to enhance the mind and body.
CBD Gains a Foothold in the Tea and Coffee Market in Europe
Expanding e-commerce, clear legal status and mounting pieces of evidence showing valuable health benefits promise big opportunities for cannabidiol in the European tea and coffee industry in the coming years.
Research continues to evidence the benefits of drinking coffee
Go ahead and have that daily cup of coffee, and a second, and perhaps a third cup…It turns out drinking coffee – plain or sweetened – really is good for you.
The caffeine paradox: sleep, anxiety and the endless rise in caffeine consumption
Although consumers’ stress and anxiety levels remain high, their desire for caffeine has not waned. In fact, the demand for higher caffeine products is actually rising.
The pandemic spurs an ever-increasing demand for wellness teas
As consumers actively seek food and beverages that support their physical and mental wellbeing, from boosting immune systems, enhancing moods, sustaining energy, and reducing stress, the functional/wellness category will continue to experience strong growth. For the tea industry, this is an opportune moment on which to capitalise.