Euromonitor International
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
Though a bit cloudy now, the forecast for PL coffee and tea is sunny
The appeal of private label coffee and products varies greatly between Eastern European and Nordic states, with sales ranging from solid to tepid to even underperforming, but prospects for growth are strong in both categories. By Eugene Gerden
Drinking coffee is a modern Greek tradition
Coffee remains the dominant hot beverage in Greece but there has been an uptick in herbal/botanical teas, particularly, with both showing tepid growth despite rising costs, the country’s economic woes and other external issues. By Eugene Gerden.
Eastern Europe is becoming a major market for decaf
Decaf coffee’s popularity is rising in European markets where there is a significant consumption of caffeinated beverages and where consumers are paying more attention to health and wellbeing.
The New Age of Consumer Loyalty
With inflation and costs of goods rising thereby pinching consumers’ wallets, as well as so many options, brands are fighting for consumers’ attention, purchasing decision and their loyalty, but how to do so is not easy.
Private label brands enjoy rising popularity in Europe
Private label coffee and tea products are quite well established in Western European retailers, but now their presence is growing is Eastern European retailers as well and moving beyond the ‘lowest price’ option with which they were once primarily known.
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.
Drink [coffee] to your mental health!
Covid-19 has made consumers look for healthy ways to combat stress, anxiety and depression by way of food and beverage items, with functional coffees being one of the most popular. Coffee brands can appeal to new consumers while differentiating themselves in the increasingly competitive world of functional products.
Healthy innovations & new consumers fuel US RTD coffee growth
Attractive across an increasingly wider range of US demographics, RTD coffee counts millennials, in particular, among its largest consumers, but targeting new consumers is also a key opportunity in drawing additional beverage drinkers into the fold.
Brands must resonate with consumers and adhere to their values
The new year may be the time when individuals make resolutions, but it is also the ‘season’ when a plethora of predicted trends for the year are revealed.
Tea & Coffee World Cup kicks off today!
After months of planning, we can finally say — Tea & Coffee World Cup launches today! Although our first virtual conference debuts 8 September, registrants will have 24/7 access to the site, including all presentations, for one month following.
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The digital Tea & Coffee World Cup is fast approaching
I cannot believe that it is already August, but it is, which means that Tea & Coffee World Cup is only weeks away! Our first virtual conference debuts 8 September but registrants will have one month following the launch to view all the presentations. The digital Tea & Coffee World Cup (TCWC) will be a combination of lectures and skill-building classes, as well as a virtual exhibition hall.
Coffee vs tea vs soft drinks: what “CCB” do countries prefer?
I recently came across a study into caffeine consumption of 57 countries that examined the role caffeine plays in our diets and revealed what caffeine source each country prefers. The study, conducted by researchers in the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Chicago, Illinois), used 2017 volume sales of caffeine-containing beverages (CCB) from London-based global market intelligence firm, Euromonitor International.
Tea & Coffee World Cup 2021: Announcing Presenters
Our Tea & Coffee World Cup returns as a virtual show this year on 8 September, featuring a combination of presentations and skills classes, as well as a virtual exhibition hall. We are now excited to announce our list of presenters, all highly acclaimed within their fields.
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