Health & Safety

Compostable coffee bags for cold brew refer to two key packaging formats: bag-in-box and cold brew pouches. Both leverage flexible, lightweight materials to offer coffee companies more environmentally friendly ways to retail their cold brew.  Compostable packaging solutions are widespread in the global coffee market. Still, they have traditionally been seen as primarily suitable for […]

Cold brew coffee consumption reaches new highs year after year. Alongside other cold coffee beverages, it now accounts for 75% of sales for leading brands like Starbucks, a significant jump from 13% in 2013. Cold brew coffee filling machines help roasters make better cold brew products, achieve goals, and streamline operations, but there is a […]

As far as internationally recognised manufacturing safety standards are concerned, Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard (BRCGS) is at the top. The BRCGS issues certifications across numerous manufacturing processes, including food safety, packaging materials, storage and distribution, consumer products, agents and brokers, retail, gluten-free, plant-based and ethical trading. Attaining BRCGS certifications offers coffee businesses immense […]

Aseptic bag-in-box packaging is a hygienic, environmentally friendly, multi-serve packaging format for cold brew designed to make transportation and packing more efficient, coffee quality more reliable, and recycling straightforward.  When manufactured and packaged correctly, cold brew coffee holds several key advantages over traditional hot or cold coffee beverages, including flavour profile, shelf life, and sustainability.  […]

According to the National Coffee Association’s (NCA) fall 2024 National Coffee Data Trends report, cold brew coffee was the most popular non-espresso-based beverage. The report also reveals that the consumption of cold brew in the US alone has increased by 300% over the past seven years.  While coffee shops have been making their own cold […]

How much caffeine is in boxed cold-brew coffee, and how can brands clearly communicate this to consumers? I spoke to Marc Hindman, the Senior Director of Brand Strategy at Rook Coffee, to learn more.

How hygienic are reusable cold brew coffee bags, and how can brands ensure the health and safety of their products? 

How can brands ensure product safety and increase the shelf life of bottled cold brew? I spoke to Jaime López, owner of VIBRO Coffee in Colombia, and cold brew coffee consultant Adam Holliefield to learn more.

How can you keep up with consumer demand while protecting the inherent characteristics of your cold brew? I spoke to Erene Henninger from Project Seed Coffee, a cold brew coffee home delivery company based in Virginia, to learn more. 

Concentrates are easy to use and require no prep work, making them a favourite cold brew option for businesses and customers.