Sustainability

Are BPA-free cold brew bottles sustainable?

April 3, 2025
Stok BPA-free cold brew bottles
BPA-free cold brew bottles are an environmentally friendly way to package cold brew coffee safely and one that reinforces the sustainability of the brand itself. As a record number of coffee brands and RTD manufacturers realise the potential of the rapidly growing cold brew coffee channel, options for the best-performing and most sustainable packaging solutions are increasing. 

Why is environmentally friendly packaging for cold brew coffee so important?

March 25, 2025
Environmentally friendly packaging from First Cold Brew
Coffee companies looking to retail RTD cold brew coffee should seek out environmentally friendly packaging options. Aluminium cans, BPA-free bottles, flexible cold brew pouches, and bag-in-box packaging solutions are also more appealing to modern customers. 

Understanding the lifecycle of sustainable cold brew coffee cans

March 18, 2025
Urban Sailor sustainable cold brew coffee cans
Sustainable cold brew coffee cans are one of the most environmentally friendly ways to package cold brew coffee. As RTD coffee continues to become more popular, especially with younger shoppers, making sure the materials you use for packaging your line are sustainable is essential to success. 

Sustainable bag-in-box packaging is highly versatile

February 13, 2025
Sidekick sustainable bag-in-box packaging and espresso
Sustainable bag-in-box packaging is one of the most eco-friendly and customisable methods of packaging cold brew coffee for at-home consumption. Built from compostable, biodegradable materials, this packaging format offers customers convenience, variety, and novelty – all key purchasing drivers.  The global cold brew coffee market continues to develop year-on-year and is expected to exceed $16 […]

Are cold brew coffee cans sustainable?

January 30, 2025
Press coffee cold brew coffee cans
Cold brew coffee cans are a popular choice among coffee companies seeking to capitalise on the exponential growth of cold coffee. Sustainability is top-of-mind for the coffee industry, and its consumers alike, so businesses need to illustrate their commitment to eco-friendly packaging.

What to look for in certified cold brew coffee bags

January 6, 2025
Coffee roaster at Sample Coffee
Certified cold brew coffee bags show your customers that you take environmental concerns seriously. By using your product packaging as a sustainable communication platform, you increase your chances of resonating with eco-conscious shoppers.

The key to designing a recyclable bag-in-box

January 3, 2025
Truth Coffee recyclable bag-in-box format
Recyclable bag-in-box packaging solutions help coffee businesses expand their product portfolios, attract more audience attention, and improve their sustainability credentials.  As cold brew continues to grow in popularity, offering consumers greater variety, different sizes, and packaging options that are easy to recycle is a smart way for coffee brands to get ahead of trends and […]

Sustainable cold brew coffee packaging options: Which is best for your brand?

December 13, 2024
BIzzy Cold Brew in sustainable cold brew coffee packaging
Sustainability and cold brew coffee are two of the fastest-growing consumer trends driving broader coffee industry growth. Sustainable cold brew coffee packaging helps coffee businesses capitalise on both, offering consumers what they want and packaging how they want. Cold brew coffee is becoming increasingly prevalent as a retail product, lining supermarket shelves, convenience store aisles, […]

Is a kraft paper bag-in-box suitable for cold brew?

December 12, 2024
Rise nitro tap and draught system
Kraft paper bag-in-box packaging solutions are an environmentally friendly, highly customisable, and secure way for coffee brands to capitalise on the growing cold brew coffee market.  Relatively new to popularity as a ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee beverage, cold brew has traditionally been packed in glass bottles or aluminium cans for on-the-go consumption beyond the café or […]

Which metals are commonly used to make single-serve cold brew cans?

December 7, 2024
Single-serve cold brew cans
Single-serve cold brew cans are growing in popularity, appealing to consumers who demand convenient ready-to-drink (RTD) cold coffee options. Choosing the right packaging material is essential to preserve the unique flavours and freshness of the cold brew. Among the various metals used, aluminium has become a standout choice, valued for its lightweight, protective, and sustainable […]