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How to design seasonal cold coffee cups

January 9, 2025
Drinkit store with plant
As cold coffee becomes more popular as a year-round drink, it might make sense to create seasonal designs for cold coffee cups, too. We spoke to Katerina Borodich, CEO of Drinkit Dubai, to learn more about how the company uses branded cups to promote their digital-first locations.

How to use cold brew coffee cans to keep customers coming back for more

December 27, 2024
It’s an understatement to say that cold brew coffee has exploded in popularity over the last decade. Growth is only going to continue, making it a lucrative market for roasters and other coffee businesses. Cold brew coffee cans have emerged as one of the most effective packaging solutions for cold brew for a number of […]

Should roasters invest in functional RTD cans beyond standard coffee beverages?

December 20, 2024
Brew bomb coffee brewer for functional RTD cans
As convenient beverage trends continue to grow, coffee roasters globally are exploring different ways to cater to shoppers beyond the café or coffee shop setting. Functional RTD cans are a perfect way to do so.  Modern consumers, especially younger generations, place an increasingly high emphasis on drinks that mesh well with their busy, on-the-go lifestyle […]

How to package cold brew concentrates

December 18, 2024
Using pouches to package cold brew concentrates
Cold brew coffee is often prepared as a concentrate, ready for later dilution with cold water for a refreshing and simple caffeine kick or as a base for cocktails and mocktails. Coffee businesses choose to package cold brew concentrates in various ways. Glass or plastic bottles are common, as are cold brew coffee pouches or […]

Custom cold brew boxes – which coffee processing method should you use?

December 16, 2024
Custom cold brew box by Upouria
As the cold brew market becomes more competitive, roasters must carefully select the right coffee for their custom cold brew box. This is crucial to meeting modern consumers’ high expectations. Choosing the right coffee – and the right processing method for that coffee – plays a key role.  Cold brew has become a permanent fixture […]

Recyclable cold brew cans or flexible RTD pouches: Which is best for your brand?

December 12, 2024
Hardtank RTD cans
Offering cold brew coffee is essential for today’s coffee brands. Coffee consumers globally, and younger shoppers especially, expect exciting new products, menu variety, and convenient beverages to match their aspirational, on-the-go lifestyles.  When it comes to choosing the right packaging for your cold brew products, recyclable cold brew cans or flexible RTD pouches make the […]

The benefits of investing in ready-to-drink cold brew pouches

December 5, 2024
Bag-in-box cold brew
Forward-thinking coffee businesses can enhance their brand appeal by sourcing packaging formats like ready-to-drink cold brew pouches that are designed to match sustainable, convenient, and quality-driven consumer trends. As cold brew coffee continues to grow from strength to strength, breaking regional and seasonal barriers, more and more coffee brands are launching their own cold brew […]

The benefits of investing in resealable cold brew bags

December 1, 2024
Brew lab resealable cold brew coffee bags
Consumers worldwide see cold brew as a premium coffee offering. According to recent research from Finlays, UK consumers think favourably about cold brew compared to regular iced coffee, with 35% believing it has a “smoother” taste. Given the explosive growth of the market, the push for cold brew packaging innovation, like resealable cold brew bags, […]

Exploring your options for compostable cold brew coffee packaging

November 28, 2024
Compostable cold brew coffee packaging from aficionado
Compostable cold brew coffee packaging helps coffee brands offer their consumers the sustainable, recyclable products that they have come to expect. Younger generations, especially Gen Z and millennials, regularly base their purchasing decisions on the ethical credentials of product packaging and are often willing to spend more in order to do so. Cold brew is […]

What belongs in your cold brew gift box?

November 23, 2024
cold brew gift box ideas
With the holiday season quickly approaching, many have started to find gifts for their loved ones. For coffee professionals and enthusiasts, a bag of high-quality beans, brewing gear, or branded mugs have long been popular options. But for a truly unique coffee gift, cold brew boxes present a standout alternative. Consumption has increased by a […]