The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Developed in partnership with Trilliant Food & Nutrition, LLC, a leading U.S. coffee manufacturer, the collection translates the chain's signature shop flavours—including fan favourites like Golden Eagle® and Annihilator®—into retail-ready formats.

Pachamama Coffee, the 100% farmer-owned coffee brand, has announced a significant sustainability milestone with two of its flagship coffees, Peru and Machu Picchu achieving Regenerative Organic Certified status.

Starbucks, in collaboration with its European manufacturing and distribution partner Arla Foods, has announced the launch of two limited-edition ready-to-drink (RTD) chilled coffee products for the UK market.

The brand’s Ready-to-Drink (RTD) line will now be stocked in over 800 Sheetz convenience stores across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Michigan.

The brand is differentiating itself by moving beyond standard "black" or "latte" profiles, instead positioning its products as "craft beverages" that blend cold brew with tea, culinary botanicals, and indulgent flavours.

The launch responds to the growing consumer demand for "lower-sugar hydration" options and positions the brand to capture shoppers migrating away from high-sugar and caffeinated beverages.

TrueStart Coffee, the Bristol-based B Corp known for its "clean energy" proposition, has closed a "significant" Series A funding round to accelerate its retail footprint and direct-to-consumer (D2C) operations.

The strategy pivots on operational discipline, a reimagined loyalty program, and a significant structural shift in its international business model, particularly in China.