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The initiative taps into the growing "sober-curious" market trend, positioning premium coffee as a social alternative to alcohol while creating a substantial recurring revenue stream for non-profit operations.

The new SKU introduces a peach-forward profile to the functional beverage range, designed to capture the "mid-afternoon pick-me-up" occasion.

With a rollout extending to all 2,800+ stores nationwide, the coffee chain is aiming to make the Japanese green tea beverage a staple "everyday choice" rather than a niche speciality item.

By leveraging accessible technologies—specifically microcontrollers and modular components based on platforms like Arduino—the company is building custom solutions tailored to the nuances of tea handling.

Direct-to-consumer speciality roaster Bones Coffee Company has announced the strategic return of two limited-edition flavours to capitalise on the upcoming Valentine's Day gifting and consumption window.

Krispy Kreme UK & Ireland has announced a strategic partnership with matcha energy brand Perfect Ted, launching a limited-edition product lineup under the campaign banner 'Grab Your Greens'.

Royal Cup Coffee and Tea has announced a significant expansion of its Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Cold Brew product line, introducing four new flavour variants to complement its existing portfolio.

The launch combines the brand's "clean label" positioning with the theatrical flair of the franchise, encouraging consumers to host streaming parties and craft mocktails using the new SKUs.