Many fluid milk processors manufacture juices, iced tea and coffee beverages. They have the necessary processing equipment and they have relationships with retailers who often want a second brand or control brand to put in their nondairy refrigerated cases. These nondairy beverages represent additional sales opportunities for a dairy.

Waterbury, Vt.-based Keurig Green Mountain Inc., launched Green Mountain Coffee Coffeehouse, a new line of beverages featuring café-inspired cappuccinos, lattes and macchiatos.

With many dairies also bottling teas, juices, lemonades and coffee-based drinks, it’s important for dairy processors to keep an eye on what’s new and trending in these nondairy beverage categories.

Brooklyn, N.Y.-based JÙS by Julie’s probiotic cold brew coffee is infused with vegan probiotics, a first-of-its-kind option, according to the company.

High Brew Coffee (from the Austin, Texas-based company of the same name) is made from 100% fair trade Arabica coffee beans and cold-brewed to preserve flavor and antioxidants.

Inspired by Starbucks lattes, Seattle-based Starbucks Coffee Co. launched lattes in its Starbucks Via instant coffee format.

Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Ito En North America Inc., known for its ready-to-drink line of Teas’ Tea beverages, has entered the coffee segment with its new ready-to-drink Jay Street Coffees.