Articles Tagged with ''RTD beverages''

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Ready-to-drink coffee and tea sales percolate

Industry segment had a strong year in most every subcategory.
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Brian Berk
September 28, 2022

Refrigerated ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and tea were red hot, with percolating sales of nearly $949 million and $1.44 billion, respectively, in multi-outlets for the 52 weeks ending July 10, IRI data states. Percentage-wise, coffee saw a 27% sales increase, while tea added year-over-year sales of 11%.


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Coffee and tea boast versatility

Coffee and tea boast versatility

Whether formulated into RTD beverages or added to dairy products, coffee and tea present growth opportunities for dairy processors.
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Anna Boisseau
February 23, 2021
Many of our workdays have looked a little different over the past year. But one thing has remained constant for a lot of us: starting the morning with a coffee- or tea-based beverage.
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On-trend RTD beverages keep ‘em thirsting for more

On-trend RTD beverages keep ‘em thirsting for more

A global pandemic and consumers’ desire for better-for-you offerings bode well for growth in the RTD coffee, tea and juice segments.
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Kathie Canning
February 8, 2021
The ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and tea segment is decidedly no longer a niche market within the United States. The segment racked up retail sales of almost $7 billion during the 52 weeks ending Aug. 9, 2020, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI.
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2020 State of the Industry: Nondairy beverages put on a happy face

2020 State of the Industry: Nondairy beverages put on a happy face

On-trend product development is helping key segments avoid a sad-clown frown.
November 2, 2020
Nondairy beverages mainly painted on smiles this year. Ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee was the master of ceremonies at retail, shining in both the shelf-stable cappuccino/iced coffee and refrigerated coffee segments.
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Ready-to-drink coffee and tea are perfectly situated

Ready-to-drink coffee and tea are perfectly situated

Ready-to-drink coffee and tea are in line with today’s consumers’ wants and needs
February 12, 2020
The future looks bright for dairy processors that also produce ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and/or tea. Such products mesh well with current consumer demand for beverages that go beyond simple hydration.
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No slowdown in sight for ready-to-drink coffee and tea

Most subcategories make strong dollar and unit sales gains
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Kathie Canning
October 9, 2018
They might not be sold hot, but ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and tea are sizzling when it comes to U.S. sales. Dollar sales for the convenience-minded category jumped 5.1% during the 52 weeks ending Aug. 12, 2018, to reach $6.3 billion, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI.
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