In a recent webinar entitled, “The Private Label Revolution: Is CPG having a Netflix Moment?”, Nik Modi, global co-head of consumer/retail equity research and HBC, beverage and packaged food analyst, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, and Hunter Thurman, founder/president, of consumer psychology and behaviour consultancy, Alpha Diver, discussed the growth of private label products within consumer packaged goods (CPG) and the impact they are having on branded CPG products.

Historically PL products have been used by lower income consumers and by higher income consumers when times were tough so they would ‘trade down’, but the latter would ‘trade up’ again when the situation improved. But, Nik Modi, said this time it’s different. “The percentage household penetration for private label products has increased over the past few quarters and has surpassed pre-Covid levels,” he said, noting that PL has experienced broad market share gains.

Modi said that a 2023 study showed that about USD $1.5 billion worth of sales shifted away from national brands and sales have also shifted from the grocery channel to the rest of food channels (discount, mass, club) where PL brands sales growth notably outpaced national brand sales growth. “The percentage price gap between PL and branded players has been volatile but is recently on a downward trend approaching the lowest levels seen since 2019,” he said, adding that while this should be good for brands, the problem is that the branded price is still really high. For consumers today, Modi explained, it’s not about trending down, about trending out.

Furthermore, the percentage of household penetration of PL CPG is correlated with age cohort, with higher penetration in households of older individuals, but currently, noted Modi, Gen X consumers have the highest buy rate. He also shared that baby boomers are also heavily involved in PL product. “Companies do not market to them anymore but baby boomers have the most disposable income because they have no one they need to spend money on but themselves. Brands tend to forget about them but baby boomers will big chunk of spending over next few years,” said Modi. (Sidenote, Modi said it is because of Japan’s large baby boomer population that the country is the biggest luxury market in the world.)

Over the long term, PL is projected to gain 5 pts of dollar share by 2030. And although beverages have historically had low PL participation, it is gaining market share as branded beverages continue to see comps loss.

Retailer initiatives are ramping up and becoming more sophisticated and AI is being overlaid to help them make better decisions. “There is a major shift happening in PL — perception changing, the market, category and industry is changing. Backward looking isn’t going to help,” said Hunter Thurman, president and founder of Alpha Diver.

Thurman said what happened with Netflix 20 years ago is happening with PL brands today. “Netflix used to offer knock DVD rentals, cheap, & convenient. Pl in the past offered knock-off products, cheaper. Then Netflix began to offer a new kind of entertainment: on-demand which elevated the frame of reference to cable TV. PL products introduced a new kind of brand: cross category and attractive prices that engaged a new kind of shopper. And while Netflix started offering original, exclusive content, PL brands are offering innovative exclusive products,” he said, adding that “no one saw the ‘Netflix disruptor’ coming when it first emerged.”

“Private label/store brands are the new disruptors—they can innovate faster than the national [multinational] brands, said Thurman. “We need to banish the ‘trade down to store brand’ mentality. Modern store brands are far from knockoffs, and it’s changing shopper psychology and decision-making. A new type of shopper is being engaged and it’s changing the marketplace. Realty is that a new type of shopper is being engaged via these store brands.”

Gone are the days of ‘national vs store brand’, today, Thurman says there are three types of brands: national, owned brands and value brands. To consumers, there is little difference between ‘national’ and ‘owned brands’.

Target Stores (favorite day) and Amazon (Aplenty) launched PL brands in spring that are on-point with current trends. Walmart launched bettergoods in April — a new PL brand focused on quality, unique, chef-inspired food items at an affordable price. “This brand does more than just compete on price. This is very different than what we’ve seen at Walmart because it is not entirely a price-based proposition,” said Modi. “bettergoods is offering trendier, unique products, not just about higher prices, different foods and flavours that even national brands are not offering.”

bettergoods is competing in categories such as coffee, dairy, non-dairy (almond milk), beverages, snacks, chocolate, etc. Interestingly, Modi noted that from an income point of view, those in the USD $125K+ income bracket are showing the highest household penetration by a wide margin thus far in the launch of bettergoods. “Walmart has recruited a lot of higher income households into their stores over the last couple of years. This is a way for them to keep these types of consumers.”

Both Modi and Thurman noted that with their unique, on-trend offerings, PL/store brands are engaging the growing, ever-important, ethnically diverse Gen Z consumer.

“Consumers today are not buying PL/’owned brands’ because they are cheaper, they are interested in them,” said Thurman. “Owned brands are creating more excitement so attracting the coveted shoppers, not about trading down on price. We must stop thinking about national vs PL/owned brand in such a binary way.”

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For this spring’s Super Bloom blend, Equator Coffees has combined sustainable coffees from Nicaragua, Thailand, and Java, to create a diverse flavour profile. The company also partnered with queer illustrator & muralist, @Rymie, to bring vibrant colour to the campaign, from which 5% of sales go back to Equator Coffee’s producer partner in Nicaragua, Cooperativa de Servicios Múltiples Sacaclí, towards equipment for their new coffee quality control lab.

The Super Bloom Blend offers celebratory flavours of confetti cake, cherry blossom, and starfruit and is available for $20.00.

The Equator Blend Instant Coffee Bulk Pack is now also available, containing 25 servings (125g) of the company’s namesake blend in instant coffee form at a price point of $45.00.

The company’s new instant coffee offerings are designed to capture complex flavours without the bitterness typically associated with instant coffee.

Further new SKUs coming soon:

• 25 count merchandising box for café and wholesale partners, featuring easy grab-and-go single-serve pouches of Equator Blend Instant Coffee
• 5-pack single-serve pouches of Equator Blend for online, retail & wholesale
• 5-pack single-serve pouches of Decaf Equator Blend for online, retail & wholesale

Coming Soon: Equator Coffees in Fairfax District, Los Angeles

Equator Coffees’ second Southern California location will be opening this spring on North Fairfax Avenue. More information will be available closer to an opening date, or reach out to the company directly at press@equatorcoffees.com for more information.

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LaDiDa is made with natural ingredients and each can contains 15mg of full-spectrum hemp extract, organically grown in Colorado and Oregon. With 10 lab-tested botanical terpenes and CBD, LaDiDa’s water-soluble hemp oil is extracted using an environmentally-friendly cold-pressed method and tested in a third party lab for potency (LaDiDa contains less than 0.3% THC). Each variety features a base of pure oat milk, with only oats and water as the two ingredients.

“I created LaDiDa to reimagine the lattes I love, with convenient delivery and powerhouse ingredients that support overall wellness. I used to drink a turmeric or matcha lattes from my local coffee shop almost every day; with LaDiDa, I’ve turned my favorite daily beverage into an effortless home ritual, with the added goodness of full-spectrum hemp extract. With each flavour designed to complement morning, noon and night, I’m so excited to help our community reset and re-energise throughout the day,” said Glazer.

LaDiDa is currently available in two flavours, Matcha and Golden Turmeric, with the additional Honey Lavender flavour set to launch in May 2020.

● Matcha – made with Japanese matcha containing a gentle dose of caffeine, along with antioxidants and amino acids including L-Theanine.

● Golden Turmeric – a caffeine-free blend of organic turmeric (which naturally contains the antioxidant curcumin), cardamom, an organic chai blend, wildflower honey and organic black pepper extract.

● Honey Lavender – made with soothing, floral lavender and designed as a modern nightcap.

LaDiDa ships directly to consumers in 41 states, with on-demand delivery (45-90 minutes) on offer in selected regions. Additionally, consumers can sign up once on LaDiDa’s website (DrinkLaDiDa.com) and order via free text message any time after that, between 9:00am-6:00pm.

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The new Salted Toffee Bar Chiller and Latte, also available over ice, is the creation of a talented barista in Ohio who beat out many in a recipe competition.

The winter menu will also feature three new beverage options all brewed with the new Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Whole Beans: a Chiller, Mocha and Cold Brew.

Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Whole Beans are available in stores and online, along with a return from Gloria’s Vault – Chocolate Caramel Turtle Whole Beans.

“Winter is a chilly time of year and we’re honoured to warm up the hearts and homes of our guests with our new, flavourful, high-quality offerings,” said Rosemary Doody, director of marketing for Gloria Jean’s Coffees US. “We love blending unique flavour profiles and we really hit the jackpot with these highly craveable sweet and salty winter creations! We’re confident guests will are going to love our new seasonal beverages.”

Guests will be able to enjoy the following Gloria Jean’s Coffees seasonal menu offerings through March 8, 2020:

Holiday Beverages:

• Salted Toffee Bar Chiller – Combines Gloria Jean’s Coffees’ creamy cocoa, signature cappuccino base, Heath toffee bits and caramel flavours. Topped with whipped cream and Heath toffee bits
• Salted Toffee Bar Latte – made with silky textured milk, Gloria Jean’s Coffees’ espresso blend and creamy cocoa with English toffee and salted caramel flavours, topped with whipped cream and Heath toffee bits
• Salted Toffee Bar Over Ice – Gloria Jean’s Coffees’ creamy cocoa, espresso blend and 2% milk mixed with caramel and English toffee flavours and poured over ice
• Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Chiller – sweet raspberries meet creamy cocoa, topped with whipped cream. Gloria Jean’s Coffees’ chocolate raspberry truffle toddy blended with creamy cocoa, 2% milk and raspberry flavours.
• Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Mocha – featuring silky textured milk, Gloria Jean’s Coffees’ chocolate raspberry truffle toddy, creamy cocoa and raspberry flavours, topped with whipped cream
• Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cold Brew – Gloria Jean’s Coffees’ chocolate raspberry truffle toddy and water, then poured over ice

Seasonal Whole Beans:
All seasonal whole beans are available in 16 oz. bags for purchase in-store and online.

• Chocolate Raspberry Truffle – dark chocolate, raspberry liqueur and real dried raspberries
• Chocolate Caramel Turtle – a winter roast from Gloria’s Vault. Chocolatey caramel with a pecan finish

Doody continued: “Gloria Jean’s Coffees is the originator of the flavoured whole bean and although we’ve been in business for over 40 years, I think we’re just getting started! With our talented R&D team behind us, the flavour combinations are endless and we’re looking forward to introducing some very exciting creations in 2020!”

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“We’re excited to partner with Yaupon Brothers and bring new organic teas to each location,” said Iain Yeakle, Foxtail’s co-founder. “Partnering with another Florida company gives us the opportunity to serve exceptional products while supporting our local economy.”

Yaupon Holly is North America’s only caffeinated plant species. It is native to Florida and has been consumed as a tea-like beverage for thousands of years. Yaupon Brothers maintains a certified organic 13-acre forest farm in New Smyrna Beach.

Foxtail has always offered high-quality teas at its locations, but the partnership with Yaupon Brothers expands on the company’s dedication to growing with other local businesses.

In addition to teas, Foxtail roasts and serves responsibly sourced coffee from around the world and hand-crafted beverages.

For more information about Foxtail Coffee, visit www.foxtailcoffee.com. For more information about Yaupon Brothers, visit www.yauponbrothers.com.

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The new Gold Brew poured over ice features an edible lustre dust that produces a gold shimmer “worthy of royalty”.

For home brewing, fall flavours include Pumpkin Spice and Toasted Almond Crème Whole Beans, as well as this season’s Gloria’s Vault selection, Caramel Pecan Roll Whole Beans, available in stores and online.

“For 40 years, we’ve been delivering unique coffee creations made with our flavoured whole beans; there is no limit to our creativity and it’s our job to dream up new flavour combinations that our guests can really get excited about,” said Sam Ferreira, president of Gloria Jean’s Coffees US.

“Along with keeping things fresh and fun, like with our new Toasted Almond Crème Gold Brew, we’re always listening to our fans, ensuring that their favourite Gloria Jean’s flavours throughout the past four decades get the attention they deserve.”

Guests may enjoy Gloria Jean’s Coffees following fall offerings through November 3, 2019:

• Coffee Beverages:
  • Toasted Almond Crème Gold Brew – a cold brew made using Gloria Jean’s Toasted Almond Crème whole beans, with edible gold lustre dust, and finished over ice
  • Madagascar Vanilla Hazelnut Latte – Gloria Jean’s espresso blend with silky milk, and finished with flavours of Madagascan vanilla and hazelnut
  • Madagascar Vanilla Hazelnut Chiller – a creamy, blended beverage of Gloria Jean’s cappuccino featuring flavours of Madagascan vanilla and hazelnut
  • Pumpkin Spice Chiller – an icy blended drink made with Gloria Jean’s pumpkin spice toddy, with white chocolate and vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream and ground cinnamon
  • Pumpkin Spice Latte – Gloria Jean’s pumpkin spice toddy and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and ground cinnamon
• Whole Beans:
  • Pumpkin Spice – a blend of pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg
  • Toasted Almond Crème – a blend of toasted almonds, with real almond slivers
  • Caramel Pecan Roll (Gloria’s Vault) – a blend of caramel and pecans

Ferreira said: “The fall season is an exciting time for coffee; in most parts of the US, the temperatures are starting to cool down and coffee can be a real comfort. As the originator of flavoured whole beans, we are proud to offer creative brews that our guests cannot find anywhere else and we’re confident they are going to love our delicious fall beverages.”

Additionally, on September 7, 17 and 27, the brand will be hosting Guest Appreciation Days in celebration of Gloria Jean’s Coffees’ 40th anniversary. Guests should visit any Gloria Jean’s Coffees location to receive a Scratch ‘N Win card (no purchase necessary) and scratch the gold circle to reveal a prize to redeem on their next visit. With the chance to win free 12 oz. drip coffees and other prizes, every single card is a winner.

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Peet’s Coffee

Peet’s Coffee has announced its 2019 fall lineup inspired by the harvest season. The handcrafted offerings include the debut of Honey Harvest Latte, as well as the return of Pumpkin Latte, Pumpkin Chai Latte, and the limited-edition Vine & Walnut Blend.

Peet’s fall beverages are  available from 9/4/2019 to 11/5/2019:

• Honey Harvest Latte: Rich espresso and steamed milk sweetened with a touch of honey and a wisp of subtle smokiness from house-made Lapsang Souchong syrup.
• Pumpkin Latte: a mix of hand-pulled espresso, pumpkin pie flavor, and freshly steamed milk, topped with a dusting of pumpkin pie spices.
• Pumpkin Chai Latte: infused with Mighty Leaf Tea Masala Chai, pumpkin pie flavor, and light spices.
• Vine & Walnut blend: brings together coffees from Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sumatra, and Java (available now until 31 October for $19 per pound).

For more information, please visit www.peets.com

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, has launched its fall seasonal menu with new and returning beverages including an all-new, limited-edition Maple Latte and Maple Rooibos Tea Latte. The company has also made the early return of holiday favorite, the Winter Dream Tea Latte, which previously was only available during the winter months.

The sweet and savory Maple Latte and Maple Rooibos Tea Latte are available until October 31.

• Maple Latte & Ice Blended drink: Espresso, lightly sweetened with maple sauce.

• Maple Rooibos Tea Latte: Rooibos herbal tea sweetened with a touch of maple sauce and sprinkled with maple-flavored topping.

Classic seasonal favorites like the Pumpkin Latte and the Winter Dream Tea Latte are available now until the end of the holiday season.

• Pumpkin Latte & Ice Blended drink:  A creamy blend of rich pumpkin flavor, nutmeg and cinnamon, topped with pumpkin spiced sugar crystals.
• Pumpkin Cold Brew Latte: Cold Brew mixed with pumpkin flavor and a hint of vanilla bean.
• Pumpkin Spiced Chai Tea Latte & Ice Blended drink: A blend of spicy chai tea and pumpkin flavors, topped with pumpkin spiced sugar crystals.

• Winter Dream Tea Latte: A blend of black tea, rooibos, sweet spices and vanilla.

For more information, please visit www.coffeebean.com.

Starbucks

Starbucks is bringing back its fall line at its earliest date yet – August 27. the chain has just one flavour – Pumpkin Spice, but its available across its in-store and retail products including Pumpkin Spice Latte, coffee creamer, ground coffee, K-Cup pods, VIA Instant Pumpkin Spice Latte and a Ready-to-Drink Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Dunkin’

Dunkin’ is bringing back classic Pumpkin flavored coffees, introducing a new pumpkin espresso beverage and even rebranding eight Dunkin’ shops across the US as Pumpkin’. Dunkin’s range has been available since 21 August:

• New! Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Signature Latte: Available hot or iced, features pumpkin and cinnamon flavors, topped with whipped cream, a caramel drizzle and cinnamon sugar topping.
• Pumpkin Flavored Coffees: Dunkin’s pumpkin flavor swirl is available in its hot or iced coffee, Cold Brew, espresso drinks, frozen coffee and frozen chocolate.
• Pumpkin K-Cup Pods: Available at participating Dunkin’ restaurants for a limited time, Pumpkin flavored K-Cup Pods and packaged coffee will also be available in grocery and other retailers nationwide as well as online at http://shop.dunkindonuts.com.

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Lightning Shots feature a cold brew coffee concentrate made from organic, fair trade, dark roast coffee beans, infused with the brand’s vitamin blend of B1, B5, B6, B9, B12, and D3 to give the body an extra boost of nutrients, along with extra natural caffeine from green coffee beans for double the energy. Formulated with 200mg of natural caffeine, they offer approximately 2 cups of regular coffee in one 2.5oz shot. Coffee Lightning Shots are available in two satisfying flavors, Cold Brew, a smooth black coffee, and Vanilla Cold Brew, a sweet vanilla coffee.

“Our new Coffee Lightning Shots further establish VitaCup as an innovator in the infused beverage category and continues our mission of providing flavorful and convenient coffee and tea-based delivery methods for taking vitamins to support a range of health and wellness goals, including boosting energy,” said Brandon Fishman, VitaCup founder and CEO.

Coffee Lightning Shots are available now in 2.5oz ready-to-drink, shelf-stable bottles at http://www.vitacup.com, on Amazon, and on-shelf at select Walmart stores.

About VitaCup

Launched in 2017, VitaCup has pioneered a complete line of vitamin and superfood-infused coffees and teas, including recyclable single-serve pods and capsules, ground coffee, and tea bags.

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The product was created as many Australian sports lovers are often required to stay up late or wake up early in the morning to watch the cricket series when televised from the UK, and VB Tea gives them a viable alternative to beer.

VB Tea is non-alcoholic and made with a blend of black ceylon tea with Victoria Bitter’s signature Super Pride hops.

Katrina Diamonon, consumer analyst at GlobalData, said: “The campaign presents some promising routes to innovation for the tea category in general. The hot drinks category is not renowned for exceptionally exciting or dynamic innovation. However, there is evidence that consumers still seek novelty when shopping for these products.

According to GlobalData’s 2018 Q4 survey, almost one-fifth (19%) of global consumers ‘often’ experiments with new or different varieties of hot drinks while an additional 25% of consumers ‘sometimes’ try new varieties when they want to try something new. Tea products that are inspired by alcoholic drinks have the ability to inject excitement and indulgence into hot drink consumption.

Notably, the reverse also applies with regards to opportunities in alcoholic drink innovation. As alcohol-free alternatives to beer, wine and spirits increasingly appeal to health-conscious consumers, there is a growing demand for options beyond the standard fizzy drinks and juice.

Indeed, GlobalData’s 2018 Q3 survey found that 45% of global consumers are interested in ‘sophisticated’ or ‘adult-style’ soft drinks as alternatives to alcoholic drinks.

Diamonon concluded: “Products that leverage the authenticity and often complexity of tea can elevate a non-alcoholic drink to something more refined.”

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Carte Noire Intense joins the award-winning re-launched Carte Noire Classique range from Lavazza, building on the much-loved richness and flavour that Carte Noire has to offer, but with stronger flavour notes, an irresistible richness and a lingering aftertaste.

Made with a blend of arabica and robusta beans, Carte Noire Intense is a dark roast blend creating an even richer and intense character than the Classique variant – “ideal for those who prefer a strong and robust coffee to kickstart the day”.

Available in Tesco stores in the UK for a RRP of £3.99 a jar (100g).

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Founded by physician, Tieraona Low Dog, M.D, she is considered one of the world’s leading experts in botanicals.

“Science is our foundation, and nature is our inspiration. Formulation is as much an art as it is a science. Whenever you’re going to blend botanicals together, you’re always thinking about the overall effect that you’re trying to impart. I spent four years working to create four efficacious, botanically infused blends that would allow you to still have a great cup of coffee,” said Dr. Low Dog.

The four blends are made with 100% organic fair-trade Arabica coffee beans and organic botanicals. The coffee comes from women and community-owned farming cooperatives in Columbia and is delivered in fully recyclable K-Cups.

This delivery system was selected as not only is it convenient, when high heat and pressure of water is forced through coffee infused with botanicals, it delivers the ideal extraction for consistent amounts of botanicals in every cup.

Wildcrafter tests every single batch of coffee and botanicals for over 300 herbicides and pesticides. The coffee is Certified Fair Trade and all four blends are USDA certified organic.

The four blends include:

• Inner Warrior blend – this coffee includes 400 milligrams of rhodiola root, 200 milligrams of lion’s mane mushroom, and 200 milligrams of Peruvian maca root.
• Creative Genius blend, which contains 200 milligrams of bacopa and 200 milligrams of ashwagandha root.
• Immune Shield blend includes 200 milligrams of astragalus root, 200 milligrams of reishi mushroom and 200 milligrams of elderberry.
• Spiritual Chill is a blend of decaffeinated coffee with 250 milligrams of chamomile, 200 milligrams of holy basil and 200 milligrams of passionflower.

“At Wildcrafter Botanicals, we are committed to doing good for people and the planet. We were very intentional in the development of our products, ensuring our botanically infused coffees were as convenient, accessible, flavorful, effective, and good for the planet as possible. We cannot wait for you to try them and truly feel the difference,” said Dr. Low Dog.

Wildcrafter Botanicals can be purchased online at wildcrafter.com.

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While all tea is inherently healthy and functional, the Benefits line, including the new flavours, offer wellness options for a healthy lifestyle. With a focus on always delivering a perfect cup of tea, these inspired combinations of herbs and spice ingredients are imaginative and flavorful.

Benefits Stress Free – Rose & Mint Herbal Tea with additional ingredients; Skullcap, Tulsi Leaves and Passionflower, produce sweet floral notes combined with a slight fruity tang, all cooled with a hint of delicious peppermint.

Benefits Focus – Moringa & Black Tea. A bold black tea, this flavour produces earthy notes and features Moringa, Ashwagandha Root, and Turmeric Root.

Benefits Lean and Fit – Citrus & Oolong Tea. A robust oolong with a combination of citrus notes including grapefruit and lemon and smoky tea features Yerba Mate, Parsley and Red Clover. Who doesn’t want to live a life Lean & Fit every day.

With the Benefits line, the Bigelow family expanded on their passion for making exceptional teas by combining authentic ingredients that are uncommonly delicious. Featuring all natural green, black and herbal teas with beneficial herbs, flowers and fruits, each ingredient in the Benefits range of now ten teas is selected to provide specific natural good-for-you benefits that help support each tea drinker’s well-being.

“With today’s growing awareness for mindful eating and the need to live a healthy lifestyle, we created these beautiful and flavourful teas to support our bodies naturally, in gentle ways with ingredients you trust,” said Cindi Bigelow, third generation president & CEO.

“Like all Bigelow teas, the Benefits line is made with exceptional care under the careful watch of the Bigelow family tea blenders right here in the US. Just one sip and I believe you’ll want to make each of these teas a part of an everyday routine that helps you define the life you want to live!”

The Benefits range of ten teas, which includes the three newest flavors, are gluten free and non-GMO. You can find boxes of 18 individually-wrapped tea bags on store shelves nationwide and by the case on the Bigelow Tea company website, www.bigelowtea.com.

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• Central Perk Medium Roast – with a nutty aroma and a sweet, smooth finish
• Central Perk Dark Roast – Rich, aromatic coffee with sweet, chocolate undertones
• Central Perk Tea – Freshly steeped black tea blended with citrus

In addition to the Central Perk coffee and tea products, on July 31, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will also launch limited edition Friends-themed specialty beverages named after the show’s characters. Guests can enjoy the following new specialty drinks through August 27:

• The Joey (Mango Cold Brew Tea) – The sweet, juicy flavor of mango pairs with a fruity cold brew tea
• The Monica (Midnight Mocha Cold Brew) – Rich, dark chocolate syrup combined with 20-hour steeped cold brew
• The Rachel (Matcha Latte) – A lightly sweetened blend of ceremonial grade matcha with vanilla powder and milk.
• The Ross (Classic Flat White) – Freshly pulled espresso shots finished with lightly aerated milk
• The Chandler (Caramel Coconut Latte) – A blend of coconut and toasted caramel infused with espresso
• The Phoebe (Cookies and Cream Ice Blended) – Creamy vanilla, a splash of espresso and chocolate cookie pieces

As part of the Friends-themed celebration, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will also offer a limited time Buy-One-Get-One-Free (BOGOF) special starting on August 4, National FRIENDship Day. For one week, guests that buy one Friends-themed beverage will receive one free Friends-themed drink to share with a friend.

For more information, please visit www.coffeebean.com.

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The coffee is cold brewed for 12 hours and comes in three varieties: Cold Brew Black Coffee, Cold Brew Original Crafted with a hint of cream and real sugar, and Cold Brew Vanilla Crafted with a touch of cream and vanilla.

“We are confident our new beverages are positioned to be the best in the ready-to-drink coffee market, and they are packaged in a way that only the Caribou brand can deliver,” said Jenifer Hagness, vice president of global marketing.

“The Caribou brand is the perfect combination of playful and premium. We take our coffee seriously in the North, but not ourselves. Beyond developing great-tasting coffee, the new ready-to-drink portfolio also allowed us to explore a new creative design with our iconic Caribou logo. Life is too short for bad coffee!”

The 11.5-ounce can is priced at $3.49.

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The combination of coffee and Hershey candy comes to Dunkin’ with Heath flavored coffee, offering a mix of milk chocolate and English toffee tastes; and Hershey’s Cookies ‘N’ Creme flavored coffee delivering rich white chocolate and cookie flavor notes. Both can be enjoyed as hot and iced coffee, espresso drinks, frozen coffee and frozen chocolate.

Dunkin’ is also offering Coolatta frozen beverages with KitKat and Hershey’s Cookies ‘N’ Creme flavored donuts.

These flavors are available for a limited time.

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The new refreshments feature The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s Scottish Breakfast black tea, steeped cold for five hours, and will be available through August 27 at participating locations across the US.

• Mango Sunrise Ice Blended Tea – Brisk cold brewed tea blended with layers of vanilla and tropical mango. Topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of mango syrup.
• Raspberry Sunset Ice Blended Tea – Brisk cold brewed tea with vanilla and raspberry. Topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of raspberry syrup.
• Chocolate Cookie Ice Blended drink – Combines The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s premium espresso with dark, semi-sweet chocolate and cookie flavour. Garnished with a trio of chocolate sprinkles. (Also available as a hot or iced latte).

“The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf was the first global retailer to offer cold brew tea,” said Nurit Raich, senior director of product innovation, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. “We are proud to build on our history of breakthrough beverages. Our first-ever Cold Brew Ice Blended Teas will send your taste buds right into summer with tropical sweet flavors, combined with crisp, refreshing tea.”

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This is the first product launch since the two companies formally joined forces in August last year and created a global coffee alliance.

“Our two teams have done an outstanding job in just six months developing a range of new and exciting premium coffees, crafted with care and passion, combining Nestlé’s coffee and system know-how with the Starbucks coffee, roasting and blending expertise,” said Patrice Bula, executive vice president, head of strategic business units, marketing, sales and president of Nespresso.

In the coming days, Nestlé will start rolling out these products in several markets across Asia, Europe, South America, the Middle East and the US. Customers around the world will be able to enjoy their favorite Starbucks coffee at home when the products become widely available in grocery stores and major online platforms.

“We are very pleased to be able to provide our premium high-quality Starbucks coffees to customers at home across the world’s most popular single-serve platforms, the Nespresso and Nescafé Dolce Gusto systems,” said John Culver, group president, Starbucks International, Channel Development and Global Coffee and Tea. “This announcement further extends the global reach of Starbucks brand as we expand into new channels as part of a global coffee alliance with Nestlé.”

The new range of coffee products includes a variety of signature Starbucks blends and single-origin coffees, as well as a selection of classic beverages such as Caramel Macchiato and Cappuccino.

All the products are made from 100% high-quality arabica coffee, ethically sourced from farmers in the world’s premier coffee growing regions.

Through the global coffee alliance, Nestlé has the perpetual rights to market Starbucks consumer packaged goods and foodservice coffee and tea products around the world, outside of Starbucks coffee houses, and excluding ready-to-drink products.

The agreement will consolidate Nestlé’s leading position in the global coffee business while significantly strengthening Nestlé’s coffee portfolio in North America.

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The German Chocolate Cake Whole Beans give flavors of decadent chocolate cake and nutty coconut, while the Red Velvet Cupcake Whole Beans have an essence of rich buttermilk cake swirled with notes of chocolate and vanilla.

“Just like every day should begin with a great cup of coffee, every year should start off with a fresh set of goals; and this year we’re raising the bar to offer our guests even more of the unique flavor combinations they crave,” said Sam Ferreira, president of Gloria Jean’s Coffees. “Gloria Jean’s is known for its wide variety of flavored whole beans, allowing us to provide delicious hot and cold brews unlike anything else out there; our German Chocolate Cake Cold Brew and Red Velvet creations are no exception!”

The two new flavors are also available as drinks in store – Red Velvet Butter Rum Latte & Chiller and German Chocolate Cake Cold Brew.

The new drinks and beans will be featured on Gloria Jean’s menu at the nearly 60 locations in the US until 10 March.

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