Health
Entering the age of lavender
Lavender has long-been valued in herbal medicine for its health benefits. Now, the coffee industry is embracing the popular relaxation ingredient and the resulting beverages are quickly finding fans. By Vladislav Vorotnikov
Research finds beneficial lipids in herbal teas
Researchers at Hokkaido University have now identified 341 different molecular species from five categories of lipids in samples of four types of herbal tea.
CAC selects Grounds for Health as its 2024 Charity of the Year
With the Coffee Association of Canada’s (CAC) support, Grounds for Health will continue its work to prevent cervical cancer in coffee communities in Latin America and Africa.
Drop the dumbbell and pick up a coffee mug…
Drinking coffee can help you lose weight! New research from the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health suggests that four cups of coffee a day can actually help shed some body fat.
When tea is not a tea: non-Camellia sinensis ‘teas’
Alternative plants that live in that space between Camellia sinensis and herbals/botanicals, and brewed similarly, offer enormous potential, both revenue- and health-wise. By Vladislav Vorotnikov
Remedy multipacks debut into Waitrose
The Wild Berry, Ginger Lemon and Raspberry Lemonade flavours are now available in selected Waitrose stores nationwide in the UK and online at Waitrose.com (4 x 330ml; RRP. £5.50).
In praise of RTD coffee
When it comes to great American inventions, RTD (ready to drink) coffee should be up there with the telephone and the microwave oven, argues Stacy DeMars, marketing manager for Finlays Americas … but what does the future hold?
MOMO and Orbit collaborate on hops kombucha for third year
South London, UK -based, MOMO Kombucha, has launched its collaborative Hops Kombucha with South London neighbours, Orbit Beers.
Ferrarelle installs aseptic line for its RTD functional teas
Ferrarelle Società Benefit has partnered with Sidel to install its first ever aseptic line to produce its product range of Vitasnella ‘Le Linfe’ RTD functional teas.
Consumers’ desire for health & wellness through beverages remains strong
The functional and wellness tea market is expected to continue growing as consumers adopt healthier lifestyles and become more knowledgeable in the benefits of functional herbs and spices. By Vladislav Vorotnikov
Traditional Medicinals receives Good Housekeeping award
Traditional Medicinals has announced that Throat Coat Tea was named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2023 Best Kitchen Gear, Coffee & Tea Awards.
The quest to certify sustainability
Certifications are an important part of consumers’ purchasing decisions and how organisations’ convey the initiatives they are undertaking. But as the demand grows, so does the competition. By Kathryn Brand
Despite softer sales and growing competition, RTD tea remains dominant in the US
The refreshment beverage category is fiercely competitive, and although sales have been tepid, the ready-to-drink tea category remains well-positioned from a health and wellness perspective.
Brits are embracing ‘super teas’, but what’s next?
Driven by the global health and wellbeing mega trend, the retail infusions market in the United Kingdom is experiencing fast growth in the functional ‘super teas’ segment.