Beverages

Canned cold brew coffee: customisation and design

13 February 2025
Nitro canned cold brew coffee from Hardtank
  • Canned cold brew coffee is fast becoming one of the most popular ways to get a caffeine fix.
  • Customisation and design are key to standing out on increasingly crowded shelves.
  • We interviewed Daniel Poll, founder of Noramble, to learn more about the importance of packaging design to success.

Young people prefer RTD coffee – the data behind shifting preferences in the coffee industry.

11 February 2025
RTD coffee held by woman
  • In 2025, RTD coffee will be of exceptionally high quality, which means consumers will perceive far less of a quality sacrifice.
  • Tomorrow’s coffee businesses should carefully consider the purchasing behaviours and preferences of the younger generations to get ahead.
  • We interviewed Gerd Mueller-Pfeiffer, CEO of International Coffee Consulting, to learn more about the future of RTD coffee.

10-Year Cold Brew Coffee Outlook – what to expect from the category going forward

6 February 2025
cold brew held in hand
  • Cold brew coffee mis one of the fastest growing segments in the coffee industry.
  • The next ten years of development will encompass specialty coffee, RTD, faster equipment, and increased variation and innovation.
  • We interviewed Dr. Nadir Zairi, founder of Hubb. Nitro Coffee, to learn more.

RTD nitro coffee is the tip of the iceberg: There’s so much more

9 January 2025
RTD nitro coffee from Hardtank
  • Serving RTD nitro coffee helps coffee businesses leverage cold brew's inherent versatility.
  • Adding greater depth and variation to your offerings is sure to appeal to a broader, younger audience.
  • We interviewed Paolo Abiog, coffee business consultant at Visasq Coleman, to learn more.

RTD nitro cold brew: exploring different flavour variations

19 December 2024
Hardtank's range of RTD nitro cold brew cans
  • RTD nitro cold brew is capitalising on the global growth of the general cold coffee sector.
  • With it's endless customisability, innovative flavour combinations, and creamy, indulgent mouthfeel, it presents coffee brands with exciting innovation opportunities.
  • We interviewed Alex Eales, new product executive at Vida E Caffè, to learn more.

Coffee businesses should offer RTD nitro cold brew: Here’s why

14 November 2024
Range of Hardtank RTD nitro cold brew in different flavours and colours
  • RTD coffee is a fast growing consumer segment, driven by demand for convenient, high-quality beverages sought by younger buyers.
  • RTD nitro cold brew is an innovative way for coffee companies to broaden their offering and attract new business.
  • We interviewed Tom Saxon, founder of Batch Coffee Club and Coffee Finders Club, to learn more about RTD nitro cold brew.

How to create your own line of RTD nitro cold brew: from start to finish

7 November 2024
A filling like for RTD nitro cold brew
  • RTD nitro cold brew is an exciting new segment in the expanding cold coffee category, ripe for innovation.
  • The right partner can help you bring your own line of nitro coffee to life, helping every step of the way.
  • We interviewed Mike Roy, co-founder of Station Cold Brew, to learn more about the steps involved in creating your own product line and how great partnerships work.

Extra caffeine in nitro coffee offers consumers more variety

4 November 2024
A glass of nitro coffee with foamy head
  • Modern coffee consumers demand variety from their favourite coffee brands.
  • By offering extra caffeine in nitro coffee, businesses can appeal to functional-led beverage purchasing decisions and convert more customers.
  • We interviewed Marco Bellinato, founder and managing director of MB Coffee Consultancy, to learn more.

The benefits of offering RTD nitro cold brew

22 October 2024
Hardtank's line of RTD nitro cold brew products.
  • RTD coffee consumption continues to grow at a rapid pace, and cold brew makes up the largest portion of American RTD coffee sales.
  • RTD nitro cold brew offers an innovative addition to this popular category, satisfying the beverage variety consumers increasingly demand.
  • We interviewed Adam Holliefield, procurement manager at Merit Coffee, to learn more about the benefits offering RTD nitro cold brew brings.

Capitalising on the growth of canned espresso tonic

15 October 2024
Espresso tonic with orange slice
  • Today's coffee consumers look convenience, variety and innovation in their beverage choices.
  • Canned espresso tonic is a growing RTD coffee segment that appeals to existing and new coffee audiences.
  • We interviewed Anne Lunell, co-founder of Koppi Roasters, to learn more about how tonic water and coffee go together.