Latest Trends in The Coffee Market
The coffee market is going through a rapid transformation and is growing at an impressive rate driven by shifting consumer values, especially in terms of finding more eco-friendly and sustainable ways of producing coffee.
The Rising Health Benefits of Coffee
Scientific research continues to link coffee to a list of potential long-term health benefits, including a reduced risk of heart disease, developing Alzehiemers disease and improving cognitive functions in the brain. Research has shown that the number of natural antioxidants in coffee contributes to such health benefits. As our understanding of coffee grows, there will be more opportunities to explore the health benefits of coffee in the future.
Sustainable Coffee Beans
Sustainability is ever-increasingly becoming a worldwide issue especially for the coffee industry. Global producers of coffee are finding new ways to introduce sustainable methods of producing and selling coffee including reducing single-use plastic consumption with coffee cups and the journey from bean to cup. It now also focuses on issues like packaging, waste management and supporting coffee communities at origin. We are now seeing major advancements in research to protect crops at origin against challenges faced by climate change.
The Rising Popularity of Cold Brew
Cold Brew has been rising in popularity this year and is set to be the number one espresso-based beverage in 2019! Consumers are beginning to find the idea of cold coffee very appealing and there has been a significant growth in the range of flavours and syrups available as an addition to cold brew offerings in coffee shops. From cold Lattes, to Cappuccinos and Nitro Brew’d to help fuel your day.
An Increase in Financial Turnover
There has been a major increase in financial turnover for the Coffee Shop sector achieving an impressive £10.1bn with a growth of 7.9% in turnover during 2018. Independent coffee shops are becoming vital in helping to save the growth of the high street. They are well placed to catalyse growing consumer preferences on their commute to and from work, with coffee quality remaining the biggest factor in their success.
Coffee With Added Vegetables and Spices
One of the latest trends in the coffee market is the addition of added spices and vegetables to improve the taste and texture of an espresso-based drink and provide essential nutrients, to help improve health and wellbeing. One example of this particular type of beverage is a Beetroot Latte that is packed with antioxidants, proving popular to those recovering from a gym session with a natural colourant too. Spices such as turmeric are also on-trend among coffee lovers too with earthy tastes and aromas and additions like ginger and cinnamon.
