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  • St Ali Surfs the Cold Coffee Wave: Italo Disco Espresso Hits Coles Supermarkets Nationwide

    St Ali Surfs the Cold Coffee Wave: Italo Disco Espresso Hits Coles Supermarkets Nationwide

    Melbourne’s prominent coffee roaster, St Ali, has broadened its retail scope with the nationwide launch of its Italo Disco Espresso Concentrate in Coles supermarkets. This move comes after the successful introduction of the brand’s primary assortment of freshly roasted coffee beans in Coles stores in July 2024.

    Meeting Consumer Demand

    This expansion is a strategic response to evolving consumer preferences towards chilled coffee formats. Company data from St Ali’s South Melbourne cafe suggests that cold coffee variants account for approximately 35% of all their beverage sales. Cold coffee has emerged as a significant trend, with St Ali’s CEO, Lach Ward, identifying it as the most noticeable shift in consumption patterns throughout the brand’s 21-year history.

    Sales figures further underline this trend. Innovative cold beverages like the Biscoff Fredo have surged in popularity, becoming the company’s best-selling signature products, outpacing traditional options like magics and black coffee.

    Availability and Trends

    The Italo Disco Espresso Concentrate is accessible to coffee lovers across Australia in a 750ml pouch, retailing at $22. St Ali affirms that the shift towards chilled beverages is not confined to independent specialty outlets. Worldwide statistics reveal that cold beverages represent approximately 60% of total sales in major commercial coffee chains, including notable ones like Starbucks.

    Earlier this year, St Ali further diversified its product range to accommodate the summer season. This expansion included the introduction of two new beverages and the return of a larger-format cold brew.

    Questions & Answers

    What is the Italo Disco Espresso Concentrate?
    It’s a product by Melbourne coffee roaster St Ali, recently made available nationwide at Coles supermarkets.

    What has been the most significant shift in St Ali’s consumption patterns?
    The company has noticed a significant tendency towards cold coffee beverages, marking the most significant shift in their 21-year history.

    What is the current trend in coffee consumption?
    Chilled coffee beverages are the growing trend, with cold drinks accounting for about 35% of St Ali’s sales and 60% of sales in major commercial coffee chains.

  • Segafredo Brews Bold Move: Italian Espresso Hits Shelves in 900+ Woolworths Stores Across Australia

    Segafredo Brews Bold Move: Italian Espresso Hits Shelves in 900+ Woolworths Stores Across Australia

    Italian espresso company, Segafredo, has extended its reach into the Australian retail grocery market with a new product lineup. Over 900 Woolworths stores nationwide and their online platform will carry the brand that has been supplying Australian cafes since 1973. Now, Segafredo is venturing into the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector.

    Segafredo’s New Lineup

    The new offering includes eight products, all formulated with the tastes and preferences of Australian consumers in mind. The selection includes locally roasted whole coffee beans, coffee capsules, and instant coffee.

    The whole coffee bean selection is available in 700g packages at $30 each. It includes three options originating from the bold, dark Casa roast that is known for its “full-bodied intensity”. This variety is made with the Arabica Emozioni blend that offers hints of nuts and chocolate. There’s also a medium-roasted Intermezzo blend with a smooth, balanced palate.

    The brand offers 10-packs of capsules for home brewing at $8 each. The offerings include Arabica Supremo, the Classico signature blend, and Intenso.

    Also available is a 100g range of instant coffee, priced at $12. Customers can choose between a smooth, granulated Classic variety or a rich, freeze-dried Gold blend with a lingering aromatic finish.

    Reaction from Segafredo

    Rob Collier, Managing Director of Segafredo Bean Alliance Australia, expressed his excitement about the brand’s expansion into Woolworths. He stated that after being a staple in Australia’s cafe culture for over 25 years, this step marked a significant milestone for Segafredo. Collier also expressed that they have developed a range of blends and flavors that are likely to resonate with discerning consumers and are eager to become part of Australians’ everyday coffee rituals.

    This retail expansion aligns with the launch of Segafredo’s new global marketing initiative, ‘Take Your Shot’. This campaign features several public figures representing different product categories and consumer habits. Aggie Vlotman from Segafredo Bean Alliance Australia stated that the aim is to position Segafredo as a constant, quality coffee brand that aligns with the rhythm of Australians’ daily lives.

    Established in 1973 in Bologna by Massimo Zanetti, Segafredo has grown from a traditional Italian roasting house into one of the world’s leading coffee companies, now operating in over 110 countries worldwide.

    Questions & Answers

    What is the price range of Segafredo’s new product lineup?
    The price range is from $8 for a 10-pack of coffee capsules to $30 for a 700g package of whole coffee beans.

    What flavors or blends are included in Segafredo’s new product lineup?
    The lineup includes Arabica Emozioni blend, medium-roasted Intermezzo blend, Arabica Supremo, Classico signature blend, and Intenso.

    What is Segafredo’s new marketing initiative?
    The new initiative, ‘Take Your Shot’, aims to position Segafredo as a constant, quality coffee brand that aligns with the rhythm of Australians’ daily lives.

  • Lactalis Australia Enriches Pauls Dairy Line with Double Espresso Caramel and Summer Berries Flavours

    Lactalis Australia Enriches Pauls Dairy Line with Double Espresso Caramel and Summer Berries Flavours

    Lactalis Australia has recently introduced two novel tastes to their high-protein dairy line, Pauls. The fresh offerings, Double Espresso Caramel and Summer Berries, add an exciting twist for consumers.

    The introduction of Double Espresso Caramel and Summer Berries is a thrilling addition to Pauls’ high-protein dairy line. Sold in convenient 400ml bottles, each serving delivers an impressive 30g of protein. These new flavors not only promise a burst of taste but also health benefits, as the company maintains that Paul’s flavored milk range is low in fat and contains no added sugar.

    A spokesperson for Lactalis Australia expressed the company’s enthusiasm for the launch, acknowledging that the new flavors build upon the successful range, providing even more variety for Australians in search of tasty, functional dairy products.

    The representative reaffirmed the company’s commitment to innovation and growth, stating, “Here at Lactalis Australia, we’re proud to continue diversifying our product portfolio to respond to the shifting needs and preferences of our consumers.”

    Questions & Answers

    What new flavors has Lactalis Australia added to their high-protein dairy range, Pauls?
    Pauls has introduced two new flavors to their high-protein dairy line: Double Espresso Caramel and Summer Berries.

    What are the health benefits of Pauls’ flavored milk range?
    Each serving of Pauls’ flavored milk contains 30g of protein. The range is also low in fat and free from added sugars.

    What is Lactalis Australia’s commitment in terms of their product range?
    Lactalis Australia is committed to continually innovating and expanding their product portfolio to meet the evolving needs and preferences of their consumers.

  • Nescafe expands Espresso Concentrate range with Rich Caramel version

    Nescafe expands Espresso Concentrate range with Rich Caramel version

    Nescafe, the global coffee brand, has expanded its Espresso Concentrate collection with the introduction of a new flavour, ‘Rich Caramel.’ This new addition, characterized by a robust and distinctive caramel taste, is versatile and ideal for the creation of barista-style caramel frappes and sweet iced lattes at home.

    New Flavour Joins the Range

    Nescafe’s Rich Caramel variant joins the already popular Sweet Vanilla and Black varieties in the Espresso Concentrate line. Melissah Toomey, Chief Marketing Officer of Nescafe, stated that the brand’s prior experimentation with caramel flavours has been met with considerable success. The Nescafe Caramel Latte, for instance, stands as the best-selling item amongst all their flavoured product offerings.

    Availability

    The Rich Caramel flavour is presently on sale at Woolworths and local retailers. Plans are also underway to make the product available for purchase at Coles in the coming month.

    Response to Consumer Feedback

    Toomey explained that the addition of Rich Caramel to the Espresso Concentrate range is a direct result of feedback from consumers. Last year’s launch of the Espresso Concentrates was met with overwhelming positivity, leading the company to broaden the range further.

    Apart from the new espresso concentrate, Nescafe also introduced a KitKat-inspired coffee mix to its product lineup last month.

    Questions & Answers

    What is the new flavour that Nescafe has added to its Espresso Concentrate line?
    The new flavour is ‘Rich Caramel.’

    What other flavours are available in the Espresso Concentrate range?
    Apart from Rich Caramel, the range also includes Sweet Vanilla and Black.

    Where can I purchase the new Rich Caramel flavour?
    The Rich Caramel variant of Nescafe Espresso Concentrate is available at Woolworths, local retailers, and will soon be available at Coles.

  • Kiwi coffee brand Allpress launches capsules in Australia

    Kiwi coffee brand Allpress launches capsules in Australia

    Kiwi coffee brand Allpress has created its first capsule espresso, designed, it says, to deliver an accessible solution for those seeking to enjoy the brand’s coffee at home. 

    According to the company, the capsule took years of innovation to create and uses the same specialty grade coffee used by its cafes worldwide.

    The capsules were crafted by reformulating its Allpress Espresso Blend to highlight the “caramel sweetness”, increase depth, and ground it “super-finely” for slower extraction. The grounds were then roasted at high temperatures to maximize the coffee’s solubility, recreating the same flavor of its cafe’s coffee, the brand added.

    Allpress head roaster Zach Dowse says most coffee pods aren’t able to meet customers’ expectations when it comes to flavor, so the brand worked to create one product that could.  

    “This meant going back to the basics and thinking about how the Allpress Espresso Blend could be adjusted to work best as a pod,” said Dowse. 

    “We had to think about the roast profile, the mix of origins in the capsule and finally, finding the correct grind size that allowed the right amount of water contact and gave us the most balance to our cup.” 

    Founded in 1989, Allpress says creating the capsule coffee is one of the brand’s biggest ventures yet. 

    Allpress Espresso Specialty Coffee Capsule is available from its online store, in Allpress Roastery Cafes, from cafe partners, and specialty grocery stores nationwide for RRP $12 for a 10-piece pack and $70 for a 60-piece pack.

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