Wake up and smell the RTD coffee!

As you may have noticed, alongside the freshly brewed coffee drinks we know so well, a whole range of conveniently packaged, grab-and-go options has recently emerged. Served cold, these dairy-, water- or plant-based coffees provide the perfect morning kick-start or afternoon energy-boost. If you’re new to the RTD coffee category, we can help you enter the market. If you’re already onboard, let’s innovate together and expand your presence.

Three types of RTD coffee products

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Grab-and-go in portion packs

The fastest-growing RTD coffee format is pre-packaged, grab-and-go products. These energising beverages, available directly from the chilled cabinet, are a perfect match for young consumers’ fast-paced lives.

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Coffee concentrate in mini-packs

Ideal for at-home consumption or food service, a concentrated coffee is simply a reduced espresso shot in a 20ml mini package. Once opened and poured over ice, it’s quickly diluted to exactly the right strength, providing a quick, refreshing caffeine kick.

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Multiple servings in large formats

RTD coffee beverages in family packs are perfect for people who like to keep their favourite afternoon pick-me-up close at hand – either at home or in the office. They’re also a great time-saver for busy baristas in cafés and restaurants.

Untapped potential

From 2023 to 2027, the RTD coffee category is experiencing strong growth across all markets. Key Asian markets are growing steadily at a 1.3% CAGR, with Greater China leading the way at an impressive 7.1% CAGR. North America remains a powerhouse with a 4.7% CAGR, while Oceania, led by Australia, is forecasted to grow at a 2.8% CAGR. In Europe, the category is also expanding, with France and Benelux showing solid potential at 4.4%.1

 

Globally, RTD coffee volumes are expected to rise from 7.6 billion litres to 8.3 billion litres by 2027, with market value increasing from €35.8 billion in 2023 to €43.8 billion in 2027. As younger, lifestyle-focused consumers continue to drive demand, these key markets offer a clear opportunity.2

 

1 Source: Tetra Pak Compass
2 Source: GlobalData

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Comprehensive support for your RTD coffee business

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From idea to shelf

Get professional support for every step of your RTD coffee journey from market insights to recipe development, production trials and product launch. Let’s work together to co-create, produce and promote well-targeted, market-ready beverages with exciting new taste profiles and product formulations.

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Covering the whole value chain

Access everything you need for your RTD coffee production, from the sourcing of quality ingredients to customised processing and packaging solutions. With our comprehensive services, you'll always have the support you need, while our Automation & Digital Solutions ensure the highest efficiency in production.

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Matching people and packages

While convenience is a major factor, there are other reasons why consumers choose RTD coffee. Motivations, occasions and contexts all vary, and they all play a role when it comes to matching people with products and packages. Leveraging Demand Spaces, our advanced consumer segmentation model, together we can identify and explore new white spaces in the RTD coffee category.

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Four reasons to choose carton packaging

In today’s dynamic RTD coffee market, our carton packaging ensures quality, convenience, and sustainability – key priorities for modern consumers. It also provides a visually appealing solution that helps your RTD coffee range stand out and attract the attention it deserves. Learn more about why carton packaging makes sense for your business, now and in the future.

A match made in coffee heaven

The primary purpose of packaging is to keep your products safe and protected, but there can be so much more to it! A true expression of your brand and purpose, the right package helps create a market-ready product concept that’s as unique as your signature blend, and it can also be the ideal platform to form meaningful connections with your target audience.

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Tetra Prisma® Aseptic Edge 200 ml - 500 ml

Tetra Prisma® Aseptic Edge 200 ml - 500 ml

An octagonal package that’s easy to carry around, hold, and drink from.

Espresso concentrate in Tetra Classic Aseptic carton package

Tetra Classic® Aseptic Base Plus 20 ml

Tetra Classic® Aseptic Base Plus 20 ml

A resource-efficient package for coffee concentrate, with pull-tab opening.

RTD coffee drink in Tetra Brik Aseptic carton package

Tetra Brik® Aseptic Edge 200 ml - 1500 ml

Tetra Brik® Aseptic Edge 200 ml - 1500 ml

A robust package in lots of sizes, with slanted tops for safe stacking.

RTD coffee drink in Tetra Top carton bottle

Tetra Top® 200 ml - 1000 ml

Tetra Top® 200 ml - 1000 ml

An attractive, modern package that gives your products a premium profile.

Ice coffee in Tetra Rex gable top carton package

Tetra Rex® 250 ml - 2000 ml

Tetra Rex® 250 ml - 2000 ml

An iconic package with a familiar shape to facilitate consumer acceptance.

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Processing solutions

Whether you’re starting with raw coffee beans, coffee powder or liquid concentrate, we can customise a complete processing solution for your coffee production. From grinders and extractors to aseptic tanks, heat treatment, mixing and blending, all the equipment we supply is orchestrated by a common control system to maximise safety, efficiency and quality at a low operational cost. If you prefer to work with a co-packer, we can introduce you to a suitable partner from our extensive network.

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Upgrade existing equipment

Take advantage of our equipment upgrades to gain flexibility and make innovative RTD coffee products on an existing dairy milk, plant-based beverage or even juice production line. Diversify your portfolio and utilise excess production capacity with a tailored upgrade solution based on your needs.

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Explore our wide range of filling machines designed to improve food safety and quality.

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Tetra Pak® E3/Speed Hyper

Tetra Pak® E3/Speed Hyper

Discover the Tetra Pak® E3/Speed Hyper, the world's fastest carton packaging machine, offering speed, cost savings, and lower environmental impact.

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Tetra Pak® E3/Speed

Tetra Pak® E3/Speed

High capacity filling machine for Tetra Brik® Aseptic Edge family packages equipped with eBeam sterilisation technology.

Tetra Pak A3/Speed

Tetra Pak® A3/Speed

Tetra Pak® A3/Speed

Aseptic filling machine with high package output, low operational cost and high food safety (unique aseptic process FDA filed).

Tetra Pak A3/CompactFlex

Tetra Pak® A3/CompactFlex

Tetra Pak® A3/CompactFlex

Aseptic filling machine with compact design for any production space. Unique FDA-filed aseptic process for the highest food safety and flexibility.

Tetra Pak A3/Flex

Tetra Pak® A3/Flex

Tetra Pak® A3/Flex

Aseptic filling machine with easy conversion between different package types, shapes, sizes and closures. High food safety (unique aseptic process FDA filed).

Tetra Pak A1 for TCA

Tetra Pak® A1 for Tetra Classic® Aseptic

Tetra Pak® A1 for Tetra Classic® Aseptic

Filling machine for aseptic packaging of liquid food. Reliable machine, simple for one person to operate. Low unit cost and easy conversion between 5 sizes.

Tetra Pak TT/3 XH IC

Tetra Pak® TT/3 XH IC

Tetra Pak® TT/3 XH IC

Flexible, dual filling machine for Tetra Top packages with One Step Opening and integrated capping unit with a capacity of 9000 packages/hour.

Tetra Pak TR/G7

Tetra Pak® TR/G7

Tetra Pak® TR/G7

Tetra Pak® TR/G7 is a low cost, easy-to-operate high performance filling machine for chilled distribution. Designed for for Tetra Rex® carton packages.

Tetra Pak TR/27 XH

Tetra Pak® TR/27

Tetra Pak® TR/27

High performing filling machine producing Tetra Rex gable top cartons for chilled products with extended hygiene. Secure food safety with best-in-class hygiene

Tetra Pak TR/28 XH, Tetra Rex filling machine

Tetra Pak® TR/28

Tetra Pak® TR/28

High-capacity filling machine producing Tetra Rex gable top cartons for chilled products with extended hygiene. Secure food safety with best-in-class hygiene.

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Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank for intermediate storage

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank for intermediate storage

Tetra Pak® Aseptic Tank is a fully automated unit used for the buffering (intermediate storage) of liquid food products under aseptic conditions.

Tetra Pak High Shear Mixer

Tetra Pak® High Shear Mixer

Tetra Pak® High Shear Mixer

The Tetra Pak® High Shear Mixer is a complete mixing solution solving any problem of lumping or fat separation to produce a homogeneous product.

Tetra Pak Separator with Encapt technology

Tetra Pak Separators with AirTight & Encapt™ Technologies

Tetra Pak Separators with AirTight & Encapt™ Technologies

Discover Tetra Pak Separators featuring AirTight & Encapt™ technologies, offering excellent product quality, separation efficiency, and production flexibility

Tetra Pak Direct UHT unit

Tetra Pak® Direct UHT unit

Tetra Pak® Direct UHT unit

Tetra Pak® Direct UHT unit has many variations and a couple of combined heating solutions. This gives you premium quality and ultra-flexibility.

Tetra Pak Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit DE

Tetra Pak® Indirect UHT unit is a processing unit for highly efficient, continuous ultra-high temperature treatment of dairy and other liquid food products

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