Market Trends of Functional Coffee Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Functional Coffee Market according to our research experts:
Growing Demand for Healthy Hydration
Healthy hydration refers to the ability of functional beverages like RTD coffee to provide instant refreshment and mild stimulating benefits that are not considered detrimental, which is otherwise the case with coffee or tea. Furthermore, per capita witnessed higher coffee consumption among European consumers due to increasing demand for healthy beverages and rising specialty roasters in the region. Thus, consumers are developing an affinity for functional drinks due to their ready-to-drink version that offers enhanced convenience, providing a suitable, convenient, and healthy alternative to soft drinks. The rise in obese and diabetic populations in the United States, China, India, Australia, and the United Kingdom shifted the focus from regular caffeinated drinks to functional caffeinated beverages in the recent past. Moreover, research by the International Food Information Council Foundation revealed that 47% of consumers prefer food with additional nutrients. It leads to the high potential for the functional coffee market.
The organoleptic versatility associated with functional coffee makes it easier for manufacturers to innovate with these products in line with the health trends emerging in the global market. For instance, in October 2021, Functional beverage brand REBBL launched a REBBL stacked coffee in the US Market. The product is a ready-to-drink cold brew that offers balanced energy and immune support. Additionally, the beverage is formulated with a combination of caffeine and green tea's nootropic L-Theanine to promote relaxation by reducing anxiety levels. Hence, the growing demand for functional drinks among global consumers due to the increasing diet consciousness is anticipated to fuel the growth of the functional coffee market in the forthcoming period.
North America holds the major share in the market
North America is the dominating region in the coffee market due to the growing trend of coffee consumption. Based on the National Coffee Association report, coffee consumption hit a two-decade high. Similarly, the Spring 2022 National Coffee Data Trends (NCDT) report shows that around 66% of Americans consume coffee daily. Moreover, 43% of coffee drinkers prefer specialty coffee with high-quality ingredients. The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region in the functional coffee market owing to the rising coffee culture associated with the increasing number of café.
Meanwhile, the COVID-19 impact shifted consumer coffee preference, increasing the inclination toward fortified coffee products. Thus, the key players are focused on producing functional coffee products. The growing trend of coffee consumption coupled with increasing health concerns is anticipated to raise the demand for functional coffee products in the market.
