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.
Untapped potential
From 2025 to 2028 the RTD coffee category is projected to experience strong growth globally. The total volume of RTD coffee is expected to increase by 600 million litres from 7.8 billion litres in 2025 to 8.4 billion litres by 2028, with market value increasing from €36.2 billion to €41.4 billion during the same time period.
Greater China leads the way at an impressive 7.1% CAGR, while South and South East Asian markets are growing steadily at 3.4% CAGR. North America remains a powerhouse at 3.2% CAGR, while Oceania, led by Australia, is forecasted to grow at 1.3% CAGR. In Europe, the category is also expanding, with France and Benelux showing solid potential at 2.1%. As younger, lifestyle-focused consumers continue to drive demand, these key markets offer a clear opportunity.
Source: Market Value and Growth Report, Global Data 2025. Category includes iced/RTD coffee drinks.
The first protein-coffee on the Canadian market
Learn how Tetra Pak supported the founders of Canadian start-up, brüst, to create a new category in the Canadian marketplace. Having initially packaged their products in glass bottles, the company soon switched to Tetra Pak cartons to leverage the sustainability and shelf-life advantages of aseptic packaging.
Malaysian dairy expands into functional, ready-to-drink Café Latte
On the back of its move into ambient milk production, Malaysian dairy Farm Fresh has created a new kind of functional ready-to-drink coffee beverage. Learn how an increase in product shelf-life paved the way for innovation, making it practical to manufacture niche products in smaller volumes.
Line solutions for ready to drink coffee
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.
Upgrade existing equipment
Take advantage of our equipment upgrades to gain flexibility and make innovative RTD coffee products on an existing dairy milk or plant-based beverage production line. Diversify your portfolio and utilise excess production capacity with a tailored upgrade solution based on your needs.
Filling machines for RTD coffee drinks
Explore our wide range of filling machines designed to improve food safety and quality.
