The Ajinomoto Atlr.72® GRe:en Drop Coffee has been launched as a new beverage option in Singapore that's formulated with Solar Foods' Solein protein to offer a new kind of coffee-based refreshment experience. The drink maintains a dairy-free iced latte recipe that includes both regular coffee alongside a bean-free alternative that's made using rice and chickpeas. The drink is made with 70% regular coffee and 30% of the bean-free coffee, which will offer a CO₂ emissions drop of 25% compared to full coffee alternatives.
The Ajinomoto Atlr.72® GRe:en Drop Coffee comes as part of the brand's wider strategic shift towards foods and drinks that focus on consumer health and sustainability. The drink will be available for a limited time only, but is reported to be the first of additional products to come.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Dairy-free Beverage Innovation
- The emergence of dairy-free iced lattes showcases the growing trend towards plant-based alternatives in the coffee industry.
- Sustainability in Coffee Production
- A noticeable trend is the reduction of CO₂ emissions in beverage production, as illustrated by the 25% reduction in emissions with the Ajinomoto Atlr.72® GRe:en Drop Coffee.
- Plant-based Protein Use
- Utilizing Solar Foods' Solein protein exemplifies the trend of incorporating innovative plant-based proteins into traditional food and beverage products.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Plant-based Food and Beverage
- The plant-based food and beverage industry is seeing an influx of innovative products like dairy-free iced lattes which leverage plant ingredients for taste and health benefits.
- Sustainable Food Technology
- Sustainable practices in food production, such as those reducing CO₂ emissions, are becoming increasingly integral to the modern food and beverage industry.
- Alternative Protein Industry
- The integration of alternative proteins into everyday beverages represents a growing sector within the food technology landscape seeking to revolutionize nutritional sources.
