# Single-Serve Fruit Ciders Welch's and Two Rivers Coffee are Offering 80-Calorie Cider Mixes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-02-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grape-apple-cider References: [foodbusinessnews.net](http://www.foodbusinessnews.net/Resources/Slideshow/2017/02/New-on-the-shelves-021017/Welchs.aspx?TipID=6) & [welchs](https://www.welchs.com/) As well as being a producer of [juices, concentrates and sparkling flavored water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belvoir-farm), Welch's is now adding Grape Apple Cider to its wide assortment of beverages. The Grape Apple Cider is one of a variety of new drink flavors that's being launched in collaboration with Two Rivers Coffee. Rather than selling these cider products by the bottle, Welch's and Two Rivers Coffee agreed upon single-serve packets that can be prepared with hot water. These satchels work in a similar way to tea bags and as such, the products are specifically being marketed towards consumers who are seeking healthier alternatives to soda, coffee and sugar-laden hot chocolate. As well as providing great flavor, these single-serve [apple cider packets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-forward-beverages) are also fortified with antioxidants and vitamins, including one's daily recommended intake of vitamin C. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Single-serve Cider Packets:** Opportunity to disrupt the beverage industry by providing convenient, healthy, and flavorful single-serve options for consumers seeking alternatives to soda and coffee. - **Collaborative Drink Flavors:** Opportunity to innovate and collaborate with other brands to create unique and diverse drink flavors that cater to different consumer preferences. - **Fortified Beverages:** Opportunity to develop fortified beverages that not only taste great but also provide additional health benefits to consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage:** Disrupt the traditional beverage industry by offering single-serve cider packets that cater to health-conscious consumers seeking convenient and flavorful alternatives. - **Collaborative Partnerships:** Create collaboration opportunities between beverage brands to develop and launch new and unique drink flavors that cater to a variety of consumer preferences. - **Health and Wellness:** Innovate within the health and wellness industry by developing fortified beverages that not only taste good but also provide essential vitamins and antioxidants for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tropical Shelf-Stable Juice Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welchs-juice-cocktails.md) - [Fall Spice Apple Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-spice-apple-cider.md) - [Cold Brew Coffee Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-cider.md) - [Sparkling Cinnamon Spice Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spindrift-spiced-apple-cider.md) - [Apple Cider Spritz Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cider-spritz.md) - [Zero Sugar Flavorful Juices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welchs-zero.md) - [Grape-Infused Carbonated Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonated-cider.md) - [Apple-Flavored Sparkling Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeycrisp-apple.md) - [Kiwi Strawberry Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiwi-strawberry-hard-cider.md)