# Coconut Water Cold Brews Loco Coffee Co. Makes a Simple, Two-Ingredient Beverage By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-09-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loco-coffee-co References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/12494-nine-trends-at-natural-products-expo-east) & [drinklococoffee](https://www.drinklococoffee.com/) As the industry for coconut water continually experiences growth in market size, so does the market for cold brew coffee—and [Loco Coffee Co.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-coco-loco-yogurt) is offering consumers a simple, hydrating product that is made with just two ingredients: coconut water and cold brew coffee. Loco sets itself apart as a new kind of hybrid drink that does away with undesirable add-ins like preservatives or sugar, as it is naturally sweet and energizing, often touted as "nature's sports drink." Combined with coffee, the coconut water beverage is all the more supportive of one's active lifestyle. The coconut water cold brew beverage is [conveniently canned](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nitroinfused-cold-coffee) for on-the-go enjoyment, packed with electrolytes and the same amount of potassium that can be found in a banana. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 36% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Growth of Coconut Water Market:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop innovative coconut water products that cater to health-conscious consumers and offer unique flavor combinations. - **Rise of Cold Brew Coffee Market:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create new cold brew coffee variations that incorporate natural and healthy ingredients like coconut water to appeal to health-conscious and environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Demand for Simple and Natural Beverages:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Capitalize on the trend towards clean and natural beverage options by developing and marketing beverages with minimal ingredients and no added sugars or preservatives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Coconut Water Industry:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore innovative packaging solutions for coconut water that enhance convenience and extend shelf life. - **Coffee Industry:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Invest in sustainable and organic coffee production to meet the demands of environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Beverage Industry:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop innovative canning techniques and packaging designs for on-the-go beverages that prioritize convenience and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Caffeinated Coconut Water Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-cold-brew.md) - [Fruity Coconut Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-coconuts.md) - [Modernized Coconut Water Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-water-brand.md) - [CBD-Infused Coconut Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-water-cbd.md) - [Coconut Mint Cold Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocomint.md) - [Supercharged Canned Cold Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unconform.md) - [Chocolate Coconut Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-water-with-chocolate.md) - [Coffee-Focused Coconut Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-health-barista-coconut.md) - [Sparkling Coconut Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strange-water.md)