From cold brews to collagen-infused blends, coffee culture is evolving—and fast. In this episode of The Market Pulse, host Flora Zwolinski (Senior Insight Manager at Lumina Intelligence) sits down with Harry Goddin, Commercial Director at the London Coffee Festival, to explore the biggest trends shaping the future of coffee.

Discover how convenience meets quality in ready-to-drink formats, what’s driving the rise of functional coffee and Japanese influence, and why the “third space” is being redefined, while we also dive into sustainability challenges, tech innovations, and what it really means to serve a “speciality” cup of coffee in 2025.

The insights featured are based on the following data sources from Lumina Intelligence:

⁠Eating & Drinking Out Panel⁠: Tracks weekly behaviour of 1,500 UK consumers (2020–2024), totalling 78,000 annually across all eating out occasions.

External Sources: Includes desk research, GFK Consumer Confidence Index, and EY Item Club indicators.

Curious about our reports and insight solutions? Get in touch at [email protected] to hear more, or visit ⁠https://www.lumina-intelligence.com/⁠

We explore the latest trends and pressures shaping the Food

Host Flora Zwolinski is joined by Finn Scott-Delany, Editor at MCA Insight, for a data-led discussion on what’s driving growth, how consumer behaviours are shifting, and where operators are innovating under pressure.

The insights featured are based on the following data sources from Lumina Intelligence:

Eating & Drinking Out Panel: Tracks weekly behaviour of 1,500 UK consumers (2020–2024), totalling 78,000 annually across all eating out occasions.

Market Sizing & Operator Data Index: Forecasts turnover and outlet data for 400+ brands in hospitality and grocery (2018–2027F).

Bespoke Product Data Collection: Surveys of leading food to go operators in Jan 2024, compared to Jan 2023.

External Sources: Includes desk research, GFK Consumer Confidence Index, and EY Item Club indicators.

Curious about our reports and insight solutions? Get in touch at [email protected] to hear more, or visit https://www.lumina-intelligence.com/

Stay ahead of the curve with The Market Pulse, the brand new podcast series from Lumina Intelligence, decoding the data, trends and consumer shifts shaping the out-of-home food and drink landscape.

Launching soon, our first episode, Feeding the Nation on the Move: The Realities of Food to Go in 2025, will dive deep into one of the most dynamic sectors today — featuring expert analysis from Flora Zwolinski and special guest Finn Scott-Delaney of MCA Insights.

From premiumisation and tech-led innovation to youth-driven branding and the future of food-to-go post-pandemic, this is your insider view of what’s next.

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