Coffee franchises, such as the Gloria Jeans franchise, may be interested in this latest development.
The ever-growing number of coffee franchises have a new rival in the form of a single-serving coffee in a can that heats itself.
US consumers can now buy a 300ml container of Wolfgang Puck Gourmet Latte and heat it by simply pressing a button. No electricity. No batteries. No appliances. The can will heat the coffee to 145 degrees in six minutes and the coffee will stay hot for 30 minutes.
According to the company behind the invention, there is nothing like it on the market and it will revolutionise the way people drink coffee. What’s more, the company says, the technology could also be used to heat tea, cocoa and soup products. In fact, by mid 2005, it will be tested on foods from rice to fish. The coffee, in the recyclable, single-serve container retails for about US$2.25.
23-May-2006