Starbucks Add More Plant-Based Choices Across Asia
Source: Starbucks, Insideretail
Sep.12.2020, Shanghai,
Starbucks announces the introduction of new plant-based food and beverage options in select markets across Asia. Starting in September, Starbucks is adding two new seasonal plant-based handcrafted beverages, the Oatmilk Cocoa Macchiato and Almondmilk Hazelnut Latte to store menus in 8 markets, as well as plant-based food choices at stores in New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, also in Great China Region such as Hong Kong, and Taiwan. New plant-based milk options will remain available as part of core menu offerings in around 7 markets across Asia following the seasonal promotion. In 11.Aug.2020, the company already introduced two new food items, the Impossible™ Pasta Salad Bowl and Impossible™ Pie, to its core menu in Singapore, just following the launch of the market’s first plant-based menu item in July.
The new lineup in Asia joins a growing number of plant-based menu items offered to Starbucks customers around the world. As customer demand for plant-based choices increases, Starbucks remains committed to expanding plant-based food and beverage offerings in locally-relevant ways, as environmentally friendly menu items contribute to Starbucks global aspiration to be a resource-positive company.
“We’re thrilled to offer our customers more ways to personalize their Starbucks Experience and enjoy plant-based choices at Starbuck,” said Sara Trilling, president, Starbucks Asia Pacific. “This menu expansion is designed to offer our customers the same flavors and handcrafted service they know and love from Starbucks, in a new way. We’re excited to continue our journey toward becoming resource positive together with our customers in Asia.”
According to Euromonitor, a global market intelligence company that tracks customer trends, the Asia Pacific region stands out as the largest region for plant-based milk options due to well-established traditions in local food culture.
“A new wave of plant-based food and beverage products are making inroads in Asia and will continue to develop over the next few years, driven by customer interest in healthier lifestyles and eco-conscious behaviors,” said Maria Mascaraque, Industry Manager at Euromonitor. “Plant-based options such as soy are strongly ingrained in Asian culture, meaning innovation is key to meeting the taste preferences of consumers seeking out new flavors and modern takes on traditional diets.”
Classic beverages crafted with plant-based milk
Starbucks has created plant-based versions of two classic Starbucks favorites — cocoa and hazelnut — in addition to new customization choices with oatmilk, almondmilk and coconutmilk (available only in select markets). The new plant-based beverages include:
Oatmilk Cocoa Macchiato: Our signature espresso pairs perfectly with smooth, creamy oatmilk and vanilla syrup, topped with a drizzle of rich cocoa sauce. The Oatmilk Cocoa Macchiato is available as a hot or iced handcrafted beverage by request.
Almondmilk Hazelnut Latte: A beloved Starbucks favorite handcrafted with naturally creamy almondmilk, Starbucks® signature espresso and rich and nutty hazelnut syrup, topped with a sprinkle of crunchy almonds. The Almondmilk Hazelnut Latte is available as a hot or iced handcrafted beverage by request.
