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Lavazza has expanded into the refrigerated ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee category with the launch of a new dairy-based range developed in partnership with Müller.

The new line combines Lavazza's coffee expertise with Müller’s chilled dairy capabilities and comprises four Italian-inspired beverages: Cappuccino, Latte Macchiato, Caramel Latte and Cappuccino Tiramisù.

Each product is available in a 220ml chilled format and is designed to offer consumers a convenient, café-style coffee experience.

The Cappuccino Tiramisù variant takes inspiration from the classic Italian dessert, while the wider range aims to balance indulgence with refreshment, targeting growing demand for premium chilled coffee options.

The launch represents Lavazza's first move into the refrigerated RTD coffee segment, a category that continues to gain momentum as consumers seek convenient, on-the-go coffee beverages. The company said the range builds on its more than 130 years of coffee expertise while leveraging Müller's established manufacturing capabilities in chilled dairy.

The products are currently available at Sainsbury's, with a wider rollout across additional UK retailers planned in the coming months. The launch follows introductions in Germany and Italy and forms part of a broader European expansion strategy.

To support the launch, the new RTD range is being showcased at the Wimbledon Queue as part of Lavazza's long-standing partnership with The Championships.

The move strengthens Lavazza's presence beyond traditional coffee formats and reflects continued innovation in the growing RTD coffee market, where premiumisation and convenience remain key drivers of consumer demand.