Dunkin’ will stop offering customers coconut milk for beverages within the US, the coffee and donut chain told FOX Business in an announcement.
That change, reported earlier Wednesday by CNN, will apply to all its American stores by yr’s end.
“Although Dunkin’ is indeed bidding farewell to coconut milk at locations nationwide in 2023, latest and exciting beverage innovations are on the horizon in 2024 to supply guests with a growing number of each coffee and non-coffee drinks to enjoy,” the Encourage Brands-owned company said.
Dunkin’ first rolled out its coconut milk in April 2021, bringing the full variety of plant-based milks on the chain to a few, a press release from the time said.
Other non-dairy substitutes, which is able to remain available for all Dunkin’ drinks, include almond milk and oat milk, Dunkin’ told FOX Business.
Once the chain ditches coconut milk, customers “will still give you the option to order” mango pineapple or strawberry dragonfruit Dunkin’ Refreshers “with a green tea base,” the corporate also said.
Dunkin’, purchased by Encourage Brands for $11.3 billion just a few years ago, has made other recent menu-related moves.
For the autumn, for instance, it rolled out some seasonal drinks, including its Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte and Nutty Pumpkin Coffee.
It also has some winter-specific offerings just like the Pink Velvet Macchiato and White Hazelnut Bark Coffee on the best way, the brand said Tuesday.
Dunkin’ was purchased by Encourage Brands for $11.3 billion just a few years ago. New_Folder
The coffee and donut chain’s global footprint spans over 13,200 restaurants.
It produced $12.4 billion in system sales in fiscal 2022, based on Encourage Brands.
Chains like Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings and Sonic also fall under the Encourage Brands umbrella.
