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18 Maxwell House<br />

ready-to-drink coffee<br />

General Foods launched cartons of Maxwell House ready-to-drink coffee in<br />

1990. The cartons, which appeared in the refrigerated sections of supermarkets,<br />

declared the product represented ‘a convenient new way to enjoy<br />

the rich taste of Maxwell House Coffee.’ The packaging stated that the coffee<br />

was brewed with ‘crystal clear water,’ and promised that the ‘fresh brewed<br />

flavour and aroma are locked in this exclusive foil-lined fresh-pack.’ The<br />

cartons also had a convenient screw-on plug to aid ease of use. The only<br />

trouble was the product couldn’t be microwaved in its original container.<br />

Therefore the key incentive to buy ready-to-drink coffee – convenience – was<br />

taken away. As no-one fancied drinking cold coffee, the product failed.

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