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Dry Brew Featured in Forbes Following Product Showcase at Summer Fancy Food Show

PRESS RELEASE — NEWS PROVIDED BY Angela Arcieri for Dry Brew

PROVIDENCE, RI (JULY 2025) — Dry Brew, a Rhode Island–based functional coffee company, was recently featured in Forbes by contributor Gary Stern following the brand’s participation in the 2025 Summer Fancy Food Show at New York’s Javits Center.

The article highlights Dry Brew’s flagship product, Dry Brew Coffee in a Bite—a caffeinated chewable made with real coffee—as a portable solution for energy on the go. The product is shelf-stable, requires no preparation, and delivers approximately 65mg of caffeine per chew, comparable to a 6-ounce cup of coffee.

Co-founder and President John Schade stated, “This product is for the times when people are on the go. This is your coffee energy product in a new form.” The idea was originally developed by co-founder Pablito De La Rosa, a mechanical engineer who wanted a way to get caffeine during his commute without stopping for coffee.

According to the Forbes article, Dry Brew holds a patent for what it describes as the only chewable format of brewed coffee currently available. Each Coffee Chew contains real coffee, non-dairy creamer, and a zero-sugar sweetener, totaling approximately 35 calories per chew.

Dry Brew launched its first product in 2024 and drew attention at this year’s Summer Fancy Food Show from buyers representing over 1,000 retail locations. Since the Summer Fancy Food Show, Dry Brew has engaged in ongoing conversations with several national and regional retail partners.

This feature represents Dry Brew’s first national media coverage and marks a milestone as the company continues to expand within the food and beverage industry.

The full Forbes article is available at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/garystern/2025/07/17/dry-brew-coffee-in-a-chew

About Dry Brew

Dry Brew is the world’s first patented waterless coffee. Founded in 2024 and based in Providence, Rhode Island, the company offers a shelf-stable, chewable alternative to traditional coffee for people on the move. Each Dry Brew delivers 65mg of caffeine, made with real coffee and non-dairy creamer, with no added sugar.

Created for moments when brewing isn’t possible—commuting, hiking, traveling, or between meetings—Dry Brew holds a patent on its process and formula, making it the only product of its kind. The brand meets growing demand for portable energy and is redefining how and where coffee is consumed.

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