European Coffee Symposium 2023

Sep 14, 2022

The twiice cup is the perfect choice for your early morning pick-me-up or late night dessert. Batch made in New Zealand, the twiice edible cup is no-waste and no dishes. You won't find anything artificial…

Sep 07, 2022

Which components can be recycled or repurposed to protect the environment? Water filters play a pivotal role in brewing first-rate coffee. Every cup is, after all, some 98% water. By filtering water, baristas can change…

Sep 07, 2022

Do you also love cakes? We certainly do, and Danish Bakery's delicious and tempting Cinnamon Buns make you crave for more! The wonderful cinnamon swirls are baked with yeast dough, and stuffed with tasty cinnamon…

Aug 25, 2022

Every superhero needs a sidekick and coffee is no exception, with food, iced beverages and tea providing important additional sales channels for coffee shops. New data from World Coffee Portal’s Cakes, Shakes & Tea Breaks report reveals…

Aug 25, 2022

https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1d355fb Coffee and hospitality is truly a people business and on the 5THWAVE podcast this week we’re highlighting the importance of investing time and resources in staff training and their career development. Coffee and hospitality…

Aug 23, 2022

https://share.transistor.fm/s/974b2f11 On the 5THWAVE podcast this week, they are walking through the fundamentals of building a coffee brand and how to express that concept across every aspect of the business. On the 5THWAVE podcast this…

Jul 20, 2022

5THWAVE Podcast https://share.transistor.fm/s/7eec078e On this podcast, 5THWAVE are exploring the impact of soaring inflation on the global economy and the rising pressures on hospitality operators. We speak with Will Hawkley, Global Head of Leisure &…

Jul 20, 2022

5THWAVE Podcast https://share.transistor.fm/s/8575dc8f 5THWAVE are catching up with Kris Schackman, Co-founder of Berlin’s iconic coffee chain Five Elephant. In this conversation, we learn about Kris’ early journey from the film industry into coffee, the evolution of the…

Jul 20, 2022

5THWAVE PODCAST https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe1d47ab On this podcast 5THWAVE are hitting the streets of the UK to discover what’s happening across the nation’s fast-growing specialty coffee market.  From London to Birmingham, Edinburgh and beyond, the specialty segment…

Jul 12, 2022

Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands were quicker than most European countries to relax pandemic restrictions in 2021, enabling these branded café markets to get ahead of the curve in terms of recovery and a return…

Jul 12, 2022

Germany’s 5,500-strong branded café market continues to face challenges following Covid-19 with footfall slow to return to pre-pandemic levels and outlet growth in country’s traditionally strong food-focused segment remaining flat. Project Café Germany 2022 research…

Jun 28, 2022

Supply & Innovation Days can be an extremely effective business development platform for key industry suppliers and operators in the coffee shop chain and foodservice sectors. Here are Allegra's top 10 ways of maximising your…

Jun 22, 2022

In the UK, Europe’s largest and most advanced coffee shop market, technology is increasingly enabling coffee shops to broaden their customer base, increase efficiency and launch new sales channels, reports Fiona Keating A Deliveroo rider…

Jun 21, 2022

A high vaccination rate and further relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions has enabled the French branded coffee shop market to rebound over the last 12 months, with outlet growth improving and consumer confidence returning according to…

May 23, 2022

Project Café Europe 2022 is World Coffee Portal’s expansive report on the European branded coffee shop market, encompassing 40 national markets. It reveals that the total European market grew 3.2% over the last 12 months…

May 12, 2022

Roland Horne, CEO & Founder of WatchHouse, a celebrated nine-strong specialty coffee shop and roastery based in London, speaks to 5THWAVE about the UK capital’s rapidly evolving coffee scene and what the future may hold for…

May 05, 2022

Based on exclusive data from World Coffee Portal’s Project Café UK 2022 report, 5THWAVE examines five key market dynamics shaping the UK's largest branded coffee chain market in 2022 and beyond Greenwich Grind, London |…

May 01, 2022

Greece has a unique coffee culture and a strong domestic market. As Europe’s sixth-largest branded coffee chain market emerges from the pandemic, its vital tourism industry is also rebounding, with new business models gaining traction…

Nov 04, 2020

Teacher and SCAE Educator, Coffee Consultant, International Judge, Writer and now also Alpro Ambassador! Can you tell us about your background?  I got into the coffee world when I was 18 only. I started as…

Oct 26, 2020

A delicious dessert that you can make at home.

Oct 13, 2020

The European Coffee Symposium speak to Julian Weresch, Brand Manager at Sodexo, on how Covid-19 has changed — and will continue to change — consumer behaviour.

Oct 12, 2020

With the rise of the "at-home barista", customers are looking for ways to improve their coffee at home, from upgrading their equipment to purchasing better quality beans. We spoke to Jamie Robertson, CEO of Roasting…

Oct 07, 2020

Why using the right kind of water is just as important as using high-quality coffee beans

Oct 06, 2020

World Coffee Portal’s forward-thinking interview series examining the business of progressive coffee culture.

Oct 01, 2020

Petros Malousis, Operations Manager, CoffeeLab UK

Sep 28, 2020

Belgian plant-based food and beverage brand to expand production and announces an ambitious five-year sustainability action plan.

Sep 17, 2020

Danish Bakery, the leading manufacturer of sausage rolls and the official Baked Goods Partner of The European Coffee Symposium, has taken their range to the next level with the introduction of the new American Style…

Sep 14, 2020

Coffee and cake are the perfect pairing, which is why Erlenbacher developed Barista CAKES, a range of premium cakes designed to bring out the unique tasting notes of coffee.

Sep 14, 2020

Maurizio Cimbali speaks on his company’s founding principles and how a dedication to quality, attention to detail and learning from the past has propelled the iconic brand’s innovation for over a century

Sep 14, 2020

Erlenbacher, the leading supplier of premium desserts, has developed the ultimate pairing for speciality coffee: Barista CAKES.

Aug 27, 2020

How to overcome the challenge of meeting sustainability expectations in the coffee sector

Nov 04, 2019

La Cimbali, Löfbergs and Danish Bakery are joining forces at EMCS to create the ultimate fika menu

Oct 31, 2019

Tetra Pak investigate on how to capitalise in the crowded category

Oct 31, 2019

The new range will be available to try at the forthcoming EMCS

Oct 15, 2019

Lauded for their bio-active, immune-boosting properties, Tea Exclusives are leveraging the benefits of so-called 'superherbs' to push tea back to the fore

Oct 15, 2019

Returning to the EMCS this year as an official sponsor, the packaging titans share their research on how to harness the burgeoning demand of the cold brew

Oct 15, 2019

The iconic French brand return to EMCS for their third year, and share with us a couple of their unique recipes on show

Aug 30, 2019

For more than 20 years Market Grounds has championed innovation. With a steadily growing and diverse collection of exciting F&B offerings, the Hamburg based HoReCa experts have been active far beyond the borders of their…

Dec 21, 2018

Celebrating the UAE’s status as a global coffee destination, Allegra Events is proud to announce The Europe and Middle East Coffee Symposium 2019 in Dubai Today, the Middle East represents a world of opportunity for…

Nov 26, 2018

Marketing Director at La Marzocco, Chris Salierno, explains the sustainable blueprint behind the legendary espresso machine manufacturer’s operations, how the social component of coffee is the industry’s greatest asset and why Italy is ready for…

Nov 23, 2018

With more than 20 years’ coffee and retail experience under his belt, today Andrzej Jackiewicz is at the helm of Europe’s largest coffee shop chain. He shares his insights on the latest trends, market performance…

Nov 23, 2018

Take a break during the supply and innovation day and join two top baristas for a series of drop-in masterclasses. Holding fort at the Lofbergs coffee bar will be Natalia Remfields, Head of Lofbergs Coffee…

Nov 19, 2018

After more than three months and thousands of votes, we are delighted to announce the finalists for The European Coffee Awards 2018, proudly sponsored by Lavazza. The winners will be announced and celebrated during a…

Nov 19, 2018

  Wayne’s Coffee CEO, Mats Hörnell spoke to us about his chain is popularising Nordic coffee culture and why keeping coffee cosy is central to the firm’s global expansion plans. (Words by Tobias Pearce) The growl…

Nov 15, 2018

  2018 is the year of the 20th anniversary of the Hamburg based HoReCa experts from Market Grounds. 20 years of innovative brands, a steadily growing assortment and concepts, with which Market Grounds supports the…

Nov 09, 2018

With coffee shops as the biggest consumer of white milk across Europe’s range of food service outlets, how can packaging, help deliver faster, smarter and better service experiences to consumers? (Words by Tetra Pak)  With the…

Oct 23, 2018

MONIN is a proud official category sponsor of the European Coffee Symposium. With more than 100 years of experience, MONIN has become the brand of choice of the gourmet flavour business with over 150 flavours…

Oct 11, 2018

Water quality is a hot topic; it’s always been vital, but there’s never been a better time to educate ourselves. Birgit Kohler, water sommelier at BRITA, explains the important role that water plays in every cup. …

Oct 10, 2018

Cold brew coffee offers exciting opportunities for the industry and packaging will play an important role in response to the trends that are shaping the growth of the category.  (Insights by Tetra Pak)   Globally, there…

Oct 10, 2018

Looking ahead to the European Coffee Awards (29 November), we have a very special announcement to share with you. Legendary Catalan chef Ferran Adrià will be attending the soirée to reveal a new project, resulting…

Sep 25, 2018

It’s all about knowledge and training: Anna Nordström from Lofbergs shares her top 5 hottest coffee trends to look out for in 2019. After working in the coffee industry for more than 20 years, Anna…

Sep 19, 2018

Summer may be a while away, but now is a great time to start preparing your menu for when snowdrops bloom and we shed our winter layers. As soon as the heat hits, nothing is…

Sep 19, 2018

Starbucks debuts Reserve Roastery concept to Europe and enters Italian market for the first time with “crown jewel” of its global operations. But the world’s largest coffee shop chain has taken unprecedented steps to carefully…

Aug 15, 2018

  Kick-starting a series of articles marking 20 years of ground-breaking research into the UK coffee shop market, the Allegra Coffee Leader Network (ACLN) gathered in London this July to discuss the changing face of…

Jul 11, 2018

Italy's fashion capital is also known for an exciting coffee scene, fusing traditional with new. Brush up on the coffee hot spots now before your trip with our experts guide: 24 hours in Milan, with…

Jun 14, 2018

As the European Coffee Symposium travels to Milan, we put a spotlight on the Italian coffee shop market.

Apr 10, 2018

ProjectCafé2018 UK is Allegra's definitive annual study on the growing and dynamic UK branded coffee shop market. Drawing on nearly 20 years in-depth research, it is widely regarded as the bible for the UK coffee…

Dec 18, 2017

Growth in European branded coffee shop market set to continue amid improving economic environment.

Nov 24, 2017

And the winners of the prestigious European Coffee Awards, recognising outstanding achievements within the sector, are...

Nov 15, 2017

    Voting is now closed and the nominees chosen for the prestigious European Coffee Awards 2017 — a celebration of excellence and recognition of outstanding achievements within the European coffee and food-to-go sector. Here…

Nov 10, 2017

  Whether it’s combining fruits and vegetables, integrating superfoods, adding exotic spices or re-inventing classic recipes, today’s beverage of choice is more adventurous than ever. Some consumers desire a new taste experience, others, ingredients with…

Nov 10, 2017

  With the arrival of the cold weather outside, comes the desire for comfort and warmth on the inside. Spicy flavours from industry leader TEAHOUSE EXCLUSIVES are your go-to for a diverse and desirable tea offering…

Nov 09, 2017

  And it is not driven by vegans. Three reasons why dairy alternatives have caused a shift in the coffee scene Building on the latest trends and insights from Alpro's research in 12 European countries,…

Nov 09, 2017

  For independent coffee shops, a fresh food and healthy menu constitutes a serious incremental revenue opportunity together with iconic hot and cold beverages. Market research has identified that ‘meal deals’ and ‘bite-with-beverage’ are becoming…

Oct 19, 2017

  As all-day dining and healthier eating becomes increasingly common, so does the industry’s need for convenience packaging. That is why European Coffee Symposium 2017 sponsor, Dart Products Europe, has developed its Menu+ concept, designed…

Oct 19, 2017

  This year’s European Coffee Symposium brings together the industry’s leading names to discuss the business of coffee. UCC Coffee UK & Ireland is challenging visitors to discover if they’re really making the most out…

Oct 11, 2017

  Did you know that flavoured coffee drinkers spend on average 22% more when dining out? That, in comparison with those who do not consume flavoured syrups, they frequent coffee shops twice as often, that…

Oct 11, 2017

  Our world has never been so saturated with images, and at the same time, consumers have never before based so many of their decisions on how something looks. So, how does the coffee and…

Aug 08, 2017

Voting is now open for the prestigious European Coffee Awards 2017 — a celebration of excellence and recognition of outstanding achievements within the European coffee and food-to-go sector.

Aug 02, 2017

Last year's conference saw Professor Paul Whiteley of the University of Essex explore the question, 'What Are The Consequences Of The Brexit Vote For The UK?'  Here is the expert's presentation in full:

Jun 06, 2017

As the European Coffee Symposium travels to Warsaw, we put a spotlight on the Polish coffee shop market.

Nov 28, 2016

The European Coffee Symposium 2016 took place in the beautiful city of Budapest, and was attended by over 400 thought leaders and top executives from the coffee shop, food-to-go and foodservice landscape. Exploring the theme,…

Nov 08, 2016

Wellness-focused customers are increasingly expecting healthier options in coffee shops, resulting in an ever-rising demand for the use of fresh fruit and vegetables, milk alternatives, and sugar-free ingredients in the production of beverages.

Nov 08, 2016

The European Coffee Symposium 2016 cups have been provided by Dart Products Europe, 'your on-the-go food packaging manufacturer, supplier and resource.' We interviewed Philippe Payras, Vice President of Sales for Dart, to discuss current and…

Nov 07, 2016

Plant-based is booming in the coffee scene. That's why we've invited European Coffee Symposium 2016 sponsor Alpro, to serve delegates delicious plant-based beverages from its dedicated plant-based coffee bar.

Nov 06, 2016

At this year’s European Coffee Symposium, event sponsor, UCC Coffee UK & Ireland, will be showcasing its new Black&White4c bean to cup machine – the most compact yet.

Nov 05, 2016

This autumn marks a key milestone on the long road to sustainability: in September, the US and China formally ratified the Paris Agreement, a pact that aims to limit climate change by reducing global greenhouse…

Oct 28, 2016

We sat down with Global Brand Ambassador for Britvic, Boris Chlebec, to hear what he has to say about the ever-evolving marriage between syrup and coffee.

Oct 21, 2016

'Speculation about the effects of Brexit on Britain’s economy reminds me of the comment by the famous Hollywood script-writer William Goldman when writing about what it takes to make a hit movie: "Nobody knows anything…

Oct 21, 2016

Both are popular beverages enjoyed by millions of people across the world. But when it comes to the growing, blending and tasting, coffee and wine are even more similar than you might expect. ECS sponsor,…

Apr 22, 2016

ECS16 Hosted Buyer Brochure

Apr 21, 2016

As the European Coffee Symposium travels to Budapest, we put a spotlight on the Hungarian and neighbouring coffee shop markets. European Market Size and Growth The European branded coffee shop market (24 countries) was estimated…

Nov 27, 2015

And the winners are...

Oct 07, 2015

  Since 2012, Timberyard has been challenging the status quo of the coffee industry. Rather than attempting to turn over high numbers of covers, the London-based brand goes against the grain and actively encourages its…

Sep 14, 2015

The total Nordic coffee shop market (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden) is forecast to reach 1,023 outlets in 2015 and is worth €436m. Recent M&A activity is a positive sign for the future growth of the…

Sep 14, 2015

The total Irish coffee shop market is estimated at 502 outlets and continues to outperform the Irish retail sector with significant sales growth of 14%, to reach total turnover of €284m. According to Allegra World…

Sep 02, 2015

Germany’s branded coffee shop market shows flat growth in outlet numbers and a 2.2% increase in turnover as operators concentrate on improving product offers and store profitability, according to a definitive report from Allegra Strategies…

Aug 11, 2015

For restaurants, pubs and hotels that take pride in the standard of their food, beverage and service offering, choosing not to take coffee seriously seems strange, especially as a morning and after-dinner coffee is a…

Jul 30, 2015

While it may seem as though our high streets and town centres are struggling for survival, across Europe certain outlets – like coffee shops – are thriving. But just how important is the coffee shop…

Jul 21, 2015

Strong growth is expected in the coffee industry for the Nordic countries according to the new Project Café2015 Nordics report released by Allegra Strategies World Coffee Portal.

Jul 17, 2015

Espresso House is Sweden’s largest & fastest growing coffee shop chain, with almost 200 outlets in Scandinavia. Jeffrey Young, CEO of Allegra explains why he thinks they've been so successful.

Jul 03, 2015

For a small archipelago in the Northern Hemisphere, the UK is a major player in the European coffee industry, accounting for more than a third of the total market of branded coffee shops. Perhaps surprisingly…

Jun 23, 2015

Five years ago, a cup of coffee was simply a warming beverage designed to wake you up and give you energy. But the UK's attitude has now changed with the arrival of the third (and…

Jun 18, 2015

With a total area of almost 1.5 million miles² and an estimated population of more than 26 million, the Nordic countries are surprisingly vast. They’re also among the countries with the best macroeconomic performance, making…