14 June 2018
The Italian Coffee Market: An Overview
As the European Coffee Symposium travels to Milan, we put a spotlight on the Italian coffee shop market.
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14 June 2018
24 November 2017
2017 European Coffee Award Winners
And the winners of the prestigious European Coffee Awards, recognising outstanding achievements within the sector, are…
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15 November 2017
2017 European Coffee Award Nominees
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 they are: Best Coffee Chain — Western Europe Starbucks Coffee Company Joe & The Juice PAUL ___ Best Coffee Chain […]
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10 November 2017
The New Way To Enjoy Hot and Cold Drinks
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 health benefits. For most, the perfect drink combines both these elements. Not surprising then that the beverage market has seen […]
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10 November 2017
Sophisticated Sipping, Whatever The Weather
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 this winter. TEAHOUSE EXCLUSIVES offers a fine selection of black, green, fruit and herbal teas in premium quality, all year […]
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9 November 2017
The vegan revolution is changing the way we drink coffee
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, the brand’s Commercial Director Out-Of-Home Eric Derie, is at this year’s European Coffee Symposium Conference exploring how plant-based options are innovating […]
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9 November 2017
Stack and Save
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 increasingly popular; the Solo Deli Tower concept has been created by Dart Products Europe, as a cost saving and efficient […]
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19 October 2017
Packaging, For Your Convenience
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 specifically to offer coffee shop owners versatility, efficiency and style. Allegra Strategies’, Project Café17 Europe report predicted that, ‘with busier […]
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19 October 2017
Coffee Works: your commercial opportunity
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 of their commercial coffee opportunity. The coffee industry is more diverse than ever, with sites facing greater competition and customers […]
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11 October 2017
Winter Spice and All Things Nice
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 they are by far the most loyal customers and that their level of satisfaction is 25% higher? So, how do […]
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