An Interview with Boris Chlebec — Global Brand Ambassador for Britvic
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.
Read moreWill Brexit Make Britons Give Up Drinking Coffee?
‘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 – Not one person in the entire motion picture field knows for certain what’s going to work’.” By Professor Paul Whiteley.
Read moreThe Art of Blending
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, UCC Coffee UK & Ireland, has teamed up with Master Sommelier Ronan Sayburn to explore the similarities and bring a new approach to the development of coffee blends in its Grand Crü range.
Read moreThe Hungarian Coffee Market: An Overview
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 at 19,472 outlets in October 2015. The market grew by 9% per annum in 2015 adding 1,615 outlets The European […]
Read moreMembers’ Only? An interview with Timberyard
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 customers to occupy its seats for as long as possible. Now it is taking things one step further, and introducing […]
Read moreNordic Coffee Culture – Up and Up
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 Nordics coffee shop market. The purchase of the leading Nordics chain Espresso House and Danish chain Baresso by JAB Holdings […]
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3 July 2015
Spotlight on the UK
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.
Read moreThe changing face of coffee shops in the UK
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 rumoured fourth) wave of coffee.
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