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EssentialCaféMAGAZINE
A fresh approach to the industry March 2014 issue
Tel: 01282 868266 Fax: 01282 863411 [email protected] www.jurauk.com
The GIGA range of bean-to-cup coffee machines are top of the range machines with two or three thermoblocks,
dual ceramic grinders, delivering superb coffee effortlessly and in seconds through Swiss precision engineering.
Sheer coffee pleasure… For the most discerning customer
GIGA X7c GIGA X9
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INTUITIVE TOUCHSCREENNAVIGATIONin a revolutionary step forward,the fm800 introduces intuitivetouchscreen technology to the
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EASY TO CLEANeven when it comes to cleaningand care, the fm800 isunbeatable: the provenClean+Clever system fromfranke ensures impeccable andsimple cleaning of the device ina short amount of time. thanksto this optimal cleaningsystem, the foammasterTMgives you first- class enjoymentevery day whilst also ensuringhaCCp conformity.
FoamMaster 800The premuim class from Franke Coffee Systems
the franke foammaster TM is thenew premium class among coffeemachines. is there a particularbeverage you long for? thefoammaster TM will easily makeyour wish come true – from classiccoffees to warm latte specialties orcold milk foam be- verages. thisall-rounder is as unbelievablyversatile in its selec- tion as it iseasy to operate.you can quickly and easily selectyour beverage program on theintuitive touchscreen menu andadjust it to your needs at any time.the modern design of thefoammaster TM also leavesnothing to be desired. shiny black,shaped with elegance, it is a truevisual treat that gives the finishingtouch to any interior.
REGULARS
3 Editor’s CommentEssential Café’s editor Simon King calls on the industry to support UK Coffee Week
5-8 Essential NewsCrucial Café and hospitality happenings
23-28 Essential BaristaBe at the cutting edge with our stirring Barista round-up
38-39 Counter CultureElliot Wallis, owner of Monkshood Coffee and Gyre & Gimble talks to Essential Café
41 Essential Q&A Sarah Lynn, owner of confectionery brand Sweets inthe City, takes on the titanic tussle of our Q&A
43-46 Essential Products A taste of things to come
47-51 Essential Contacts The who’s who of the industry
FEATURES
11-14 Foodservice Packaging & Disposables A look at the key category of foodservice disposables, which offer operators convenience, efficiency and reliable portion control
17 Bensons and Benders Paper CupsWorking with Benders Paper Cups, Bensons Vending took the step of changing from plastic cups across all its vending sites
18-19 Lewis & Baker A new quality coffee offering
21 A Qualitasse PropositionDistributor Qualitasse has been appointed to handle the new range of Fiamma traditional espresso machines
30-32 Essential Water Boilers & Filtration The importance of water treatment should not be underestimated. Essential Café checks out this key market for operators
34 Allpure FiltersAn-depth look at Allpure Filters, which supplies products from Omnipure and 3M
37 Essential Insurance E Coleman & Co is looking to work with operators with a range of insurance products
COnTEnTSMARCh 2014
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EssentialContents
DOWNLOAD THEESSENTIAL CAFÉ APPON ALL APPLE AND ANDROIDDEVICES NOW!
EssentialCaféMAGAZINE
A fresh approach to the industry March 2014 issue
Tel: 01282 868266 Fax: 01282 863411 [email protected] www.jurauk.com
The GIGA range of bean-to-cup coffee machines are top of the range machines with two or three thermoblocks,
dual ceramic grinders, delivering superb coffee effortlessly and in seconds through Swiss precision engineering.
Sheer coffee pleasure… For the most discerning customer
GIGA X7c GIGA X9
GIGA X8
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The Ancillaries store
Tel: 01233 840296
Email: [email protected]
www.theancillariesstore.co.uk
Images supplied by 1883 de Philibert Routin
Gourmet SyrupS from the french AlpS
RAINBOW SKY
Ingredients:•8ozGlass•2ozMilk•1shotof1883Coconut
syrup•1shotof1883Blue
Curacaosyrup•1scoopofKoolKup
frappepowder•KoolKupChocolate
Beanies• Ice
Method:
Addaglasslevelofice
totheblender(blendto
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KoolKupfrappemixand
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Blenduntilsmooth.
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Curacaooverthefrappemix.
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REVERSE SECTiOn 1-13 London Coffee Festival Preview A full-flavour guide to this exciting event
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I feel very lucky and I’ll explain why. I have an adorable family and I am more than happy in my work –
this is the twelfth issue of Essential Café that I have edited and this has led me to think about life.
I’ve enjoyed every minute of working in this industry – the people are formidable, food and drink is
a pleasure and writing interesting articles about the café world is great fun.
For this issue, I’ve written the Water Boilers & Filtration feature and I find it fascinating – as
someone still relatively new to this industry – about the amount of importance that has not be placed
on water treatment. With coffee consisting, typically of 98% water, I suppose it’s obvious that caring
for that water is significant.
As someone who tends to wear my heart on my sleeve, I am very keen to support this year’s UK
Coffee Week, which runs from April 7-13. As the slogan says the week brings the UK’s coffee lovers
together to improve access to safe water to people in coffee growing countries.
What hope is there for our industry if we don’t look after the very people that provide us, day in, day
out with produce? Yes, it’s important, for me, that my local coffee establishment – hello to the staff at
Gaffaccinos! – provides me with coffee made from well filtered water, I too want the very people that grow
my coffee to have safe drinking water, good hygiene and improved sanitation – something that we all take
for granted in the UK.
UK Coffee Week really is for everyone who enjoys coffee and wants to give something back to the
countries which produce the beans we all love so much. So come on, get behind UK Coffee Week
and get your customers behind it too.
There is still time to register for UK Coffee Week 2014. You can register for
free and the super duper people at UK Coffee Week will provide you all
the materials you need to host a fantastic UK Coffee Week. Simply go to
the ‘Get Involved’ pages of www.ukcoffeeweek.com.
In 2014, UK Coffee Week wants to £100,000 to complete Project
Waterfall, which is providing safe water to the remote community of Mbulu in
Tanzania.
Come on guys, support this worthy cause and let’s give
something back to those that give us so much.
On a much lighter note, thank you to all those people who
contacted me after my editor’s comment in the February issue
of Essential Café. Glad to hear that I’m not the only one that
has a certain opinion on Gino D’Acampo!
Simon King
Editor, Essential Café
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These popular filters offer an enhanced taste experience for the consumer while lowering the operating costs of equipment in cafés, bars and hospitality venues.
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ions; resulting in longer life for your equipment. It also allows you
to exactly blend just the right amount of hardness back into the
water, so you can brew the perfect coffee every time.
The 3M™ RO SGLP2 System means ... •lower running and maintenance costslower running and maintenance costs
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• Energy efficient refrigerant• White or stainless steel finish• Solid or glass door options• Affordable, stylish and perfect for all catering uses
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Receive 10% DISCOUNT when quoting ESCAFE online.To redeem this offer enter the promotional code “ESCAFE”at checkout.Got your own design or logo, not a problem we’ll happily print your artwork or design one for you, email [email protected] for more details.
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Problems with hard water? Scale damaging your equipment?Visit 3M Water Filtration at Stand K34 at Caffe Culture on 16th & 17th May 2012 to find out how we can save you money and save you money and save you moneyhelp you to brew the perfect cup of coffee, every time.
Get a FREE filtration system* for your home by coming to our stand and telling us a little bit about you and your filtration requirements.
3M will exhibit its 3MTM
ScaleGard LP2 Reverse Osmosis (RO) filtration system and 3MTM ScaleGardTMTM
Pro 1175 high capacity anti-scale filters.
These popular filters offer an enhanced taste experience for the consumer while lowering the operating costs of equipment in cafés, bars and hospitality venues.
with refreshments made from 3M filtered water
Revive yourself...
3M will be at Stand K34, come visit us! We look forward to finding the right water filtration solution for you.
Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive
*while stocks last
Do you want to control the quality of your water for better tasting coffee?The 3M™ SGLP2 Reverse Osmosis Filtration System allows
you to accurately input the quality of water you desire to
produce high quality drinks.
The system uses specific membrane technology to remove more
than 90% of dissolved solids from water, including scale causing
ions; resulting in longer life for your equipment. It also allows you
to exactly blend just the right amount of hardness back into the
water, so you can brew the perfect coffee every time.
The 3M™ RO SGLP2 System means ... •lower running and maintenance costslower running and maintenance costs
•customised water hardness
•reduced limescale damage
with refreshments made from 3M filtered water
Revive yourself...
To find out more, please visit: www.3M.co.uk//filtrationor contact your local 3M Representative on 0845 602 5237
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T: 01252 330542 E: [email protected]
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functional & ergonomic
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p8_REVISED VERSION.indd 1 02/05/2012 10:18
www.coffeena.biz
Cologne, 8–10. 09. 2011
Internat ional Cof fee Fair
The perfect aroma for your business !The whole world of coffee under one
roof – from cultivation to processing and
complementary product ranges.
Buy your admission ticket online now and save up to 34 % !
3 days parallel :
Eu’Vend !THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR
FOR THE VENDING INDUSTRY
International Business Media Services Ltd.
4th Floor, 205/207 City Road, London EC1V 1JN
Phone +44 20 7566 6340
Fax +44 20 7566 6341
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p2.indd 1 06/09/2012 11:33
SIZE& STYLE
MATTERS
For more information about our range please visit:
www.lec-commercial.co.uk or call 0844 815 3742
Parts & LabourWarranty
Our new Platinum Catering Refrigeration range is available in a variety of sizes from 200L up to 600L
• Energy efficient refrigerant• White or stainless steel finish• Solid or glass door options• Affordable, stylish and perfect for all catering uses
NEW
“increased repeat custom with loyalty cards”
Receive 10% DISCOUNT when quoting ESCAFE online.To redeem this offer enter the promotional code “ESCAFE”at checkout.Got your own design or logo, not a problem we’ll happily print your artwork or design one for you, email [email protected] for more details.
online.
Loyalty self-inking stamps £8.60* or Buy 3 SAVE £5!
“increased repeat custom with loyalty cards”
1000printed
loyalty cards85x55mm double sided
£39*
*Pri
ces
excl
ude
VA
T &
De
live
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Problems with hard water? Scale damaging your equipment?Visit 3M Water Filtration at Stand K34 at Caffe Culture on 16th & 17th May 2012 to find out how we can save you money and save you money and save you moneyhelp you to brew the perfect cup of coffee, every time.
Get a FREE filtration system* for your home by coming to our stand and telling us a little bit about you and your filtration requirements.
3M will exhibit its 3MTM
ScaleGard LP2 Reverse Osmosis (RO) filtration system and 3MTM ScaleGardTMTM
Pro 1175 high capacity anti-scale filters.
These popular filters offer an enhanced taste experience for the consumer while lowering the operating costs of equipment in cafés, bars and hospitality venues.
with refreshments made from 3M filtered water
Revive yourself...
3M will be at Stand K34, come visit us! We look forward to finding the right water filtration solution for you.
Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive
*while stocks last
Do you want to control the quality of your water for better tasting coffee?The 3M™ SGLP2 Reverse Osmosis Filtration System allows
you to accurately input the quality of water you desire to
produce high quality drinks.
The system uses specific membrane technology to remove more
than 90% of dissolved solids from water, including scale causing
ions; resulting in longer life for your equipment. It also allows you
to exactly blend just the right amount of hardness back into the
water, so you can brew the perfect coffee every time.
The 3M™ RO SGLP2 System means ... •lower running and maintenance costslower running and maintenance costs
•customised water hardness
•reduced limescale damage
with refreshments made from 3M filtered water
Revive yourself...
To find out more, please visit: www.3M.co.uk//filtrationor contact your local 3M Representative on 0845 602 5237
Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive
T: 01252 330542 E: [email protected]
www.tiamostore.co.uk
functional & ergonomic
Tiamo qtr.indd 2 30/11/2011 12:28
p7.indd 1 21/02/2012 16:58
p8_REVISED VERSION.indd 1 02/05/2012 10:18
www.coffeena.biz
Cologne, 8–10. 09. 2011
Internat ional Cof fee Fair
The perfect aroma for your business !The whole world of coffee under one
roof – from cultivation to processing and
complementary product ranges.
Buy your admission ticket online now and save up to 34 % !
3 days parallel :
Eu’Vend !THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR
FOR THE VENDING INDUSTRY
International Business Media Services Ltd.
4th Floor, 205/207 City Road, London EC1V 1JN
Phone +44 20 7566 6340
Fax +44 20 7566 6341
CE_Jul11_P11.indd 1 05/07/2011 10:50p27.indd 1 23/05/2012 15:01
p2.indd 1 06/09/2012 11:33
Do you want to control the quality of your water for better tasting coffee?The 3M™ SGLP2 Reverse Osmosis Filtration System allowsyou to accurately input the quality of water you desire toproduce high quality drinks.
The system uses specific membrane technology to remove more than 90% of dissolved solids from water, including scale causing ions; resulting in longer life for your equipment. It also allows you to exactly blend just the right amount of hardness back into the water, so you can brew the perfect coffee every time.
The 3M™ RO SGLP2 System means ... • lower running and maintenance costs
• customised water hardness
• reduced limescale damage
with refreshments made from 3M filtered water
Revive yourself...
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Problems with hard water? Scale damaging your equipment?Visit 3M Water Filtration at Stand K34 at Caffe Culture on 16th & 17th May 2012 to find out how we can save you money and save you money and save you moneyhelp you to brew the perfect cup of coffee, every time.
Get a FREE filtration system* for your home by coming to our stand and telling us a little bit about you and your filtration requirements.
3M will exhibit its 3MTM
ScaleGard LP2 Reverse Osmosis (RO) filtration system and 3MTM ScaleGardTMTM
Pro 1175 high capacity anti-scale filters.
These popular filters offer an enhanced taste experience for the consumer while lowering the operating costs of equipment in cafés, bars and hospitality venues.
with refreshments made from 3M filtered water
Revive yourself...
3M will be at Stand K34, come visit us! We look forward to finding the right water filtration solution for you.
Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive
*while stocks last
Do you want to control the quality of your water for better tasting coffee?The 3M™ SGLP2 Reverse Osmosis Filtration System allows
you to accurately input the quality of water you desire to
produce high quality drinks.
The system uses specific membrane technology to remove more
than 90% of dissolved solids from water, including scale causing
ions; resulting in longer life for your equipment. It also allows you
to exactly blend just the right amount of hardness back into the
water, so you can brew the perfect coffee every time.
The 3M™ RO SGLP2 System means ... •lower running and maintenance costslower running and maintenance costs
•customised water hardness
•reduced limescale damage
with refreshments made from 3M filtered water
Revive yourself...
To find out more, please visit: www.3M.co.uk//filtrationor contact your local 3M Representative on 0845 602 5237
Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive Revive
T: 01252 330542 E: [email protected]
www.tiamostore.co.uk
functional & ergonomic
Tiamo qtr.indd 2 30/11/2011 12:28
p7.indd 1 21/02/2012 16:58
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www.coffeena.biz
Cologne, 8–10. 09. 2011
Internat ional Cof fee Fair
The perfect aroma for your business !The whole world of coffee under one
roof – from cultivation to processing and
complementary product ranges.
Buy your admission ticket online now and save up to 34 % !
3 days parallel :
Eu’Vend !THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR
FOR THE VENDING INDUSTRY
International Business Media Services Ltd.
4th Floor, 205/207 City Road, London EC1V 1JN
Phone +44 20 7566 6340
Fax +44 20 7566 6341
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UCC Coffee UK & Ireland will begin life on April 1
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EssentialNews
NEWS FROM THE INDUSTRYKEEPING YOU CONNECTEDUnited Coffee UK & ireland to rebrand as UCC Coffee
United Coffee UK & Ireland has
announced plans to rebrand and change
its name to UCC Coffee UK & Ireland.
The change of identity, effective from
April 1, will, the company says, align the
brand globally and reflect the company’s
expanding portfolio of products and
services as the UK’s leading ‘Total Coffee
Solution’ provider.
United Coffee’s €500m acquisition in 2012 by UCC of
Japan, the first Asian coffee company to buy a European
one, created one of the biggest independent coffee
companies in the world.
Elaine Higginson, managing director, said: “The name
change will give us a single identity around the world and a
strong base to move forward. As well as the new logo, we’ve
also included a new strapline ‘The Total Coffee Solution’. This
reflects our focus to put the customer and coffee at the heart
of everything we do.
“Only the name is changing. Our new brand identity won’t
change who we are. Our customers will still be able to talk to the
same people and receive the same levels of customer service.
“We’re committed to continually redefine our offer and
accelerate the pace of change to develop and introduce
innovative new products and enhance our service operation.
As part of UCC, we have access to even more new products
and insight into coffee drinking habits and trends from around
the world.”
More information: UCC Coffee UK & Ireland
+44 (0)1908 275520, www.unitedcoffeeuk.com
expowest Cornwall 2014 had Cornwall Covered!Expowest Cornwall, which took place at over three days this
month at the Royal Cornwall Showground, in Wadebridge,
saw more than 2,000 buyers flow through the doors.
Organisers Hale Events said the recent storms and
floods neither deterred visitors, nor dampened the spirits of
those feeling optimistic following last year’s lovely summer.
Expowest Cornwall featured more than 160 exhibitors,
10% more than last year and showcased products covering
the whole of the hospitality and catering market; from
tableware and furniture, catering equipment and services, to
coffee and speciality food products.
Hale Events said that
visitors attended for the
whole day, to sample the
great food and drink on
offer, to see the best new
equipment in action and to catch up with old friends as well
as making new ones.
Next year’s show will run from March 3-5.
More information: Hale Events +44 (0)1934 733433
www.expowestcornwall.co.uk
nisbets opens third london storeNisbets has opened its third London store in Fulham Road.
Having opened in Shaftesbury Avenue in 2009, followed by
Commercial Street in 2013, the company said that Fulham
is a welcome addition to Nisbets retail portfolio, which now
totals six stores across the UK.
The store, which is located at
538 Fulham Road, is ideally located
less than a minute from Fulham
Broadway; making it easily accessible
to local caterers who want equipment
immediately.
The store is packed with over 3,000
catering products from respected
brands such as Waring, KitchenAid,
ChefWorks, Dynamic,
Santos and Samsung,
as well as own brands
including Buffalo, Polar,
Athena and Olympia.
Nisbets head of retail,
Steve Collins said: “Feedback from our customers indicates
that they like to have the opportunity to see and feel the
products, which is why having a retail presence close to a
vibrant food service area in London is key to continuing our
excellent levels of service.”
More information: Nisbets +44 (0)845 1405555
www.nisbets.co.uk
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Widify can help boost your social media presence
Hospitality Action has launched the Cotswold Cycle Challenge fundraiser
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widify laUnChes widify in a box for CafésWidify, an independent media and
software company, has announced
the launch of Widify in a Box, which
provides café owners with secure
and legally compliant Wi-Fi for the
venue which is linked to their social
media profiles.
Instead of asking for a Wi-Fi
password, guests log on to the
Internet using their Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn account or
email address. When guests use their social media account,
they can also choose to post a message to their social
network – like a check-in.
Jonathan Lloyd, a director at Widify, said that this enables
a café to increase their social reach. Guests are also asked to
‘Like’ or ‘Follow’ the venue’s page – enabling the business to
grow its social media presence.
Jonathan said: “Wi-Fi is a must have for a coffee shop
because customers expect Internet access. With Widify in
a Box, a café can actively market free Wi-Fi and capture
opt-in customer data. Customers no longer have to ask for a
password or pay for access. Widify in a Box enables the café
to provide a Wi-Fi hotspot by simply plugging in the router
that we configure and maintain.
“Using Widify in a Box, a café can then view rich analytical
data on customers using their Wi-Fi. They can use it to send
promotions and targeted offers. We have seen a customer
venue capture nearly 1,000 emails in a month and total reach
on Facebook increase by 41%.”
A year’s subscription costs £400 (+VAT) or £40 (+VAT)
a month.
More information: Widify +44 (0)203 3937190
www.widify.com
appetite for fairtrade ContinUes to growThe Fairtrade Foundation has launched its major new Make
Bananas Fair campaign by announcing continued growth in
Fairtrade sales of 14% during 2013.
Michael Gidney, chief executive of the Fairtrade
Foundation, said: “It’s 20 years since the very first Fairtrade
products Green & Black’s Maya Gold, Cafedirect Coffee and
Clipper Tea, appeared in the UK and the appetite for Fairtrade
is still growing, despite challenging economic conditions. The
UK is truly a world leader for Fairtrade and we’re proud of
that.
“But there is still a very long way to go in securing the
levels of market access that would drive the breadth and
depth of impact for farmers and workers we all want to see,
so work in 2014 will continue to focus on innovating the way
we work and campaigning to make even more trade fair.”
Estimated retail sales of Fairtrade products in 2013
reached £1.78 billion,
a 14% increase
on sales of £1.53
billion in 2012. Sales
of Fairtrade sugar
continued to rise
with a 25% growth in
volume, led partly by
sales of the Tate & Lyle
Fairtrade sugar brand and retailers’ own label Fairtrade sugar.
Chocolate, cocoa and bananas grew by 52%, 5% and
4% in sales value respectively whereas coffee and tea sales
have continued to hold steady.
More information: Fairtrade Foundation +44 (0)207 4055942
www.fairtrade.org.uk
on yoUr biKe!Industry charity Hospitality Action is organising a Cotswold
Cycle Challenge, starting and finishing at the beautiful
Chavenage House on Bank Holiday Monday (May 26) to raise
some much-needed funds this spring.
Working with local hotels, the event promises to be a
feat in cycling with a fabulous feast to follow. There are three
routes to choose from. The short ride, at 20 miles, is perfect
for families with children older than 14 years old and for those
who fancy a leisurely cycle, taking in the magnificent beauty
that the Cotswolds has to offer. Along the way, there will
be feeding stations with an array of delicious delights kindly
arranged by Calcot Kitchens.
For those who are up for more of a challenge, Hospitality
Action has also planned a mid-route at 61 miles; and if that’s
not tough enough, then the long route at 100 miles might be
more to your flavour.
Hospitality Action said it was delighted to have the
support of Chavenage House, Calcot Kitchens, Andy Cook
Cycling, Wenlock Spring and Cotswolds Finest.
More information: Hospitality Action +44 (0)203 0045500
www.hospitalityaction.org.uk
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MariMba KiCKs off ‘MUg shot’ CoMpetition for hot ChoColate loversMarimba World Chocolate has launched a brand new
competition to help its 350+ outlets boost their hot chocolate
sales throughout 2014.
The ‘Marimba Mug Shot’ competition encourages the
outlet’s customers to share a photo of themselves enjoying
a Hot Chocolate Melt, mentioning the café or coffee shop
that served the drink, for a chance to win a luxury chocolate
hamper worth over £50.
Every month throughout the
remainder of 2014, the photo
that receives the most ‘Likes’ on
Facebook or the highest number
of ‘Retweets’ on Twitter will win the
prize. In addition, the outlet that
served the winning Hot Chocolate
Melt also wins also wins a box of
Marimba’s own handmade truffles.
Brad Wright, operations manager for Marimba World
Chocolate, said: “We already support our Marimba Melt
stockists by providing a range of point-of-sale materials to
help promote the Hot Chocolate drinks to their customers.
“Now, with the launch of the ‘Marimba Mug Shot’, we aim
to support our customers further still by providing them with
an opportunity to reward their customers, via the monthly
draw. Not only do their customers stand a chance of winning
a prize, but they do too. We are looking forward to viewing all
the entries that start to come through!”
More information: Marimba World Chocolate
+44 (0)1279 714527 www.marimbaworld.com
pdM rebrands as saria
Prosper De Mulder (PDM Group), UK provider of recycling
and process services to the food industry, has changed
its name to SARIA, taking on the name of its majority
shareholder.
Philip Simpson, SARIA’s commercial director, said:
“The move marks a real milestone for the business. We
are investing over £90 million in all of our UK operations to
modernise our sites and ensure that we deliver the highest
standards across the board. Our aim is to set the benchmark
for quality and high standards across the industry.
“The decision to rebrand is an essential part of the
company’s growth strategy and will take the company from
being the UK’s number one to being a part of Europe’s number
one, fast-tracking the natural evolution of the business.”
More information: SARIA +44 (0)1302 390900
www.saria.co.uk
(from left) Pasquale Terracciano, Antonio D’Amato and Carwyn Jones at Seda UK’s Blackwood facility in South Wales
welsh first Minister visits seda UK
Seda UK recently welcomed Wales’ First Minister, Carwyn
Jones, during a visit to its Blackwood facility in South Wales.
Last year the company announced £18 million worth
of investment over a five-year period supported by £5.4
million business finance from the Welsh government,
creating 73 new jobs and safeguarding over 100 existing
posts at the site.
The First Minister met with Pasquale Terracciano,
Italian Ambassador to the UK and Antonio D’Amato, Seda
Group’s president and chief executive.
The discussions included investment in new plant and
equipment as well as planned future developments. The
Blackwood site was in competition with other European
plants in the Naples-based, privately owned Seda
International Packaging Group SpA for the project and
around £9 million of this latest tranche has so far been
invested.
More information: Seda UK +44 (0)1443 811888
www.sedagroup.org
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deadline approaChes for new health & safety posterFrom April, all UK workplaces must display a new
and updated Health & Safety Law Poster but many
organisations are currently unaware that the new legislation
is fast approaching according to workplace equipment
supplier Slingsby.
The company supplies more than 35,000 workplace
products across all industries and was one of the first to start
selling the new poster in 2009.
Workplaces have been required to display the current
Health & Safety poster in a prominent position since 1999,
as part of the Health and Safety Information for Employees
Regulations (HSIER).
However from April 5, all workplaces will need to have the
newly designed poster in place.
Lee Wright, marketing director at Slinsgby, said: “The old
Health & Safety law poster is a familiar sight but it’s visually
unappealing with too much small text and despite it being
easily recognisable to millions of people; very few have
ever read it.
“The new poster is designed to be easy to digest, with
less text and it contains colour images which immediately
make it more eye catching. Another change is that employers
are no longer required to write contact details for local
enforcing authorities and Employment Medical Advisory
Services on the new poster. Instead there’s a helpline that
employees can call with any queries.”
Prices for the new Health & Safety Law Poster start at
£7.50 (+VAT).
More information: Slingsby +44 (0)800 2944440
www.slingsby.com
MUffin breaK seleCts Qed CoUnters for
new UK Café baKeriesMuffin Break, one of the UK’s fastest
growing café bakery companies
has selected Avalon counters, from
Quality Equipment Distributors, for
the new outlets that it is opening
throughout 2014.
The chain, which opened its first
UK café in 2001, has selected QED’s
Avalon patisserie counters because
they provide the ideal modular chilled
display system for its large selection
of freshly baked muffins, cakes,
quiches, sandwiches and wraps.
The QED counters are in sizes from
600mm to 1,800mm wide. They are straight glass models
on three display levels with a constant temperature range of
+4 – +8 º C and generous chilled under-storage space. Muffin
Break has opted for a simple white counter base, although
they are also available in a large selection of wood veneer and
coloured laminate finishes.
Muffin Break has more than 300 café bakeries worldwide,
including over 50 in the UK. There is a planned programme
of expansion to double the number of British outlets over the
next 12 months.
More information: Quality Equipment Distributors
+44 (0)141 7799503, www.qualityequipment.co.uk
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Peros is a strong advocate of own branded cups
Adrian O’Hare, sales director at Peros, says that sensible
choices of disposables can open market opportunities for
operators – for example, lidded cups could allow beverages
to be taken-away.
Adrian says: “Remember, a growing proportion of
food and beverages is now purchased for ‘on-the-go’
consumption by travellers and commuters. In this case,
choosing the correct lid is important – some enable contents
to be sipped while on the move; other, clear versions, ensure
good visibility of the contents, and some permit a straw to be
used. Operators will need to select the versions to suit the
beverages they are offering.
“But disposables should also be recognised for the
important role they can play in the branding of an operation.
Taking cups for example, it’s not only the printing on the side
that helps send a consistent message to consumers about
your brand, it’s also the quality of the cup itself. So, if you’re
offering a high quality, gourmet coffee then you need to use
a high quality cup – if you take care to buy fine ingredients
and put effort into producing a perfect cappuccino, you don’t
want your end-product to be let down by a poor quality
paper cup.”
Adrian recommends using an embossed, double-wall cup
as the design provides much better insulation than traditional
paper cups, allowing customers to hold and carry their hot
drinks much more comfortably.
“Thanks to the integrated double layer there is no need for
clumsy extra sleeves or wasteful ‘double-cupping’,” Adrian
says. “These cups are available in a wide range of standard
designs and, if quantities are high enough, bespoke printing
on cups is easy to arrange. Own-branded, printed cups are
a great way to promote your offering and send a consistent
message to your customers.
Adrian adds that environmental concerns over your single-
use containers and disposables should be removed by ensuring
you specify recyclable products and those manufactured from
natural, sustainable and renewable resources.
Adrian says: “We would suggest that if you’re offering
ethically-traded beverages, or organic soup for example, it
would seem a natural step to serve these in environmentally-
friendly disposables to make sure the ethical/sustainable
integrity of your offering is complete and carried through to
the whole of your end product.”
The two-ply paper bag from Dempson Crooke is an
environmentally-friendly option for packaging hot, take-away
food. This bag-in-bag technology has its roots in the fish &
chips market and has wider applications in the hot food-
to-go market and the latest format is perfect for a broad
selection of hot, take-away food.
Paul Laskey, sales and marketing director of Dempson
Crooke, says: “Functional packaging is essential for the
booming food-to-go sector, but criticism is often levelled at
operators for using excessive packaging from materials that
are destined to end their life in a landfill. Many bags used
for hot take-away food fall into this category because they
combine paper with a layer of aluminium foil or polythene
making them difficult to recycle and non-biodegradable.
“This is not the case with the two-ply paper bag.
Not only does Dempson Crooke source its paper from
sustainable sources, but, as a 100% paper bag it is both
recyclable and biodegradable.”
As standard, the bags are available in SOS or block
bottom style in sizes of 175mm x 65mm x 230mm and
260mm x 70mm x 230mm as well as ‘Flat’ and ‘Satchel’
styles in a variety of sizes. Dempson Crooke can also offer
the option of a brown kraft outer play and bespoke print from
two to six colours including process colour print, depending
on the size and style of the bag required.
Paul says the two-ply bag is suitable for a range of hot
food items, including pastries, sausage rolls, croissants,
naan breads, onion bhajis and hot chicken and is a perfect
alternative to bags that combine paper with aluminium
foil or polythene, bringing cost savings as well as
environmental benefits.
Foodservice operators seeking a cost-effective brand identity
and maximum on-shelf appeal need look no further than Tri-
Label, the new labelling division from Tri-Star Packaging.
Kevin Curran, managing director of Tri-Star and Tri-Label,
says demand for its stylish bespoke and off-the-shelf labels
is already high and Tri-Label has also seen huge interest in its
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Despite its recent launch, Tri-Label has resonated with operators
cloud-based labelling system Tri-Label Online from operators
seeking help to comply with the new labelling legislation
being introduced at the end of the year.
Kevin says: “Tri-Label Online revolutionises the way café and
food-to-go operators produce labels for their products, enabling
them to create and print labels from any PC and printer via a
secure web portal. Updateable and easy to use, the ground-
breaking system is designed to take away the hassle and cost
of complying with new legislation, removing the need to buy or
replace software discs whenever labelling regulations change
and helping foodservice companies to amend their labels
seamlessly and with the minimum of disruption.
“Meeting new labelling regulations is a major challenge
for most businesses and can be a real minefield, but with
Tri-Label Online it’s a piece of cake. Whenever new rules
come into effect, foodservice companies simply have to
access their account on the Tri-Label cloud and make any
changes required – it’s really as easy as that. No buying
expensive software, no disruption or delays and no wasting
time on staff training.”
Planglow has extended the deli-offering of its Natural
Collection by adding a deli paper plus ‘Freshly Made’ sticker
and continuous tape to the best-selling range: three new
products to compliment a fresh-made, Natural offering.
Rachael Sawtell marketing director for Planglow, says:
“Deli offerings are on the rise as they represent a sizable
portion of the now booming street food movement as well as
being a sector in their own right.
“Street food has grown in popularity as a direct result
of our access to such a wide variety of world flavours and
ingredients, and our menu choices are representative of the
rich melting pot of cultures now present in the UK. The rise
of street food culture was also a direct result of the economic
downturn, whereby operators looked to reduce overheads by
introducing more casual offerings, while consumers sought
out cheaper and more flexible dining options – all three of
these products support deli offerings and we are especially
pleased with the versatility and premium natural aesthetic
they each offer.”
Rachael says that Planglow’s Natural Deli Paper is ideal
for wrapping a wide variety of hot and cold produce.
Rachael says: “It provides a premium presentational
component for pastry and buffet boxes too. Available in
1,000 sheet packs, it can be used to parcel up sandwiches
and baked goods, hot dogs, burgers and wraps. The paper
can also be twisted into a cone to hold popcorn, sweets and
other treats.”
Made from a grease-proof kraft-finish paper, the product
is printed with a leafy design as well as ‘Freshly made for you’
and ‘Packed full of flavour’ messaging.
Continuing the Natural, ‘Freshly Made’ theme are
Planglow’s latest sticker and tape.
Rachael says: “The Natural Deli Tape has been created to
provide a tamper evident break seal for the customer’s peace
of mind. It may also be used to provide a premium yet rustic
presentational element. Available on a 20m roll, use it to seal
sandwiches, salads and other snack packaging, jars, bottles
and pots - including our new larger sized 16oz Natural Bio Pot.
“Available on a 1,000 sticker roll, the brand new Natural
Sticker provides a speedy and stylish way to seal sandwiches
and baked goods – especially those wrapped in our Natural
Deli Paper as well as baguette and multi bags.”
Buoyed by its parent company, Seda International
Packaging Group, winning the prestigious International
Investment Award at a ceremony in Milan in January, Seda
UK says it is reinforcing its position as a leader in the UK
foodservice packaging market.
Paul Synnott, sales & marketing director at Seda UK, says:
“Seda UK’s success stories to date include its double wall cup
offering superb insulation and enhanced brand communication
together with its Naturelly Seda compostable cup range, both
targeted at the dynamic coffee-to-go-market.
“Our special Turn-N-Go plastic lid can be used to
complete its hot beverage cups. Designed to be twisted
open or closed the lid helps maintain the drink’s optimum
temperature and avoids spillage during travel while the
absence of perforated or hanging lid components makes the
drink easier to consume.”
Beyond the hot beverage sector Seda’s developments
have included a hot food container range, suitable for soup,
porridge, noodles and pasta. The new tubs provide heat
retention and comfort in handling by virtue of a thicker
wall structure and are available in a range of sizes, plain or
custom printed with customers’ designs. The tubs and their
paper vented lids can also be supplied in combi packs.
Paul says: “We are pleased that our company has won
such a distinguished award which underlines its commitment
to the UK. The new investment announced last year will
enable us to grow substantially our production capacity
and develop new technologies. Furthermore, it will enable
us to push through our exciting innovations for today’s
busy consumers and we are very much looking forward to
launching these in the near future.”
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The Archetype baguette packaging from Bunzl Catering Supplies
When it comes to the coffee-to-go sector, Sovereign
Partners says it has always been one of the leading
packaging innovators.
Danny Feldman, Sovereign’s commercial director, believes
that following last summer’s acquisition of Cap It All this
innovation has been reinvigorated.
Danny says: “:We are now one of the leading suppliers of
lids for hot and cold cups and a host of other uses and this
sales growth has allowed us to introduce some exciting new
ranges that have not been seen in the UK before. One of our
most well received new products has been our Signature VIP
hot cup.
“This cup is the next generation of the ripple cup that has
been around for years and has become tired. The VIP cup
looks and feels like no other cup you’ve seen before once
you come into contact with it. The response to the cup has
been phenomenal.”
Sovereign’s other new range recently introduced is
bamboo coffee stirrers.
Danny says: “The quality of the bamboo stirrers is a
lot better than the stock of wooden stirrers we have seen
in recent years where the thickness has constantly been
reduced to save cost.
“We also recently updated the branding of our Signature
products to reflect all the new product innovation we have
been working on recently. We have also introduced new fibre
cup carriers and a new range of black sushi trays with clear
lids in seven sizes. We will continue to introduce new quality
products at competitive prices under our Signature brand in
the coming months.”
Good packaging should showcase your product to
its maximum potential and be an extension of your brand
identity, says Paul Willcocks, director of exclusive brands at
Bunzl Catering Supplies.
Paul says: “Good packaging has the power to drive
loyalty and desire for your product with customers, whilst
at the same time acting as your platform to showcase your
ingredients; good packaging will also understand current
consumer trends for eating out of home and create innovative
solutions to deliver on their expectations.
“To give you an example, we recently launched ‘Archetype’,
which is a new on-trend packaging solution capitalising on the
latest trend for bespoke curves, tactile shapes and high end
finishes on handheld snack packaging. The contemporary
matt black design features stylised silver illustrations of food
and offers a premium packaging choice across sandwiches,
wraps, baguettes, Panini’s, salads and snacks.”
The full range also includes: a Panini wrap box, large
salad box, small salad/roll box, bloomer box, pillow pack,
quarter pack, bloomer pack and snack box.
Pauls says that throughout April and May, operators can take
advantage of a special offer to receive a free 12 x 500ml case of
Lipton’s Iced Tea for every case of Archetype purchased.
Paul says: “Our Label 2 Go service has stock design
labels in a kraft colour, or silver labels with a black outline
and these can be printed now with information that meets
the new labelling legislation which comes into force from
December 2014. This is the perfect solution for operators
in search of a complete solution for their business across
packaging and labelling. It also helps them to promote a
more profitable premium sandwich offering.
“Stock design labels include circular, rectangular and
keyhole shapes. For example, the circular labels in cases of
5,000 come in 500 label sheets sized 12 x 25mm and 12 x
55mm. The smaller labels are ideal for messages like ‘fresh
today’ or ‘meal deal’ and can also be used as a tamper
evidence seal.”
From the three cutlery items offered five years ago,
Vegware’s range has grown to over 200 completely
compostable products.
Run from its Edinburgh HQ, Vegware is now a global
brand with operations in the UK, US, South Africa,
Australasia and now UAE, with a Europe-wide network of
distribution partners from Iceland to Portugal.
The company recently created the world’s first and only
compostable 6oz cup and lid combo to meet the global trend
for smaller coffees like the flat white and long black.
The white 6oz cups are made from sustainably sourced
board, printed with food-safe ink and are odourless and
taste-free. Lined with cornstarch, not plastic, the cups are
completely compostable and designed to be recycled with
food waste.
Ben Townsend, from The Espresso Room (Time Out’s best
coffee in London), says: “Vegware cups give the performance
of a traditional paper cup, with the bonus of compostability
and minimal impact on the flavour of the coffee.”
Joe Frankel, founder and managing director of Vegware,
says: “We invested in the tooling
for a 6oz lid for exactly the reason
that the product needs to look
in proportion. Our 6oz cups are
a sweet shape – tapered, not
dumpy – and we have invested a
considerable sum in making a lid to
compliment them.”
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More information:
Bunzl Catering Supplies +44 (0)1372 736300
www.bunzlcatering.co.uk
Dempson Crooke +44 (0)1622 727027
www.dempson.co.uk
Peros+44 (0)1494 436426, www.peros.co.uk
Planglow +44 (0)117 3178600, www.planglow.com
SEDA UK +44 (0)1443 811888, www.sedagroup.org
Sovereign Partners +44 (0)207 8413170, www.e-2go.net
Tri-Label +44 (0)208 4439120, www.tri-label.co.uk
Vegware +44 (0)845 6430406 www.vegware.com
Blending our Coffee Expertise across the UK It would be fair to say, we are very excited to have brought the people of Bolling Coffee, Grumpy Mule and Darlington’s into our Bewley’s family. Bringing these four great teams together, along with their incredible coffee expertise, allows us to accelerate the current momentum of Bewley’s and the Grumpy Mule brand in the UK.
We are committed to directly sourcing, roasting and distributing some of the most exciting and interesting coffees from around the world. With roasting facilities in both the UK and Ireland and an experienced team to monitor every step of the roasting process, we are confident you will like what you see (and taste!).
Our Barista Academy is second to none. We offer comprehensive training of the highest international standards by award winning baristas. In-house marketing teams are also on hand to help provide you with all the tools you need to support and promote your business and coffee offer. We also have a dedicated nationwide team of service engineers who are only a phone call away, to maintain and repair any equipment that we supply.
And because we truly value your business, our dedicated customer care team in the UK guarantees that we get it right first time.
Bolling Coffee and Darlington’s will collectively trade as Bewley’s Coffee Ltd from 2nd January 2014.
Call us today and learn more about how Bewley’s will work with you to enhance your coffee offer.
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PERFECT COFFEE IS ABOUTBALANCEA balance of freshly ground beans from the finest region, a barista who has truly mastered his craft, and the beautifully textured VIP cup from Sovereign.
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The Tazza D'oro blend is the result of Carraro's many years of research and experience in the industry that covers over three generations. It is made from meticulously selected Arabicas (90%) Robustas (10%). It has a compact and persistent creaminess, fragrant and fruity aroma, rich and velvety flavour.
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The crema espresso blend has been created to add more body and creaminess to the traditional character-istics of sweetness and delicate aroma of the Caffe Carraro blends. Its special mixture is based on the sweet Central American Arabicas, blended with Brazilian Santos; body is provided by washed Indian and Central American Robustas.
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Coloured cups, Bensons Vending says, is a fun way to play with the brand without changing it
As part of a drive to improve the overall drink quality and the
consumers experience, Bensons also changed its beverage
ingredients at the same time, moving entirely from coffee
whitener to milk powder. Since then the company has taken
further steps to ensure it provides the most memorable of
beverages.
Matt Haselden, commercial director of Bensons Vending,
says he has a very clear focus when it comes to Bensons’
product offering. For Matt, it’s all about quality.
“The improvements in our beverage offer has created a
better consumer experience,” Matt says, “by changing solely
to paper cups and skimmed milk powder, we ensured that
anybody buying a hot beverage from a Bensons Vending
machine is guaranteed a quality drink.
“We decided from the outset that all our consumers would
appreciate these improvements and decided to roll out the
paper cups across all sites. We wanted to show the courage
of our conviction by not taking a gradual, ‘test the waters’
approach and we were keen that all our customers should
benefit from the same quality, regardless of location.”
Bensons Vending service sites in a wide variety of places,
including the education, leisure, health and commercial sectors.
Matt says: “It was important to us to that our standard
offering should be significantly better than the average
vending hot drink. Benders Paper Cups was already
established as our paper cup supplier and we were happy to
introduce its cups across all of our machines.”
Working with Benders, Bensons decided to inject a little
colour into the mix in the latter quarter of 2013 to focus
attention on the improved paper cups in use.
Matt says: “Initially we introduced a bespoke printed cup,
with the Bensons Vending logo in our corporate blue colour.
However, we were keen to do something different without
losing the brand identity.
“Having discussed our options in detail with Benders,
we decided to introduce additional colours of red, orange
and purple to the existing blue. These coloured cups are
run consecutively, giving a multi-coloured stack of vending
cups. Using a selection of colours means that customers are
surprised by what colour cup they get with each purchase
and it makes the logo stand out more.
“On a larger site, the end user can consume a few drinks
in a day and each one might come in a different colour cup. If
he or she is getting drinks for colleagues it also makes whose
drink is whose more easy to identify.”
Adrian Pratt, marketing manager at Benders, says: “Bensons
is a passionate, forward-thinking company that always works
hard to think outside of the box. The mixing of the colours of
the cups is yet another inspired idea, bringing a freshness to the
process that immediately engages the customer.”
More information: Benders +44 (0)1978 855661
www.benders.co.uk
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BENSONS AND BENDERS – PUTTING THE COLOUR INTO VENDINGJust over two years ago, leading North West independent vending
operator, Bensons Vending took the step of changing from plastic to
paper cups across all of its vending sites. Essential Café takes stock.
BRAND NEW COFFEE LOOKS TO CAUSE A STIRWith the success of the now-familiar coffee shop names on the high-street, it’s clear that coffee-drinking consumers up and down the land respond well to a clearly positioned brand. Now, with the launch of the Lewis & Baker range of premium coffee, the ability to offer a branded coffee experience is available to organisations in every sector of the retail and foodservice markets.
Advertorial
Lewis & Baker has been developed to stand out from other coffees in the marketplace, using distinctive branding on all products, ancillaries and signage. But the really good news is, it’s also excellent coffee, carefully selected from renowned coffee plantations round the world and roasted here in the UK. The Lewis & Baker service extends to offer a complete hot drink solution to every type and size of catering and hospitality organisation in the UK.
Foodservice expertiseIt’s not stretching the truth to say there are 124 years of experience behind the service being offered. The Lewis & Baker brand was developed by the Fowler family – in business since 1890, and founders of the successful Marybake and Crave snack brands – to complement the customer partnerships formed over years within the catering trade. “We’re adding an extra dimension to our product portfolio,” says founder Brett Fowler, “while achieving another option for our customers by offering a complete hot drink solution with full brand support, to help them compete with the leading players in the market.”
This is exactly what attracted Sharon Fortune, Head of Catering, at the brand new redeveloped Southmead Hospital in Bristol, due to re-open in May as one of Europe’s leading hospitals: “Although in the early stages,” she says, “we have been impressed with the coffee offer and the professional approach of Lewis & Baker.”
Premium product rangeThe heart of the Lewis & Baker range is the superior coffee, blended and roasted by Masteroast, a leading independent UK private label coffee roaster and packer. The range of coffees is complemented by a delicious hot chocolate and a large range of premium teas from the Ahmad Tea of London brand, renowned for its quality. “We are dedicated to the unique place that tea drinking commands at the heart of daily life in Britain,” says Jason Mitchell, of Ahmad Tea, “we are very proud to partner with Lewis & Baker in our quest to bring exceptional quality teas to the catering sector.” “Ahmad Tea has always said they will not sell anything they wouldn’t drink at home,” says Brett Fowler, “Our philosophy is essentially the same, we won’t sell anything that is in any way going to de-value our brand. We source all products from reputable suppliers and we have worked with manufacturers and blenders to ensure we provide only top quality ingredients.”
Full service solutionThe product portfolio consists of everything needed to provide a complete hot drinks offer. “Deliveries of all ingredient and ancillary products is next day, Monday to Friday, with no set order or delivery days, and our prices are very competitive,” says Brett, “we also offer full maintenance service contracts, training on machines and on-site barista training.” The delivery network is primed to deliver goods to any location in the UK.
From state-of-the-art Italian traditional espresso machines, to quality Swiss engineered bean-to-cup and instant coffee equipment, Lewis & Baker supports
every type and size of café operation. The Sanremo espresso machines are hand-built in Treviso, just north of Venice, with the range including options for any size of cafe operation. “People are constantly captivated by the gleaming fi nish and attention to detail of our machines,” says Andrew Tucker, Managing Director of Sanremo UK, “they’ve been used for the past six years for the UK Barista Championships, with probably the most demanding baristas in the country, if not the world. So I think the quality is a perfect fi t with Lewis & Baker and we’re delighted to be working with them.”
To assist clients in promoting Lewis & Baker, brand support is available – with internal and external signage, posters and table talkers just a few of the options. Lewis & Baker is set up to supply and service any type and size of organisation nationally, with engineers situated across the country to install any type and number of machines and will respond to service calls within 24 hours. A range of unique Lewis & Baker branded self-serve coffee modules are also available.
Brett Fowler summarises the launch: “We’ve developed Lewis & Baker to offer an innovative alternative to other top national brands in a market we know well. We’re focusing on a fl exible customer service which can be tailored to our customers’ needs, and a strong coffee brand our customers can promote.”
T: 0207 559 1316 E: [email protected]
BRAND NEW COFFEE LOOKS TO CAUSE A STIRWith the success of the now-familiar coffee shop names on the high-street, it’s clear that coffee-drinking consumers up and down the land respond well to a clearly positioned brand. Now, with the launch of the Lewis & Baker range of premium coffee, the ability to offer a branded coffee experience is available to organisations in every sector of the retail and foodservice markets.
Advertorial
Lewis & Baker has been developed to stand out from other coffees in the marketplace, using distinctive branding on all products, ancillaries and signage. But the really good news is, it’s also excellent coffee, carefully selected from renowned coffee plantations round the world and roasted here in the UK. The Lewis & Baker service extends to offer a complete hot drink solution to every type and size of catering and hospitality organisation in the UK.
Foodservice expertiseIt’s not stretching the truth to say there are 124 years of experience behind the service being offered. The Lewis & Baker brand was developed by the Fowler family – in business since 1890, and founders of the successful Marybake and Crave snack brands – to complement the customer partnerships formed over years within the catering trade. “We’re adding an extra dimension to our product portfolio,” says founder Brett Fowler, “while achieving another option for our customers by offering a complete hot drink solution with full brand support, to help them compete with the leading players in the market.”
This is exactly what attracted Sharon Fortune, Head of Catering, at the brand new redeveloped Southmead Hospital in Bristol, due to re-open in May as one of Europe’s leading hospitals: “Although in the early stages,” she says, “we have been impressed with the coffee offer and the professional approach of Lewis & Baker.”
Premium product rangeThe heart of the Lewis & Baker range is the superior coffee, blended and roasted by Masteroast, a leading independent UK private label coffee roaster and packer. The range of coffees is complemented by a delicious hot chocolate and a large range of premium teas from the Ahmad Tea of London brand, renowned for its quality. “We are dedicated to the unique place that tea drinking commands at the heart of daily life in Britain,” says Jason Mitchell, of Ahmad Tea, “we are very proud to partner with Lewis & Baker in our quest to bring exceptional quality teas to the catering sector.” “Ahmad Tea has always said they will not sell anything they wouldn’t drink at home,” says Brett Fowler, “Our philosophy is essentially the same, we won’t sell anything that is in any way going to de-value our brand. We source all products from reputable suppliers and we have worked with manufacturers and blenders to ensure we provide only top quality ingredients.”
Full service solutionThe product portfolio consists of everything needed to provide a complete hot drinks offer. “Deliveries of all ingredient and ancillary products is next day, Monday to Friday, with no set order or delivery days, and our prices are very competitive,” says Brett, “we also offer full maintenance service contracts, training on machines and on-site barista training.” The delivery network is primed to deliver goods to any location in the UK.
From state-of-the-art Italian traditional espresso machines, to quality Swiss engineered bean-to-cup and instant coffee equipment, Lewis & Baker supports
every type and size of café operation. The Sanremo espresso machines are hand-built in Treviso, just north of Venice, with the range including options for any size of cafe operation. “People are constantly captivated by the gleaming fi nish and attention to detail of our machines,” says Andrew Tucker, Managing Director of Sanremo UK, “they’ve been used for the past six years for the UK Barista Championships, with probably the most demanding baristas in the country, if not the world. So I think the quality is a perfect fi t with Lewis & Baker and we’re delighted to be working with them.”
To assist clients in promoting Lewis & Baker, brand support is available – with internal and external signage, posters and table talkers just a few of the options. Lewis & Baker is set up to supply and service any type and size of organisation nationally, with engineers situated across the country to install any type and number of machines and will respond to service calls within 24 hours. A range of unique Lewis & Baker branded self-serve coffee modules are also available.
Brett Fowler summarises the launch: “We’ve developed Lewis & Baker to offer an innovative alternative to other top national brands in a market we know well. We’re focusing on a fl exible customer service which can be tailored to our customers’ needs, and a strong coffee brand our customers can promote.”
T: 0207 559 1316 E: [email protected]
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Qualitasse Coffee was
established in Hook in
Hampshire in 1982 by Brian
Layton and the company now
operates from its training and
service facility in Basingstoke.
Brian’s son-in-law, Martin
Perry, is the company’s
director of sales and Brian’s
daughter, Catherine, is
financial director, so it really is
a very traditional family owned
and operated business.
Martin says: “We already
supply a range of coffee
machines with engineering
back-up, as well as freshly
roasted coffee beans,
throughout the UK.
“We also run a City & Guilds Accredited Barista Training
School, with students coming from all over Hampshire and
as far a field as Venezuela! Most of the company’s staff have
already gone through the City & Guilds course.”
In 2013, Qualitasse became a member of the Speciality
Coffee Association of Europe to ensure the business and
staff are at the leading edge of the coffee and espresso
movement.
Martin says: “The new
fiamma espresso machines
were very warmly received at
a private trade-only viewing
held locally to the company’s
headquarters, despite being
subject to some intensive
inspection by industry
professionals, many of whom
run their own espresso
services business.
“Following on from this
launch, the equipment was
then also very positively
received at Essential Café
Live! at Sandown Park, with a
good number of firm enquiries
currently being developed.”
Martin says the fiamma
Pacific Multi-Boiler espresso
machine with PID control
represents excellent value
for any business serious about
its coffee.
Martin says: “Two other key features are the ability to use
any size cup, from espresso to tall takeaway at the flip of a
shelf and the cool touch milk steamers for additional safety
(this really is a feature not to be understated).”
Qualitasse will also feature the fiamma machines at Caffe
Culture in May, but the company is also offering businesses
of all sizes the opportunity to attend a no-obligation
demonstration at its training school in Basingstoke, which is
just off the M3 in Hampshire.
Martin says: “One of the selection criteria for fiamma was
to work with a partner who has a thorough understanding
of the UK coffee industry. Qualitasse Coffee has gained this
from 30+ years of developing technical expertise and our
own coffees for every sector of the market, from offices to
coffee shops, hotels, restaurants and caterers.
“This has ultimately led to the creation of our ANVIL range
of artisan coffees, which are now being offered to coffee
shops that want to benefit from only offering the very best
espresso to their discerning customers.”
Martin says that the ultimate combination of the fiamma
MULTI-BOILER espresso machine, ANVIL coffee beans and
the training and support available, gives the independent
coffee shop or bar a distinct advantage over all of it’s local or
national competition.
More information: Qualitasse Coffee +44 (0)1256 300050
www.qualitasse.co.uk
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Qualitasse says the fiamma Multi-boiler system is the best value high-end machine available on the market
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A GOOD TRADITIONQualitasse Coffee has been chosen by fiamma, a European
manufacturing giant, which currently export to 72 countries, to bring
its new range of traditional espresso equipment to the UK.
COFFEEPERFECTION
IN EVERY CUP
THE GRINDING DISKS
of the newly developed Melitta® grinder are made from durable
tool steel. With a diameter of 75 millimeters, they ensure a
consistent and even grind while protecting the bean’s aroma.
THE INNOVATIVE MILK SYSTEM
WITH COLD MILK FROTH
supplies various types of warm and cold milk froth –
enabling an even greater variety of beverages.
THE PROFESSIONAL STAINLESS STEEL BREWING UNIT
is made from high-grade materials – mainly stainless steel –
to ensure wear-free operation up to a maximum dosage of 20 grams.
THE CLEAN IN PLACE SYSTEM (CIP®)
guarantees maximum cleanliness with fully automatic
cleaning of all milk supply tubes.
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UKBC SUperheaT SUCCeSS STorieSIn Sanremo’s last year of sponsorship of the UK Barista Championship, the company’s UK Road Crew was put to test once again with the new Superheat format.
as one would expect, roadshow
manager David Wilson and stage
supervisor Steve partridge ran the show
with everyone else trying to keep up!
here are The road Crew’s thoughts
on the Superheat format and what
impressed them the most…
David says: “Centralising all the
regional heats into one big ‘Superheat’
not only made set-up easier for the
Sanremo road crew (as pointed out
by many competitors) but made it
financially viable to utilise the services
of a professional and experienced
aV company, live streaming every
performance to the world.
“i was particularity impressed
with Millennium point staff, without
exception they couldn’t have been
more helpful and delivered everything that was promised. it
was a pleasure to be there.”
Steve adds: “it is always good to see the familiar faces
of previous competitors, but it is especially good when new
contestants enter the Championship. You are part of their
learning curve and their special journey.
“Yet again, i was impressed with the passion for coffee
shown by all the competitors, highly infectious!”
Being a relative newcomer to the coffee industry, backstage
assistant ricky Clanford says he thought the whole competition
was incredibly well organised with a much bigger coverage
throughout the industry than he ever would have imagined.
ricky says: “The baristas were incredibly professional and
passionate about their work and coffee in general. i was
impressed with the judges and the precision that they gave
their roles in the championship as i would imagine it is a
very hard role to have, also i was impressed with the vast
majority of the baristas who were respectful and many had
the time to speak to you regardless of what stage they were
at with their preparation.”
augusto Melendrez, The Coffee Kids and off Stage
Machines, says that once again Union handroasted provided
some nice coffees for the Coffee Kids stand.
augusto says: “i wish other competitions (Brewers Cup
and Cup Tasters) and
events (Tamper Tantrum)
happened at a different
time, so i could watch
them.
“i was impressed with
the venue, Millennium point
in Birmingham and the
Giant Screen there. You
could watch exactly what
was happening on the
stage. You can even watch
it now on SCae UK’s YouTube channel.”
anna Lewoniewska, Sanremo’s marketing executive,
says: “i heard many positive comments from the baristas
and the judges, that having just one qualifying event
provided the equal platform to all competitors. The level of
following on social media, especially twitter and Facebook
exceeded my expectations.
“The passion for coffee at the UKBC is truly unbelievable.
it has always fascinated me how baristas come up with the
idea for their signature drink. They must know their coffee
extremely well to be able to create it. Watching the baristas
using various brewing methods to enhance distinctive
flavour notes of their competition blend was incredible and
very inspiring.”
and finally, what did stage presenter and managing
director of Sanremo UK andrew Tucker have to say?
andrew says: “There are definitely some distinctly positive
and distinctly negative aspects to the Superheat concept.
however you look at it, it is a very special part of the industry
to be involved with.
“You can’t help but to get a real buzz from some of the
performances. The level of attention to detail and getting
under the skin of speciality coffee always inspires me and
gets me excited. The level of competition gets higher and
along with it, the judging. The UKBC really is the sharp end of
the industry.”
More information: Sanremo UK +44 (0)1364 644445
www.sanremouk.com
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aLL BariSTa roaDS LeaD To riMiniRepresentatives from the coffee industry around the globe are set to gather in Rimini, Italy in June for World of Coffee, Rimini 2014.
World of Coffee is the premium coffee event in europe for
quality coffee from bean-to-cup and will feature innovative
products and services. The event is also going to be the
stage for the flagship competition for baristas – The World
Barista Championship – and will take place on June 10-12 at
the rimini Trade Fair Centre.
The event is organised by the Speciality coffee
association of Europe (ScaE) and is expected to attract
around 5,000 trade visitors expected, while over 200 brands
will be showcased.
The exhibitionThe exhibition will showcase every aspect of coffee
production including coffee-producing nations, new
technology, the latest trends, the most current models of
consumption and products from around the world, with
demonstration areas where the best in specialty coffee and
confectionery, fine cuisine, gelato and baking will be brought
together for the first time in rimini.
The competitionsCompetitors from across the globe will compete on this world stage
for the crown in three world coffee championships that include the
flagship World Barista Championship as well as the World Brewers
Cup and the World Coffee roasting Championship.
Education & Trainingeducation, training, skill building and certification are core
objectives of the SCae and the SCae Coffee Diploma System
that brings all of its education courses together into a modular
system where coffee enthusiasts can pick and choose courses
to match their professional/personal requirements.
SCae brings its prestigious Coffee Diploma System to
World of Coffee every year so individuals can, at the show,
improve their coffee skills and knowledge, or even get the
certification for what they already know through the Coffee
Diploma System.
on the social side, a packed calendar of parallel events
will round out the evenings during World of Coffee 2014,
taking the fair out of the expo centre through initiatives,
events, shows and contests that will bring the rimini area to
life and help turn it into the world’s new coffee capital.
More information: Speciality Coffee association of europe
+44 (0)1245 426060
www.worldofcoffee-rimini.com
World of coffee was held last year in Nice
hisako yoshikawa of Ogawa coffee was the winner of the World latte art competition at World of coffee Nice 2013
FroM oLYMpiC Bronze To BariSTa ShiFTJessica Lutz scored a key goal for the Swiss women’s ice hockey team at the 2014 Sochi Olympics to win a bronze medal. Now she’s back to work at the Coffee Bar in Washington D.C.
a dual U.S. and Swiss citizen, Jessica left part-time work at the Coffee Bar in
october to train and then play for the Swiss women’s ice hockey team in Sochi.
The 24-year-old delivered one of the biggest goals in Swiss ice hockey history in
the bronze medal game, the go-ahead tally that capped a two-goal, third-period
comeback and earned the Swiss their first hockey medal since 1948.
barista by day, Olympic medalist by night
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Kokoa collection has launched the UK’s 1st annual hot chocolate Festival
anD noW For SoMeThinG CoMpLeTeLY DiFFerenT…The 1st Annual Hot Chocolate Festival has launched in the UK.
over the past year cafés have been creating their own hot
chocolate recipes that they will showcase to customers
during the 1st annual hot Chocolate Festival taking place
March 24 - april 6 across the UK.
The Festival encompasses everything from the indulgent
to the inspired: think ecuador 70% chocolate infused with
chilli rooibos tea and cherry; think a trio of chocolates
presented with spheres of flavours that burst in your mouth.
The Festival is championing ‘real’ hot chocolate as the best
hot chocolate is made with only pure, cocoa-rich melted
chocolate. and that’s just the kind prepared by the festival
promoters, Kokoa Collection.
in case you’re worried that the UK hot Chocolate Festival
takes place over Lent, two popes have actually ruled that hot
chocolate is allowed ! The first being pope Gregory Xiii and
then in 1662, pope alexander Vii declared “Liquidum non
frangit jejunum” [Liquids (so including hot chocolate) do not
break the fast.]
The hot Chocolate Festival raising funds for the hands of
hope charity in haiti, with a 10p donation from every cup of
haiti 75% cocoa sold during the festival.
Customers will have the chance to win a hamper of hot
chocolate by ‘sharing the love’ using hashtag #UKhotChocFest
for best judged photo shared on social media.
Kokoa Collection +44 (0)208 8832660
www.kokoacollection.com
STarBUCKS STaFF appY aGainThe Starbucks App may have made life easier for the chain’s coffee-seeking customers, but letting people pay through it is likely cut into tips for baristas.Since customers weren’t paying with cash, they
didn’t readily have the handful of change or $1 bill
that normally went into the tip jar.
The app, available in the app Store, made
paying easy and tipping harder. now the company
has decided to change that by adding tips to its
popular digital payment system.
The improved app lets customers tip $0.50,
$1, or $2.
adam Brotman, chief digital officer at Starbucks,
says: “With more than 11% of transactions a week
now happening with a mobile device in our stores,
and nearly 10 million customers currently using
our mobile app, we’re thrilled to make the digital
experience even easier and more rewarding for our
customers and partners.
“This update to the Starbucks app for iphone
is an important next step in digital innovation
at Starbucks and one of the many ways we’ll
expand and improve our digital experience in the
months to come.”
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The Technology of a good coffeeIn this latest column John Broad, training and development
manager from British tea and coffee merchant Ringtons, looks at the
technological advances in barista equipment which can help café
owners serve the best quality coffee every time.
arguably the most important
element of any café, restaurant
or hotel is its customers, the
majority of which are becoming
far more discerning coffee
drinkers. It is proven that
customers will go out of their
way or walk that bit further for
a fantastic cup of coffee and
won’t keep returning to a venue
if it doesn’t serve consistently
excellent coffee. Serving great coffee is 25% equipment, 25%
the coffee and 50% the skill of the barista.
We find that many of our customers such as independent
cafés are owner-operated with one or two additional
members of staff, meaning resource is limited. While other
customers such as hotels and restaurants have much higher
staffing levels, but with high turn over of seasonal or part-time
staff. This means that investing time and money in training is
not always the most viable or preferred option to ensure the
consistency of coffee being served.
Ringtons finds there is an increasing number of operators
who are investing more when purchasing espresso equipment
and taking advantage of the technology now available to
make coffee production less labour intensive and ensure
consistently excellent coffee is served.
at Ringtons, we partner la cimbali, one of the world’s leading
espresso machine manufacturers, which is continuously
bringing cutting edge equipment to market. More often than
not Ringtons’ customers purchase on demand grinders to
work in conjunction with traditional espresso equipment –
rather than the traditional espresso grinder – ensuring 100%
freshness, consistency of coffee dose and eliminating wastage.
cimbali has recently introduced the award-winning Perfect
grinding System (PgS) to the coffee industry. This is a
solution where both traditional espresso machine and an
on-demand grinder is linked via Bluetooth communication
to continually monitor espresso extraction and automatically
adjust grinds size and dose when necessary, without the need
for operator involvement. PgS can also be fitted to some
cimbali bean-to-cup equipment.
Turbo steam wands can also be fitted to espresso and
bean-to-cup machines and they are ideal for milk foaming
and heating without manual intervention as they give 100%
consistency, in milk temperature and texture. It does take
a little longer than manual wands to create the desired
consistency but it takes away the chance of producing
substandard milk which is ideal for new or less skilled
members of staff.
cimbali’s smart boiler technology ensures that capacity
and throughput is not affected during peak trading times.
energy saving boilers are also fitted to some coffee brewing
equipment.
although technology can be a huge help to café owners, the
most important factor when selecting espresso equipment
should always be making sure the machine you select is
appropriate to your coffee service requirements and the space
available, so professional advice should always be sought–
after all if you get it wrong it’s an expensive mistake to rectify.
The best ways to make sure cafés are serving consistently
excellent coffee is to invest in training and equipment, which
is appropriate to their needs and of course to use top quality
coffee to boot!
More information: Ringtons Beverages +44 (0)800 0461444
www.ringtonsbeverages.co.uk
John Broad, training and development manager at Ringtons John says that operators are investing more in quality machines
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Pentair describes Everpure’s Claris ULTRA as the ultimate water purification technology
Pentair Foodservice claims that the Everpure Claris ULTRA
filter cartridges technology is the ultimate water purification
technology for commercial food service.
Tony Monks, Pentair’s marketing manager, says the new
Claris ULTRA combines a new and patent pending water
conditioning technology with the features and benefits of the
standard Claris water filter cartridge concept
Tony says: “The new Claris Ultra is a highly engineered
water conditioning system using the synergetic effect of mineral
adaptation and mineral stabilization in one compact package.
“For specialty coffee, minerals in the water are necessary
for a pleasant flavour and proper extraction of the coffee
bean and grind. However, minerals in water can also lead to
lime scale, which can cause serious problems for equipment
in the food service industry. “
Tony continues: “Claris ULTRA conditioning technology
helps to achieve best quality of drinks and ice, prevent for scale
formation in food service machines and inhibit corrosion of
materials; an unrivaled set of benefits all at a very attractive price.
“The Claris Ultra system features DUOBLEND valve
technology that provides consistent and precise adjustment
off hardness resulting in the right balance of minerals in the
water. In addition, Claris removes unwanted particles, taste
and odour and delivers a balanced quality of water to food
service equipment for a hassle free business and lower
operation costs.”
Tony points out that the quick change cartridge makes
maintenance and replacement easier while the same size
head for all Claris cartridges makes upgrading to a Claris
Ultra and to larger filters hassle-free.
Katherine Barnicoat, senior marketing executive in
3M’s purification division, says water filtration solutions
provide the means to reduce potential damage or wear to
water-delivery equipment and help to uphold standards for
controlled water quality.
Katherine says: “The solutions we provide depend greatly
on the type of application. For post-mix filtration, we sell
high-capacity membrane carbon cartridges, which provide
advanced filtration with chlorine taste and odour removal for
maximised beverage quality while protecting the dispensing
system. For ice-making machines we add in polyphosphate
to help combat scale build up, and have special cartridges
where we remove the carbon component to help address the
formation of biofilms on chiller plates.”
For hot beverage applications, Katherine says that 3M
can provide similar polyphosphate solutions or ion exchange
based solutions for high hardness areas. For ultimate water
treatment, Katherine says the company’s reverse osmosis
systems offer the best quality of water treatment.
The recent UK-wide flooding, Katherine says, has had an
environmental factor which will likely have impacted the water
supplied through our taps as water sources may have been
switched or changed.
Additionally, although the construction industry has
suffered recently, there is still pressure on the housing market
to build more homes. This increased demand for more water
puts greater pressure on the existing mains or requires
access to alternative water sources.
Katherine says: “Both of these, and other contributing
trends, result in increasing strain on our water systems. Water
treatment solutions can help provide a means to manage the
water quality for coffee shops more effectively. I would say
the most common misconceptions of water filtration in the
coffee sector are: it’s expensive; it adds no value other than
being a necessary evil to prevent machine breakdown; and
one solution fits all.
“ Water filtration doesn’t always have to be expensive,
but there is a cost for using it and a cost for not using it.
Equipment dealers should consider if the cost for using is
greater than not.”
H2O Direct recently launched its SP range of boiler and
vending filters. The high capacity filters help stop hard scale
build up and also the age old problem of worries about health
effects by adding sodium to water, that can be caused by the
older specification Ion Exchange resin filters.
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HARD BOILEDInvesting in water treatment and high quality boilers is key for
operators. Essential Café talks to a number of the leading players in
this important market.
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H2O Direct’s SP range of boiler and vending filters
Jim Redford, managing director
of H2O Direct, says: “Our Watch SP
Range of filters are designed specifically
for hot drinks vending machines and
water boilers, due to the on going
concerns of using Ion Exchange resin
to remove high levels of calcium from
water, and its long term health effects
including sodium high levels.
“First signs of any problems with low
PH in water can be a metallic taste or
acidic (bitter) water, this low PH (below
6.5) has also been linked before to
corrosion of copper pipes, but has yet
to be proven.”
Jim says that some companies rely on the fact that they
“blend” or “bypass” some of the water to stop these problems,
some with bypasses from 20% to 70% of the water.
Jim says: “This bypass water is not treated by Ion
Exchange resin they use, so therefore up to 70% of the water
still has calcium in, therefore making it a totally worthless,
expensive filter, that in a short period of time the machine will
still cause scale build up.
“With our filters there is no possibility that the new media
we have inside can cause any problems with taste caused by
the PH dropping and will not cause high sodium levels that
have been linked with heart disease, as ours does not cause
the PH to drop unlike normal Ion Exchange filters can do, or
do they add sodium to the water, but ours will help stop hard
scale build up and with our filter this is 100% of the water
filtration through its media and carbon.”
Aqua Cure recently launched its environmentally friendly
eco3 model, which features a unique reusable housing and
hygienic sealed cartridge.
Richard Stephenson at Aqua Cure, says: “The thinking
behind the design is to retain the hard plastic housing and
only replace the internal filter element – reducing both cost
and the operator’s carbon footprint. The carbon block
itself is contained in a sealed foil sleeve in order to prevent
contamination, a problem inherent in handling the exposed
filter element during filter changes. The foil sleeve is an
innovative solution that benefits both the environment and
your bottom line.
“The system is currently available with standard (bronze)
and enhanced quality (silver) carbon blocks and both are
available with a scale inhibitor option making the system ideal
for use with coffee machines. The system also has a valved
head to facilitate rapid, dry cartridge changes.”
Richard says that no expense has
been spared in the system’s development
and it has been certified for both design
and performance, the bronze cartridge
by WRAS; the silver by NSF International.
The eco3 also conforms to the Six Sigma
Protocol, which requires strict standards
for manufacturing precision.
In addition to the eco3, Aqua Cure
has increased its range of Everpure
products to include Reverse Osmosis
(RO) systems.
Richard says: “The Everpure RO range
is designed to give customers more control over water quality
specifically with catering applications in mind. Combined with
the Everpure Claris and Claris ULTRA that Aqua Cure already
stock, Aqua Cure can now offer a total water management
solution for the catering market.”
To complete its package, Aqua Cure has appointed an
external service partner to install and service all types of
filtration equipment.
Richard says: “This means a big increase in the level of
support Aqua Cure are able to offer – whether your business
is in coffee machines, ice machines or steam ovens – a full
range of scale protection/water management is on offer with
full service support available nationally.”
Glen Dimplex Professional Appliances (GDPA) says
its Burco Auto-Fill range provides cafés with a continuous
supply of hot water, automatically topping up from the mains
when required, which it points, is great for busy locations with
a high demand for hot beverages.
The Burco Manual Fill Boilers, meanwhile, allow café
operators to offer customers piping hot, freshly brewed
delicious hot beverages with the added convenience of
manoeuvrability when needed, making them perfect for
establishments where space is a limitation.
Diane Ho, commercial product manager at GDPA, says: “A
first for Burco, select models in the new Auto-fill range come
complete with a built-in internal water filtration system. Giving
operators an almost continuous supply automatically topped up
freshly boiled, filtered water, without the unwanted impurities.
“Utilising an industry standard, easy to replace water
filtration cartridge, the
system, inhibits limescale
build-up on crucial
components, helping to
enhance the life of the
appliance, while removing
contaminations to offer
the customer their hot
beverage with enhanced
clarity and taste.”
In addition, an
innovative Eco-mode
helps the operator save
on energy costs by
automatically putting the
appliance to ‘sleep’ when not in use, such as a period of
inactivity or outside of operational hours.
In another development to the range and something
which will be of great interest to chains and franchises, Burco
has announced the ability to fully brand and personalise all
appliances in the range.
Diane says: “Developing a technique for adding a vibrant,
personalised wrap to the range, the boilers provide chains
with the opportunity to increase brand awareness or promote
a specific offering throughout their establishments.”
Rachel Smith, Lincat’s marketing manager, says: “Hot
drinks and especially tea taste so much better if they are
made from filtered water, which is free from contaminants.
The easiest way to achieve that is to invest in an automatic fill
water boiler with built-in filtration.
“An automatic fill water boiler is also a simple and effective
way to speed up service for customers in a rush, particularly
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Built-in water filtration is a flagship feature of Lincat’s FilterFlow range
when they all arrive together! Instead of
having to fill and refill the kettle, you have
all the hot water you need, literally on tap.”
Built-in water filtration is the flagship
feature of Lincat’s FilterFlow range of
automatic-fill water boilers.
There are seven FilterFlow models to
choose from and each features on-board
diagnostics with an LCD panel, which
shows the operational status of the boiler
and reminds users when to order a new
filter and when exactly to change it.
Rachel says: “The filter cartridge is as
easy to change as a light bulb, with no need to disconnect the
water supply or seek the help of a service engineer or plumber.
“The range also includes push button models which are
ideal for self-service, and compact wall mounted units which
can be installed over a sink and are ideal where space is
limited. All FilterFlow water boilers are highly energy efficient
and cheaper to use than a kettle.”
Stephen Charles, managing director at Vivreau, says it’s
vital to implement the right equipment in order to provide the
best quality beverages on your menu.
Stephen says: “It would appear that the number one
concern for all operators is how efficient the equipment they
implement will be – can you use it to create a wide variety of
drinks? Does it enable you to cope with fluctuating demand?
Will it save you time, money and effort in the long run? When
making an initial investment, the
answer to all of these questions needs
to be ‘yes’.”
One such system is the Vivreau Vi
Tap, which gives operators the ability
to serve boiling hot water at the touch
of a button.
Stephen says: “It combats
problems that other filtration and boiling
equipment can harbour. For example,
the installation of a boiler can work out
to be ineffective in terms of cost, where
day-to-day demand can restrict its use,
whilst servicing is expensive and often a
long-winded process.
“The Vi Tap differs dramatically as it can be used as often as
necessary and eradicates wastage. Unlike an unsightly boiler,
it’s designed to be unimposing in its environment, where the
advantage of its minimal footprint is only surpassed by its sleek,
modern design. But most importantly, the Vi Tap from Vivreau
can be used to serve perfectly pure and clean water thanks to
the ingenuity of its filtration and self-sanitising features.”
Why water boilers are perfect partners for smaller espresso machinesJohn McGinnell, sales manager of Fracino, which produces
three water boilers, stresses that they are a ‘must have’ for
operators using smaller espresso machines.
John says: “Large 3 and 4 group machines running off 30
amp power supplies can comfortably run extra litres of water
without losing power – so they don’t require an additional
water boiler.
“However, the water capacity for smaller espresso
machines running off 13 amp power is limited so when
serving high volumes of tea are required it’s important to have
a separate water boiler working in tandem with them. You’ll
see the major chains operating this way.”
Fracino’s range comprises the Atlantis standard 6kw
stainless steel water boiler, which can produce up to 108
litres of hot water an hour. Also made from stainless steel, the
Atlantis mini 3kw boiler offers up to 30 litres of hot water an
hour and is ideal for smaller counter areas seeking instant hot
water at the pull of a lever.
John adds: “Fracino’s Vesuvius stainless steel water
and steam boiler produces 36-60 litres of water per hour
and boasts a 16 litre boiler capacity. It features a specially
designed hot water outlet to accommodate large tea pots
and a steam tube which can be fitted with an automatic
steam frother.
“The trio of products underpin Fracino’s ‘one stop shop’
offering for all beverage making equipment.”
BRITA: Water filters are a must for operatorsMiles Dawson, BRITA Professional’s sales director, explains
why a water filter is a must for operators and shares his
advice on how to get the most out of filtration.
Miles says: “We’re lucky in the UK because our tap water
is safe to drink and prepare food with – but that doesn’t
mean it’s always fit for purpose. For example, the large
majority of the UK suffers from hard water conditions, so
that’s thousands of out of home operators who can benefit
from using a filter to improve their drinks offer and protect
their catering equipment.
“No matter where your business is based, water straight
from the tap can have a negative impact on the taste, aroma
and visual appearance of your hot drinks. The variables in
water are also responsible for limescale, so using water
filtration serves a dual purpose for an operator. We know how
important filters are to the out of home market and we want
to help by sharing our advice and years of expertise.”
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More information:
3M +44 (0)845 6025237, www.3M.co.uk/filtration
Aqua Cure +44 (0)1704 516916, www.aquacure.co.uk
BRITA Professional +44 (0)844 7424940
www.brita.co.uk/professional
Fracino +44 (0)121 328 5757, www.fracino.com
Vivreau +44 (0)845 6749655, www.vivreau.co.uk
Glen Dimplex Professional Appliances +44 (0)844 815 3742
www.gdpacatering.com
H2O Direct +44 (0)1892 669628, www.h2odirect.co.uk
Lincat +44 (0)1522 875500, www.lincat.co.uk
Pentair Foodservice +44 (0)845 0039972
www.pentairfoodservice.eu
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Allpure Filters improve the taste of drinks and protect equipment
Since 1976 Allpure Filters has remained a family run business
offering European distribution of Omnipure (USA) water filters;
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Michael White, development and relationship executive at Coleman Insurance Brokers
My name is Michael White and I was delighted to have the
opportunity to meet many of you at the Essential Café Live!
show recently. For those unable to attend, or who I missed,
please allow me to introduce ourselves to you.
Coleman Insurance Brokers is one of the largest and
oldest independent insurance brokers in the UK, with our
roots going back to 1903. From our offices in Poole, Exeter
and Southampton we deal with all types of insurance
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marine and private clients.
Our approach is simple and proven. A very personal
service supported by unique insurance market facilities,
which has led to us having an exceptional level of client
retention and customer satisfaction.
We are fortunate to count a number of household names
and quality brands to our long-standing clients. Our people
are proud of the level of service they provide.
Coleman Financial ServicesOur sister company is a long established firm of highly
qualified independent financial advisors that have extensive
technical knowledge and many years practical experience.
We believe in dealing with you fairly and in an honest
straightforward way. We also believe that your needs are
completely unique. So we base our professional advice upon
a detailed understanding of your distinct requirements. We
believe this gives you the best possible chance of achieving
your financial and lifestyle goals.
While we pride ourselves on our expertise, no-one can tell
how the future will turn out. Your own personal circumstances
will, inevitably, change over time. So we’re always keen to
develop long-term relationships that allow us to adapt our
advice as and when necessary.
Working TogetherWe are delighted to be given the opportunity to work with
Essential Café and this growing industry is one in which we
are investing time and resource to develop and to provide
correct insurance solutions for.
Being in the hospitality industry you know that keeping
customers satisfied and safe is essential. Your premises
can be a high risk environment for both customers and
employees and the products you supply can lead to risk.
That is why having the correct insurance in place is so vital.
If you are involved with outside catering, additional risks
present themselves and understanding and managing them
is just as important.
Our business is built on individuality and by doing things
differently. Whatever type of establishment you own or
manage, we are here to help by putting together a solution
specific to your business needs.
Coleman have many years experience in putting together
insurance solutions for specific affinity groups, throughout
the country, we become actively involved with the industries
to gain a full understanding of their insurance needs and the
managing of their risks. This also ensures that we are abreast
of the changes modern society forces upon them.
Managing your risks can prevent problems, which is far
easier than trying to solve them. This will reduce losses and
help keep insurance costs down.
Our in-house claims management service goes far
beyond this with a wealth of experience in managing a
multitude of claims through the entire process on our clients’
behalf. A dedicated point of contact ensures that the client is
continually kept up-to-date with the status of the claim.
This article was written as an introduction to our business.
In future issues, the intention is to provide information and
advice on a range of insurance matters relevant to you.
We welcome you to contact us for specific advice or for
a no-obligation quote on any of your insurance requirements
(except individual private car insurance, which has become
a commodity product and is best dealt with by specialist
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DISCLAIMER: Coleman Insurance Brokers: These views are based
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They are not intended to be used to replace specific advice relating
to individual situations. Whilst we endeavour to provide accurate and
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The team behind Monkshood Coffee and Gyre & Gimble
Can you give us a brief history of the business.
“Three years of traveling the globe and an
extended stay in New Zealand and Australia
opened my eyes to the quality and flavour in
good coffee and after a tiring day scuba diving,
a small sea front cafe served a ‘flat white’ to me
– and everything changed! I know it all sounds very romantic,
but the truth of the matter is I had zero understanding of
the speciality coffee industry prior to 2006. So we started
Monkshood Coffee in the autumn of 2009, after 12 months
of preparations and training. It all came down to one
question... Would the public go for a man with a van selling
coffee in a field? Over four years later the answer would
seem to be a resounding YES. However, I could not have
done this alone.”
Who works with you?
“A business fundamental that was driven into me in my
previous life was to get great staff on board. They are your
number one asset and ultimately make your business a
success. Only one member of our organisation came from
the industry and that was Alex Redgate. He answered a call
for help on our first major music festival event. Turns out
we had similar ambitions and he would eventually become
my business partner. Piers, Lacie, Amy and India have
been plucked from other lines of work based on a spark I
saw within them. My staff consistently do me proud and I am
currently encouraging them to move into the industry on their own
to make a name for themselves. Both Katt Weaver and Leonie
Milner have recently done this and are having great success.”
How is business currently?
“Busy is and understatement! Monkshood Coffee has
spent the last four seasons building a very hectic client and
event base. It’s a bit of an inside joke that Easter signals
the end of weekends off until Christmas! In Spring 2012,
we were approached by the National Trust to take over the
café concession inside an old chapel in the market town of
Buckingham. After some lengthy research, both Alex and
I decided the town (which had no high street chain coffee
houses) would be a good place to start our new business,
Gyre & Gimble. The church fell through but we took on a
vacant store on the high street and opened in December
2012. Although we have no chains in our town, we do have
an existing group of other independent tea rooms, cafés
and bistros. It was clear that we needed to offer something
different to the public.”
Describe how you create an impact and attract
customers to your establishment above and beyond the
food and drink offering?
“Based on the complete customer experience rather than just
selling drinks, Gyre & Gimble from its inception was always
going to be different from other coffee shops. Drawing ideas
from the current independent café scene combined with
an element of quirkiness, fun and obsession with quality,
we have created an environment for people to immerse
themselves in. ‘Escapism through caffeination’, maybe,
but seeing the expressions of happiness and intrigue on
customers faces is very satisfying. Gyre & Gimble is taken
from the Jabberwocky poem and a journey through our door
is meant to take you down the sensory rabbit hole.”
Tell us about some of your best sellers (food and drink).
“We did not want to become associated with a particular
brand or roaster, so we run coffee from anybody who roasts
great stuff. Currently we have six micro-roasters on the shelf
and three tea blenders. These include: James Gourmet,
Workshop, Extract, Caravan for coffee and Postcard, Solaris
for tea. They all sell very well both in the cup and off-the-
shelf. We believe each company brings a slightly different
style to the table which shows how diverse and interesting
our industry can be. For food, local cakes and bakes are
always well received.”
Do you have a very mixed customer base or a more
targeted visitor profile?
“It’s clear when you walk into our shop that it may not be
for everybody. We certainly are not mainstream. But we do
attract a wide range of customers from students right through
to our oldest customer – the wonderful Liz who’s 96 years
young and has donated various items to the shop including
our most comfortable chair.”
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DARE TO BE DIFFERENTElliot Wallis introduces Essential Café readers to his two business
interests – Monkshood Coffee and Gyre & Gimble.
Elliot Wallis, the brainchild of Monkshood Coffee and Gyre & Gimble
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Monkshood Coffee’s van is booked to attend many events in 2014
How do you see the UK coffee/cafe
scene developing in the coming years in
particular for independents with a strong
identity like your business?
“Our industry is as much under pressure
from economic issues as any other. But as with any specialty
food and drink business, the key to continued success is to
keep striving for excellence in every part of your business.
Many other independent cafés, roasters and figures within
the industry are pushing this ethos forward. We aim to be
as much a part of this as possible. Public awareness of
sustainable and traceable ingredients is becoming more
commonplace and education has become the key. This is
what we can offer over the larger chain companies. Our
industry can continue to push this message home which in
turn will increase our market share.”
If you could sum up the philosophy behind your business
in one paragraph what would it be?
“Our belief is to constantly deliver over and above the
customers and clients expectations and to remain open to
adaption in our approach. What seems to work this year
may not next, so it’s important to be prepared to try new
things. The mantra of ‘Fluidity’ has been the bedrock of both
Monkshood Coffee and G&G giving rise to many exciting
business opportunities and above all having fun with coffee.”
Do you use social media platforms to communicate with
your customers?
“Twitter and Facebook have been very important to both
businesses over the past four years, gaining new clients and
making people aware of our latest movements and ideas. This
is something that we will continue to explore and play with.”
Do you get involved in local events and promotional
opportunities?
“After opening G&G, I took over the chairmanship of the
local town traders association and Alex took the role of
e-commerce manager. This group looks after the interests of
the independent shop keepers and traders in Buckingham
with the authorities. It’s a voluntary organisation which runs
many local awareness events and promotions.”
Do you have any big plans for the future?
“2014 will hopefully be another big year for us. Our mobile
event operation Monkshood Coffee has just increased in size
and infrastructure to accommodate many new events and
G&G continues to gain more popularity with its customers.
We have a couple of new ideas/products being developed at
the moment so watch this space…”
What is most challenging and what is most rewarding
about what you do?
“I know it sounds corny but since starting out in this business
I have always felt very privileged to make a living from
something I enjoy and have a passion for. Many people
dread the thought of going to work on a Monday morning
and I didn’t want to do that any more, been there – done
that. I like the fact that our industry is so progressive and
supportive, I’ve met some truly inspirational people along the
way. Everything has its day though, so although we all seem
to be riding a wave of popularity that the coffee-shop scene
has created, I am all too aware that however habitual coffee
is; the wave can break. The constant challenge is to keep it
fresh and interesting for the customers, changing it up and
not becoming too complacent. All this aside, we make great
tasting drinks for people whether it be in a shop or muddy
field. A simple hand on the shoulder from a happy camper
saying “that’s the best coffee I’ve had in ages” makes it all
worth getting out of bed, or the sleeping bag, for.”
More information: Monkshood Coffee +44 (0)1296 670721,
www.monkshoodcoffee.com
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Sarah Lynn, founder of Sweets in the City, says her product range offers operators an additional revenue generator.
What are you up to today?
“Most of today has been taken up with two
projects we are working on – a small range
of exclusive Christmas 2014 lines for a well
known retailer and some new Summer
illustration and branding boards for our retail
units within Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge.
It is a little depressing to be signing off on
the Christmas lines already but if we don’t
we will miss the buyer deadlines!”
How did the business begin?
“The idea initially came to us in 2008 when my husband and
I received a confectionery gift by post from some friends.
The sweets were okay but the way the gift was prepared
and packed was pretty awful and we knew the company
had missed a trick. That prompted further research and we
found nobody offered sweet gifts in a special and beautifully
packaged way – from there Sweets in the City was born!”
Why did you decide to target cafés/coffee shops?
“As the business has grown we discovered an increasing
demand and interest in the chocolate, fruit, nut and fudge
products we sell in our gifts – with some potential customers
suggesting we prepare them in smaller formats for impulse
purchase as opposed to simply gifting. We therefore worked
on a launch collection of pouches and cubes for cafés
and coffee shops that would work for them as a delicious
additional revenue generator.”
Who works with you?
“I work with a small professional and rapidly growing team. At
the moment there are 10 of us based at the unit in Croydon,
combined with an additional flexi bank of excellent packers
we use at busy times.”
How does your personalisation service work?
“Our personalisation service involves us working closely with
customers to tailor our products perfectly for them. What this
means in short is that based on our large treat range customers
can choose unique sticker wording, logos, ribbon colour, sweet
fills and tag requirements to create that all-important bespoke
touch on their product. Minimum order quantities are required
but are not necessarily huge and we operate a draw down
set-up on printed ribbon and labels so that the customer does
not have to take large amounts of stock at once and can have
batches prepared freshly on demand.”
Tell us about some of your most popular lines (food
and drink)
“Our Retro Heaven and Fizzy Pop Sweet Shakes are best
sellers, as they seem to appeal to all ages and our Jars
of Joy are extremely popular too. Of the new coffee shop
collection, our sugar free sweeties pouch, yoghurt fruit raisins
and milk chocolate covered banana slice treats seem to be
proving favourites.”
Do you have a favourite café?
“I love The Kitchen & Pantry in Notting Hill for a lazy weekend
coffee – and Kandana Café in Kensal Rise is also amazing for
lunchtime sandwiches and coffee.”
What’s the next big thing in the coffee house/café/
hospitality sector?
“We obviously believe our treat pouches and giant natural
lollipops are the next big thing! We are also working on a
range of coffee flavoured lollipops with Espresso, Latte and
Cappuccino options which will be delicious.”
What is the single biggest advantage independent cafés
have over chains?
“Individuality – there is nothing better than seeing a surprise
hot lunch option or new sandwich on the specials board
daily, so much more interesting and appealing than what
chains generally have to offer.”
What is most challenging and most rewarding about
what you do?
“Day-to-day management tasks are the most challenging
(and often dull), but seeing our products on the shelves
makes it all worth it.”
More information: Sweets in the City +44 (0)208 6884848
www.sweetsinthecity.co.uk
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City, which has entered the café market following success in high
profile retailers, including Harvey Nichols. Sarah undertakes the
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A TASTE OF CUbA FOR THE FOODSERVICE SECTORThe Cuba Mountain Coffee Company has launched Alma
de Cuba, its recently launched e-commerce gourmet coffee
brand, into the foodservice sector.
Phillip Oppenheim, Alma de Cuba’s managing director,
says: “Through a carefully built partnership with the Cubans,
Alma de Cuba is working towards supplying Cuba’s mountain
coffee farmers, providing $4m in support to provide them with
the tools they need to help re-establish Cuba’s coffee crop.
“Alma de Cuba will obtain a steadily increasing supply of
top quality Cuban coffee for sale globally. It will also develop
micro-regional coffees to sell under the Alma de Cuba brand
and as green beans to coffee roasters.
Phillip says: “The launch of our consumer e-commerce
platform last November has generated strong interest from
the foodservice sector. Gourmet coffee is rapidly growing
globally and Cuba has an appeal all of its own, so we have
a product and strategy very much in tune with the times –
along with eye catching point of sale
materials. Consumers are much more
discerning when it comes to good
quality coffee with provenance and it is
imperative that foodservice can deliver
on this.”
The company, whose website
www.almacuba.com is in English with
multi-lingual landing pages, plans first-
to-last-click websites in several other
languages this year and its mainly online
social-media based marketing strategy
will also be extended into other key territories.
More information: The Cuba Mountain Coffee Company
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LONgER SHELF LIFE AND NEw LOOk FOR JAMES wHITE DRINkSSuffolk-based drinks manufacturer James White Drinks
says it has reinvented its Manic Organic range of fruit and
vegetable juices to give them a longer shelf life and a bright,
contemporary look.
Manic Organics are not made from concentrate and
with no flavourings, sweeteners or preservatives are packed
in 25cl PET bottles and available in four different blends
– Orange & Carrot, Pear & Ginger, Apple & Cherry and
Pineapple & Lime.
Lawrence Mallinson, managing director of James White
Drinks, says: “The time is right for a modern contemporary
organic range of drinks to take away. With the emphasis on
great taste and good looks, the new Manic Organic range will
re-engage the consumer with organic produce.
“Organic food is sometimes marketed in too worthy
a fashion. We think it should be fun, taste great and be
reasonable value – as well as being ‘responsible’.”
More information: James White Drinks +44 (0)1473 890111
www.jameswhite.co.ukJames White Drinks has reinvented it Manic organic range
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THE PRESSURE’S ONThe new Luna Pressure
Cooker, now available
from Cream Supplies, is
made from quality, 18/10
stainless steel with an
aluminium core to the
base and is compatible
with all cooking surfaces,
including induction.
Jonathan Money, managing director of Cream Supplies,
says: “Its lid is unique on two counts – it can be placed on
the pan in any position as it has no specific lock-in point and
the easy-grip handle/lock can be used with one hand. An
interlock prevents it being opened until pressure has reduced
to a safe level.
“Also, the biggest of the three sizes, at 23 litres capacity,
is the largest pressure cooker available in the UK although 15
litre and 10 litre models are also available.”
Jonathan says the cookers have two pressure levels – fast
cooking at 10psi and superfast cooking at 15psi. The three
cooking settings enable anything from delicate vegetables
and fish to tough cuts and stews to be cooked to perfection.
More information: Cream Supplies +44 (0)845 2263024
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Lincat’s refresh keeps the air in kitchen clean
LINCAT INTRODUCES RANgE OF DUCTLESS AIR
RECIRCULATION UNITSLincat has launched Refresh, a new range of ductless air
recirculation units, which were developed in conjunction with
sister company Britannia Kitchen Ventilation.
Rachel Smith, Lincat’s
marketing manager, says
these self-contained,
free standing kitchen air
recirculation units are
designed to be used where
ducting to the outside is
impractical.
They work by extracting
the cooking fumes
from directly above the
equipment, filtering that
contaminated air through
an advanced four-stage
filtration process before
recirculating clean air back
into the kitchen.
Rachel says: “There are many occasions where venting to
the outside is either difficult or impossible.
“Take concession areas within airports or train stations
for example, or listed buildings in conservation areas. Our
new Refresh units are designed to enable you to operate
where you might not have been able to before, or to expand
your existing output, with a minimum of disruption or
additional investment.”
There are three Refresh units in the range – the Refresh
Mini, Midi and Maxi. They can accommodate either single
or multiple items of equipment up to 500mm, 1,000mm and
1,500mm wide respectively. The Refresh units also benefit
from a variable speed controller. This allows the fan to operate
at the most appropriate level to deal with the cooking fumes,
while maximising the lifespan of the fan and filters.
More information: Lincat +44 (0)1522 875500
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LOTUS bAkERIES LAUNCH bISCOFF bRANDLotus Bakeries has announced the launch of a new pack
design for its individually wrapped ‘Original Caramelised
Biscuit’, along with the introduction of the ‘Biscoff’ brand
name for the first time in the UK.
Frances Booth, category marketing manager at Lotus
Bakeries, says the simple, yet impactful style will give outlets
a more contemporary looking biscuit to serve with a range of
hot beverages and is likely to gain greater brand recognition
from consumers as they look for an outlet in which to enjoy
their special ‘coffee moment’.
Frances says: “Biscoff is literally just a fusion of Biscuits
for Coffee and is a brand name that we utilise in other
international markets with great success.
“By using the shorter, snappier name it is hoped that it
will aid overall brand recall from our ever-expanding and loyal
customer base. We have literally thousands of consumers
who will choose one coffee shop or hotel over another,
purely because it offers a complimentary Lotus Biscoff. This
highlights the significant loyalty that a biscuit costing a matter
of pence can bring to a business’s sales and marketing.”
More information: Lotus Bakeries +44 (0)800 834050
www.lotusbiscuitstrade.co.uk
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SLICES FLAVOURSErlenbacher has launched three new flavours in its Cream Triangle Slices range. The company says the Cream Triangle Slices
provide a good alternative to fresh cream gateaux and can be arranged on the counter as individual slices or as whole cakes.
The Cream Triangle Slices are served pre-cut for convenience, in both traditional and innovative flavours. With fluffy cream
nestled between two layers of light sponge, each slice provides a varied taste and texture.
While the classic cake continues to prove itself as ever a popular option, erlenbacher says its Cream Triangle Slices
demonstrate an innovative option that would be sure to draw the attention of genuine cake enthusiasts.
The cakes are offered ready to serve, pre-cut into 12 portions that can be removed as individual slices. As is the case with
the erlenbacher range, none of the triangle cakes contain artificial flavours, artificial colours or added hydrogenated fats and
oils or preservatives.
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Erlenbacher’s three flavours in its Cream Triangle Slices – Mandarin Cream Cheese, Raspberry Cream Cheese and Strawberry Buttermilk
VEgwARE CREATE wORLD’S FIRST COMPOSTAbLE 6Oz CUP
AND LID COMbOVegware says it has created the world’s first and only
compostable 6oz cup and lid combo to meet the global trend
for smaller coffees like the flat white and long black.
Joe Frankel Vegware’s founder, says: “We’ve created the
6oz cup and lid because we can see the demand coming.
Coffees are getting smaller and more intense,
with baristas inspired by stronger continental
coffees and the antipodean love for the flat white.
As ever, other packaging companies will follow
suit once they see the demand, but we see it as
our role to lead the market.”
Vegware’s sip-through lid is made of high heat
cornstarch – the same low carbon bioplastic
used to line the cups, but strengthened for hot
use up to 85°C.
The white 6oz cups are made from sustainably sourced
board, printed with food-safe ink and are odourless and
taste-free. Lined with cornstarch, not plastic, the cups are
completely compostable and designed to be recycled with
food waste.
Joe says: “We invested in the tooling for a 6oz lid for
exactly the reason that the product needs to look in proportion.
Our 6oz cups are a sweet shape – tapered, not dumpy –
and we have invested a considerable sum in making a lid to
compliment them.”
Vegware’s 6oz cups and lids are available to buy online in
packs of 50 or cases of 1,000.
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FIVE NEw DISPLAY ITEMS FROM PLANgLOwPlanglow has added
five new display items to
its 400+ product range
offering new presentation
options both in and
around the chiller: Deli
Tickets and Shelf Edge
Cards in Both Gastro and
Natural Collection’s, plus
wipe clean Deli Ticket
Protectors!
The new Natural
products join Planglow’s
best-selling Natural
Collection, which adds a rustic natural look to salad bars,
deli counters and shelf edges; the new chalk on slate framed
ticketing items from Planglow’s popular Gastro Collection,
bring a more premium, gourmet feel.
Both Deli Ticket designs come in a 10-per-sheet format
with 1,000 tickets per pack; the Gastro and Natural Shelf
Edge Cards come in a 14-per-sheet perforated format with
1,400 tickets to a pack.
All four products can be overprinted with a logo, price and
product description – as well as any other information the
food provider would like to include – using a laser or inkjet
printer and Planglow’s LabelLogic software.
Rachael Sawtell, Planglow’s marketing director, says: “Our
Natural Collection is our original and best seller while Gastro,
which launched just a year ago, is already looking to be as
popular. We’ve had a lot of enquiries regarding ticketing that
would fit with both ranges so we’re really pleased to be able
to help our customers with their requests.
“The new Deli Ticket Protectors work with both of the new
designs, as well as our existing Plain Deli Tickets. They are
extremely simple and speedy to use providing a barrier against
wayward drips, splodges and spills. We look forward to seeing
all five new products go from our shelves to our customers
supporting them in extending the reach of their brand.”
More information: Planglow +44 (0)117 3178600
www.planglow.com
LIV IT UPSteelite International has launched a new collection called
LiV as part of its Performance range, which it says is ideal for
street food presentation.
The LiV collection is edgy, fun, casual and creative,
suitable for the current street food trend in the eating out
sector. The range consists of bowls,
cups, saucers, mugs, tea and coffee
pots, jugs and sugar bowls.
For the first time, Steelite
International has produced a
complete range of stackable and
interchangeable cups, mugs and
bowls, all in various sizes.
Heather Lovatt, marketing director at
Steelite International, says: “The casual
but creative styling of LiV encourages
a streetwise approach to food
presentation, while being easy to use
in busy environments
where space is tight.
“As a business, we
are continually ensuring
the tableware we design
is applicable to trends
in the eating out sector
and the LiV range is no
exception.”
Manufactured at
Steelite International’s
factory in Stoke-on-
Trent, the LiV range is
covered by a lifetime edge chip warranty.
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Word on the street is that this new collection is bang on trend
UCC COFFEE LAUNCHES NEw LYON HOT CHOCOLATEUCC Coffee UK & Ireland has launched two new varieties
of Lyons hot chocolate, which is available in either Classic
or Fairtrade Dark flavour. The two new
products add to Lyons’ out of home coffee
range, which includes smooth and silky
Italian Espresso and intense Café Mocha.
Elaine Higginson, managing director
of United Coffee UK & Ireland, says: “Last
year, hot chocolate was added to the Office
for National Statistics’ Basket of Goods
and Services, which shows that the drink
has become mainstream rather than an
occasional treat.
“Operators need to take advantage of this growing
demand by creating an extensive hot drinks menu, which
includes a premium-tasting hot chocolate - our new Lyons
hot chocolate fills that gap.”
Elaine adds: “Our Classic hot chocolate with its rich taste,
is versatile as it can be served on its own or in a mocha or a
luxurious finish on a cappuccino. The Fairtrade Dark variety,
apart from its delicious taste, ticks all of the boxes when it
comes to provenance and sustainability.”
More information: UCC Coffee UK & Ireland
+44 (0)1908 275520, www.unitedcoffeeuk.com
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uCD (united Coffee Distributors ltd)Unit 1, Sheerland Farm, Swan Lane, Pluckley, Kent, TN27 0PNt: +44 (0)1233 840296F: +44 (0)1233 840113email:[email protected]
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British Coffee AssociationPO Box 5, Chipping Norton D.O, OX7 5UDt: +44 (0)1608 644995F: +44 (0)1608 644996email: [email protected]: www.britishcoffeeassociation.org
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espresso ProductsUnit 23, Bellevue Enterprise CentreIvy Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4QWt: +44 (0)1252 330542F: +44 (0)1252 334708email: [email protected]: www.espresso-products.co.uk
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Fracino18-22 Birch Road East, Birmingham, B6 7DBt: +44 (0)121 3285757 F: +44 (0)121 3273333 email: [email protected]: www.fracino.comwww.fracino4u.com
Jura Products ltd Vivary Mill, Vivary Way, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9NW t: +44 (0)1282 868266 F: +44 (0)1282 863411 email: [email protected] web: www.jurauk.com
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tableware Distribution ltdUnit 3 Blackwell Business Park, BlackwellShipston on Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4PEt: +44 (0)1608 682506F: +44 (0)1608 681000 email: [email protected] web: www.tabledl.co.uk
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hilton smytheEvans Business Centre, Manchester RoadBolton, BL3 2NZt: +44 (0)845 519 8809 F: +44 (0)1204 547011email: [email protected]: www.hiltonsmythe.com
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ChAirs, stools AnD soFAs
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tableware Distribution ltdUnit 3 Blackwell Business Park, BlackwellShipston on Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4PEt: +44 (0)1608 682506F: +44 (0)1608 681000 email: [email protected] web: www.tabledl.co.uk
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Bean Coffee london43 Leicester Road, London, EN5 5EWt: +44 (0)208 4417643 email: [email protected]: www.wearecoffee.co.uk
Caffe vinci13 Newcomen Road, Skipper’s Lane Industrial Estate, Middlesbrough, TS6 6PSt: +44 (0)1642 455145email: [email protected]: www.caffevinci.com
AieeAssociation of independent espresso engineersweb: aiee.org.uk
euro Food Brands1 Kimbell Mews, Humfrey Lane, Boughton, Northampton, NN2 8XBt: +44 (0)1604 821234 F: +44 (0)1604 844165email:[email protected]: www.eurofoodbrands.co.uk
Xpress Coffee17 & 20 The GranaryLodge Farm Business CentreMilton Keynes, MK19 7ESt: +44 (0)871 2081717F: +44 (0)871 2081616email: info@[email protected]
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the Bag Broker uKFloor 5, The Amphenol Business Complex, Thanet Way, Whitstable, CT5 3SBt: 033 0323 0163 F: 033 0323 0164email: [email protected]: www.thebagbroker.co.uk
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tableware Distribution ltdUnit 3 Blackwell Business Park, BlackwellShipston on Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4PEt: +44 (0)1608 682506F: +44 (0)1608 681000 email: [email protected] web: www.tabledl.co.uk
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FFs Brands ltdUnit 1, Headley Park 9, Headley Road, East Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RGS 4SQt: +44 (0)118 9441100F: +44 (0)118 9441080email: [email protected]: www.ffsbrands.co.uk
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electroluxt: +44 (0)844 3753444web: www.electrolux-professional.co.uk
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BritA ProfessionalBRITA Professional, BRITA House 9 Granville Way, Bicester, OX26 4JT T: +44 (0)844 7424942email: [email protected] web: www.brita.co.uk/professional.co.uk
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hotformFood Packaging Resource,118 Hellesdon Park Industrial Estate,Hellesdon Park Road, Norwich, NR6 5DRt: +(0)1603 486672email: [email protected]: www.foodpackagingresource.co.uk
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espresso ProductsUniversal Espresso CareUnit 21, Bellevue Enterprise Centre, Ivy Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4QWt: +44 (0)1252 758648 / +44 (0)7966 809448F: +44 (0)1252 334708email: [email protected]: www.universalespressocare.co.uk
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Bennett opie ltdChalkwell Road, Sittingbourne, Kentt: +44 (0)1795 476154email: [email protected]: www.b-opie.com
euro Food Brands1 Kimbell Mews, Humfrey Lane, Boughton, Northampton, NN2 8XBt: +44 (0)1604 821234 F: +44 (0)1604 844165email: [email protected]: www.eurofoodbrands.co.uk
Malmesbury syrupsPark Farm, The Green, Oaksey, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9SDt: +44 (0)1666 577379email: [email protected] web: www.malmesburysyrups.co.uk
uCD (united Coffee Distributors limited)Unit 1, Sheerland Farm, Swan Lane, Pluckley, Kent, TN27 0PNt: +44 (0)1233 840296F: +44 (0)1233 840113email:[email protected]: www.theancillariesstore.co.uk
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tableware Distribution ltdUnit 3 Blackwell Business Park, BlackwellShipston on Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4PEt: +44 (0)1608 682506F: +44 (0)1608 681000 email: [email protected] web: www.tabledl.co.uk
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Bean Coffee london43 Leicester Road, London, EN5 5EWt: +44 (0)208 4417643 email: [email protected]: www.wearecoffee.co.uk
Fracino18-22 Birch Road East, Birmingham, B6 7DBt: +44 (0)121 3285757 F: +44 (0)121 3273333 email: [email protected]: www.fracino.comwww.fracino4u.com
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london school of Coffee2 Princeton Mews, London, KT2 6PTt: +44 (0)208 4397981email: [email protected]: www.londonschoolofcoffee.com
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3M united Kingdom Plc3M Centre, Cain Road, Bracknell, RG12 8HTT: +44 (0)845 6025237 email: [email protected]: www.3M.co.uk/filtration
Allpure Filters ltdUnit 2 The Royston Centre, Lynchford Lane,Ash Vale, Hampshire, GU12 5PQt: +44 (0)1252 519955t: +44 (0)1252 519137email: [email protected]: www.allpurefilters.com
Abbeychart ltdUnit 1b, White Horse Business Park,Standford in the Vale, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 8NYt: +44 (0)1367 711900email: [email protected]: www.abbeychart.co.uk
Aqua Cure ltdAqua Cure House, Hall Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0SEt: +44 (0)1704 516916F: +44 (0)1704 544916email: [email protected]: www.aquacure.co.uk
BritA ProfessionalBRITA Professional, BRITA House 9 Granville Way, Bicester, OX26 4JT t: +44 (0)844 7424942email: [email protected]: www.brita.co.uk/professional.co.uk
european waterCareRegal House, South Road, Harlow,Essex. CM20 2BL t: +44 (0)1279 780250web: www.watercare.co.uk
everpureemail: [email protected]: www.everpure-europe.com
h2o DirectRauter House, 1 Sybron Way, Millbrook Ind. Est, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 3DZt: +44 (0)1892 669628 F: +44 (0)1892 662410email: [email protected]: www.h20direct.co.uk
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EssentialForeword
THE joy oF gREAT CoFFEE EnRICHES oUR LIvES EvERyDAy.the london coffee festival not only
epitomises the exciting coffee journey the
uK has experienced for the last decade,
but is a bold statement that london is
fast becoming one of the most advanced
coffee cities on earth.
With the proliferation of artisan coffee nationwide, the significant growth of new corporate backed chains, the premiumisation of
the at-home segment and the expansion of premium vending, quality coffee has never been as accessible to the UK consumer.
The marketplace will be shaped by those businesses who further increase consumer participation, engage more savvy
consumers, delivering perfectly crafted coffee across a broader set of channels. With this in mind, we have designed a
compelling industry programme to help you find out about the latest product innovation and industry developments.
The London Coffee Festival’s unique event model has been designed to ensure that industry sessions provide an ideal platform
for visitors to source new products and innovations whilst experiencing a vibrant mix of interactive coffee demonstrations, artisan
food tastings, one-to-one tutorials and educational workshops.
The Lab will host numerous free, relevant seminars and workshops that will provide industry visitors with latest market insight,
innovative ideas and ready-to-implement training and vocational skills.
The richness and breadth of coffee experiences offered at the festival, we hope, will stir your senses and enable to elevate coffee
standards across London and beyond.
On behalf of the Allegra team, we look forward to seeing you all at The London Coffee Festival 2014.
Ludovic RossignolHead of Events & Festival Co-Founder
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Key findings from Allegra’s recently launched Project Café 13
UK report show that in a recovering economy, the UK coffee
shop market grew by 6.4% in turnover and 5.7% in outlets
in the last year. It also showed that consumers are becoming
more demanding in their choices - third wave/artisan coffee
has profoundly helped to raise operator and consumer
expectations about coffee and environment standards.
Allegra predicts the future coffee shop marketplace will be
shaped by further increasing consumer participation and
more savvy consumers, with the desire for premium quality
coffee anywhere and anytime, driving improved coffee offers
across a broader set of channels. Consumers will become
even more informed about the subtleties of coffee preparation
and delivery from bean to cup, in particular origin, roast as
well as the importance of milk foaming and water quality.
jeffrey explains: “The industry needs to be aware of the
the increase in consumer expectations surrounding every
aspect of the business. The reason The London Coffee
Festival is so in tune with this is that it provides the larger
industry the opportunity to discover some of the artisan and
edgier ideas. Customers are gravitating towards more artisan
concepts and quality coffee is important to them. Even the at
home home coffee market is increasing in quality and this is a
big wake-up call for the industry.
“As a business you need to be able to display your coffee
credentials, pubs are catching on to this and restaurants are
heading in the right direction too.
“The whole theme of coffee is very important - getting the
setting and environment right. The London Coffee Festival
has been designed as a lifestyle event, with art, music and
passionate industry professionals in a vibrant atmosphere
and it creates an environment you want to work and be in. To
be successful in this industry you have to understand human
behaviour - it’s about the coffee experience - great service,
atmosphere, a human experience and interaction.”
The significant growth of new, corporate backed
chains such as Harris + Hoole (Tesco) signals a new era
of competition, jeffrey added: “Harris + Hoole is a game
changer and is continuing to grow and expand without
comprising the quality of its coffee. We will see them continue
to open more stores at rapid rate and they have set an
example for a successful business model to bring artisan
coffee to the High Street.
“Being a barista is now seen as an artisan skill and there
are so many inspirational people working in the industry,
whether it’s training to become a World Barista Champion or
starting up a local artisan roastery, the industry is developing
and standards are increasing.
“We will see continued growth and the quality we demand
and expect in our coffee shops will rise. Premiumisation
of the at-home segment further increases the availability
of specialty coffee. But we are still only a short way along
the journey though - people still choose to drink instant
coffee, but the future looks bright and the industry has many
promising years to come.”
Jeffrey Young, founder and managing director of allegra
strategies, is one of the most influential market analysts in the
uK and European coffee chain sector. Jeffrey has worked within
research and strategy consulting for the past 16 years, managing
an extensive range of research projects within the retail, leisure and
consumer lifestyle sectors.
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Key success factors and challenges
Location is the most important factor for individual outlet success, but delivery of consistently high quality coffee with strong customer service are also noted by industry leaders as critical success factors.
High rents and property costs have remained an issue throughout the economic downturn and continue to be so as the economy recovers.
Intensifying competition exacerbates operator pressure as increasing numbers of foodservice businesses outside of the market definition vie for consumer coffee spend, such as workplaces and casual restaurants.
Retention of high quality, well trained staff has been a constant issue for the coffee shop industry. non-specialists are specifically challenged in this area.
Training and development of passionate staff is a key factor of success for the industry.
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THE LonDon CoFFEE FESTIvAL 2014
The London Coffee Festival (the launch event of UK Coffee
Week) will return to The old Truman Brewery on April 3-6,
2014 and is expected to attract more than 250 exhibitors and
20,000 attendees.
Many exciting additions have been made to the 2014
programme with the festival now running two dedicated
industry days (April 3 & 4) as well as an engaging ‘Lab’
educational workshop programme.
Featuring demonstrations from world-class baristas,
interactive workshops, street food, coffee-based cocktails,
live music, Djs, art exhibitions and much more – The London
Coffee Festival promises to be an unmissable event for
anyone serious about coffee.
Festival organiser, Ludovic Rossignol comments: “More
than an obsession, coffee is becoming a lifestyle, not just
in London but across the UK. The informal environment
at The London Coffee Festival provides exhibitors with
the opportunity to engage with our industry visitors in an
interactive and memorable way. We look at the latest trends
and implement event features that respond to the demand
of the current marketplace. It is our vision to promote the
diversity and excellence the UK coffee scene has to offer.”
new to market products launched at the london coffee festival
KeepCup Brew is a beautiful new reusable on-the-go glass
vessel. The new lid improves the seal and features limited
edition cork. Made in the ancient cork oak forests of Portugal,
the cork is light, antibacterial, biodegradable and insulates
your hand from heat.
Fully revised and updated, The London Coffee Guide 2014
is your essential companion to the capital’s coffee scene.
Inside you’ll find the top 150 coffee shops, carts, and kiosks
– reviewed and rated – plus helpful maps and an expanded
coffee knowledge chapter with contributions from top
industry experts.
The new Sanremo Verona RS takes even bigger steps into
temperature stability with warm water feeding the larger,
insulated PID controlled stainless steel boilers. Among the
many new features is a display above each group showing
espresso shot time as well as real time group temperature.
Europe’s largest luxury fudge producers Fudge Kitchen
unveils yet another fudge first. Its drinking fudge range is
now available in catering packs, delivering squeeze and stir
ease to caterers and decadent deliciousness to customers.
Try The Three Amigos trio of chilli chocolate drinking fudge in
three degrees of heat - jalapeno, chipotle and Scotch bonnet.
The new Victoria Arduino 388 Black Eagle includes both
T3 and gravimetric technologies, ensuring thermal stability
throughout the extraction process and the perfect volume
of espresso coffee in every cup. The combination of these
technologies allows the professional barista to provide
excellence and consistency for every espresso shot.
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on a mission to revolutionise the way the coffee industry
handles its coffee waste, Beanergi provides low-cost energy
generated from used coffee grounds. The carbon-neutral
energy source is a solid bio-fuel created from the coffee
industry’s organic waste, a resource that can be redirected
from landfill and used as a renewable energy source.
Artisan hot chocolate from Jaz & Jul’s is made with organic
and single origin drinking chocolate flakes. Three new flavours
will delight the tastebuds using natural spices and fruit oils -
Cinnamon Rose, Masala Mojo and Raspberry Dream.
new for 2014, Speciality Coffee Association of Europe is
offering consumer annual membership subscription, which
includes access to educational courses, information and
resources, free speciality coffee samples for the first month,
invitations to events and monthly e-newsletter.
Arzum Electrical Appliances Ltd. will be showcasing its
automatic Turkish coffee maker, Arzum okka. With its ‘direct
to cup’ feature the machine distributes foam evenly among
cups and the slow cooking feature gives you the taste akin
to traditional Turkish coffee brewed slowly on hot sand.
Matcha, a ground green tea leaf powder famed for its health
properties, is available for the first time ever in a ready to drink
format with the arrival of vivid, a new chilled drink. one carton of
Vivid Matcha contains the equivalent number of antioxidants to
ten cups of green tea. Available in three flavours – lime, ginger
and honey; pear and rhubarb; and grape and elderflower -
made using a blend of matcha and fruit juices, containing all
natural ingredients and no added sugar.
Brewers & Union LCF Lager has been brewed especially
for the festival - a limited edition tipple on tap - full-bodied,
silky smooth and malty with hints of green apple and honey
on the palate. It pours clear and golden with a biscuit aroma
and an herbal hop accent.
Kahawa Origins brings the best of African coffees direct
to your door, while supporting farmers. The African Coffee
Club membership will help you discover freshly roasted
coffees each month and 10% from each pack price goes to
Maisha Poa ‘good Life’ charity livelihood projects in coffee-
producing communities.
Sea Island Coffee Company, purveyors of rare and exotic
coffee, will be launching new brand The Decadent Decaf
Coffee Company - taking a new approach to decaffeinated
coffee by using high quality Swiss-water decaffeinated coffee.
Julius Meinl will be launching its brand to the UK
marketplace at The London Coffee Festival 2014. It will
showcase its finest selections in Austrian coffee and
introduce UK consumers and merchants to the unique
flavours and artistry that is archetypal of the viennese coffee
house. julius Meinl aim to make viennese coffee widely
accessible to the British public for the first time and bring
characteristics such as premium taste, artistry and pleasure
back to British coffee trading.
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the science of Espresso - ‘deconstructed’L’Accademia di Cimbali is back this year with its take on
the ‘4th wave’ coffee movement, concentrating on four
key areas: grinding, temperature, pressure, and milk -
deconstructing the science behind a great espresso.
la marzocco ‘made by hand’La Marzocco will be bringing elements of the Florence
factory to the festival, where visitors can watch workers
building machines, with Q&A sessions to discover more
about the handmade story. The team welcome anyone
who is interested in their machines to join in, ask the factory
technicians questions or just watch.
Timings for Thursday & Friday
11:00 to 12:45 & 14.00 to 16.00: See/help factory
technicians build a La Marzocco espresso machine.
12:45 to 13.00: Q&A session with factory workers and
approved UK engineers.
ucc coffee uK & irelandUCC Coffee will be hosting one-off masterclasses with Dr.
Andrej godina (PhD) and UCC’s Head of Coffee gayan
Munaweera who will be discussing, roasting and brewing
UCC’s new orang Utan coffee. orang Utan single origin
coffee was born from a mission to save the natural habitat
of critically endangered Sumatran orangutans. grown on
sustainable plantations, which protect the local environment
and the community’s income, the coffee is exclusive to UCC
Coffee in the UK. Each session will take you on an intriguing
journey through the orang Utan project as well as how to
roast, profile and brew this amazing coffee through espresso
and filter methods.
cravendale m.i.l.K. battleAs the official milk sponsor of The London Coffee Festival,
Cravendale will be setting up its very own Milk Bar bringing
with them a whole host of fun activities, including the M.I.L.K.
Battle. Taking place on the industry days, baristas will go
head-to-head to see who can create the most elaborate latte
art and the winner will win the trip of a lifetime to a coffee
country of origin.
the Kahlúa coffee house The pop-up experience will feature Mexican inspired coffee
cocktails such as the Kahlúa Espresso Martini, made using
nude Espresso’s East Espresso Blend and the Mocha
(Kahlúa, Tequila, Cherry Coke, chocolate ice cream) as well
as multisensory masterclasses. The Kahlúa Coffee House
will also showcase a cold brew coffee cocktail, developed
especially by The Liquorists and nude. There will also be
plenty of discussion about the inter-play between coffee
and cocktails, such as the role of flavour matching, terroir,
provenance, quality and heritage.
brita - tea & coffeeBirchall Tea, a fifth generation family-owned tea company
specialising in single estate and blended black teas from East
Africa, will be joining Brita to showcase its range of specialty
teas and the impact Brita filtered water has on tea. Brita will
also be sampling a selection of uniquely different coffees
throughout the festival so visitors can see and taste the
difference that Brita filters can make to hot drinks.
sedaThe paper cup manufacturer has provided this year’s limited
edition London Coffee Festival cups for use at some of
London’s best independent coffee shops in the lead up and
at the event itself. Want to find out how Seda’s innovations
can help your business? The company is exhibiting its range
of products designed to suit all types of coffee from a 4oz
espresso to a 20oz latte, such as its patented double wall
cup and a selection of lids both opaque and transparent as
well as its Turn-n-go reclosable lid.
make decent coffee loungeSpecialist baristas will be on hand in the Make Decent Coffee
Lounge, showing visitors how to brew on different methods
using the Aeropress, Chemex, v60 and French Press. Check
out the pop up shop where you can buy all the tools you
need to get making decent coffee straight away.
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lindt Combining Lindt Excellence chocolate with coffee or tea is
the best way to experience an amazing array of exquisite
flavours, but for the best experience you need to choose
the correct coffee and tea to complement your chosen
chocolate. join Lindt for exclusive pairing demonstrations
where you will learn about and taste chocolate pairings.
Lindt Master Chocolatier, Stefan Bruderer, will travel
exclusively from Switzerland so don’t miss the unique
opportunity to learn directly from the expert.
faemaFaema will be looking at its glorious cycling heritage as
sponsors of the Eddy Merckx team in the late 70’s and early
80’s with their vintage Faema E61 machine, the team from La
Bottega Milanese (specialty continental espresso bar in Leeds)
will be pumping shots of espresso for visitors to enjoy.
ozone coffee roasters join the ozone Coffee Roasters wholesale team for a good
coffee and a chat. Roasters, baristas, espresso technicians
and trainers will be working on various coffee making
apparatus, including the new Linea PB and the Mahlkoenig
EK43 serving up its seasonal blends Two Trees and Clipper.
Co-owners Lizzie and james gurr will be offering expert
advice for setting up your own specialty coffee shop or café
and sharing tales of recent trips to Brazil and Kenya.
st aliSt Ali Head Chef Andrew gale will craft a bespoke menu for
the festival with a selection of dishes focusing on seasonal
produce, bringing you a taste of how they do things over in
Melbourne. Hailed locally and internationally as a benchmark
in quality for both food and speciality coffee, St Ali will
be bringing its unique brand of Melbournian hospitality
to London. Try ‘The Daddy’ - Peter gott’s wild boar
Cumberland black pudding, scrambled eggs, English bacon
and house made brown sauce.
union World coffee tour Union is returning to The London Coffee Festival this
year bringing a new dimension to its ‘Roastery on Tour’
feature with the addition of the ‘Union World Coffee Tour’.
visitors can enjoy an origin themed espresso and brew bar,
showcasing Union Direct Trade Sourcing, with tastes from
South America on Thursday and Pacific Asia on Friday.
jeremy Torz and business partner Steven Macatonia will
also expertly demonstrate their craft roasting in a vintage
San Francisco Roaster and visitors can take part in a pro-
amateur flavour challenge.
Craft Roasting
Thursday & Friday at 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:30
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THE LABThe Lab will host numerous free, relevant seminars
and workshops that will provide industry visitors with
latest market insight, innovative ideas and ready-to-
implement training and vocational skills. Working closely
with the SCAE and other industry thought-leaders and
inspirational coffee creatives the 2014 Lab programme
will be the most exciting to date. For full lab synopsis
please visit www.londoncoffeefetsival.com/thelab
10:30 Key Messages from Project Café13 UK After 15 years of considerable growth, the coffee shop sector continues to be one of the most successful in the UK
economy. Sharing the key messages from the definitive report on the UK coffee shop market, Anya Marco will provide an
overview of the size of the market, market shares, growth and important future trends to be aware of.
11:00 SCAE UK: Roasting and Blending WorkshopRoasting coffee transforms the chemical and physical properties of green coffee beans into roasted coffee products. The
roasting process is what produces the characteristic flavour of coffee by causing the green coffee beans to expand and to
change in colour, taste, smell, and density. This 30 minute workshop will uncover the mystery of blending green beans.
12:30 Controlling the Perfect GrindWhat is the perfect grind? Every coffee roaster will be able to give you the best recipe for your chosen blend whether for
an espresso, filter coffee or any other. Development within ‘The Science of Espresso’ has enabled La Cimbali to create
technology to control the grind in a measurable way, controlling the accuracy of gram throw, brew weight and brew time.
14:30 Why Mobile First Thinking is now EssentialThe emergence of the connected consumer
enjoying a user experience across desktop,
tablet and mobile devices has demanded that
marketers start to think of mobile as not just
an add-on but as essential to driving revenues.
In this presentation digital specialists obergine
will explore the opportunities offered by mobile
and tactics to take advantage of the rapidly
growing mobile world.
15:00 Sustainable Sourcing Isn’t About StickersA discussion on Has Bean’s journey through various buying practices and the search for a method that secures both their
customers’ needs and those of the modern producer - expect opinions and honesty.
15:30 SCAE UK - Milk ChemistryWe know milk tastes good, we know that when heated it is sweeter, but if heated too much it will burn and lose all that magic.
This workshop uncovers and explains the scientific wonders of milk, a must for all would be baristas.
16:00 Coffee Refraction 101 by Matt Perger and Lachlan WardA guide to using a coffee refractometer and v60 with Matt Perger; 2012 World Brewers Cup champion & double WBC finalist
and Lachlan Ward the Australian Brewers’ Cup champion.
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10:30 How to Stand Out on the High Street – What’s Your USP?With every coffee shop proclaiming coffee credentials and quality, how do you ensure your business delivers what consumers
are looking for? With insight from 16,000 coffee shop visitors, Anya Marco, director of insight at Allegra Strategies will share
exactly what consumers are looking for and how to make a difference on the High Street.
11:30 Importing/exporting – Simple? Not.The journey that the coffee bean takes from farm to roaster is not an easy
one. DRWakefield do this by building and maintaining relationships with
its partners, making sure requirements are understood and met - farm to
roaster, effortlessly. This session will give visitors an insight into DRW’s world
from A to Z, explaining logistical challenges it overcomes every single day.
13:00 SCAE UK Brewing WorkshopIn this 30 minute workshop you will be exposed to various brew methods and
you will learn how and why it is important to measure your brew for strength
of extraction and TDS (total dissolved solids) as well as how to control your
brewing to respond to changing conditions to achieve the ‘gold Cup’. Brew
methods covered will be: bulk brewing, v60, Aeropress, Syphon, Kalita,
Clever Dripper, French Press, Chemex. Each method requires a different
approach to grind profile and filtering method.
14:30 SCAE - Water: Testing and FiltrationThe quality of your water has profound effects on flavour and can have
catastrophic effects on your machinery. This workshop will look at the
different impurities found in our water and how to achieve an optimal
water quality for your café. Using some simple and economical testing
kits this session will teach you how to check your own water quality and
discuss the different types of filter options available.
16:00 SCAE Coffee Diploma System and the Benefits of TrainingThe Speciality Coffee Association of Europe is the world’s leading professional
organisation promoting excellence in quality coffee. Central to the SCAE’s purpose is
to improve coffee standards through furthering knowledge and education, with this aim
the Coffee Diploma System was created. During this session julie Barwick, Education
Co-ordinator at SCAE will present an overview of the Coffee Diploma System.
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THE TRUE ARTISAn CAFé
Friday 10.00 to 13.30
Bar one: Micro Roastery
Bar Two: Workshop Coffee Co
Bar Three: north Star Micro Roasters
Bar Four: gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
Friday 13.30 to 17.00
Bar one: Sacred
Bar Two: Bolling Coffee
Bar Three: Upshot Espresso
Bar Four: Dear green Coffee Roasters
Thursday 10.00 to 13.30
Bar one: UE Coffee Roasters
Bar Two: Horsham Coffee Roaster
Bar Three: Talkhouse Coffee
Bar Four: London School of Coffee
Thursday 13.30 to 17.00
Bar one: Steam Punk Coffee
Bar Two: TAF
Bar Three: Coffee Mania
Bar Four: Butterworth & Son
La Marzocco will invite more than 40 of the best coffee shops and
roasteries in the UK to take over the pop-up coffee shop for a three-
hour slot, each serving signature drinks to visitors.
the true artisan café line-up
competition schedule
UK BARISTA CHAMPIonSHIP 2014
Cup Tasting Competition
Thursday April 3 - Morning
Latte Art Competition
Thursday April 3 - Afternoon
The Brewers Cup
Friday April 4 - Morning
Coffee in Good Spirits
Friday April 4 - Afternoon
UKBC Competition
Saturday April 5: UKBC Semi Finals
Sunday April 6: UKBC Finals
Thursday
10.30: The Importance of Processing in Coffee Quality -
Daterra Coffee Farm, Brazil.
12.00: 100% Chemical Free Decaffeination - 100% flavour -
Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Co.
13.30: Sustainable Coffee Production - La Bastilla Coffee
Estate, nicaragua.
15:30: Café Femenino: Empowering female farmers using
the production and sale of their own product as the vehicle
to create social change - Priscilla Daniel, DRWakefield.
Friday
10.30: Barcoding “patio lots” for quality and traceability -
Terruno nayarita, Mexico.
12.00: The importance of Processing in Coffee Quality -
Daterra Coffee Farm, Brazil.
13.30: Exploring varietals - Santiago Barahona,
DRWakefield.
15.00 & 18.00: 100% Chemical Free Decaffeination - 100%
flavour - Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Co.
The London Coffee Festival is hosting the UK Barista
Championship (UKBC) alongside Latte Art, Coffee in good
Spirits, The Brewers Cup and Cupping competitions.
CATALySIng CoFFEES DRWakefield will be hosting a series of green coffee
masterclasses in conjunction with some of its trade partners
covering topics such as: sustainability, varietals and
microlots, while roasters will share a corner to showcase
their offering and serve a great brew.
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Project Waterfall has one clear objective: improve access to
clean water, good hygiene and proper sanitation for some of the
poorest communities in the coffee growing regions of Africa.
Since 2010, the project delivered by the Allegra
Foundation along with charity partners WaterAid, has
supplied safe water to over 8,000 people in the Mbulu
District, a remote area that is home to one of the most
vulnerable and marginalised groups in Tanzania.
Almost 21,000 children under five in Tanzania die every year from diarrheal diseases caused as a direct result of unsafe water and poor sanitation. Only 54% of people have access to a source of clean water and on average women and children spend over two hours a day collecting water.
Project Waterfall has so far laid 5km of pipeline in
Mongo wa Mono village, constructed four water points and
protected the water source with fences to prevent cattle
damaging the works and polluting the water. Improving
the access to adequate and clean water within a walking
distance of 1,000 meters has resulted in these women and
children saving more than half their time fetching clean water.
Also by installing a new pump at the local school the
project has given 114 students access to clean water.
yasintha Edward community leader, said: “To me this is
a wonder; I did not expect to see gravity water in Mongo wa
Mono in my life time.”
UK Coffee Week 2014 runs from April 7-13 and is the
annual, charitable programme that celebrates the UK coffee
industry while raising vital funds for Project Waterfall. Some of
the leading coffee chains and an abundance of independent
coffee shops are all taking part by hosting events from coffee
mornings and barista masterclasses to pop up coffee bars
and coffee karaoke.
To date as the flagship event of UK Coffee Week, The
London Coffee Festival has raised £180,000 for Project
Waterfall through ticket sales and on-site fundraising. Let’s
hope we can all make a difference again this year.
UK Coffee Week is the largest fundraising campaign
for the UK’s coffee industry, so why not get involved and
support coffee growing countries? Whether you’re a
roaster, coffee shop or supplier to the industry you can
take part. To find out more information, please visit
www.ukcoffeeweek.com
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