Shows & Events Event Director Chris Holman said: “The Caffè Culture Show is widely recognised for its excellent on-site talks programmes and has long been at the forefront of the rapidly changing coffee industry. We want to extend the show’s focus on commercial strategy and growth with a brand new conference offering. Caffè Connections is an exciting new opportunity for visitors to engage more deeply with the latest thinking to help inform and grow their business. This year’s show is not to be missed.” In the show’s Technology Showcase, leading suppliers, wholesalers, equipment manufacturers and suppliers of premium products will be previewing new product launches, while the New Business Zone features the very latest newto-market innovations. Featured companies include Chai Guy and Conker Spirit.
We all know that discerning café bar, restaurant and hotel customers are tempted by top quality coffee. A top quality roast adds competitive edge to any coffee operation and the independent coffee roasting scene is growing fast. The Caffè Culture Show is delighted to champion this important industry by hosting the Independent Coffee Roasters Village again this year. Visitors can taste a wide selection of delicious blends on offer while learning all about the roasting process from the most passionate people in the business – artisan, small-batch roasters from across the UK. Independent roasters featured include Exmouth Coffee Company, J. Atkinson & Co, Moonroast Coffee, Regal Coffee and Urban Roast Coffee Company. Also returning to The Caffè Culture Show for 2017 is the Artisan Food Market. Recognising that many operators want to support and source from small, local food and drink producers, this vibrant marketplace is a celebration of craft enterprise laid out in a farmers’ market style. From baked goods to soft drinks, healthy snacks to indulgent treats, a host of award-winning independent and speciality producers will be on hand to share their delicious products and answer questions. Suppliers featured include Ben and Bill’s (Brown Bag Crisps), Chegworth Valley Juices, Fifi’s Paradise, Great British Biscotti Company, Honey Berry, Let Them Eat, Quibbles Fussy About Nibbles, Story Brands, Sweet Carolina, The Free From Bakehouse and Willie’s Cacao. Research by The Caffè Culture Show in 2016 revealed that six in ten (62.5%) consumers prefer to get their out-of-home caffeine fix at an independent coffee shop or café, rather than from a chain operator (25.5%). Half (50.9%) wanted to see the number of independent coffee shops/cafés increase while only 3.2% wanted to see the high street chains expand. The quality of coffee served was the biggest motivating factor for consumers in choosing which coffee shop/café to visit (81.3%) with 82.5% refusing to return if coffee quality is poor. Three quarters (74%) of independent coffee shops/cafés surveyed by the show saw like-for-like turnover increase in 2015 compared to 2014, and nine in ten (92.3%) expected growth to continue in 2016 vs. 2015. The Caffè Culture Show 2017 takes place on 23-24 May 2017 at Olympia London. To attend the show and conference for free, click the ticket registration link here: https://goo.gl/XXwpcK www.caffecultureshow.com
Hotelier & Hospitality Design
The show’s popular Masterclass programme returns this year, providing educational insight from leading lights from across the industry. It’s the perfect place to learn all you need to know about the practical side of delivering a first rate product in your business. There is a packed programme of 30 mini-masterclasses to choose from. Speakers include coffee shop consultant and best-selling writer John ‘Coffee Boy’ Richardson who will be discussing the eight critical steps to running a profitable coffee shop in 2017 and Oatly who will showcasing dairyfree alternatives.
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