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MARKET FOCUS: TEA & COFFEE
On the move With many moving back to office working, a new trend is emerging. Christian tells PH: “Another feature consumers are showing interest in is portability of equipment, especially hand grinders. As people are returning to their offices, coffee lovers don’t want to give up on brewing their own coffee while away from home. We have even had customers that bought one grinder for the home and another one for traveling or keeping at the office.”
Inset: The newest addition to the Kinu portfolio is the limited edition M47 Titan, a titanium steel single dose, manual coffee grinder.
Christian Biernatek, ceo of Kinu Grinders, in our sales [since lockdown] – it’s a tough agrees: “Due to lockdowns, many coffee market but if you have a wide portfolio of lovers turned to brewing at home. As people product and strong manufacturing have got more used to that, they are now experience it can give a good solid base for looking to perfect recipes and techniques maintained growth.” and experiment. To obtain the perfect In terms of what consumers are looking for, cup, it’s not just the quality of a key factor is sustainability. Graeme the coffee that matters, but Rodger, senior category and also of the equipment. marketing insights manager at “Home brewers are Strix, comments: “At the beginning to realise that moment, the tea and coffee speciality coffee should be product landscape reflects a Inset: La Cafetiere has a new given the chance to release rising appetite for inventive and knock box composter crafted from recycled coffee husks. all its flavour, and that calls sustainable solutions, coupled for high-end equipment that is with health-conscious choices. well-built. The coffee community is Consumers are increasingly seeking growing and high-end equipment continues eco-friendly alternatives, propelling a surge in to gain popularity, with stable brand and popularity of reusable coffee filters and jugs sales growth as a direct result.” with advanced filtration technology for James Gray, co-founder of better tasting drinks at Inset: Salter home.” Barista & Co, is seeing a shift: recently launched two co-ordinated “We have seen a major Gareth Till, Bodum countertop change in the consumption ranges, Kuro country manager UK, (pictured) and adds: “Overall, there is a of coffee in the last 36 Marino and will bring a new focus on eco-friendly months. The pandemic led to range, Toronto, to a huge increase in specialty market in 2024. purchases, with ‘less waste, coffee at home and that has more taste’, a key factor.” certainly slowed. In essence, Nicole furthers: coffee making became a “Consumers are more hobby for many, but it seems conscious about they are now moving back to sustainability than ever. As simplicity and convenience. a result, we are seeing a “We have seen a sharp buying trend towards increase in sales of basic coffee makers and espresso and drip coffee machines. These functionality is now key. Most consumers are attractive alternatives, as they produce want a great coffee, but don’t want to know less waste.” about extraction times and why should they? Lifetime Brands is seeing the same trend. Coffee making should be simple.” Claire says: “Consumers care about Marcus Lux, head of Gastroback UK, export sustainability. Investments in solutions that and business development, agrees: benefit the earth and consumers are key.” “Consumers are looking for convenience and Of course, design is another factor. Gareth products which match their lifestyles and says: “Style plays a part too, so lots of their budgets. We are not brightly coloured products and seeing any diminishment copper finishes, as well as those
Happy birthday Bodum celebrates its 80th birthday in 2024. Gareth shares: “We have lots of fun cool retro colours coming into our coffee and tea ranges, with a complementary range of kitchen accessories too. “We continue to add to our range of coffees, roasting our own coffee beans in the UK.”
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Inset: The Ariete AR1398 900W 1.5 litre Digital Filter Coffee Machine from Bluestem Group features a touch screen display to customise the drink with a choice of three aroma levels.
incorporating cork. With related accessories, we are seeing our Double Walled Glass Cups remain popular for both tea and coffee.” Graeme furthers: “There has been a noticeable increase in demand for aesthetically pleasing tea and coffee related kitchenware, with a preference for sleek and stylish design that complements the home.” Further to this, coordination is trending. Duncan Singleton, trading director at Salter, explains: “One of the big kitchen trends we are seeing at the moment is coordination – consumers want to display tea and coffee appliances and storage canisters so are looking for a matching range. Hosting at home is more popular due to the cost-ofliving crisis, and we are seeing people spending more time in the kitchen, meaning they are willing to invest in countertop items. “We have seen huge success with the coordinating kettles and storage canisters alongside other electrical items in the range.”
Inset: The Design Espresso Piccolo Pro M offers espresso, cappuccino and latte macchiato and features an integrated milk frothing nozzle.