Expert Opinion

James Sweeting, ceo of Lincoln & York, talks about how the coffee industry has changed as the company celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Pete Champion, group partner & creative strategy director, at I-AM London, the branding and retail design agency, asks whether there needs to be a reinvention of the pub and how they can learn from the coffee sector.

Diaz Ayub, National Tea Day Founder and Tea Futurist explains how there is a 'significant shift' in tea consumption.

Emma Haines talks about transparency in the sector.

Lucy Chappell, who is managing director and head of training at the London School of Tea, talks about tea and food.

Emma Haines explains how operators can increase sales and maintain quality.

Emma Haines talks about the importance of Hot Chocolate.

Lucy Chappell, who is managing director and head of training at the London School of Tea, talks about quality.

Diaz Ayub, National Tea Day founder and tea futurist, gives insight into the future of tea in 2019.

Gavin Partington, director general at the British Soft Drinks Association, talks about what to expect in soft drinks for 2019.

Rachel Dobson, managing director of Lynx Purchasing, warns operators over volatility in commodity pricing.

Raf Mlodzianowski asks what 2019 will look like for the coffee industry.