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It was an amazing first day for the launch of European Coffee Expo at London’s Olympia. Exhibitors and visitors were in agreement that this brand new show delivered a fresh, exciting, professional business environment – perfect for discussions and networking.

Feedback from the first day of European Coffee Expo at London's Olympia - don't miss your chance to visit today!

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One of the world’s best bartenders Marian Beke, owner of The Gibson Bar in London’s Old Street, joined the Platinum Coffee Company to mix a variety of delicious coffee-based cocktails with its Nitro Cold Brew on the opening day of European Coffee Expo yesterday (May 22) at London’s Olympia.

The VIP Lounge, sponsored by La Cimbali, provided a haven for visitors attending day one of European Coffee Expo, including Costa Express’s Tim Cox, Harris + Hoole’s Josh Brown (pictured) and Paddy & Scott’s Russell Scott.

Pubs and restaurants are reaping the benefits of staff training barista style, as they fully realise the potential of coffee as big business, says independent trainer Emma Haines of Caffeina Consulting.

Next week we’ll be coming to you a little later than usual, as we’ll be reporting from European Coffee Expo at London’s Olympia on Tuesday (May 22) and Wednesday (May 23).

La Cimbali, exhibitor and exclusive sponsor of the VIP Lounge at the inaugural European Coffee Expo, has revealed the premium artisan coffees it has chosen for next week’s show to highlight the consistent in cup quality that is achievable with its most technically advanced professional machines.

Don't miss the exciting new launches from Novus Tea to be launched at European Coffee Expo next week, PLUS find out more about C’go®, the "first ever breakfast cereal drink"; and welcome Single Estates Teas, which will be coming to the show all the way from small tea-growing town in Upper Assam, India.

It’s the final week before European Coffee Expo and we turn the exhibitor spotlight onto Alpro For Professionals, which will be exhibiting on stand G15 and is plant-based sponsor of the Coffee Bar and Bistro.