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The leading lights of the coffee sector gathered in London last week for the latest European Coffee Expo Steering Panel meeting to discuss the hot topics and themes that will shape the 2019 show, which will be held at London’s Olympia on May 21-22.

A show with clout – that’s the verdict as European Coffee Expo releases data to show that an impressive 78% of visitors to this year’s show had ‘final purchasing authority’.

The coffee sector is going to get tougher for operators as increased competition and growth continues, warns David Blair, director of Beanworks. But all is not lost for those who rise to the challenge, take control and run a better, more profitable business. Michelle Perrett reports.

Is the customers’ experience enhanced when the server is free to interact with them? This was a question posed by Martin Heger, global account manager at Schaerer at the European Coffee Expo last week, where the debate over skilled baristas versus automated machines remained a hot topic across various sessions last week.

Caravan, the coffee roaster and all-day dining chain, is looking to open more sites in London, the regions and possibly overseas.

Serving a ‘cheap paper tea bag’ is like serving your coffee customers instant, says world renowned tea specialist Jane Pettigrew BEM, who predicts nitro tea is set to come to the UK.

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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!

London’s first social enterprise, Well Grounded, is empowering a new generation of talent to provide the sector with trained baristas, while creating job opportunities for people who would otherwise struggle to find employment. https://youtu.be/rndSwX3iTmw

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.