NEWS | Industry Events Lavazza joins the European Coffee,


Tea & Soft Drinks Expo Line Up Lavazza, the Italian coffee company is the latest big name to sign up as an exhibitor for the European Coffee, Tea & Soft Drinks Expo, the professional trade show devoted to coffee, tea and soft beverages to be held on May 21 and 22 at London’s Olympia. In addition to exhibiting at the show, Lavazza is the official coffee sponsor for the Barista Masterclasses, a new feature that will demonstrate the talents of inspiring baristas. Lavazza is joining existing sponsors Brita Professional and Victoria Arduino and is the only coffee sponsor of the Barista Masterclasses. Jacopo Ubaldi, Away From Home marketing manager, Lavazza


said: “We are delighted to be involved in an initiative that celebrates the talents of the stars of the industry, all at the top of their game. We thought it was a unique opportunity to support an event that is giving baristas a platform to express themselves by demonstrating the skill, technique and creative flair that has established them at the top of their profession. We will also be serving a wide range of coffees from our stand and are excited to be showcasing the breadth of coffee we provide, particularly our barista quality lines.” The Barista Masterclasses will not only provide visitors with a


refresh on the fundamentals but also keep them up to date with the latest trends, educating and inspiring the coffee business community about the importance of being able to make great coffee and also serve it in the most conducive way to the discerning customer of today. Annie Swift, managing director, European Coffee, Tea & Soft


Drinks Expo said: “To have such a prestigious company as Lavazza back the show is testament to the excitement that the show is creating in the hospitality industry. The Barista Masterclass is just one of four exciting new features launching at the 2019 show that will provide our visitors with an even more compelling reason to come along. This is an unmissable chance to see the best baristas in the world showcase their abilities. This will be a draw for experienced baristas looking for inspiration, together with business owners and managers.”


China VMF 2019 ends on a high note


The 7th China Int’l Vending Machines & Self-service Facilities Fair (China VMF 2019) welcomed 41,000 visitors to the China Import & Export Fair Complex when it was held from February 25 to2 7. The show, a concentrated display of the latest progress in the


vending industry, was supported by 458 exhibitors (up by 52.6%), including nearly 100 first-timers, in an area spanning 40,000m2 (up by 60%). Visitors on site were able to visit stands from brands such as


CPI (USA), Nayax (Israel), Fuji Electric (Japan), Silkron (Malaysia), Laqtia (Spain), ITL (UK), Bianchi (Italy), Konbini (Singapore), Sanden (Japan), Pyramid (USA) and Chinese exhibitors such as TCN, Kimma, Dongji, Easy Touch, Fo and etcxconn, Jetinno, KKIT, Xingyuan, China Union Pay, Fulei, LE Vending, Yo!Point, Easivend, and Joyi. Vending and self-service machines were the best represented


sector, accounting for 46% exhibitors, followed by new retail (23%), payment solutions (13%), smart equipment (10%) and cold chain and logistics (8%). The show also welcomed a diverse grouping of visitors, including


operators, leasing and financing companies (47%); importers, exporters, agents, distributors, retailers (23%); food, beverage, and small goods makers (13%); vending machines makers, developers,


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designers (8%); locations like schools, stations, airports (4%); media, associations, governments (1.5%); and others (3.5%). One of the show highlights was the 7th Asia Pacific Vending


Industry Summit, which attracted big names such as Aleksander Wąsik, chairman of the Polish Vending Association, Max Hurwitz, chairman at Vending Association of South Africa (VASA), Erwin Wetzel, director general at the European Vending & Coffee Service Association, Darren Yan, vice president of the Australian Vending Association (AVA), and many more. The ASEAN (Bangkok) Vending Machines & Self-service Facilities


Expo 2019 (Vend ASEAN 2019) will be held from September 19 to 21 at the Impact Exhibition & Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand while the next China Int’l Vending Machines & Self-service Facilities Fair will be held from March 4 to 6 at the China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou.


Thorntons to showcase hot


chocolate at expo Ferrero Foodservice has launched a Thorntons Luxury Hot Chocolate Powder, said to set a new standard for powdered hot chocolate out-of-home. The new product will be showcased at the European Tea & Coffee and Soft Drinks Expo at Olympia in May. With the latest independent research showing a real disparity between key markets and the hot chocolate experience on offer, the launch brings an opportunity for operators to boost their offering with the backing of 100 years of Thorntons’ expertise. With 198 million hot chocolates served last year and hot chocolate the most popular hot beverage to order after coffee out-of-home, the launch of Thorntons Luxury Hot Chocolate Powder is expected to help operators exceed consumer expectations and start profiting in the year ahead. Zareen Deboo, foodservice channel operators manager,


Ferrero UK & Ireland said: “Thorntons Luxury Hot Chocolate Powder has been developed to streamline consumer experiences and upgrade the quality of hot chocolate across in- room, vending and the onboard market. The launch not only guarantees a quality experience that will no doubt surprise consumers, but also help operators boost their hot chocolate sales – no matter their market.” As well as utilising Thorntons’ signature taste, operators can


also benefit from the British heritage brand front-of-house. In fact, the latest findings show 75% of people would prefer a branded hot chocolate – rising to a staggering 90% if consumers knew it was made with Thorntons. Made using Thorntons’ chocolate recipe and already containing milk powder, operators simply need to add water to instantly create a luxurious hot chocolate. The range includes a 1.6kg catering pouch, 21g single serve sachet for in-rooms, and 12oz cup for on-board services.


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