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Barista masterclasses at European Coffee, Tea & Soft Drinks Expo
European Coffee, Tea & Soft Drinks Expo, the trade show devoted to the profitable service and sales of coffee, tea and soft beverages, is launching Barista Masterclasses when it returns to Olympia, London on May 21st and 22nd 2019. Visitors to the expo will be treated to the opportunity of seeing
the stars of the industry, all at the top of their game, demonstrate the skill, technique and creative flair that have established them at the top of their profession. 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 not only being able to make great coffee but also serving it in the most conducive way to the discerning customer of today. Annie Swift, managing director, European Coffee, Tea & Soft Drinks Expo said: “The Barista Masterclass is just one of four exciting
Conference tackles bottled water trends
With bottled water driving beverage market growth around the world, plans have been announced for the next UK Bottled Water Conference on March 12, 2019 at the Congress Centre in central London. The UK Bottled Water Conference will provide updates and insights on consumer and market trends, as well as exploring the direction of new product development and debating key issues from health to sustainability. Designed for business leaders, innovators, retailers and advisers
to gain a complete overview of the most promising opportunities, the event will provide perspectives to help prepare for the next phase in the industry's 'Thirst for Growth'. The UK bottled water market has grown substantially since the
first industry event in 1992. With a theme of 'Thirst for growth', this 27th annual conference will focus on the new challenges facing business leaders, from consumer shopping and added product functionality to concerns over plastic and sustainability. Delegates will hear from established companies as well as the
other experts and innovators on: market, consumer and retail trends; tackling the big environmental questions; and the latest in innovation including enhanced and functional waters. Programme highlights include: • Market overview from Highland Spring, Kantar and Zenith Global
• Brand building insights from Danone Waters and Nestlé Waters • Ideas for tackling plastic from Cambridge Institute for Sustainability, Coca-Cola and WRAP
• Retailer perspectives involving Tesco • Innovation opportunities from ACTIPH Water and Radnor Hills Water
• Hear from new entrepreneurs including Rejuvenation Water, Tudor Drinks and Waterbomb.
A display area will offer any brand company the opportunity to showcase its bottled water drinks free of charge in the 'Chiller Corner', which provides allocated shelf space in display fridges for all attendees to discover and taste. New businesses can gain feedback first hand from industry experts and peers. The audience will be drawn from senior industry managers, buyers, suppliers, retailers, advisers and the trade press.
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new features launching at the 2019 show that will provide our visitors with an even more compelling reason to come along. Where else can you see the finest Baristas in the world showcase their abilities? This will be a draw for experienced Baristas looking for inspiration, together with business owners and managers.”
Crafting the future of
soft drinks ‘Crafting the Future’ is the theme for the next UK Soft Drinks Conference on May 15 in central London, because consumers want to identify more personally with what they drink, and more people are seeking adult tastes without alcohol. The event will be opened by Tim Warrillow, chief executive
officer of Fever-Tree and includes other leading craft innovators Ceder’s, The Duchess and Seedlip as well as newcomers with entries in cannabidiol, cold brew coffee and kombucha. The major players will also be strongly represented, including the UK managing directors of Britvic, Innocent and Coca-Cola European Partners. Two key sessions in the day will be Sorting Plastic and Solving Health. One year on from the launch of the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy, Professor Jack Winkler will speak about the latest science and guidance on balancing action on sugar, sweeteners and sweetness. The day will conclude with the 2019 InnoBev Awards to
celebrate the best in global beverage innovation across 18 categories of products, marketing and sustainability. The lunch break introduces an Innovator Marketplace for brands to showcase their latest products. “We have crafted the craftiest possible programme this year,” commented Zenith Global Chairman Richard Hall. “This is the best way for senior industry managers, innovators, retailers, suppliers, opinion formers and advisers to gain a complete overview of the latest developments, issues and opportunities.” The conference is organised by global food and drink
experts Zenith Global in partnership with the British Soft Drinks Association. Full programme details and online booking are available at
www.zenithglobal.com/events and the same address may be used for entries into the 2019 InnoBev Awards. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for the conference and awards.
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