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The Exhibitors and their stories...
keep coming back, because the number of stories increases as we get
nearer to the show!
For reasons
of time, many of the stories below have been taken from the exhibitors’
own press releases, and have not gone through the usual Coffee House
editing process. So, if they say something which you think is
exaggerated, or doesn’t ring true, or is PR-waffle… don’t blame us!
3M WATER FILTRATION
J36
The idea of water
filtration is to prevent the costs of energy, downtime and service calls
caused by scale build-up. The 3M ScaleGard has new longer-life products,
and quick and easy mounting and replacement.
A. A. IMPORTS LTD
K24
ACOLD - SIFA B20
AHMAD TEA CO K8
ALFRESCO
DRINKS LTD A11
AMJ FOODS
E33
ANTICA UK P35
A mini skills test will be offered.
Entrants make 4 espresso and 4 cappuccino, monitored/judged by
Robert Henry and Marc-Pierre Dietrich, the best entrant winning a 2
group La Spaziale S5 machine and grinder.
Antica will also be showcasing the Antica Espresso product range, and
the Mhai Diva teas from Sri Lanka. These are aimed at both new
openers and looking to upgrade. "We are keen to highlight the kind of
beverage quality level we should all be striving to
attain and offer to the consumer, on a consistent basis," says
Marc-Pierre. "This is not about trying to offer something different,
it's about suggesting, and proving, that real value, based on quality,
gets consumers to buy that second cup, and keep coming back for
more...."
ARLA FOODS S37
This stand
is dedicated
to Cafe Met, a product decided to give a café a ‘quick
iced coffee offering’. These milk-based drinks are planned to chill,
pour and serve. This, says Arla, is going to be a great time-saving
asset during the summer months. The flavours are Mochalatte, Chocolatte
and Latte Machiatto, available in 250ml cans or 290ml bottles. Following
its sponsorship of the barista championships, Arla is creating the 'Cravendale
Guide to Perfect Coffee', which will give an overview of the steps to
making a cappuccino, basic latte art, cleaning the espresso machine, and
so on.
BELVOIR FRUIT
FARMS E10
Last time Belvoir Fruit
Farms changed its cordial packaging, it scored a 140 per cent increase
in volume sales. Now its Good Stuff range gets a face-lift, with
packaging intended to show the ‘pure, artisan’ qualities of Belvoir.
The Good Stuff is a natural fruit juice blend using 50 per cent real
pressed fruit juice and natural Belvoir spring water with no added
sugar. There is also a new flavour to the pressé range - Summer Cooler,
intended to be the perfect refreshment for a summer day, and made of
very English ingredients - cucumber and mint with a hint of geranium
blossom extract.
The move, developed to
improve shelf impact and clarity, follows consumer research and is
described as a ‘natural progression’ to bring The Good Stuff more in
line with the cordial range. A new look label, designed by Big Fish
Design, will be on shelf this March. It is intended that the new
packaging will greater reflect the artisanal and natural purist
qualities of Belvoir Fruit Farms products. The Good Stuff, currently
sold in the finest pubs, delicatessens and sandwich bars, is a natural,
healthy fruit juice blend using 50% real pressed fruit juice and natural
Belvoir spring water with no added sugar. Available in five flavours,
including Apple & Elderflower, Rhubarb & Ginger, Pear & Raspberry, Apple
& Blueberry and Pineapple & Ginger, the range is hand produced on the
Leicestershire farm and completely free from all ‘nasties’,
preservatives, colours or flavourings. Not content with just one range
revamp, Belvoir is also adding a new flavour to the pressé range.
Summer Cooler, described as the perfect refreshment for a balmy summer
day, is a light and refreshing blend of cucumber and mint with a hint of
geranium blossom extract. In addition they will be creating a new look
for the 75cl pressé range by moving away from the ‘teardrop’ bottle and
introducing a new ‘wine’ style shape with glass blown logo, at the Food
& Drink expo this April. Again, the move is part of a holistic marketing
strategy intended to create a more contemporary and cohesive brand
image.
Quintessentially English,
Belvoir Fruit Farms (www.belvoirfruitfarms.co.uk),
hand produces 28 varieties of 100% natural organic and non-organic
fruit, flower and spice cordials, pressé and crushes. Fruit is
hand-pressed on the farm and the juice is then used immediately to make
sure every drink is as fresh as possible – all the varieties are
bottled, pasteurised and ready for sale within 24 hours. Last year,
despite the abysmal summer, the Lincolnshire based company sold almost 7
million bottles, up by 15% on 2006.
BENNETT OPIE LTD A7
This will be the very
first chance for the trade to sample an entirely new flavour from the
Monin range – this is Chocolate Cookie, a buttery syrup which tastes of
dark chocolate and biscuit. It can be used to create a latte, or mixed
with caramel sauce to give a toffee effect. This will also be the
opportunity to see Monin’s new packaging, intended for those users who
have a policy of using no glass bottles.
The stand will display
all the Monin syrup flavours suitable as a coffee accompaniment. These
include: Almond; Amaretto; Butterscotch; Caramel; Caribbean; Chestnut;
Chocolate – Dark; Chocolate – Mint; Chocolate – White; Cinnamon;
Coconut; Coffee; Ginger; Gingerbread; Hazelnut; Honey; Irish Syrup;
Macadamia; Spicy; Toffee Nut and Vanilla.
BEVERAGE SERVICE
ASSOCIATION M27
This is the trade
association which created the Beve awards and the City and Guilds
barista qualification. You can pick up a copy of their magazine, In
The Cup.
BEYOND THE BEAN E20
Without a doubt, one of
the most attention-getting prizes available at the show comes from
Beyond the Bean - a trip for two people to the World Barista
Championship in Copenhagen.
As hoped, Beyond the Bean
will also be showing off their new ready-to-drink fruit smoothie, which
the company promises ‘will be bringing a taste of the summer to the
show!’ This addition to the Sweetbird range comes in three flavours -
orange and mango, pineapple and passionfruit, and blackberry and
blueberry. They are 100 per cent fruit, in 100 per cent recyclable
330ml bottles, and contain no artificial colours, preservatives, GMO’s
or flavourings. All the fruit is ethically sourced. The bottle size,
notes the company, is 30 per cent bigger than most bottled smoothies.
Also on show will be the
Byron Bay
‘Clowning Around’ chocolate dotty cookie, and a limited-edition orange
and ginger crunch, which has a distinct citrus taste and warming flavour
thanks to the pieces of succulent stem ginger found in the cookie. The
new Choc Dotty Cookie is essentially a rich, triple choc cookie
decorated with colourful choc drops.
The new cookie flavours
are being showcased at Caffe Culture for launch later in the year. These
new café cookies, which weigh a minimum of 60g each, have a shelf life
of three months and are packed into biodegradable Plantic trays, which
help the environment too!
Byron
Bay also
has a selection of low fat, dairy free and gluten free cookies too.
At the show, Byron Bay will
also showcase new point of sale and counter display stands which will
hold either two or four boxes of their single wrap cookies. All
Byron Bay Cookes are now carbon-balanced with the World Land Trust.
BIG TRAIN E44
BIOME LTD H24
BLACK ROCK GRILL D30
This is going to be one
of the really big prize giveaways. An intriguing variation on the Black
Rock 'sizzle at the table' concept will be unveiled - this is the Café
Rock concept, which takes the theatrical volcanic-rock cooking idea
within the reach of smaller operators. It involves very hot rocks, on
which food is actually cooked at the table, by the diner. The Café Rock
is thought to be suitable for maybe 25 extremely-profitable rock meals
in a small café during the lunch period, and the company has ideas about
suitable practical menus... and there will be the chance to win one
set-up worth £5,000!
BOLLING COFFEE E31
As this is a foodservice
trade show, the Grumpy Mule retail packs and the extremely clever new
packaging which helped Bolling to the Fortnum and Mason’s award will
probably not be on show... but we do happen to know that those who are
interested will probably find examples under the counter, on request!
Most of the formal display space will go to showing the sheer depth of
certified coffees available to the catering trade from this roaster.
BONSAI PLASTICS
GROUP M36
BOTTLEGREEN DRINKS
COMPANY G8
There is a new flavour –
cranberry and orange, in which the sweet cranberry flavours are
said to naturally balance the zesty citrus notes of the sun-drenched
oranges to create a refreshingly crisp finish. This will join
Bottlegreen’s range of ‘outstandingly tasty presses created for
discerning adults’; the range comprises Elderflower, Cox’s Apple, Ginger
& Lemongrass and the ever more popular Pomegranate & Elderflower.
BRAVILOR UK LTD F13
The company is previewing
new models. The Bolero XL, the new HWA and S400 CTI, something to suit
all types of operation. At the touch of a button, the HWA40 and HWA70
high capacity machines can produce large quantities of hot water, at the
correct temperature for tea, soup and other hot drinks. The attractive,
compact stainless steel units are easy to operate, dispensing a
pre-programmed cup, mug or decanter of hot water at a single push. Press
and hold a separate button for a continuous water flow. For maximum
impact, machines can be customised with branded decals.
The S400 fully automatic
bean to cup espresso machine uses fresh or soluble milk and chocolate
ingredients, making it suitable for both catering and vending outlets.
The compact unit can produce an extensive range of speciality beverages
via either a touch screen or a glass control panel featuring 10
dual-function sensor buttons. The easy-to-use touch screen can display
additional product descriptions, electronic menus and brand information.
The popular Bolero XL423
has been updated with a stylish, modern design featuring larger dispense
buttons and a new canister locking mechanism. The non-sticking mixing
system and coin operation function have also been improved. Suitable for
self-service operations, the XL423 has an easy-to-read LED menu display,
and individual buttons that can be disabled as required, plus a choice
of cabinet colour.
BREWHAHA L36
BUNN CORPORATION J28
There is yet another new
technology from Bunn, which never fails to astonish with its ideas. This
is the SmartWave low-profile brewer, which is only 43.2cm in height.
Bunn warns that turbulence is an important element in brewing perfect
coffee, and says its SmartWave technology was developed to provide
uniformity of extraction and more contact between water and coffee. The
new BUNN SmartWAVE low profile brewer, at 43.2cm in height, fits under a
standard cabinet, making it an excellent choice for an office coffee
setting. Turbulence is an important element in brewing perfect coffee.
To enhance this, SmartWAVE technology was developed to provide
uniformity of extraction and more contact between water and coffee. The
adjustable legs and slide out tray make it possible to brew into 1.9
litre thermal carafes as well as a variety of lever-action and
push-button airpots. Easily transport these to remote serving areas and
keep coffee hot and fresh for hours. BUNN offers a Silver Series™
version with analog switches, accompanied by red/green LED for
programming and brewing status. Choose from three pulse brew routines to
adjust the coffee flavor profile. Energy-saver mode, standard on all
models, reduces tank temperature during idle periods
CA PHE VIETNAM N30
CAFÉ BAR LTD F35
CAFEDIRECT J16
Cafédirect is not
concentrating on any new product launches – it is using the show as a
discussion forum to highlight its unique business model and explain in
detail its long-term working relationship with growers in the developing
world. The company will be looking to explain why it pays growers more
than the minimum Fairtrade price and invests on average 60% of its
profit into training and development programmes.
Alka Dass, Cafédirect’s
Trade Marketing Manager, Foodservice, says: “Caffe Culture is the
perfect platform for us to communicate our point of difference.
Cafédirect goes a step further than most other Fairtrade companies. We
pay our growers more than the minimum Fairtrade price and, over the last
three years, by investing on average 60% of our profit into training and
development programmes, our growers businesses have been strengthened
and they have become true experts.
“Our growers are at the
heart of our business and together we share a passion for producing the
best quality coffee, tea and drinking chocolate.”
“Caffe Culture is also a
great opportunity for us to catch up with many of our existing customers and to present the brand to those who have yet to hear
of us.”
Cafédirect’s 100%
Fairtrade range – includes Whole Bean, Roast & Ground, Classic Blend
Premium Freeze Dried Coffees (decaffeinated and organic varieties are
available), Teadirect teas and Cocodirect Drinking and Instant Hot
Chocolate drinks.
To hear more about
stocking Cafédirect pop over to Stand J16 - and enjoy a delicious cup of
one of Cafédirect’s premium hot drinks - in the knowledge that each
delicious cuppa gives our grower partners the chance to build a more
sustainable life.
CAFFE SOCIETY
C30
This promises to be an
important launch - Caffe Society is now the importer of Brasilia
espresso machines, and will present
the first British appearance preview of Brasilia’s new Sublima brewing
system, which will be fitted to the Opus machine. The Sublime system is
touted as ‘new frontier in brewing technology - the only system to
produce an espresso at 14 bars of pressure resulting in an excellent
extraction’. Sublima also features Brasilia’s Tempdrive
temperature-balancing system which gives individual digital temperature
control over group heads. Individual temperature control has been a
major feature of two main brands in the UK recently – Caffe Society says
the Brasilia system will outperform one of them and give the other a
close run.
CAFFE TORELLI F8
CAFFE VERGNANO H32
CAPITAL REFRIGERATION
SERVICES LTD K16
CELEBRATION PAPER &
PLASTICS LTD C28
CHARLOTTE
PACKAGING B14
CHRISTIAN SELTMANN WEIDEN
J8
CLAIRE'S HANDMADE G36
CLAM'S HAND-MADE CAKES
A9
CLASSIC FURNITURE GROUP
G10
CMA SPA A23
Tristan Stephenson, the
barista from Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen restaurant in the west country, will
be
demonstrating for CMA , who supply all the Astoria machines. They are focussing on the new Plus 4 U machine and in particular some of its
functions such as brew temperature control and energy saving modes. CMA
will be using one of the popular tactics this year – inviting visitors
to bring along a sample of the coffee they use in their own catering
business, to see if it can be improved by being brewed in a machine with
precise temperature control.
COBURG COFFEE COMPANY
J27
The launch from Coburg
will be an addition to the Rizzi range – a high-quality Italian-style
hot chocolate. The BFC espresso machines will also be on show.
COFFEE EXPRESS K33
COFFEE REPUBLIC
LTD G7
COIND
S.C.
L8
COLPAC LTD
K5
All of the packaging
industry is running around trying to find the latest solution to the
challenges currently laid down by the Government and consumers, to
become environmentally and ethically friendly, says Colpac. By contrast, Colpac first investigated using sustainably sourced materials for their
entry into the food packaging market in the 70’s, although they had been
using these within their other product ranges, for many years before.
Colpac were amongst the
leading companies to play a major part in the introduction of Tecta to
the market.
Even the windows that are
used, have for the most part been made from acetate, until five years
ago, when they were able to change to PLA.
In 2007, during their 70th
Anniversary year, Colpac responded to an appeal by The Wildlife Trust,
to purchase Folly Wood, a local woodland which forms part of Flitwick
Moor, which is recognised as a nationally important site of Special
Scientific interest. Colpac were happy to take up this offer, helping to
sustain the local environment.
Colpac are constantly
looking to develop their own designs along with the machinery
technology, which will influence the market place to adopt the same
principles.
The machinery on show at
the Caffè Culture exhibition will be the Top Seal 160.
C Creative, also on show
at the exhibition, is Colpac’s very own in house design studio, enabling
them to draw on years’ of experience in both packaging construction and
graphics, ensuring the requirements of their customers are met,
considering all aspects of the end use of the product and enabling them
to advise accordingly, which allows them to diversify into other areas,
including cups, confectionery, cosmetics and kids’ party packaging.
Also launching at this
year’s show will be the “Get Carried Away” range. More details of this
product will be available at the exhibition.
“Since joining the
company from Tesco, I have come to appreciate, that Colpac is a gem of a
packaging company that is well worth being discovered, it maintains its
beliefs and principles, with regards the environmental challenges and
applies these to every aspect of innovation that they introduce” says
the new Marketing Manager Jo Sheward.
COMMSPORT T36
CRUZ THE JUICE J12
DALLA CORTE E8
This is one of those
announcements to be careful of… Ginger Spice is appearing at the Cooper/Dalla
Corte/Torani stand! It turns out that ginger spice is one of the new flavours from Torani, the original name in coffee flavouring. Ginger
will be joined by Almond Roca, and 16 different flavours from the Torani
syrups range that will be available to sample. Two interesting flavours
of chocolate sauce – milk and white chocolate – will also be available
to taste. All of the syrups are also available as sugar free options,
which is great news for the more health conscious consumers.
Demonstrations of recipe ideas will be given by three-times
UK barista champion Simon Robertson. He will be using the
Dalla Corte three-group espresso machine, promoted as giving visitors a
chance to see ‘the most advanced espresso machine in the world’, with
the facility to control the temperature of an individual group head by
one-tenth of a degree - an element of precision which eliminates the
temperature fluctuations which can result in bitter tasting coffee.
DARLINGTONS COFFEE LTD
J15
DETPAK E1
DINKUM PRODUCTS L24
This company invented the
concept of the branded milkshake for café use. The new move is to bring
in paper cups instead of polystyrene, for a better image with consumers.
The company calls its service ‘risk-free’ – a starter pack yielding
around 300 servings costs £99.00 and can recoup £350 - £500.
DIVINE CHOCOLATE G43
DOVE FARM FOODS F42
DRINK ME CHAI
C20
Amanda, the inventor of
the instant-chai concept, has a known liking for fiddling around with
flavours and recipes… and her new idea this year may possible be the
first-ever chocolate spiced chai. The conventional chai base of black
tea and spices remains, but with cocoa as the new ingredient. “Our new
Chocolate Spice Chai is a new idea from Drink Me Chai. It combines the
hugely successful blend of our Spiced Chai with the finest quality cocoa
from West Africa,” says Amanda. “The result is a rich chocolately taste
with a subtle after kick of the warmer spices such as Cinnamon, Ginger
and Nutmeg. It is best made hot with steamed milk but can also be made
iced in the summer. We feel there is a rennaissance in chocolate
currently in the
UK and this is reflected in the the cafe market with
customers choosing higher quality, richer hot chocolate rather than the
sweet milky offerings of the past. Blend this with the core Chai spice
blend and you get a unique and interesting beverage for the cafe
market.”
DRURY TEA & COFFEE CO
LTD F12
One of the new launches
here was an accident – Drury’s boss was in the Rancilio factory when he
discovered the Classe 6 Compact Tall espresso machine, a machine which
can handle drinks up to 20oz, and is still compact enough to be legally
operated off a 13A plug. He demanded to be able to sell it in Britain,
and says that its throughput is very impressive. Drury will be offering
some keen deals, in which its Classe 8 and Classe 10 machines bring with
them a great deal more for the list price – auto-grinder, the I-steam
automatic frother, water-softener, knock-out box, and in one case,
extras worth £1,200. There is a show offer of half-price deals on the
leather-look finishes. Drury will repeat its technique of having
machines facing the public, so that visitors can make their own coffees
– this open approach, says the company, avoids the impression that
visitors are being ‘sold at’.
EPOS GROUP H5
ESPRESSO PACKAGING TO
GO G37
ESPRESSO
WAREHOUSE B24
Espresso Warehouse will
once again showcase its range of Everything But The Coffee. The
highlights are new frappe mixes under the Breeze brand, all made with
natural ingredients, and free from hydrogenated vegetable oils,
artificial colours, flavourings or preservatives. There will be
demonstrations of how to use the flavours to most cooling effect. The
Wooden Spoon brand launches three products - Fairtrade chocolate
brownies, strawberry and white chocolate muffinloafs, and Cookie Bites,
offered as “the ultimate kids’ impulse line”, a treat made with an oat
biscuit base, yogurt topping, and candy- coated chocolate. There is a
hidden surprise when the pack is opened. The team will also discuss the
benefits of next-day delivery throughout the UK.
* as
we write this, we have just received samples of the new item, the
strawberry and white chocolate muffinloaf. Yes, we can report that it
features the same light fluffiness of the other muffins in the range!
EUROCAF L31
EUROPEAN WATERCARE LTD
J5
EXOTIC PLANET JUICES LTD
A19
F BENDER LTD F31
F.A.C. S.p.A P42
FAST FOOD SYSTEMS K15
Although known for its
range of Selecto water filters from the USA, this company will be
showcasing the Vizu carts. These units are for indoor or outdoor use,
currently in operation at venues from football grounds to nightclubs,
are of very sturdy design, and are finished with the client’s choice of
colour and logos.
The strong, sturdy design
of these carts means that they are suitable for both internal
& outdoor usage, and are
currently being used in a variety of venues from nightclubs to football
stadiums.
Also on display on the
stand will be the range of Selecto Scientific water filters. This range
of water filters direct from America, have models for any type of use
from Post-mix to ware-washing, coffee machines to combi-steamers, and
are the only water filters that are approved by both Pepsi and Coca-Cola
in the USA.
Four of the new additions
to the Vizu range of quick service equipment will also be unveiled at
the Caffè Culture show. These new models of heated display cases, all of
which are assisted-service as standard but are also available as
self-service, are made with the same formula as the rest of the Vizu
range; rugged and solid construction combined with aesthetically
pleasing design.
FAYREFIELD FOODTEC LTD
M23
FERRARI'S COFFEE D24
FIRST CHOICE
COFFEE E28
First Choice has some
eye-catching items – look for the Adonis espresso machine from Victoria
Arduino, described as ‘a serious design statement on your bar’, and the
new packaging for Grand Café, a triple-certified range. There will be a
selection of real-leaf speciality teas and artisan slow-roasted coffees
from the new partnership with Java Republic of Dublin, a company with
its own serious commitment to ethical and environmental matters.
Grand Café coffee, which
was the winner in the Hot Beverages category at last year’s Caterer
Excellence in Food and Drink Awards, is sourced from some of the world’s
top plantations, resulting in quality beans slow-roasted to exact
specification. The range also represents First Choice Coffee’s
long-term commitment to socially and ecologically responsible business
practices with 100% Rainforest Alliance Certifies, Fairtrade and Organic
coffees.
At Caffè Culture 2008,
First Choice Coffee will be unveiling its brand new packaging for the
Grand Café range of coffees, in line with its new corporate image that
was launched in November ‘07.
FOOD BRANDS GROUP LTD
L27
Percol has been sold for
20 years at retail, and this is the point at which the new Percol
Fairtrade Espresso beans mark a move into the foodservice sector. There waill also be the appearance of a Fairtrade and organic version of the
brand’s Americano coffee. Percol was an original pioneer of Fairtrade
coffee, and has raised half a million dollars for Coffee Kids in the
last ten years.
Percol will
be supported with equipment by N&W, Europe's biggest hot beverage
machine manufacturer, who are providing Korinto and Kobalto machines for
the stand.
FRANKE COFFEE SYSTEMS
UK C24
FRECCO LTD K36
FREEZACINO N28
FROBISHERS K30
This is one of the very
serious big names in fruit juices. Frobishers are launching two unique
new products – full fruit smoothies, not from concentrate, and free from
artificial additives of any sort. The products have a six-month
ambient-temperature shelf life. The flavours initially available will
be Pineapple, Banana and Passionfruit, plus Orange, Banana and Mango,
both product have a 6 month ambient life and do not use concentrates. As
with Frobishers pure juice range, these new Smoothies fit well into the
ever expanding premium juice market and satisfy consumers demand for
quality, additive free products. Both Smoothies provide 2 of your 5 a
day fruit and vegetable portions, making them an ideal meal supplement
as well as a delicious tasting drink.
Retailers can now stock
Full Fruit Smoothies without the pressure of a short date life or taking
up valuable space in their chilled storage facilities. The products also
offer the opportunity to earn very good cash margins whilst competing on
price with the multiples.
FULCRUM HEALTH
PRODUCTS R38
Although this is a new
launch, some members of the UK trade may have seen the product before.
The concept is of fortified coffee, in which Voyava of Texas has infused
beans with a variety of health supplements, without affecting the
flavour and quality of the coffee. The product did appear briefly from
Boaters, who are now stocking it again, but this time as a licensee of
the new distributor, Fulcrum. The theory is that the body works best
with vitamin-and-mineral-rich food and drink, and the inventor in Texas
decided that as coffee is absorbed quickly into the body, it would
provide a speedy dispersal of added ingredients. He devised a way to
treat beans, after roasting, with liquids rich in useful ingredients,
with the aim of boosting alertness, improving joint flexibility,
strengthening the body's immune system or even assisting in promoting
natural weight. Fulcrum's Spava blends include one fortified with white
tea and ginkgo biloba, ingredients shown to be useful in improving
attention and short-term memory. Another is fortified with chondroitin
sulphate, which occurs naturally in the joints, and may relieve
osteoarthritis pain and stiffness. One blend with green tea and guarana
is for an energy boost, but unlike caffeine it offers a slower release
which gives a smoother and long lasting effect. The fourth blend has
rosehips and ginseng, to help build stamina.
GELLER BUSINESS
MACHINES H39
On Stand H39 Geller
Business Machines will show a range of solutions to suit everyone from
the smaller business up to the multi outlet chain.
Geller-Vectron POS
terminals combine the best features of ECRs and PC systems in a unique
concept. Their solid-state memory provides the ECR advantages of long
life, simplicity and robustness at the point of service. However,
Geller-Vectron terminals also incorporate the versatility of PC systems.
With over 85,000 installed systems worldwide, Vectron terminals are
loaded with desirable features to make your business run smoother and
more profitably.
On show for the first time in the UK,
the
Geller-Vectron Mobile Pro is a self-contained, hand-held
touch screen, wireless terminal with the same functionality as the
mains-powered models in the Vectron range.
Geller will
also show their attractive, ruggedly-constructed, die cast aluminium
touch
screen terminals running
GellerTouch Point
of Sale Software. GellerTouch is powerful,
user-friendly, point of service software designed for hospitality
locations. Single or multi-site, GellerTouch is easy to use at the point
of sale even by new or part-time servers. Management can choose from a
wide library of reports such as hourly sales, profit and cost, sales by
department, customer analysis, best and worst sellers, comparison
reports, server reports and many more. These reports are available per
terminal or consolidated for multi-terminal sites.
For the multi-branch
business, Geller will show their web-based back office software,
WBO.
This highly successful product is used by many chains. It provides
superbly detailed real time information about exactly what is happening
in each branch. One very interesting feature of WBO is that it can
operate across several different types of business within a group even
if they have a variety of terminals at the points of sale.
GIOTTO - ROCKET ESPRESSO
S39
This is a re-birth. In
the 1970’s, two inventors got together to develop the world’s first
commercial-quality domestic espresso machine, the Giotto. When their
company decided to concentrate on commercial models, three partners
decided to take the rights to manufacturing the original machine.
It
was named this year among Esquire magazine’s ‘objects of desire’, will
be seen in the next James Bond film, and this is its British debut.
The new style Premium
model, has special improved features that include the new look and
extended commercial style lengths of the Giotto patent non-burn steam
and hot water arms. This feature produces increased and dryer steam,
perfect for texturing the best silky smooth cafe style milk coffees. The
design of the famous group head, that Giotto uses in all but one of its
traditional espresso machine range, is ensures perfect thermal
conduction and retention, crucial for extracting and delivering the very
best crema that freshly ground coffee on demand has to offer.
GLEN DIMPLEX
PROFESSIONAL APPLIANCES B6
GREEN AND BLACK'S
ORGANIC F37
GROVE FRESH N38
GUIDETTI Fine Foods
Ltd G41
GW LONDON E4
GW is introducing a
new range of coffee shop, bar and deli counters called Steelight. Sizes
range up to 2.5m
HILLSWOOD/BENTWOOD
FURNITURE COMPANY K28
HONEYROSE BAKERY K21
HORIZON FOODS J3
HUHTAMAKI (UK)
LTD F40
Demand for sustainable
products has led Huhtamaki to develop a new bio-coated cup for hot, cold
and vended drinks. It is made with materials from sustainably-managed
forests, has the Forestry Stewardship Council certificate, and meets the
European requirement for compostability. Huhtamaki’s Polarity tumblers,
for juices, shakes and smoothies, are also now available in a completely
biodegradable and compostable version
Stand F40 at this year’s
Caffè Culture will showcase Huhtamaki’s impressive range of packaging
solutions and allow visitors the opportunity to discover innovative
foodservice disposables.
John Young, Huhtamaki
UK’s General Manager for Foodservice explains:
“With more and more
people concerned about the environment and conscious that they must be
seen as being ‘green’, we understand the importance of manufacturing
products which have minimal impact on the environment. Our new
bio-coated cup has been manufactured using materials from sustainably
managed forests. The cup’s carton board material has the Forestry
Stewardship Council’s chain of custody certificate and is certified in
accordance with EN13432, the European ‘norm’ for compostability of
packaging.”
An addition to the
existing range of BioWare single-use cups, plates, containers and
cutlery, bio-coated cups, as with all BioWare products, fully compost to
soil within sixty days in industrial composting facilities. The
innovative bio-coating allows the product to compost. The product can be
composted in industrial composting facilities. The entire chain, from
raw material input to production and disposal, has been designed to have
a minimal impact on the environment.
Huhtamaki’s Polarity
range of APET tumblers is now available in a completely biodegradable
and compostable version.
An innovative addition to the existing BioWare range, PLA
Polarity tumblers are great for on-the-go service, providing a
multi-purpose, clear tumbler and lid combination – a great way of
enhancing the appeal of a product! PLA Polarity retain the same
rigidity, clearness and gloss as the APET version and are suitable for
an array of cold beverages including juices, shakes and smoothies. They
are ideal for use in cafés, coffee shops and juice bars, and are perfect
for outlets seeking to promote environmental awareness and
sustainability. The new PLA domed lid fits the 300ml, 400ml and 500ml
straight-sided PLA tumblers – increasing the tumblers usability and
functionality.
As well as displaying a
variety of products, Huhtamaki will also be on hand to offer advice on
the benefits of custom printing – a service which has become
increasingly popular due to customer demand. Huhtamaki’s innovative
printing technology allows for a quick, easy service. Customers often
expect a more sophisticated beverage service, so look to Huhtamaki if
you want to brand products with a company logo, message or name.
Custom-printing enables outlets to offer a branded offering – perfect
for presenting the high quality product within. Huhtamaki can
custom-print in vast quantities, quickly to help improve your existing
beverage service.
ICONTROL (UK)
P33
IDC ltd M24
INSIDE OUT CONTRACTS
LTD F1
Inside Out is a café
seating specialist – look for the new Cruella armchair with its curved
shell, created by multi-laying ebony, beech or oakwood, to give a
durable yet appealing result. The Caramel chair is a new
fully-recyclable stacking chair for outdoor seating area, and the
Neopolitan chair has an unusual two-tone polypropylene shell supported
by a chromed steel base.
ITALIAN BEVERAGE
COMPANY G28
IVORY & LEDOUX LTD J6
This is the distributor
of La Perruche, the famous French rough-cut sugar. There is the promise
of a new product which is said to have taken France by storm, the Doypak
750gm pouring pouch.
J E WILSON & SON
LTD H34
JAMES WHITE
DRINKS B11
Lawrence Mallinson is not
just a juice expert, but spent years in the soup sector – so it’s no
surprise he pioneered the concept of vegetable-based soft drinks. This
year’s launch is his Manicorganic freshly pressed juices and nectars,
with the typical James White flavours of apple and beetroot, orange and
carrot, and peach. They are in 25cl recyclable plastic bottles with a
very long shelf-life. “Apple and beetroot will be a surprise to many
who remember the nasty stuff that stained school lunches,”he tells us.
“It is actually very easy and refreshing, and there is a buzz about
it which is being reflected in our James White beetroot juice sales.
Orange and Carrot is a gentle introduction to carrot juice, which on its
own can be a little earthy for some people – these are the beginner’s
intro to vegetable juices!” This, he says, is an attractive an
attractive convenient and organic proposition to a coffee shop – the
format looks like a chilled juice, the quality is that of a short-life
juice, but the storage life is high. “All those that have seen the
range are very enthusiastic about it – this market is for storming !”
JEREMYS SOUPS LTD H33
JOHN REDFEARN ENTERPRISES
(UK) LTD D4
JOHNSTONE'S BAKERS
D1
This launch of bakery
products aimed specifically at the coffee shop trade comes from a baker
with a creative track record. Lewis Johnstone created a unique process
for developing luxury caramel shortcake some years ago; after nine
months in business he doubled his factory size, and now has a six-acre
state-of-the-art site which has just received production investment
costing £2million. The caramel continues to win awards, but has now been
joined by, tiffin, rocky road, caramel crisp, cupcakes, brownies and
flapjacks. The new launches are of two cheesecakes, chocolate and
strawberry. Products are available in catering boxes and individually
wrapped. “In an age where everyone is cutting everything out of their
products,” says the company, “we are keeping the same high quality
ingredients in ours!”
KATE'S CAKES K12
There will be three new products, and an advance tasting of a
fourth. The three new ones come from the Lifestyle range at the Caffè
Culture exhibition in May. The Kate’s Cakes Lifestyle range, created for
those who suffer from allergies and intolerances – there is no reason
why such customers should put up with a compromise on taste, says the
company. There is a new choc-and-nut bar cereal bar, with wheat-free
ingredients, a muesli bar, and a dairy-free and gluten-free
fruit-and-seed bar. In development is a brownie range, and this will be
available for advance tasting.
Choc & Nut cereal
bar – a delicious combination of carefully selected wheat free
ingredients, combined with a trio of nuts (hazelnuts, pecans and
almonds) and Belgian chocolate.
Muesli bar – all the
goodness of breakfast in a dairy free bar! Crunchy muesli, malted wheat
flake, wholesome oats all combined with moist cranberries & sultanas,
then infused with Agave Nectar for that added touch of sweetness!
Fruit & Seed bar - a
dairy and gluten free delight packed with chunky fruit pieces, an array
of crunchy seeds and Agave Nectar.
The latest additions join the following favourites:
Dairy Free
Rich Fruit Loaf Slice – Made with carefully sourced dairy and gluten
free ingredients to produce a handmade slice of juicy fruits, cherries
and a hint of spice. Shelf life 7 days chilled.
Skinny Banana
– Made with Banana Pulp, packed with juicy raisins and baked to
perfection - all this goodness with less than 5% fat! Shelf Life 7 days
chilled.
Flapjacks – The
flapjack range is made with wheat free ingredients. Choose from honey
(made with rich Mexican honey for a smooth, intense taste), chocolate
(hand-drizzled and sprinkled with Belgian chocolate chunks) or fruit
(buttery, crumbly, crammed with oats, fruit and seeds). Shelf life 3
months ambient.
Granola Bar –
Made with dairy free ingredients, no refined sugar or fats. Fruits, nuts
and cereals are bound together with honey to create a deliciously light,
open snack. Shelf life 3 months ambient.
Chocolate Orange Brownie – Gluten free
ingredients are used to produce an indulgent chocolate brownie, with
fresh orange zest that gives a hint of orange and then topped with
Belgian chocolate for that truly rich flavour. Shelf life 21 days
ambient.
KAWA BEAN
LTD C5
KEEKO KIDS
LTD E42
This is extremely unusual
- Keeko provides play and activity items for children in foodservice
outlets – the items can be seen in Roadchef and McDonalds. “We provide
high-specification, quality products that require minimum maintenance
and encourage passive play. This leaves parents free to relax and others
without children undisturbed,” explains the company. The vacuum formed Keeko Wall-Board houses A3 colouring sheets with personalised artwork or
Keeko illustrations, and wax crayons. The new Cafe Wall-Board has been
designed specifically for venues which do not actively encourage
children! It is discreet, yet functional and provides a good medium for
advertising and branding
KENZAI EUROPE
LTD C6
LA SPAZIALE
P32
La Spaziale, which will
be sharing its stand with the new Probat UK roasting operation, has a
new compact espresso machine being shown. This is the one-group version
of the already well-known S5. This, says the company, has been devised
because of a big demand for a one-group machine at the right price point
– there are many catering businesses where a smaller machine fits the
space and the need, but the company’s existing S1 is not man enough for
the job, and other one-groups are too expensive. The appearance of Probat roasters endorses La Spaziale’s view that the delay of the
roaster-retailer is coming – “people who laughed at the idea have now
come back saying they’re interested,” says the company. It is possible
that delis may become more interested than coffee houses, and the next
part of the La Spaziale/Probat plan is to offer roasting machines with
guidance on sources of supply of the right green beans.
LINCOLN & YORK LTD L7
LONDON BIO
PACKAGING L28
LONDON SCHOOL OF COFFEE
G32
This is an
opportunity to meet the training school born of the speciality coffee
industry. The school’s courses have now expanded widely, and cover a
range from green-bean knowledge and roasting, to barista work,
associated subjects such as iced drinks, and even ‘pure’ business
aspects such as the considerations of opening a coffee shop. The school
has recently begun offering the new City and Guilds VRQ in barista work.
LOTUS BAKERIES E39
You know the
individually-wrapped caramelised biscuits served with coffee? Lotus of
Belgium makes them, and sells over a billion a year! It’s the original
1932 recipe, involving a unique caramelisation process and cinnamon
aroma, with no artificial flavours or colouring.
Lotus Bakeries understand
that coffee breaks are about more than just a hot drink.
They’re a moment to relax, reflect and recharge. Each year, over 1
billion individually wrapped Lotus caramelised biscuits are consumed in
cafés, restaurants, salons and hotels all over the world. And in the
UK, Lotus is by far the no. 1 selling coffee accompaniment, accounting
for 1 in 4 of the occasions when a complimentary product is added to a
saucer.
Crafted using the same recipe since 1932, Lotus Bakeries remains a
traditional family owned business, still baking in the small Belgian
town of Lembeke. It’s the unique caramelisation process that gives the
biscuits a subtle taste and cinnamon aroma, which combines perfectly
with a great cup of coffee or tea. Only the finest natural ingredients
go anywhere near Lotus biscuits - no artificial flavours, colours or
hydrogenated fats are used.
The highest product quality is assured and Lotus biscuits will
undoubtedly enhance your customer's overall cafe experience. So apply
the Lotus touch today - no other product deserves a place on your
customer’s saucer.
LOVE SMOOTHIES
LTD D8
This company was a
pioneer of the big secret in smoothies - pre-mixed frozen-fruit pouches
which are added to fresh juice and blended. Love Smoothies has developed
the UK's first hot smoothie, 'Beat the Bluesli', which contains
blueberry, honey, muesli and hot milk.
LUX C12
MAHLKOENIG
This is a new arrival -
Mahlkoenig, an authority on grinding. Not just coffee grinding, but all
kinds of foodstuffs. In this case, the company has both worktop coffee
grinders and shop/bag grinders for deli and retail use.
MARCO BEVERAGE SYSTEMS
LTD E40
This will be the café
trade’s first chance to talk about the Ecoboiler. Marco has long argued
that operators should look at the real costs of their brewing equipment,
and now says that with the Ecoboiler, it has achieved a model which
costs the same as a conventional boiler, but which offers lifetime
energy savings that can be the equivalent of having a free new boiler
every four years. Marco says – don’t choose your water boiler on price
alone, but make the decision based on the overall lifetime costs. The
Ecoboiler achieves savings by improved insulation, a redesigned boiler
configuration, a half fill “Eco mode”, for use in quieter periods and an
adjustable temperature setting. Marco is also an advocate of the SCAE
Gold Cup standard for brewing filter coffee, and will show a system
equipped with an automatic facility for dumping stale coffee after a
pre-determined length of time.
ECOBOILERS - With
the rising cost of energy, the lifetime cost of a water boiler is at
least as important as the capital investment. Although no more expensive
to purchase than a standard water boiler, the projected savings over the
lifetime of the energy efficient Ecoboiler are so substantial that they
may far exceed the cost of purchasing a competitor’s model. That can be
the equivalent of having a free new boiler every four years. Marco is
encouraging caterers not to buy on price alone, but to compare the
energy efficiency of the different brands and make their purchase
decision based on the overall costs over the life of the boiler.
Designed specifically for
an era of rising energy costs, the Ecoboiler achieves savings by
improved insulation, a redesigned boiler configuration, a half fill “Eco
mode”, for use in quieter periods and an engineer adjustable temperature
setting. The new range is available in 5 and 10-litre push button models
and 5, 10, 20 and 30-litre tap models.
MAXIBREW FRESHCUP - Also
launched at the Show is Marco’s latest bulk filter coffee brewer, the
Maxibrew Freshcup. It is designed to brew filter coffee to the SCAE Gold
Cup standard and incorporates technology to ensure that the coffee is
always fresh. It is equipped with an automatic system for dumping stale
coffee after a pre-determined length of time. Holding time is agreed
with customers at installation time and set by the installation
engineer. When the coffee is past its best, it is automatically dumped
and the machine begins a short rinse cycle to rid the urn of stale
coffee oils, ready for the machine to brew a fresh batch of coffee. To
maximise the quality of coffee stored and to keep it in optimum
condition, the Maxibrew Fresh Cup is equipped with a twin wall insulated
holding urn in a hot water jacket providing very stable coffee holding
conditions.
SELF-SERVICE BREWERS -
Marco’s Self-Service brewers are line extensions of the Company’s
best-selling Qwikbrew, Qwikbrew Twin and Maxibrew bulk brewers. They are
designed to fill a gap in the market for self-help coffee service
equipment that serves quality filter coffee at an economic price, whilst
protecting customer safety. They offer self-service coffee dispense from
one side of the brewer and staff service from the other. The
self-service side is a push and hold system, where coffee pours only for
as long as the button is depressed. The side facing the operator is
fitted with traditional Tomlinson style handles. The push button
configuration and recessed cup stations are safety features to prevent
customers being scalded whilst serving themselves with coffee. Visitors
to the Show are invited to the Marco stand to see a working model and to
enjoy a cup of fresh filter coffee.
MARTINS CAKES H28
MATTHEW ALGIE & CO LTD
F5
Why bring your own
coffee to Caffe Culture? Well, not so long ago, Matthew Algie gave an
extremely erudite presentation on coffee freshness to the Speciality
Coffee Association – a member of the audience tells that that many big
names in the industry could be seen taking notes. That same subject will
be seriously, if informally, addressed for the benefit of the café and
catering trade. This is an extremely rare opportunity for café owners to
discover what professional tasters know – the difference between a
coffee roasted two months ago, one month ago, a couple of days ago… and,
conceivably, half an hour ago. Now, says the company, come and show the
coffee you serve in your own business, and compare… really, how close
are you to giving your customers the true taste of coffee? By way of
additional interest, the company will be brewing its samples in the
Clover – this is a rare chance to see the $11,000 single-cup brewer in
action.
MAXABEL
INTERNATIONAL K27
MCR
SYSTEMS H12
MELITTA SYSTEM SERVICE
J32
The latest addition to
Melitta’s range of HACCP-approved bean to cup speciality coffee machines
will be shown at Caffè Culture 2008. The ultra compact Bar machine
features an 18 option speciality menu, 2 separate hoppers, an extra
chute for decaffeinated coffee and a hot water outlet for tea
preparation. There is a choice of integrated milk frother or manual
steaming. It is capable of delivering up to 150 espressos or 90
cappuccinos per hour. It features an 18 option speciality menu, 2
separate hoppers, an extra chute for decaffeinated coffee and a hot
water outlet for tea preparation.
Alpha’s low, sleek design
in a matt silver finish gives it a highly contemporary profile while its
triple level, touch screen control panel, complete with animated,
illustrated commands, means every process in the 15 option menu is
completely self explanatory and that, consequently, the machine is ultra
simple to operate. Milk is kept in a refrigerated module and only drawn,
heated and foamed as required, ensuring ultimate freshness. An important
and unique feature of the Alpha is that two types of fresh milk
can be accommodated meaning that, for example, full fat and skimmed can
be offered to attract a wider spread of customers.
Cup is a stylishly
designed machine which will produce up to 180 cups per hour from 8
options, including hot water for tea and hot chocolate, at the touch of
a button. It can be plumbed in or, alternatively, be fed from an
internal water tank making it ideal for venues such as showrooms,
offices, leisure centres as well as restaurants, cafes and bars. Various
optional modules such as a cup warmer, self service coin checker and
base cupboard, allow any configuration to be made up.
METRO DRINKS
J17
Metro is re-launching
Qu4ttro Stagioni, its best selling premium adult soft drink range, with
a new flavour, lemon and ginger, to represent ‘winter’ in the four
seasons of the range’s name. There will also be bright new labelling
which keeps the original imagery but in more contemporary format.
Metro’s Paul Bendit says: “Qu4ttro Stagioni’s success seems to be at
odds with the uber-trendy movements within the industry. It’s a great
tasting drink which is beautifully packaged and utterly gimmick free,
which must be what the customer really wants.”
METROPOLITAN COFFEE CO
LTD C36
There will be a heatwave at Metropolitan –
the Heat Wave Happy Hour is a feature in
which the company will assume that the temperature is in the eighties,
and will be sampling smoothies, frappes and Parisian sodas as part of a
discussion about how to keep customers cool but profits hot in the
summer months. There is also a new launch – this is the Amada Mocha, an
‘authentic Italian espresso with style, glamour, quality and substance’.
Caffe Amada is aimed at
the quality caterer who wants a high level of flavour,service,
heritage,style and value from their specialist espresso supplier. Amada
Mocha is a super premium espresso whose quality and elegance makes for a
really special 'boutique' style product. Anyone taking this brand will
be inspected and supported monthly to ensure standards are indeed high.
It is also offered for
caterers who recognise the need for high quality and comprehensive point
of sales tools and sext crockery to really 'activate' the coffee offer.
Why does the market need another brand?
People are now wanting to
learn about the providence of their coffee blends and why they taste
special based on origin informationand roasting techniques. Consumers
are seeking a connection with the products they consume. Rather than
'just another brand' , Caffe Amada is a true life story of a passion for
excellence from a real Italian family consumed and obsessed by
delivering a great coffee to the UK specific taste buds
What does it offer that the market doesn't currently carry? A lot of
information on the blend origins and its slow roasted pedigree. It is a
glimpse at real artisan coffee produced with a unique balance of art and
science yet both now accesible and affordable and easily integrated with
caterers in the UK
The arabica beans (about 65% of the blend) are from Brazil, Guatemala
and Costa Rica. The arabicas give a non acidic fruity taste with some
hints of sweetness and chocolate. Their flavour is very smooth. The
robusta beans (around 35% of the blend) are quite unique- they are high
grown beans from Java which are bigger than usual plus Indian washed
robustas too. The Indian robusta gives a milder lighter note to the
main body of the coffee and the Java beans release gas which delivers a
really rich, thick and persistent crema.
The focus of the brand
design for Caffe Amada is based around a modern take on Art Deco-
bringing modern style bible ethics to a special period in time. It has a
truly modern, contemporary look and feel. It is the fresh and new kid on
the block.
Amada Mocha is 95%
Arabica and 5% Robusta from similar growing areas but the selection
criteria for the roast mix is much higher. The blend contains 11
different origins and is less full bodied, much ,much more aromatic and
delicate. The brand is depicted on a mythical figure- Lady Amada Mocha
who has circumnavigated the globe in decadent 50s fashion to indulge her
passion for all things quality!
Is it suited to the UK
tastes?
The UK palette expects
little in the way of acidity (often prevalent for example in Colombian
beans) , yet want sweet tones and rich creamy espresso. They seek
delicate but present coffee flavours without too much bitterness,
acidity our sourness. This perfect balance which is often found in
top-end prestigious espresso is called the 'sweet point'
Our coffee, is slow
roasted at a mid roast height developing a lovely even flavour (for at
least 14 minutes) in a traditional Probat roaster and goes on to loose
over 17% of it's original weight through moisture loss. This is 'slow
food'!- the triumph of quality over commercialisation. It's made with
passion from a forth generation of family Italian roasters who although
established in 1856 have been specialists in espresso since after the
second world war. Their focus is resolute- they produce only espresso
coffee and choose only the finest beans to go into their blends.
Also to guarantee the
bouquet of flavours, they choose beans of a premium quality that will
roast well together at the same time in the same roast batch and lock in
the perfect marriage of characteristics that develop during roasting.
This can be lost when roasters simply mix together pre-roasted origin
coffees.
MORAN BEVERAGE SERVICES
A10
NELSON CATERING
EQUIPMENT J24
NESCAFE COFFEE COMPANY
D28
Something quite radical
at the Nescafe stand will be the appearance of a La Marzocco traditional
espresso machine. There is a point to be made, says Nescafe – it is that
if there is a vast number of caterers and a vast number of consumers,
all with differing requirements, then the trade has to accept that there
is also a high number of solutions. So Nescafe will be showing its wholebean solutions alongside its soluble ones. Something worth a look
will be Nestle Professional with its selection of new recipes, which
will include a Millionaire’s Hot Chocolate made with the Aero Bubbly
product.
In appreciation that each
café has a unique spectrum of customers – all with different hot
beverage requirements - the Nestle Professional Beverage Dispense
Solutions team will be on hand to talk shop with café owners and
managers. They will also be offering advice and support as to ways of
making their business more appealing and, of course, more profitable.
Now, says Nescafe, is the
time for cafés to either reassess their existing hot beverages menu, or
introduce a profitable offering that is a straight ‘value-add’ to their
business. The team will be pleased to give advice on the most
appropriate equipment, footprint and ingredients to meet individual
needs and footfall – whatever the location, or turnover….
With premium hot drinks
on the market providing compelling profit margins, the company will also
be providing a touch of inspiration with new recipes, exclusive to Caffe
Culture, using its renowned Aero Bubbly Hot Chocolate. Being served at
the stand will be the ‘AERO Millionaire’s Hot Choc’ made with caramel
sauce and topped with fudge pieces! Come and try it and you might even
walk away with the recipe!
The Milano machine will
be on show to demonstrate just how quick and easy it can be to serve a
range of hot beverages.
For those looking to
offer the full roast and ground experience to customers, the stand will
also feature the fully automatic Azkoyen Bean to Cup machine, plus the
more traditional, sleek La Marzocco for the true, barista style
experience.
NEWBY TEAS UK LTD G5
A chance to find
premium Chinese teas is available from Newby. There will be the chance
to see Gunpowder, one of the great traditional oriental teas, which
dates back to the Tang dynasty, and its modern name is said to come from
British forces in the far East, who likened it to the powder used for
their cannon – although it is said that the Mandarin for ‘freshly
brewed’ does sound like the same word! Kukicha is the famous Japanese
tea made from stalks and twigs. The company says that it is important
for cafes to keep up with the trends and habits of their customers.
Newby of London is
launching two exciting new products adding to its extensive food service
range. Premium Chinese green teas, ‘Gunpowder’ and ‘Kukicha’ will offer
customers a truly exceptional tea drinking experience. Kukicha tea, an
exciting new trend also known as ‘twig tea’, will be an instant hit on
all menus with its mild, soothing and unique taste. Equally, Gunpowder
tea, a full-bodied traditional green tea rolled into small shiny balls,
has a little smokiness to its taste which is sure to captivate
customers’ tea tasting palates.
Newby’s rigorous
selection process and a commitment to only blending teas produced during
the prime growing season ensures that no cup is ever less than perfect.
The majority of Newby’s blends are available to the catering industry in
500g saddle-packs, whilst more specialist blends are available in
smaller 250g packs. Furthermore, hotel and restaurant staff benefit from
the additional serving information and tips on how to get the best out
of Newby’s highly sought after teas on pack.
Newby’s award winning
range of premium teas (awarded three gold medals at 2007 Great Taste
Awards) is served in some of the UK’s finest establishments including
One Aldwych, Claridges, Gleneagles, Cipriani, Sumosan and Nobu. With
over 120 blends of the world’s finest teas and tisanes there is a blend
of tea to suit each and every customer, be it traditional black tea
blends, including English Breakfast, or herbal blends such as Peppermint
and Chamomile.
Jon Wild, Newby Sales
and Marketing Director, said: “Newby is already served in some of the
UK’s most prestigious establishments and our customers have come to
expect nothing but the best quality from us. The two new teas build on
our existing range and address consumers’ increasing interest in healthy
alternatives. It is important for caterers to keep up-to-date with the
changing drinking habits of their customers, as green teas become more
popular Newby’s Gunpowder and Kukicha teas offer caterers the chance to
serve a distinctive and exciting green tea option. ”
NEXUS RETAIL INTERIORS
LTD G39
NOVA Design Associates
Ltd M28
There will be two new
espresso machines – the Synesso Cyncra from Seattle claims ‘a new
standard for thermal stability, ease of use and consistent shot
brewing’, and is touted as ‘the most exciting and versatile espresso
machine available’. It has been recommended by noted coffee writer David
Schomer. The other machine is the Italian Italgi Aroma, a simple but
durable machine with, as is now becoming the fashion, independent
temperature control for each group.
OWLET FRUIT JUICE H35
PACK4U Ltd G6
PACKAGING BRANDS B15
A new paper hot cup with
superior heat barrier properties will be launched – this is the Dimple
cup, with a unique embossed exterior surface not unlike that of a golf
ball. Air is trapped between the outer paper wrap and the wall of the
cup, reducing the amount of heat that is transferred to the user’s hand,
which is reckoned to be an advantage in both safety and comfort. The
cup appears under the Castaway brand; it is available in four sizes, and
with customised print service.
Packaging
Environmental L33
PARIDOM COMPANY
LTD J8
PASTA
KING K6
PASTA
PRONTO R39
PATERSON
ARRAN LTD H16
“How long does the
biscuit last in the cup before it falls apart? This is a question that
professors have worked on! And there is a right biscuit for a dunk - a
rectangular biscuit means you don’t have to worry about the size of your
cup. We’re trying to create quality biscuits to go with quality coffee,
and this is getting reaction from the trade – we see people thinking ‘a
dunking day would be a good promotion…’ According to Paterson Arran’s
Jerome Wright, his Café Bronte Dunking Bars are typical of the ideas
that cafes like, and to join them, he will be launching a new a Mexican
single-origin chocolate, on a biscuit base. “We’re trying to up the game
in new ideas for cafes – this is a market that has moved on from Dairy
Milk.”
Offering the perfect
coffee companion, the Café Bronte collection consists of soft chewy
cookies, shortbread bars and dunking biscuits. The cookies come in six
mouth-watering varieties with distinctive combinations of real fruit and
smooth chocolate flavours including White Choc Chunk, Apricot & Coconut,
Milk Choc Chunk & Orange, Cranberry, Dark Choc Chunk & Stem Ginger as
well as one fully enrobed Milk Chocolate coated Fruit & Oat cookie.
The indulgent Shortbread
Bars, which are available in Cranberry, All Butter and Choc Chunk, offer
all the taste and wholesome flavour of traditional all-butter shortbread
with the added boost of real cranberry and chocolate chunks.
The delicious Dunking Delights offer tasty biscuits with guaranteed
dunkability in six tempting flavours – Oat & Raisin, Double Choc Chip,
Ginger Snap, Cinnamon Snap, Fruit Shrewsbury and Choc Chip & Orange.
These are available in the ‘to go’ format only.
The ‘To Go’ packs are available in 30g x 2. The ambient, larger ‘Serve
Fresh’ products are individually wrapped for freshness. These formats
minimise wastage and have a clear advantage over frozen cookies as no
freezer space is required.
All Café Bronte products are ready to sell and ready to eat. Each
variety, bar the Flat Jack, is supplied in outer cases containing 24
packs in recognition that most outlets have limited space available.
The Flat Jack product comes in cases of 48 packs with two display
units, each holding 24 bars. Online ordering is available through
www.cafebronte.com with a minimum online order of six cases of any
variety.
PATISSERIE
UK A20
PCS
CONVERSIONS L35
PEPSICO L19
PIGGOTTS
U35
PIPERS
CRISPS LTD G30
PLANGLOW
LTD H6
PRITCHITTS K17
One of the biggest
subjects in the cafe trade will be faced head-on at K17, the Pritchitts
stand - it is the qualities of milk for the coffee bar. If milk takes up
80 per cent of the basic product from which we all make a living, says
the company, then let us not pussyfoot around the practicalities of
the subject. If the Italians overwhelmingly use UHT milk, but the
British invariably use fresh milk, then which is best?
Pritchitts recently
launched its Millac Cappuccino Milk, which is a UHT product, and wants
to debate, discuss, sample, and taste-test this vital subject with every
café owner who calls on the stand.
Milk is not a commodity,
says Pritchitts. It's a product with wide chemical variables, and needs
to be understood.
So - why are all milks
not the same?
"Milk is a highly complex
natural product that can vary according to climate, season, the diet of
the cow and even the breed of cow," says Judith Ferguson, Pritchitt’s R
& D chief. "The fatty acid composition of milk varies throughout summer
and winter, as does the amount of protein and lactose. This will affect
how it performs, such as in the frothing for cappuccinos... in the same
way, cream will not whip well at certain times of the year because of
changes in the fat profile.”
PROBAT SHOP ROASTERS N26
This is the operation
started by the guys from La Spaziale, bringing in the world’s best known
shop roasters in the belief that roaster-retailing will come to the UK.
Will it? “This has gone from people laughing at us, to saying – now,
we’re interested!” comes the answer. “We have begun to hear a lot of
serious talk about shop roasting, and it seems that delis are getting
the most excited.”
PROMO BRANDING J7
Not just a great range of
café and bar uniforms, but ‘sensational’ prices on printing and
embroidering are offered here.
PT'S BAKERY W38
PULLINS (BAKERIES)
LTD H40
PURE CEYLON TEA COMPANY
U46
QUICK FIRE
TABLEWARE D7
It’s Hook-a-Cup time at
Quickfire! “Usual fairground rules apply,” says Simon Martin. “A prize
every time. If you hook a branded cup you get a big prize and if you
hook a plain cup you get a small prize because, as we all know by
now....branded cups good, plain cups bad!”
RAPID ACTION PACKAGING
B8
REAL CRISPS R34
RGB COFFEE LTD (ROMBOUTS)
L34
The return of Rombouts
is marked with two new pod machines, one of which is made by La Spaziale.
The unusual aspect of these pod machines is that the pods are inserted
vertically; when the coffee is brewed, the pod is ejected into a waste
tray.
RHEAVENDORS SERVOMAT E36
SABERT EUROPE
M32
SAGEGREEN L15
This will be the launch
of an innovative pasta bar, promoted to operators who want to make the
most of their food offering at high speed. The Pasta Bar system allows
users to serve high quality, authentic Italian pasta dishes in a matter
of seconds, is easy to use and neat enough for a back bar, and comes
free on loan with a commitment to the pasta product.
SALTY DOG CRISPS L6
This is one of the
leading artisan crisp makers, and the new flavour is sour cream with a
hint of Mexican chilli. This is a gluten-free product, and the company’s
David Willis says: “Unlike some chilli offerings that can leave
your tongues feeling like they’ve with been bashed about with a piñata
stick, this is a more informed style of spicing – a chilli hit with a
silky smooth backdrop of sour cream. In chilli-hit terms, the kick is
more of a delicate flick from a burro wearing silk slippers than a
full-bodied strike from steel-capped hooves.”
SANREMO COFFEE
MACHINES P34
A unique feature is
going to be on show from San Remo – together with a move to
individually-controllable group head temperatures, the company has
brought in a visual guide to extraction time. There are six little LEDs,
which operate rather like Grand Prix starting lights – they come on
progressively, and if the espresso finishes pouring before the final
light, it is too fast, and the grinder will have to be adjusted. This is
clear visual check on pouring performance, says the company’s Andrew
Tucker.
SEDA UK LTD F30
Shotz Products Ltd
D36
SILESIA GRILL
SYSTEMS D5
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