Tag: Germany

Europe Between Traditional and Automatic Espresso Machines

When it comes to espresso machine manufacturing, the industry hasn’t strayed far from its original European roots. The continent continues to house the largest number of manufacturers of professional espresso coffee machines worldwide – by a long shot. Europe is not only the largest manufacturer of espresso machines, but has also found itself as the meeting point of two different

Europe and the espresso machine market 2016

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According to a recent survey by CoffeeBI, customers’ main criteria when making an espresso machine purchasing decision was “price”, the “ability to provide technical assistance” and the “front staff professionalism”. These three items received a higher score among the 10 that were put to the vote among manufacturers. Other main criteria listed were the “punctuality in delivering”, as well as

The Global Coffee Trade in Numbers

Coffee has become the most consumed beverage worldwide and the second most traded commodity after oil. This revolutionary trend of global coffee industry changed the perspective of how we treat, consume or appreciate coffee. Brazil and Vietnam can be considered the usual suspects in the chain of coffee production. They have constantly exported the largest amount of coffee, while for the year

Coffee Shop from Novosibirsk Opens in Frankfurt

Coffee Shop from Novosibirsk Opens in Frankfurt

Siberian coffee shop chain Traveler’s Coffee opened a new coffee shop in Frankfurt on March 21. As Anvar Piriev, the CEO of Traveler’s Coffee Moscow, according to Novosibirsk News, the coffee shop is located in the busisness center of Frankfurt am Main, on Bockenheimer Landstraße, not far from the Old Opera House and Rothschild Park. The coffee shop functions as an espresso bar, and

Intergastra returns at Messe Stuttgart from 20 to 24 February 2016

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Intergastra, one of the most important international trade fairs in Europe, returns at Messe Stuttgart from 20 to 24 February 2016. A huge overview of new developments and innovations in the hospitality branch (hotel, gastronomy, community catering, confectionary, and of course cafés) that represents the largest meeting point for the industry in Germany with around 1,300 exhibitors The exhibition halls

Hotelympia, the UK’s largest hospitality event, back to London

Hotelympia, the UK’s largest foodservice and hospitality event, returns to London’s ExCeL from February 29th to March 3rd. The exhibition brings in the UK the broadest range of future trends, fresh talent and attractions, new products, key exhibitors and insightful speakers. It will be all about operator needs, and the requirements of their business and their customers. From hotels and restaurants

Consumption of coffee in Germany

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The consumption of coffee in Germany is increasing after reached 418.4 thousand tons recording a slight decrease (-0.4% in 2012). Compared to the previous years, quantities remained almost stable during the period 2010-2012. Among the different types of coffee, the roasted coffee decreased by 3.3% in 2012 while on the contrary the consumption of espresso/caffè crème increased by 11.6% (66