World Coffee Portal

UK-based premium drinking chocolate and coffee chain Knoops has made its international debut with a store at Dubai’s City Centre Mirdif shopping centre. #coffeeindustry #Knoops #Dubai #hospitalitynews #worldcoffeeportal

Husband and wife, Ben Kostwinder and Linda Kostwinder founded 80days coffee in 2016, a year after a devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake killed nearly 9,000 people in Nepal and left many more thousands homeless. After seeing the huge potential of coffee to stimulate the economy and provide vital income for rural communities – combined with Nepal's suitable climate, high altitude and access to the third-largest fresh-water reserve on the planet, 80days works with Nepalese farmers to hone production and provide a direct export route to the Dutch market. Join Rens Nijholt as he investigates how this captivating country is navigating challenges around infrastructure and investment to unlock the economic power of specialty coffee. #specialtycoffee #Nepal #coffee #coffeefarmer #investment

Australian franchise group Retail Food Group (RFG) has acquired Adelaide-based coffee chain CIBO Espresso from Retail Zoo for AU$2.7m ($1.7m). #acquisition #hospitality #news #coffeeindustry #worldcoffeeportal

Managing a coffee business isn’t easy – tracking operations, maintaining quality and ensuring consistency across locations can feel overwhelming. Vendon, a leader in IoT and payment solutions for the coffee and vending segments, has introduced an innovative IoT solution designed specifically for traditional espresso machines that enable operators to track coffee usage, monitor barista performance and predict maintenance requirements.   Email grow@vendon.net to book a free demo and explore how this technology can optimise your operations and boost your revenue. #coffeebusiness #hospitalityindustry #payments #performance #worldcoffeeportal

Today's multi-billion dollar coffee industry is packed with supplier categories. In a crowded marketplace where suppliers are constantly vying for buyers’ attention, the stakes for winning new business are higher than ever. To explore how suppliers can stand out from the crowd and impress operators, World Coffee Portal is speaking with Aiden Keegan, CEO, Esquires Coffee UK & Cooks Coffee Company, to understand what buyers are really looking for from suppliers. Ian Bryson, Managing Director, Lincoln & York, will also be sharing his perspective as a seasoned supplier on building successful partnerships. Both Aiden and Ian will be participating in this year’s one-to-one meeting programme at the European Coffee Symposium (COHO Expo: The Coffee & Hospitality Expo, co-located with The European Coffee Symposium) in Berlin – an event designed to drive new connections and business development across the coffee industry. Tune into the episode wherever you find your podcasts or head to our bio and stories for the link 🔗 The full interview is out now on Apple, Spotify, Google and all the usual podcast players – or you can tune in below. #supplier #coffee #hospitalityindustry #B2B #networking #partnership #podcast

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has outlined his strategy to improve customer experience in the competitive US market after the coffee chain posted “disappointing” full-year and fourth quarter consolidated results. #coffeeindustry #strategy #coffee #performance #worldcoffeeportal

Founded by brothers Carlos Fertonani, Alexandre Lanzini Fertonani and luis fertonani, The Coffee opened its first store in Curitiba, Brazil, in 2018. Taking cues from the sleek, highly curated café experiences they encountered during several inspirational trips to Japan, The Coffee gave many Brazilians their first taste of home-grown specialty coffee served in digital-first boutique stores. In the latest issue of 5THWAVE magazine, World Coffee Portal is catching-up with CEO and Co-founder Carlos Fertonani to find out how The Coffee is broadening horizons in Brazil and why specialty coffee served fast is capturing imaginations around the world. #specialtycoffee #coffeebusiness #digital #magazine #interview

In the world of coffee, the extraction time is a key factor that determines the quality and consistency of the final cup. Franke Coffee Systems' patented iQFlow technology supports coffee shop operators to deliver consistent extraction times and meet customer demand for excellent coffee in every pour. Find out more about Franke’s patented iQFlow technology using the link below. https://lnkd.in/eHwmFZC8 #Franke #coffeebusiness #hospitalityindustry #coffeemachine #coffee #coffeeshop

41-store specialty coffee roaster and café chain Syra Coffee is seeking to more than double its footprint in Spain to reach 100 stores by 2026. #coffeeshop #hospitalitynews #coffeebusiness #Spain #worldcoffeeportal

In today’s episode, World Coffee Portal is speaking with prolific coffee entrepreneur Murray d’Almeida, founder of Retail Food Group and the visionary behind a number of influential hospitality brands across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. In this conversation, d’Almeida shares his core principles for business success and strategies for building multiple brands across diverse markets. d’Almeida also highlights the importance of mastering the basics and establishing a solid structure – emphasising that when the fundamentals are strong, business performance naturally follows. The full interview is out now on Apple, Spotify, Google and all the usual podcast players – or you can tune in below. #entrepreneur #mentor #business #strategy #podcast #hospitalitybusiness