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BSA AGM 2023
L-R, Emily Stewart, Dark Horse Roastery; Cate Slark, BSA Secretary; Damon Wilson, Kimbo UK, Derek Burgess, Masteroast,
Mike Palliser, RW Stokes, Angus McKenzie, BSA Director; Steve Slark, BSA Chairman; Paul Eagles, Kokoa Collection, Roger
Whitehouse, EWC & David Wiggins, Courtyard Coffee Roasters.
The AGM was led by Angus McKenzie,
Rising to the Challenge
BSA Director who reflected on the
challenges for the Association over the
This year's Beverage Standards last three years. he commented, "It was
Association AGM was held at fantastic to see so many BSA members'
Fracino in Birmingham on the 27th and supporters meeting again."
of June and hosted by Peter He reflected, "that the Association
Atmore, Head of Global Sales and needs to adapt to the rising challenges
Marketing. in the hospitality sector. With renewed
The afternoon commenced with a market confidence, the rise of
factory visit. This was led by Adrian challenger coffee shops, the spread of
Maxwell, owner of Fracino's coffee shops into rural areas, and JULY/AUGUST. 2023 | ISSUE 31
business. Fracino is the only UK 'working from home' still the norm, the
manufacturer of espresso Association was well placed to innovate
machines in the UK. through training and networking."
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