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Professional Spotlight

                                                                                  Coffee shops have always
                                                                                 played a vital role in
                                                                                 supporting creativity and
                                                                                 innovation, but the new
                                                                                 research reveals the
                                                                                 important role they also play
                                                                                 in supporting communities.

                                                                                  BRITA Professional launched
                                                                                 the inaugural Grounds of
                                                                                 Innovation competition in
                                                                                 2023, a tribute to the UK’s
                                                                                 vibrant café culture and the
                                                                                 creativity born out of coffee
                                                                                 shops.

                                                                                  The variety of last year’s
                                                                                 winners were breathtaking,
                                                                                 from a Welsh coffee shop for
                                                                                 petrolheads, to a purpose-
                                                                                 driven café in Margate. You
         in the coffee industry
                                                                                 can see more in the
                                                                                 November/December 2023
                                                                                 edition of Something’s
                                                                                 Brewing.

                        Prioritising creative                                     This magazine will be
                        exploration                                              announcing the winners later
                                                                                 in the year.
                         Establishing strong partnerships with

                        suppliers is important for both industry
                        relationships and shared knowledge. Thanks to
                        our strong relationships within the industry,             Find out more about BRITA
                        we have shared stands at festivals,                      Professional’s Grounds of
                        collaborated on bespoke charity blends,                  Innovation Awards here.
                        hosted catering events and barbeques in our
                        Roastery, and participated in podcasts, all of
                        which are important external activities that
                        inject an extra dose of creativity into our
                        business.
                         Questioning the ‘norm’ is essential for growth                                             SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER. 2024 | ISSUE 38
                        and expanding horizons within the coffee                 Shop, Brew Bar & Training

                        industry. With creativity being an integral part         Campus
                        of what we do at Wogan Coffee coupled with               Bourbon House
                        the ever-evolving coffee industry, it is truly           2-11 Clement Street
                        exciting to be a part of this journey which              Bristol, BS2 9EQ
                        enables us to constantly innovate and create.            www.wogancoffee.com
               Why finding time for creativity is a non-negotiable


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