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According to the organizers of the biennial event, more than 180,000 guests
descended on the show, which covers numerous hospitality and foodservice
segments.
Not least among them, coffee and
tea occupied four sprawling expo
halls, wherein equipment makers
showed off their latest
innovations. A prevailing sense
among show-goers was that this
year’s event was even bigger than
the last, reflecting the full force of
R&D and marketing initiatives that
may have previously been in
holding patterns following the
pandemic.
HOST Milano 2023 marked a
significant return compared to
previous editions, as it witnessed
the revival of pre-pandemic
participation numbers. The event's
success was in great part due to
the presence of major operators in
the coffee industry, including
international participants,
signalling a welcome resurgence of
the global coffee community. What
truly set this edition apart was also
the shift in its focus.
HOST MILANO 2023
Kimbo’s stand was a highlight at HOST
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HOST 2023 embraced a profound
transformation, steering away
from a product-centric approach
and instead highlighting services
and solutions.
Sustainability emerged as a
central theme, reflecting a
growing environmental
consciousness within the coffee
sector. The traditional dedication
to coffee products was
accompanied by a renewed
commitment to environmental
responsibility, a shift that not only
signals a response to evolving
consumer preferences but also a
proactive effort to address
pressing environmental concerns.
Although Something’s Brewing
was unable to attend, we have
received information from several
BSA members who exhibited
including BWT UK, Cimbali and,
Kimbo.
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