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JULY. 2021 | VOL. 19
Reconnect this year at Caffé Culture
The eagerly anticipated Caffè Culture will be An over-arching theme of the show this year is
throwing open its doors to welcome back about bringing the industry back together, so
thousands of industry professionals to celebrate to celebrate that Victoria Arduino will be
the first speciality coffee event of the year since inviting visitors to come and share a coffee
the lockdown began. with some of the UK’s finest roasters in their
aptly named Roasters Village ‘Re:connect’.
The show will host over 100 innovative brands
and will be taking place at the iconic Business Continuing that theme, the curated Talks
Design Centre in London on 2-3 September. Programme will provide a full 360 of the
Caffé Culture will provide an extensive and speciality coffee industry with over 70 expert
compelling programme packed with new feature panellists and speakers offering insight and
content and sponsors. debate on a host of critical issues within 4
distinct streams. New for 2021, ‘People &
Culture’ has been launched in partnership
with the Kore Directive and will highlight a
number of crucial conversations around
equality and inclusivity to promote a better
future for the coffee industry.
Launched online during the lockdown,
‘CaffeInsights’ is being sponsored by The
Good Till Company and will continue to
provide practical advice from a wide range of
operators. These owners managed to adapt
After a crippling 14 months, the hospitality and thrive during the worst economic crisis of
sector is finally re-opening with a renewed modern times - despite several being in
sense of optimism and relief due to the extremely challenging locations.
strongest growth forecast in 70 years. The
sector has been given an essential shot in the
arm as consumers flock back to their favourite
coffee shops to reacquaint themselves with old
friends and family.
As an integral part of the recovery, Caffè Culture
will be providing a vital resource for coffee shop
owners and operators who are looking at ways
to stimulate their businesses. With its most
wide-ranging programme to-date, visitors will be
given the opportunity to immerse themselves in
a series of live demonstrations and debates,
barista competitions, workshops, speciality tea
and coffee tastings, plus other sensory delights.
