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From Bristol Bear to Burra Boss 🏉☕Professional rugby star Jake Heenan takes us behind the scenes at Burra Bristol in Bri...
18/07/2024

From Bristol Bear to Burra Boss 🏉☕

Professional rugby star Jake Heenan takes us behind the scenes at Burra Bristol in Bristol, courtesy of the Specials Board. 👀

We had a great chat with Jake, who said when talking about Burra Café, “When people walk in here, we want them to feel valued and get so much more than just the food and drink. The delivery of that comes from the people that work here.”

Read the full article in issue 121 of Café Life Magazine, access for free via the link below.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_jun24_121_online/80?fr=sMjY4MDcwMjk5OTI

Designed to perfection 🔨📐Aesthetic and design are the first things you notice when walking into a café. Lighting and fur...
16/07/2024

Designed to perfection 🔨📐

Aesthetic and design are the first things you notice when walking into a café. Lighting and furnishing company Industville have an *outstanding* reputation in the hospitality sector, with clients including Café Nero, Cow and Grind and Whittard.

We caught up with managing director and founder, Mara Rypacek Miller, on the company’s work and approach with coffee houses and cafe’s. ☕

Mara said, “We ensure that collaborations not only meet aesthetic and functional standards but do so with a solid commitment to a more sustainable future.” 🌱

Read the full article in this month’s issue of Café Life Magazine.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_jun24_121_online/68?fr=sMjY4MDcwMjk5OTI

The much anticipated launch of Two Magpies Bakery most recent bakery and café has introduced freshly made cakes, breads,...
11/07/2024

The much anticipated launch of Two Magpies Bakery most recent bakery and café has introduced freshly made cakes, breads, and pastries to the bustling Suffolk market town of Framlingham. 🥐

We grabbed a chat with owner and CEO, Steve Magnall, who said, “We have received huge support from locals and visitors over the years and are thrilled to be celebrating our 10th opening.”

Check out the full story in issue 121 of Café Life Magazine, available to read for free in the link below.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_jun24_121_online/66?fr=sMjY4MDcwMjk5OTI

Last Chance to Enter the Grounds of Innovation Awards 2024! 🌟Could your coffee shop be crowned one of the most innovativ...
11/07/2024

Last Chance to Enter the Grounds of Innovation Awards 2024! 🌟

Could your coffee shop be crowned one of the most innovative spots in the UK and win a prize package worth £1,000?

BRITA Professional Filter’s Grounds of Innovation awards are back for the second year, on the hunt for the UK’s most creative and forward-thinking coffee hotspots.

🗓️ Entries close on 20th July 2024 📢 ENTER NOW: www.brita.co.uk/grounds-of-innovation-2024

🎁 Prizes include:

‣ Latte art class from award-winning Barista Benji
‣ Delicious coffee bundle from sustainable coffee brand Grind
‣ Exclusive coffee-tasting experience by Guatemalan roastery, Rascal Coffee
‣ BRITA Glass Jug with a year’s supply of filters
‣ BRITA PURITY C iQ, the world’s first data-driven intelligent filtration system, for the top-three ranked businesses
‣ Grounds of Innovation 2024 Winners Plaque
‣ Spotlight for your business in coffee industry magazines and regional media
‣ Marketing promotion across all of BRITA’s social and eCRM channels

🚀 So, what are you waiting for? Enter your business into the 2024 Grounds of Innovation Awards today!

🔗 ENTER HERE: www.brita.co.uk/grounds-of-innovation-2024

The kombucha craze 🍹📈The traditional Chinese drink is certainly making an impact, with MOMO Kombucha becoming a key play...
05/07/2024

The kombucha craze 🍹📈

The traditional Chinese drink is certainly making an impact, with MOMO Kombucha becoming a key player here in the UK. 💪

The husband-and-wife team, Josh and Lisa, started the business as a way of “living more connected and healthier lives; with every bottle of MOMO, we encourage others to do the same.” 💬

Read the full article on MOMO’s remarkable success story and trajectory in this month’s Café Life Magazine.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_jun24_121_online/58?fr=sMjY4MDcwMjk5OTI

Turning the ready-to-drink market on its head 🤯RTD coffee is an exciting industry to be in. Driven by consumers' round-t...
01/07/2024

Turning the ready-to-drink market on its head 🤯

RTD coffee is an exciting industry to be in. Driven by consumers' round-the-clock lifestyles, the market is booming as businesses are searching for fresh, creative ways to drink on the move. 🧋

In this month's Café Life Magazine, we catch up with the forward-thinking founder of Lost Sheep Coffee, Stuart Wilson, on how the brand is progressing in the current RTD climate. 🤝

Check out the full article at the link below.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_jun24_121_online/56?fr=sMjY4MDcwMjk5OTI

Iced coffee, anyone? 🧋Grind is a master when it comes to meeting consumer demand, which is why they were so successful i...
27/06/2024

Iced coffee, anyone? 🧋

Grind is a master when it comes to meeting consumer demand, which is why they were so successful in the ready-to-drink industry, releasing its range of cold coffees last year, following up on emerging sector trends. 📈

Check out how this move was a “game-changer” for Grind in issue 121 of Café Life Magazine, link below.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_jun24_121_online/52?fr=sMjY4MDcwMjk5OTI

Espresso yourself! 💃☕Cimbali is well-positioned for future growth and success thanks to its unwavering focus on offering...
25/06/2024

Espresso yourself! 💃☕

Cimbali is well-positioned for future growth and success thanks to its unwavering focus on offering top-notch goods and services.

In this month’s Café Life Magazine, we shine a spotlight on the specific steps Cimbali is taking to remain ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving coffee machine sector. 🏃‍♂️

Read the article online today, link below.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_jun24_121_online/50?fr=sMjY4MDcwMjk5OTI

Durability, versatility and sustainability 🌱☕UCC Coffee UK & Ireland continues to evolve in the coffee machine sector, w...
20/06/2024

Durability, versatility and sustainability 🌱☕

UCC Coffee UK & Ireland continues to evolve in the coffee machine sector, whether it’s products, training programmes or efforts around sustainability.

"As coffee preferences in the UK continually change, we align with partners to adapt the menus, blends, side-products and overall experience that they offer.” 👏

Read more about UCC’s commitment to quality and conservation in the latest Café Life Issue available to read now online.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_jun24_121_online/46?fr=sMjY4MDcwMjk5OTI

EVOCA UK Ltd is always ready to respond to consumer demands ⏱️⚡The commercial machine market is ever-changing and with p...
19/06/2024

EVOCA UK Ltd is always ready to respond to consumer demands ⏱️⚡

The commercial machine market is ever-changing and with products in the pipeline and established names continuing to flourish, Evoca Group tells us how they’re evolving with current times and consumer demand.

Read more in the latest issue of Café Life Magazine at the link below.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_jun24_121_online/40?fr=sMjY4MDcwMjk5OTI

The coffee machine sector is forever changing. How is Fracino Espresso Machines adapting? 🚀From recruitment and training...
14/06/2024

The coffee machine sector is forever changing. How is Fracino Espresso Machines adapting? 🚀

From recruitment and training to equipment construction and quality materials, Fracino show us how they’re increasing their value and competitiveness. As one of UK’s top coffee equipment leaders with its reputation for quality, durability and exceptional products.

Read more in this month’s Café Life Magazine issue, link below.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_jun24_121_online/36?fr=sMjY4MDcwMjk5OTI

We had the privilege of attending the new Franke showroom opening, which was a perfect starter for our coffee machines s...
11/06/2024

We had the privilege of attending the new Franke showroom opening, which was a perfect starter for our coffee machines special in this month’s Café Life Magazine. ☕

Join us as we explore the re-launched showroom, the innovative Mytico range and the enhanced support for Italian brand, Dalla Corte ✨

Check out the full article for FREE in issue 121 of Café Life Magazine, link below.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_jun24_121_online/32?fr=sMjY4MDcwMjk5OTI

In this month’s Café Life Magazine, we grabbed exclusive chats with GAIL's Bakery, Assembly Coffee and Fairfields Farm C...
05/06/2024

In this month’s Café Life Magazine, we grabbed exclusive chats with GAIL's Bakery, Assembly Coffee and Fairfields Farm Crisps on their unique journeys within cafe sector and what’s to come in the future. 🚀🥐

Check out the Vive la France special, with our Gallic neighbours becoming more influential with sweet treats and exciting product developments 👀

Read the 26-page deep-dive in issue 121 of the Café Life Magazine, link below.

👉 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_jun24_121_online/4?fr=sMjY4MDcwMjk5OTI

03/06/2024

The NEW Café Life Magazine has landed! 🗞️☕

Issue 121 includes one-on-one time with the likes of GAIL's Bakery, Assembly Coffee, and Fairfields Farm 🥐

🔦 We shine a spotlight on some fantastic names in the coffee space with our coffee machine special, including Cimbali, EVOCA UK Ltd, Fracino Espresso Machines and UCC Coffee UK & Ireland.

And don’t miss out on our deep dive into the cold drinks sector, where we speak with MOMO Kombucha, Grind and Lost Sheep 🥤

And SO much more 💥

The new issue of Café Life is now available to read online for free at the link below.

🔗 www.thecafelife.co.uk/magazine/654-issue-121-summer-2024

22/05/2024

🌟 How to Make the Perfect Mocha 🌟

Fancy a delightful Mocha that will make your taste buds dance? Look no further, just watch 🎥

Here is an expert’s guide to help you create the perfect blend of coffee and chocolate. Whether you're a seasoned barista or a home brewing enthusiast, these tips will elevate your Mocha game to the next level. ☕

For more in-depth tips and tricks, click on the link below. Let’s brew something extraordinary together!

🔗 www.thecafelife.co.uk

🎥 A huge thank you to .coffee on TikTok for the brilliant inspiration!

Join the conversation and share your Mocha masterpieces with us!


Let's transform your coffee moments into something truly special! ☕✨

The viral  spring drinks... Have you brought out a new spring menu at your café?Calling all coffee lovers and aspiring b...
30/04/2024

The viral spring drinks... Have you brought out a new spring
menu at your café?

Calling all coffee lovers and aspiring baristas! Dive into our vibrant community of coffee enthusiasts, bakers, and passionate café owners through Café Life Magazine, our quarterly publication dedicated to all things coffee.

Discover insider tips, inspiring stories, and exciting trends in the coffee industry. Join us on this caffeinated journey and let's brew something extraordinary together! 🌟

🔗 www.thecafelife.co.uk

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Let’s talk merch... 🛍️Did you know you can boost your café's charm and revenue by selling exclusive merch? From branded ...
15/04/2024

Let’s talk merch... 🛍️

Did you know you can boost your café's charm and revenue by selling exclusive merch?

From branded mugs to stylish apparel, offering merchandise at your café boosts your brand's visibility and creates a unique experience for your customers.

👕 Encourage brand loyalty with limited-edition merchandise.
☕️ Expand your revenue streams beyond coffee sales.
🎁 Provide memorable souvenirs for patrons to cherish.
📸 Increase social media engagement with user-generated content.

Take your café to the next level with merch that speaks volumes about your passion and creativity!

Discover more insider tips, inspiring stories, and exciting trends in the coffee industry with our quarterly Café Life Magazine.

🔗 www.thecafelife.co.uk

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Here’s to hospitality! Food Drink & Hospitality Week. ☕Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, IFE - International Food & Drink ...
28/03/2024

Here’s to hospitality!

Food Drink & Hospitality Week. ☕

Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, IFE - International Food & Drink Event, the UK’s biggest celebration of industry innovation, comes to ExCeL London on 25-27 March for three packed days of networking, learning and streamlined product discovery.

Read the full preview in Issue 120 of the Café Life Magazine at the link below.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_feb24_120_online/42?fr=sODI0MjcwMjk5OTI

London calling! It’s back... with The London Coffee Festival  returning to the The Truman Brewery  from 11-14 April. Her...
26/03/2024

London calling!

It’s back... with The London Coffee Festival returning to the The Truman Brewery from 11-14 April. Here’s a four-page lowdown from those in the know.

The London Coffee Festival enjoyed more than 23,500 visitors in 2023, showcasing the capital’s pioneering specialty coffee culture and first-class hospitality industry.

Andrew Reed, managing director of Wine & Exhibitions, said: “The LCF is the flagship that has firmly secured its place on the events calendar, with more than 250 artisan coffee and gourmet food brands alongside tastings, demonstrations and workshops. With two dedicated industry days and a full weekend of coffee celebration, it offers a great day out for baristas, coffee shop owners and hospitality executives.

Read the full preview in Issue 120 of the Café Life Magazine at the link below.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_feb24_120_online/38?fr=sODI0MjcwMjk5OTI

Sweet Sensations 🥳Creams Café is increasing its market share, so we decided to go behind the numbers. Record festive tr...
21/03/2024

Sweet Sensations 🥳

Creams Café is increasing its market share, so we decided to go behind the numbers.

Record festive trading was the ideal Christmas present for Creams Café – the UK’s leading 100-strong dessert café brand. Like-for-like in-café sales were up 5.8% in December 2023 against the same period in 2022. Delivery sales also enjoyed an uplift of 2.5%. The October launch of the brand’s range of hot desserts obviously hit the sweet spot, while the Great Gelato Giveaway on Black Friday saw more than 50,000 scoops enjoyed by Creams’ customers.

Read the full article in Issue 120 of the Café Life Magazine at the link below.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_feb24_120_online/50?fr=sODI0MjcwMjk5OTI

La dolce vita! Specialising in gelato and ice cream machines, Carpigiani UK is helping cafés excel. There is an increas...
19/03/2024

La dolce vita!

Specialising in gelato and ice cream machines, Carpigiani UK is helping cafés excel.

There is an increasing UK demand for artisanal desserts like gelato. Customers are more aware of the difference between artisan gelato and ice cream, and Mr Whippy and soft gelato. It’s a key trend that those in the café sector need to be aware of.

Ideally placed to take advantage is Carpigiani UK Ltd – a world leader in soft ice cream and gelato machines. Established for over 70 years, it boasts staff with a vast amount of experience, with access to renowned ‘Ice Cream Masters’ and technical experts.

Read the full article in Issue 120 of the Café Life Magazine at the link below.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_feb24_120_online/46?fr=sODI0MjcwMjk5OTI

Time to share. 🍨Fabien Levet, commercial manager at pastry specialists Pidy  has some invaluable advice for operators. A...
14/03/2024

Time to share. 🍨

Fabien Levet, commercial manager at pastry specialists Pidy has some invaluable advice for operators.

As a nation of dessert lovers, the British sweet treats industry is constantly evolving, with trends emerging every other week. Keeping track of what’s hot can be challenging, but there are a few themes that experts predict will be popular throughout the whole of 2024.

Top of the list is dessert boards. Think cheeseboards or sharing starter platters, but in dessert form! Operators can offer a miniature portion of three to six of their most popular desserts for those indecisive diners. Let customers choose from a list for a greater sense of control or opt for one specific area to focus on for maximum ease.

Read the full article in Issue 120 of the Café Life Magazine at the link below.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_feb24_120_online/46?fr=sODI0MjcwMjk5OTI

A scoop of happiness! 🍦The Suncream range caters for foodservice, wholesale and retail – and when you’re competing in a ...
12/03/2024

A scoop of happiness! 🍦

The Suncream range caters for foodservice, wholesale and retail – and when you’re competing in a market on the rise, versatility is everything.

The brainchild of founder Domenico Manfredi nearly six decades ago, ice cream manufacturer Suncream is a family affair. Daughter Rebecca is at the helm of the Staffordshire business, providing wholesale products across the world.

Read the full article in Issue 120 of the Café Life Magazine at the link below.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_feb24_120_online/44?fr=sODI0MjcwMjk5OTI

✨ The ultimate experience. ✨From tea to coffee, syrups, training and so much more, Farrer’s still have the magic touch. ...
07/03/2024

✨ The ultimate experience. ✨

From tea to coffee, syrups, training and so much more, Farrer’s still have the magic touch.

Farrers Tea and Coffee have generations of buying, roasting and blending expertise. Remarkably dating back to 1819, the modern iteration of the business is branded as a marque of tradition and excellence.

Based in the Lake District, whether you prefer whole beans or freshly ground coffee, loose leaf tea or bags, or even hot chocolates and 1883 syrups, Farrer’s is an institution. But there’s no resting on laurels.

Read the full article in Issue 120 of the Café Life Magazine at the link below.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_feb24_120_online/37?fr=sODI0MjcwMjk5OTI

Making a splash! Extracts, ethics and emerging alternatives - Exciting coffee trends to look forward to in 2024. Lincoln...
05/03/2024

Making a splash!

Extracts, ethics and emerging alternatives - Exciting coffee trends to look forward to in 2024.

Lincoln & York have more than 25 years of roasting expertise, enjoying global success as a private label coffee manufacturer – behind hundreds of blends. Coffee buyer, Chris Tough, offers up some invaluable insight.

While the future is traditionally read in tea leaves, we’re looking to coffee to make our predictions.

Despite the cost of living continuing to squeeze household budgets, there have been no signs of an impact on consumer coffee buying habits, with the out of home (OOH) market attracting an additional 1.56 million consumers since last year.

It’s with this level of resilience and an ambitious outlook for further growth that we look forward to an exciting future.

Read the full article in Issue 120 of the Café Life Magazine at the link below.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_feb24_120_online/34?fr=sODI0MjcwMjk5OTI

Blazing a trail...👣 ☕One man is helping FCB Coffee - The Flying Coffee Bean  make a real difference to the specialty cof...
29/02/2024

Blazing a trail...👣 ☕

One man is helping FCB Coffee - The Flying Coffee Bean make a real difference to the specialty coffee industry, while refusing to compromise on taste and ambitions around sustainability.

FCB Coffee is a business with a conscience. In November 2023, for every hot drink bought as a gift for someone in the queue, FCB donated £1 to charity. Having started out with a kiosk back in 1998, it’s all part of the outlook for a brand that now has 10 sites across London and the South East.

Read the full article in Issue 120 of the Café Life Magazine at the link below.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_feb24_120_online/32?fr=sODI0MjcwMjk5OTI

Full steam ahead. 💨Created in 2012, Iron & Fire Speciality Coffee Roaster takes clients on a journey through fresh roast...
28/02/2024

Full steam ahead. 💨

Created in 2012, Iron & Fire Speciality Coffee Roaster takes clients on a journey through fresh roasted speciality coffees. Founder, Kev Burrows, talks to us about baristas, trends, video training and the importance of customer support.

Read the full interview in Issue 120 of the Café Life Magazine at the link below.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_feb24_120_online/28?fr=sODI0MjcwMjk5OTI

Welcome to the Robusta revolution ☕Wycliffe Sande  is the founder of Blue Turaco Coffee  – and he travels to Uganda pers...
27/02/2024

Welcome to the Robusta revolution ☕

Wycliffe Sande is the founder of Blue Turaco Coffee – and he travels to Uganda personally to guarantee great-tasting coffee. We talked exclusively with this farmer on a mission...

Read the full interview in Issue 120 of the Café Life Magazine at the link below.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_feb24_120_online/24?fr=sODI0MjcwMjk5OTI

☕️ The Find, Cheltenham.It’s our first Specials Board of the year, focusing on cafés and coffee shops doing outstanding...
26/02/2024

☕️ The Find, Cheltenham.

It’s our first Specials Board of the year, focusing on cafés and coffee shops doing outstanding work in the community. We talk to The Find in Cheltenham, whose passion goes way beyond the food and drink they serve.

BillyChip is a social enterprise scheme supporting rough sleepers. It enables members of the public to buy a token for £2, which can be gifted to those in need, who can exchange it at cafés and restaurants who have registered. And in Cheltenham, independent café The Find stepped up to the plate.

Read the full interview in Issue 120 of the Café Life Magazine at the link below.

🔗 www.issuu.com/jandmgroup/docs/cafe_life_feb24_120_online/52?fr=sODI0MjcwMjk5OTI

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