As the café and coffee shop sector, and hospitality in general, awaits to hear from the government about plans for re-opening, the focus is on how operators can best prepare to resume trading in a profitable manner, with the emphasis likely to remain on to go and delivered options. In this issue, we consider the likely trends and developments and canvas some advice and ideas.

Food services supplier adds double and ripple wall cups to its eco-friendly range

Quality disposables manufacturer and supplier, Herald has launched a selection of 100 per cent compostable hot cups as part of its environmentally-friendly range – with both double and ripple wall options.

Food to Go Trends to Watch in 2021 – free member presentation by the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) - Wednesday, 27th January at 3 pm

La Cimbali has added to the multi award winning S Series, with the launch of the S15, a fully automatic and super compact entry level model, capable of producing up to 150 top quality beverages a day.

Read the latest up to date information from the BSA/Cafe Life Association on insurance, Goverment Support Packaging, Getting support forthe supply chain, vaccine priority request and waste survey.

It might be UK Coffee Week, but it’s not all about the coffee… as the creamiest, most frothable soy milk on the market, Bonsoy is the Barista’s choice of soy milk this week. But don’t take our word for it. Having first come across Bonsoy in Australia nine years ago, Ariana Huecherig from Perky Blenders in London has never looked back: