Café Life - Coffee Machines

It’s a challenge to navigate the latest automation, while retaining that personal touch. Maxime Herbaut, head of sales & customer experience at Cimbali Group UK, understands that keeping your patrons front of mind is essential. 

Fracino has been hand-building commercial espresso machines in Birmingham since 1990, and is still the only manufacturer in Britain doing so. Here, the head of global sales and marketing, Peter Atmore, shares what he has learned about specifying equipment for independents – and where new entrants get it wrong.

Miko tells us about the opening of its flagship London space, seeking to power the next wave of operators. 

Marcello Canetti, managing director UK & IE at illy, acutely understands how independent operators can combine convenience with quality.

Franke has launched the New ALinein the UK and Ireland, looking to set the standard in the fully automatic sector. 

Peter Atmore, head of global sales & marketing at Fracino, expands on the new upmarket consumer expectations around street food.

Coffee’s role is expanding across retail. Cimbali Group UK explains how businesses need to take advantage.