20th January 2017
Estimated at 22,845 outlets, the total UK coffee shop market[1] delivered a growth of 6% in outlets and 12% in turnover to reach £8.9 billion in 2016. Project Café2017 UK, the definitive report from Allegra World Coffee Portal, reveals the branded coffee shop chain sector contributed to the total market growth, adding 445 new […]
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17th January 2017
The coffee industry is booming[1], and turnover is set to reach £15 billion by 2025[2]. Behind this growth is the continued rise of popular coffee chains, a considerable surge in non-specialist players such as pubs, restaurants and workplace, and the artisan scene beginning to scale up and become more commercial. According to Jeffrey Young, Allegra […]
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14th January 2016
The ‘Beverage Sweetening and Flavouring Report’[1] conducted by Allegra World Coffee Portal on behalf of Tate & Lyle Sugars has highlighted key opportunities for outlets to boost sales by understanding consumer behaviour in beverage sweetening and flavouring. The report polled over 3,500 consumers and interviewed 22 independent and chain operators to discover their preferences and […]
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