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David Cameron grabs a
brew
A hot drink from a commercial coffee
machine can be just what is needed by anyone who is in a busy,
high-powered job.
Hospitality sector 'must embrace change
during economic slump'
Companies in the
hospitality sector, such as café bars that provide coffee machine
facilities, can't have failed to notice how consumers are
increasingly tightening their belts.
Could free Wi-Fi access get hotel guests
drinking more coffee?
A commercial coffee
machine, for instance, could help to tempt people to open their
wallets and make themselves comfortable, drinking brew after brew
while they check their emails and surf the web.
Consumers unwilling to go without
coffee
Café bars and commercial coffee machines
look set to remain popular with consumers in the UK, despite the
current economic climate.
Keep queues down in coffee
shops
Modern consumers live in a world where just
about everything is available anywhere and at any time. And with
more and more people using gadgets such as smartphones, they are
increasingly expecting to get whatever they want in an
instant.
Coffee shops encouraged to sign up for
contest
Café bars that offer commercial coffee
machine facilities have been encouraged to sign up for the chance
to win a prestigious award...
How can coffee shops retain
customers?
Many customer-facing businesses use
various means to attract people through the door and get them
spending their cash, from TV advertising campaigns to posters on
the window...
Kelly Brook reveals coffee
passion
Celebs are often pictured in the
newspapers and gossip mags after grabbing a brew from a nearby
coffee machine...
Don't ignore the older
demographic
Café bars are often regarded as great places for people to hang
out and socialise, as enjoying a brew from a coffee machine in
pleasant surroundings can be a fantastic way to spend an
afternoon...
Boost coffee shop bottom line with
snacks
People are often in a rush when they come
into a cafe bar to use a commercial coffee machine, just wanting to
nip in and out quickly to get their brew...
January blues to peak todayMany
people in the UK are getting back to normal now that Christmas is
over and the new year bank holiday celebrations have passed. But
the festive season had helped to take the country's mind off the
cold winter weather, which means the reality of the stark and
freezing conditions is now kicking in...
Attract coffee drinkers with wi-fi
connectivity
Many of the people who use
commercial coffee machines have a laptop in hand and want to sit
down and do some work in pleasant surroundings...
Customer service should be a
priority
Customers at coffee bars often pop in
and out in an instant just to get a quick brew from a commercial
coffee machine...
Suppliers vital to cafe
bars
It is probably true to say that a lot of
cafe bars don't always have lots of in-house technical expertise
and staff who know the ins and outs of how their commercial coffee
machine works...
Boost coffee shop bottom line with
snacks
People are often in a rush when they come
into a cafe bar to use a commercial coffee machine, just wanting to
nip in and out quickly to get their brew...
Cappuccino 'works at any time of the
day'
Cafe bars that want to get consumers using
their espresso machines could find it a good idea to promote
cappuccino more heavily...
More than two-thirds of coffee shop
customers 'buying food'
Many of the people who
use commercial coffee machines at cafe bars are also buying
something to eat at the same time, a new study has found...
Don't overlook the
milk
Cafe bars that offer commercial coffee
machines have to think about everything in order to give the
customer the best possible proposition...
Girls Aloud star steps out for
coffee
Sarah Harding seems to know her way around
a commercial coffee machine after she was pictured out and about
with a brew...
Offer fresh fruit to coffee shop
customers
Café bars that run commercial coffee
machines have diversified into all sorts of areas these days to get
more people coming through their doors...
Don't stick to the same menu all
day
Café bars tend to be open from first
thing in the morning until the evening, so people will be coming in
to use commercial coffee
machines at various times of the day...
Coffee shops 'need more clarity on Portas
recommendations'
Café bars that offer coffee
machine facilities could benefit from more clarity on how proposed
recommendations to improve the UK's high streets could be carried
out...
Independent coffee shops 'proving
popular'
More and more people who want to grab a
brew from a coffee machine might want to consider heading to their
nearest independent café bar...
10% of British adults 'go to coffee shops
each day'
Companies in the hospitality sector,
such as restaurants and hotels, could benefit from investing in a
commercial
coffee machine for customers to use...
UK coffee shops
booming
More and more café bars that offer
commercial
coffee machine facilities are opening in the UK, a new report
has revealed...
What food should a café bar
sell?
People who go to major café bar chains that
offer commercial coffee
machine facilities can get far more than a brew if they wish.
In fact, many coffee shops are practically fully-fledged
restaurants, with a wide selection of foods available on the
menu...
How can coffee shops drum up
sales?
In these times of austerity, businesses in all sectors are having
to be more creative and enterprising in order to get customers
through their doors...
Does location affect coffee shop
footfall?
Café bars that provide commercial coffee
machines are located just about everywhere these days. In fact,
it's hard to head anywhere without spotting somewhere that you can
grab a brew...
What makes coffee shops great places to hang
out?
Café bars that offer commercial coffee
machines are widely regarded as the preserve of the young
professional who is either on the go all the time or seeking a
venue for an informal meeting...
Coffee 'can boost sporting
prowess'
Keen sportsmen and women might want to
start using commercial coffee
machines more often if they wish to perform better in
competition...
Café bars keen to be family
friendly
Mothers who are out and about often find
it very difficult to know where they will be allowed to breastfeed
their baby, should it become necessary...
Welsh
restaurant hygiene could be under the spotlight
Restaurants
in Wales that offer commercial coffee
machine facilities may soon be obliged to demonstrate if they
are meeting food hygiene standards...
Why do young
professionals like coffee shops so
much?
If
there's one group of people who can be counted on to use commercial coffee
machines on a regular basis, it is young
professionals...
Coffee shops free of
interruptions
If
people don't have to go to the office on a working day, they will
at least want to go somewhere that provides a good atmosphere that
helps them concentrate and focus...
Caffeinated drinks 'help
people make more effort when
exercising'
It's been
very well documented that making a cup of coffee, or grabbing a
brew from a commercial coffee
machine, can help to stimulate people in the morning or get
them through that mid-afternoon slump...
How can a person make the most of
doing work at a coffee shop?
Many
people use commercial coffee
machines to grab a brew and head off to their place of work or
their next important business meeting. But many choose to grab a
table and do something in the coffee shop
itself...
Avoid distractions at a coffee
shop
Working from home can come with a host of
problems that even an espresso coffee machine cannot always solve.
While you can keep the endless brews coming, the sheer tedium of
your own company can wear you down sometimes...
How often do people go to coffee
shops?
A wide variety of people use commercial coffee shops at cafes
every single day, so it may not always register with staff whether
some are regular or occasional customers. And of course they will
never know whether those who are coming through their doors
regularly visit other establishments as well...
Coffee inspires works of
art
Have you ever looked properly at your drink for a long time
after you have used a commercial coffee
machine? Perhaps not, but one man who did found it gave him the
inspiration to produce some remarkable works of art...
How do people pick which coffee shop to go
to?
Anyone who wants a hot drink when they are out and about is spoiled
for choice these days. Just about every high street and city centre
boasts outlets with commercial coffee
machines, so people can get their drink of choice conveniently
and affordably...
Don't
let the winter blues set
in
Commercial coffee
machines can really come into their own at this time of year,
since the cold weather and interminable darkness can take their
toll on lots of people. Sometimes, a cup of coffee can be exactly
what they need to provide that essential boost that helps them get
through the day, even if they aren't at
work...
Coffee lovers urged to consider health benefit
claims with scepticism
People who enjoy a daily brew from a coffee machine have been urged not to be swept
away by claims the drink can offer multiple health
benefits...
Instant
coffee comes in many
forms
These
days, it's very easy to find commercial coffee
machines that offer a wide selection of exotic varieties. But
sometimes, all a person wants is a simple cup of instant coffee
with no frills of any kind...
Coffee
machine could help firms looking to boost relations with
staff
As
Christmas looms, firms may find they wish to invest in an
office coffee machine as a festive gift for staff...
Gossip
over a coffee 'could be
therapeutic'
In
news that could boost demand for commercial coffee
machines, it has been suggested that a gossip could actually be
good for health...
British
coffee drinkers 'seeking Turkish
style'
British
coffee fans are expanding their horizons and looking towards Turkey
for a new drinking experience, something that may prompt investment
in a commercial coffee
machine...
Brits
'regard a cup of coffee as an
entitlement'
Investing
in a commercial coffee
machine could pay dividends for restaurants looking to boost
their income, as many people in the UK feel they are entitled to a
cup of coffee when they want one...
Brits
'still going out for
coffee'
Eateries
that have invested in new commercial coffee
machines will find there is plenty of demand for a nice hot
brew after new research showed adult consumers are going out 12 per
cent more than they were six months ago.
Report
shows importance of social media to coffee
chains
Entrepreneurs
considering investing in commercial coffee
machines and opening up their own coffee shop will find that
good feedback posted on social networking sites may help boost
their business' reputation.
Drinking
coffee 'is a good way to stay warm this
winter'
With
the weather becoming increasingly cold, staff will need to do all
they can to keep warm and getting drinks from
office coffee machines is one way in which they can beat the
winter chill...
Coffee
in the UK 'is much
improved'
The
standard of coffee in the UK has improved dramatically in the last
few years, cafes considering investing in commercial coffee
machines will be interested to hear...
Good
coffee 'makes workers happy'
Having good
coffee machines in workplaces could have a beneficial effect on
staff morale, new research has found...
Hollyoaks
characters to get new coffee shop
Young
people across the country might soon become increasingly tempted to
see what commercial coffee
machines have to offer...
What
kind of people ask for syrup in coffee shops?
Cafes with
commercial
coffee machines expect to see a wide variety of people coming
through their doors. When a consumer-facing business is located in
a busy city or town centre, they can almost take it for granted
that just about anyone and everyone will be coming in at some
point...
Freelancers
'cannot live without coffee'
Businesses
that work with freelancers might find it worthwhile to invest in
some commercial coffee
machines...
Health benefits of
coffee
People who grab a brew from a commercial coffee
machine each day often consider it a lifestyle essential that
they can't possibly go without...
Britons
drinking wider range of coffees than
ever
Commercial coffee
machines offer an amazing selection of products these days,
from instant coffee to cappuccino and espresso...
Black coffee
drinkers 'are often
forthright'
Consumer-facing
businesses such as restaurants and hotels frequently offer a
commercial
coffee machine as part of the service. It's a great way to
satisfy people's insatiable desire for a hot drink and to increase
revenue at the same time...
Coffee shops going
green
Cafes where
customers can use commercial coffee
machines have been advised to step up their focus on the
environment...
How
people drink coffee can say a lot about
them
Companies
that allow customers to use commercial coffee
machines might want to advise staff to keep an eye on how
people consume their hot beverage...
Businesses 'should
encourage consumers to go
green'
Companies in
the hospitality trade, such as those that offer instant coffee
machines, could benefit from encouraging consumers to go
green...
Is coffee a luxury
or a necessity?
Now
that the clocks have gone back and the winter weather is starting
to arrive, many of us are looking for ways to keep warm or cope
with the seemingly interminable darkness...
Do coffee preferences give
an insight into people's
minds?
Hotels, cafes and
restaurants always make sure their commercial coffee
machines are well stocked with a wide variety of drinks. After
all, it makes sense for any business to try to appeal to the
broadest possible range of people...
Coffee 'has lots of
beneficial
properties'
Companies in
the hospitality trade could get more people using their commercial coffee
machines by flagging up the advantages of consuming the hot
beverage...
Coffee is not necessarily
addictive
Many people feel compelled to grab their
favourite brew from a commercial coffee
machine day after day...
Are coffee shop customers loyal to a
brand?
Employers Cafes that provide commercial coffee
machines are often seen as the equivalent for a pit stop for
busy people...
Coffee 'is good for
you'
Restaurants
and cafes might want to encourage customers to use their commercial coffee
machine, after an expert said the hot drink can be good for
you...
Hot Chocolate gets top
votes
Employers
who keep their staff warm this winter might find a hot chocolate
machine the ideal purchase...
Celebs spotted grabbing a cup of
coffee
A
company that wants to keep their staff lively and alert throughout
the day may find an office coffee machine a great addition to their
premises...
Employee engagement 'critical to company
success'
Investing
in a sustainable coffee machine could be a good way to keep
employees engaged at work...
Companies urged to focus on staff
wellbeing
Employees
who want to look after themselves at work might benefit from using
the office coffee machine...
Coffee 'is good for your
health'
Employees who want to look after themselves at work might benefit
from using the office coffee machine...
Support group issues SAD warning
Employers may benefit from investing in an office coffee machine
after a support group warned that workers could soon start
suffering from the winter blues...
Companies urged to monitor energy
usage
Firms that have taken steps to reduce their environmental
impact, such as purchasing a sustainable coffee machine, have been
encouraged to keep an eye on how much power they
use....
Coffee 'can help prevent skin
cancer'
Having
a drink from the office coffee machine could help people reduce
their chances of getting skin cancer...
Financial worries 'affecting
workers'
Public sector bodies that are looking to make their employees more
engaged at work might benefit from investing in an office coffee
machine...
Could
sustainable coffee machines be greener than going to coffee
shops?
Companies that want to encourage their staff to become more
eco-friendly might want to invest in a sustainable coffee
machine...
Coffee 'wakes people up during the
winter'
Businesses
might want to invest in an office coffee machine after the drink
was named as the perfect pick-me-up for winter...
Get staff involved in going
green
Companies that have taken
steps such as purchasing a sustainable coffee machine have been
encouraged to get employees involved in their environmental
efforts...
Workers 'skipping
breakfasts'
Employers who
want to make sure their staff are alert and awake on cold winter
mornings ...
Use recyclable cups with coffee
machine
Companies that have
purchased a sustainable coffee machine as part of an effort to
reduce their environmental impact might also need to pay attention
to the type of cups they use....
Scottish government promotes
recycling
Firms that use sustainable coffee
machines in Scotland have been advised that the government wants
to...
Coffee 'is
invigorating in the
morning'
Businesses might want to
invest in an office coffee machine after some of the drink's
benefits were flagged up by a scientist....
Small
businesses encouraged to recycle
more
Small businesses that have
purchased a sustainable coffee machine have been offered another
chance to demonstrate their green credentials....
Philippines to roll out
more speciality coffee blends
Office workers could soon be able to get more hot drinks sourced
in the Philippines from their coffee machine....
Brazil producing 'impressive coffee
crop'
Caffeine lovers who regularly have a brew
from the office coffee machine might...
Coffee 'is healthier than black
tea'
Coffee has been hailed as a
healthier option than black tea...
Coffee 'is the world's most widely used
stimulant'
Employees who regularly use the office coffee machine at
work have been advised...
Global Coffee companies moving to
Vietnam
People who use a coffee machine at work might ...
Companies urged to go
green
Businesses that are looking at buying a new
office coffee machine...
BCA: 4 to 5 cups of coffee a day is
safe
The British Coffee Association has
downplayed the findings of a study showing a link...
Firms 'must consider environment when buying
new technology'
Companies that are
looking at buying a new coffee machine...
Kenyan coffee production tipped to
grow
Production of coffee in Kenya looks set to
increase...
Coffee 'safe for pregnant
women'
Pregnant women can drink
coffee without harming their baby...
Rwanda steps up coffee
production
Rwandan beverages could soon become a
more common feature of office coffee machines...
Companies urged to become more
energy-efficient
A leading environmental
commentator has called on businesses to embrace energy
efficiency...
Drink coffee to stave off breast
cancer
A cup of coffee could make people
less susceptible to breast cancer...
ICO forecasts surge in Indian coffee
production
More and
more coffee looks set to be grown in India this year
(2011)...
Coffee machines may help combat
depression
Installing a coffee machine in the workplace may help
improve the mood of staff...
Coffee machine operators 'benefit from
autonomy'
Coffee shop owners have been advised they can improve
employee engagement...
'Make healthy treats' with a coffee
machine
Coffee machines can be used to make tasty beverages that can
be served as...
Coffee machines 'a crucial part of
business'
The coffee machine can be the
most important part of a business...
Coffee machines could boost employee
engagement
A cup of coffee can make people feel
more engaged with the tasks they are performing, according to an
expert...
Coffee 'can increase physical
performance'
Drinking coffee can be good for
people who exercise regularly, according to a
doctor...
Uganda ships more
coffee
Ugandan coffee is being shipped
across the world in growing quantities, according to new
figures...
Doctor: We don't know why coffee helps
tackle
depression
A doctor has acknowledged scientists do not know
exactly why coffee can help to tackle
depression...
Businesses 'should make an effort to
reward
staff'
Employers have been encouraged to reward members
of staff...
Coffee machine 'is important to
workers'
Many workers are unwilling to get rid of their coffee
machine, according to a new study...