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CVC PartnersCVC Capital Partners agree to acquire Autobar Group (August 2010)
CVC Capital Partners have entered into an agreement with Charterhouse to become the majority shareholder in The Autobar Group. Charterhouse will retain a minority stake...


Cold Drinking ChocolateCadbury Cold Drinking Chocolate Recipe (August 2010)
Cafe Bar are giving away a free Cadbury Cold Drinking Chocolate recipe leaflet with display poster with every case of Cadbury Chocolatté (10 x 500g)...

TUCO 2010Cafe Bar are exhibiting at TUCO Conference and Exhibition (July 2010)
The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) Conference and Exhibition is being held at St John's College, University of Cambridge from 27th to 28th July 2010, and Cafe Bar will be exhibiting...


Caffe CultureCafe Bar create great coffee at Caffè Culture (June 2010)
Caffè Culture was the host of the World Barista Championships last week, creating a hive of activity and buzz around coffee...


Skimmed Milk PowderAutobar launch new skimmed milk powder to rival Milfresh (May 2010)
100% skimmed milk powder for use in dispensing systems and vending machines. Virtually fat free and micro-granulated for consistency and smooth taste...


My FridgeFree My Fridge mini-refrigerator with the Autobar Enjoy bean to cup system (May 2010)
Cafe Bar are offering a FREE My Fridge mini refrigerator with the new and exclusive Autobar Enjoy bean to cup coffee machine for a limited period...


PG Tips OfferPG Tips Tea Bags Special Offer (May 2010)
Cafe Bar are offering a great deal on PG Tips 1150's tea bags.
Buy 2 cases for a total cost of just £25.00. Offer ends 11th June 2010...


Lotus BiscuitsLotus Original Biscuits - New Limited Edition Wrappers (April 2010) 
From mid May 2010, Lotus Original Caramelised Biscuits will be issued in limited edition wrappers containing six new lifestyle messages. Positioned as slightly humourous, female-biased and friendly...


Allegra Food StrategyCafe Bar join the Allegra Food Strategy Forum (April 2010)
Cafe Bar have joined the Allegra Food Strategy Forum to allow them access to the latest reports and events on the UK coffee market, to help them maintain their leading position in the marketplace.


STS CertificateAutobar UK Limited achieves STS certification for its new Distribution Centre (April 2010)
The audit was carried out against the Code of Practice and Technical Standard for Food Processors and Suppliers to the Public Sector for the storage, wholesale and distribution of dried beverage ingredients...


OOTBAutobar UK Limited acquire Green Food Vending, London (March 2010)
Green Food Vending, who specialisd in the education sector provided a new perspective in vending that is good for consumers and site owners alike...


Mars SurveyMars Drinks Survey reveals what employees can not do without (March 2010)
Mars Drinks carried out a survey of over 600 employees in Great Britain as part of its research into what employees and decision makers feel are important factors in the workplace...


Flat White'Flat White' - the new favourite coffee in the UK (February 2010)
Originating from Australia and New Zealand, the 'flat white' style coffee beverage is now becoming increasingly popular in Europe. The 'flat white' is made using less milk, with less froth than a latte...


EnjoyCafe Bar launch the Autobar Enjoy beverage system in the UK (February 2010)
Cafe Bar, the UK's sole distributor of the Schaerer range of bean to cup machines, are proud to launch the new Autobar Enjoy bean to cup coffee machine.


Hotel Conference 2010Cafe Bar sponsor Hotel General Managers Conference 2010 (January 2010)
On the 18th and 19th January 2010, Cafe Bar sponsored the Hotel General Managers Conference which was hosted by the prestigious Jumeirah Hotel in London.

Plus 4 You Espresso Machine
The new eco-friendly Plus 4 You espresso machine (January 2010)
Cafe Bar are pleased to add the new eco-friendly 'Plus 4 You' espresso coffee machine to their range of commercial coffee making equipment...

Schaerer SustainabilitySchaerer and Sustainability (November 2009)
Cafe Bar is the UK's sole distributor of leading bean to cup coffee machine manufacturer, Schaerer. Find out how Schaerer is in harmony with the principles of sustainable development...


Cadbury Hot Chocolate MachinesCafe Bar to give away 10 FREE Cadbury Hot Chocolate dispensers (October 2009)
Between 28th October and 30th November 2009, Cafe Bar are giving away 10 FREE* Cadbury Hot Chocolate dispensers to the first 10 new or existing customers purchasing their first...

 Chocolate Hamper Promotion
Cafe Bar launch FREE Chocolate Hamper Offer (October 2009)
Until 31st December 2009, Cafe Bar are giving away a luxury Mars chocolate hamper with every FLAVIA® Creation 400 hot drinks machine...

Flavia Galaxy
GALAXY® launches Pure Indulgence (September 2009)
Mars Drinks announces exclusive launch of FLAVIA® GALAXY hot chocolate...


Cadbury ProductsCadbury Beverage Products to be Fairtrade Certified (August 2009)
As from 1st September 2009, all Cadbury chocolate beverage products will be officially Fairtrade Certified in the UK and Ireland...


Flavia NewsFLAVIA® extend Rainforest Alliance product range (May 2009)
We are excited to announce that in addition to certifying FLAVIA® Smooth Roast, Colombia and Rich Roast fresh-ground coffees back in October 2008, we are adding a tea to this range – FLAVIA® English Breakfast. Now at least 30% of our FLAVIA® English Breakfast fresh tea leaves ...


Cafe Bar NewsAutobar and Cafe Bar UK merge (April 2009)
Leading brands, Cafe Bar and Autobar (both part of the Autobar Group) have grown significantly over the past 5 years in the UK. In order to build on this growth, and strengthen their UK market position, a new company Autobar UK Ltd. has been launched...


CadburyCadbury Dairy Milk (& Hot Chocolate Beverage) commit to going Fairtrade (March 2009)
Cadbury and the Fairtrade Foundation today announced plans to achieve Fairtrade certification for Cadbury Dairy Milk, the nation’s top selling chocolate bar, by end of Summer 2009...