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The European Coffee Awards 2012: Recognising Excellence &
Outstanding Commitment
Winners Announced
London, 22 November 2012 – Allegra Strategies is pleased to announce the European The European Coffee Awards recognise companies and individuals who have made the most outstanding contributions within the European coffee shop and food-to-go markets. Uniquely, the winners are identified solely on peer nominations, making these awards the most prestigious acknowledgement of excellence and contribution in the sector. Allegra invited more than 10,000 industry executives to nominate in 2012, through a targeted campaign. The awards winners are the companies and individuals who received the most More than 350 senior executives from across the coffee and food-to-go sectors gathered for a night of celebration on 21 November at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, where the award winners were honoured during a black tie gala dinner and ceremony, featuring very special guest host BBC comedian Henning Wehn. COUNTRY AWARDS
Best Coffee Chain - UK & IE
2nd Place and Runner-up
3rd Place and Highly Commended
Best Coffee Chain - Germany & Austria
2nd Place and Runner-up:
3rd Place and Highly Commended
Best Coffee Chain - France & Switzerland
2nd Place and Runner up
3rd Place and Highly Commended
Best Coffee Chain – Italy
2nd Place and Runner up
3rd Place and Highly Commended
Best Coffee Chain – Benelux
2nd Place and Runner up
3rd Place and Highly Commended
Best Independent Coffee Shop - Benelux
2nd Place and Runner up
3rd Place and Highly Commended
The Village Coffee & Music (Utrecht) EUROPEAN AWARDS
Best Coffee Chain – Europe
2nd Place and Runner up
3rd Place and Highly Commended
Best Independent Coffee Shop - Europe
2nd Place and Runner up
3rd Place and Highly Commended
Best Coffee Roaster - Europe
2nd Place and Runner up
3rd Place and Highly Commended (joint)
Has Bean Coffee and Tim Wendelboe
Best Coffee Equipment Supplier - Europe
2nd Place and Runner up
3rd Place and Highly Commended
Best Food Supplier - Europe
2nd Place and Runner up
Best Non-Coffee Supplier - Europe
2nd Place and Runner up
3rd Place and Highly Commended
Most Ethical Brand - Europe
2nd Place and Runner up
3rd Place and Highly Commended
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
The following persons were recognised at the awards ceremony for their contribution to the coffee industry in their country or across Europe. ‘Outstanding Contribution to the European Coffee Industry’
Recognised:
Colin Smith, Founder, Smiths Coffee Company Johanna Wechselberger, Owner, Vienna School of Coffee Henk Langkemper, Managing Director, Espresso Service West Moniek Smit, Founder, Barista Company B.V Vicki Ful er, Senior Director, McDonald’s APMEA Julian Metcalfe, Co-Founder, Pret A Manger Lifetime Award
Louie Salvoni, Managing Director, Espresso Service The awards dinner was proudly supported by Natvia. Notes to Editors (not for publication)
About The European Coffee Symposium
Now in its 5th year, the European Coffee Symposium was launched by Allegra in 2008 to great acclaim. The event now annually brings together senior industry leaders from across the Pan-European branded coffee shop & food-to-go market. Fuelled by the expertise of leading-edge market analysts and the contribution of industry thought leaders, the event provides key decision makers with ready-to-implement market insight, innovative ideas and enhanced networking opportunities. The two-day event combines a tailored Supply & Innovation Day, a Study Tour of Amsterdam’s latest coffee and food concepts, the prestigious European Coffee Awards and gala dinner and the highly thought-provoking European Coffee Symposium conference. About Allegra Events
Allegra Events helps the world’s best food & beverage companies develop knowledge and contacts to drive sales and business performance. It adds business value by creating interactive events that engage and inspire audiences. By providing a 360˚overview of the marketplace, Allegra Events helps brands build stronger bonds with their consumers. By connecting people, clients are able to develop new business relationships and reinforce existing partnerships. Allegra Events Ltd. also organises the UK Coffee Leader Summit, the Restaurant Leader Summit and The London Coffee Festival. 2013 Events Programme
UK Coffee Leader Summit | 27 March 2013 London Coffee Festival | 25-28 April 2013 Restaurant Leader Summit | 18-19 June 2013

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