Video & Discussion: An Introduction to the UK Coffee Market
Specialty coffee consumption in the UK has been on the rise in recent years, and despite steady growth in the number of total cafés – including both chains and independent shops – demand for lower-grade instant coffee has been difficult to unseat. In addition to the changes wrought by COVID-19, Brexit offers its own set of challenges to businesses operating in the UK and those doing business with UK-based companies.
What makes coffee-consuming markets unique? Which specialty coffee trends are global, and which are particular to a nation or region?
This series of videos and discussions will offer a brief introduction to four major markets for specialty green coffee, including statistics about their overall size, growth, and differentiating factors.
Panel Discussion: What should sellers of green coffee know about the UK market for specialty coffee, according to market actors?
Panelists
Marta Dalton, Founder & CEO at Coffee Bird
Bartosz Ciepaj, Harrods
Host
Vicente Partida, Specialty Coffee Association