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Sri Lanka Pavilion To Showcase The Best Of Sri Lankan Tea At 3rd Edition Of “World Tea & Coffee Expo”™ 2015

July 21, 2015 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

* Rising demand in India for tea from Sri Lanka spurs Sri Lanka Tea Board to set up an exclusive Pavilion at India’s only trade show dedicated to the Tea & Coffee sectors.

Mumbai, India, July 22, 2015 — With Indian consumption of Sri Lankan tea rising rapidly, the Sri Lanka Tea Board has reserved a special pavilion at the 3rd edition of World Tea & Coffee Expo (WTCE) 2015 being held at Mumbai, India’s commercial capital, from 1st Oct 2015 to 3rd Oct 2015. Under the aegis of the Sri Lanka Tea Board, a number of companies shall be showcasing various kinds of bulk and packet Tea with a view to increase bilateral trade with India. During the current year itself (i.e. 2015), Sri Lanka has exported more than 300 tonnes of Tea to India. Sri Lankan companies shall be displaying Ceylon Super Pekoe black tea, Ceylon green tea, White Tea, Ceylon Silver tip tea, Instant Tea and special types of tea for which Sri Lanka is famous.

According to Mr. Y.G.Wijeratne, Chairman, Sri Lanka Tea Board, “India has a large and growing consumer base with varied levels of income,making it a great market for all kinds of Tea. Our participation in WTCE 2015 will enable us to promote Sri Lankan companies in India at a dedicated trade fair which provides an opportunity to directly interact with Indian buyers, potential partners and government officials”

Although India is the second largest producer of tea in the world – because of its population size – it is also the 2ndlargest consumer of Tea. With changing lifestyles, large-scale urbanization and mushrooming of upscale cafes for both Tea & Coffee, demand for non traditional tea like Premium tea, green tea, white tea etc is growing at a whopping 20% annually. Due to shortage of high quality premium tea supply in India, Indian branded tea companies buy premium tea from Kenya and Sri Lanka.

The 3rd World Tea & Coffee Expo 2015 offers a platform, which promises to not only boost the Indian Tea and Coffee industry; but also strengthen relationships between India and the participating nations. In addition to a display of products, Vending Solutions, machineries, technologies and certifications from the entire gamut of the Hot beverage sector, additional activities at the Expo include: B2B match-making, Workshops & Championships, a High Level 2-day Conference by Industry leaders, academicians and policy makers, export/import guidance kiosks, Knowledge zone etc. The WTCE platform is utilized by many companies as a launching pad for new products.

Defining the vision behind the Expo, Ms Priti M Kapadia, Director, Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd, organizers of the expo, states, “The World Tea & Coffee Expo was launched in 2013 to offer an organized avenue for all the industry stakeholders to come together under a single roof for networking, business expansion and ideas exchange. The Expo shall emphasize the prospects of the Hot Beverage sector as also showcase technological innovations in this important sector.”

WTCE is supported by many eminent trade bodies including Tea Board of India (Govt. of India) and fulfils the need for an organized event for Tea & Coffee Companies in India to come together. For further information please log onto http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com or call on +91 22 28625131 or email to info@worldteacoffeeexpo.com.

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TuttoFood 2015 & World Tea and Coffee Expo 2015 in Strategic Alliance to Offer Unique Combination Booth Booking Opportunity

April 12, 2015 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

World Tea & Coffee Expo (WTCE) – India’s only International trade show dedicated to the Tea & Coffee Sectors has entered into a strategic marketing alliance with Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt. Ltd (HMFI), Italy organiser of TuttoFood 2015.

Mumbai, India, April 11th, 2015 — Sentinel Exhibitions Asia Pvt. Ltd (SEA), India organizer of World Tea & Coffee Expo (WTCE) – India’s only International trade show dedicated to the Tea & Coffee Sectors – has entered into a strategic marketing alliance with Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt. Ltd (HMFI), Italy organiser of TuttoFood 2015 – Milano Italy for joint promotion of their respective Expos. As per the tie-up, any company booking a stall at TuttoFood 2015 is being offered a complimentary stall of same size at 3rd World Tea & Coffee Expo 2015 which is scheduled to be held from 1-3 October 2015 @ Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India. TuttoFood 2015 is being held from 3-6 May 2015 at Fiera Milano exhibition centre, Milan, Italy.

This strategic tie-up will enable Indian Food & Beverage companies to plan their International and Domestic business expansion strategies in one shot as they will get space at 2 unique expos with a single booking. TuttoFood 2015 is a fundamental platform for discussion and critical debate on key topics of nutrition; it is a must attend event and an exhibition that brings together the food industry production channels with the Italian and foreign distribution, from deli stores to Private Labels. It’s a perfect place to compare experiences, analyse market trends, understand the evolution of food consumption and purchase patterns. It is the only exhibition in this sector in Italy with a real International profile. TuttoFood 2015 is supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Italy. B2B Meetings are an integral part of the show, wherein a host of buyers from USA, RUSSIA, UAE, ITALY, UK, EUROPE and many more will attend.

In India, The 3rd World Tea & Coffee Expo 2015 have built up a platform, which will not only witness good number of exhibitors from India and abroad; but it also offers a platform to Indian Manufacturers to understand the international market and explore the growth of tea and coffee industry.

WTCE fulfils the need for an organized event for Tea & Coffee sector and help companies to come together to showcase their products, network with people from allied industries, share learning and experiences and find suitable solutions to the industry’s problems. The vision of the World Tea & Coffee Expo 2015 is to facilitate and to expand the Indian Beverage business by providing all sourcing requirements under one roof.

In addition to this, at WTCE there would be display of exotic products, machineries, technologies, boards and certifications from the entire gamut of the Hot beverage sector. Additional activities planned at the Expo include: B2B match-making, Workshops & Championships, a High Level 2-day Conference by Industry leaders, academicians and policy makers, export/import guidance kiosks, Knowledge zone etc. This show is supported by Ministry of Commerce (Tea Board of India) and is also supported by leading national & international bodies.

Hannover Milano Fairs India Pvt Ltd and Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd plan to jointly offer a number of uniquely designed events and business conferences in the future. For more details on TuttoFood 2015, please visit: www.tuttofood.it/en. For more details on World Tea & Coffee Expo 2015, please visit: www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com.

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Mumbai to Host the 3rd Edition of “World Tea & Coffee Expo” ™ 2015

January 17, 2015 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

* International destination Mumbai ensures substantial participation of Indian & International companies. * Global Market for RTD Tea & Coffee growing at a healthy rate annually. * Buying delegations from Iran, Dubai, Nepal, Russia & UK planned.

Mumbai, India, January 16, 2015 — Mumbai, the commercial capital of India, shall host the 3rd World Tea & Coffee Expo 2015, India’s only International trade show dedicated to the Tea & Coffee Sectors. With over 100 exhibitors from 10 countries and dedicated country pavilions, this International Tea Coffee show in India promises an even bigger presence to provide the perfect environment for the hot beverage industry to meet face-to-face and develop real business opportunities. The 2015 edition is to be held at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai INDIA from 1st Oct to 3rd Oct 2015 and shall cater to a prospective visitor base of over 6000 buyers from across India and abroad – up from the visitor count of 4100 witnessed during the second edition held in Sept 2014.

In addition to a display of innovative and exotic products, machineries, accessories, technologies, vending machines and certifications from the entire gamut of the Hot beverage sector, additional activities planned at the Expo include: B2B match-making, Workshops & Championships, a High Level 2-day Conference by Industry leaders, academicians and policy makers, export/import guidance kiosks, Knowledge zone etc.

Says Priti M Kapadia, Director, Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd, the organizer of the show, “Mumbai is a city where the best and the most serious converge for doing business. Mumbai attracts the serious players from the length & breadth of India and also from aboard which results in high value deals and alliances. The 2015 edition of this unique trade fair will also see buying delegations from Iran, Nepal, Dubai, and Russia.

The stupendous success of the 2nd World Tea & Coffee Expo 2014 @ Mumbai, INDIA in September 2014, has established this Expo as the official Industry show with just two editions under its belt. This is India’s only International Trade Show dedicated to Tea & Coffee and is supported by Ministry of Commerce through Tea Board of India and leading associations and chambers from across the world have pledged their support to this important industry initiative.

The Expo offers huge potential for appointing Distributors, Bulk orders, joint ventures, franchising, networking, knowledge-sharing, meeting government officials, marketing alliances, and overall branding. WTCE has become the platform for the launch of new and exotic tea & coffee products. For a visitor, Workshops and seminars are the other important part of the event, which will help them to understand the depth of this industry, gain knowledge, understand benefits and also to taste the products on the spot. Skill development shall be the main theme of the workshops which will be conducted by experts in the field. Adds Kapadia, “For the International Tea & Coffee conference, we are in touch with a number of international speakers and some of them have already confirmed.”

The global market for RTD (Ready-to-Drink) Tea and Coffee is expected to reach $125 billion by 2017 with an annual growth rate of 11%. The Asia-Pacific region is the largest market and also showing maximum growth. To capitalize on the growth trend in the RTD Tea & Coffee, companies are investing heavily on modernization of machineries, Quality Up-gradation & Product Diversification as also branding, innovations and market expansion. The Upscale café culture has contributed significantly to the growth of both Coffee & Tea in India with exotic branding and packaging coupled with a dynamic product mix are driving the demand. Drinking habits and lifestyles have changed in the last 8 – 10 years and people are now willing to pay more for quality. India is the 2nd largest producer, 2nd largest consumer and 4th largest exporter of tea with a 23% share in global production, a 12% share in world tea exports and a per capita consumption of about 725 grams (2013-14 figures). The 6th largest producer of the coffee in the world, India exports more than 80% of its coffee presently but a rising domestic demand at 7% annually may change this scenario completely over the next decade or so. The trend towards health consciousness, coupled with increased competitive pressure, will further push new product development in the next five years, which will in turn boost industry demand. Most International companies which have entered India are doing brisk business and expanding their operations. The World Tea & Coffee Expo is the catalyst for International companies to target this huge market.

WTCE will determine trends, create awareness on optimization of product lines, enable networking with peers, industry stalwarts, academia and government officials. The vision of the World Tea & Coffee Expo is to facilitate and expand the Indian Beverage business by providing all sourcing requirements under one roof. Organized by Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd [SEA], a part of the Mumbai-headquartered Sentinel media group, WTCE is established as the VOICE OF THE INDUSTRY and as the Gateway to Indian markets. For further information please log onto www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com or call on +91 22 28625133 or email to info@worldteacoffeeexpo.com

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2nd World Tea & Coffee Expo Ends With a Positive Note; Attracts 4100 Business Visitors from India & Abroad

October 28, 2014 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

* 3rd Edition to be held at Mumbai, India – dates to be announced soon.

Mumbai, India, October 28th, 2014 — The 2nd edition of World Tea & Coffee Expo (http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com), India’s only International trade show dedicated to the Tea & Coffee Sectors ended successfully on 13th September 2014 with positive reviews from exhibitors and visitors alike. The Expo, held at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, INDIA from 11th Sept till 13th Sept 2014, offers the only trade platform in India for the Hot Beverage industry for networking, business expansion and ideas exchange.

“Around 40 Indian and foreign exhibitors participated in the expo, which attracted over 4,100 business visitors from all parts of the country and many from foreign shores”. said Ms Priti Kapadia, director of Sentinel Exhibitions Asia Pvt. Ltd, the organizers. The expo witnessed striking of bulk deals, joint ventures/alliances, franchise enquiries, appointment of marketing agents and generated a large number of business enquiries.

This 3-day Expo showcased products, machineries and technologies from Indian & International companies related to Tea, Coffee and allied sectors. On display were Tea & Coffee brands in addition to Tea/Coffee Vending Machines, machinery, exotic and new-age products like Lemon tea, White tea, Anti-Diabetes Tea, Slimming Tea, Certification bodies, National & International Boards etc. Visitors included decision makers comprising of Retailers, Wholesalers, Distributors, hypermarkets/multi-product retail chains, Tea/Coffee Estate owners, Hotels /Airline and Food & Beverage professionals many of whom placed large orders with exhibitors.

This unique event was inaugurated by Dr. Liu Youfa, the Consul General of China in Mumbai who remarked that, “there is great scope for bilateral trade in the Tea & Coffee sectors between India & China as both the countries are big producers and consumers of Hot Beverages and both the Asian giants are witnessing significant lifestyle changes”

Ms. Saroja Sirisena, Consul General, Consulate General of Sri Lanka who also graced the inaugural session said, “India & Sri Lanka can share their natural advantage to increase bilateral trade in the Tea & Coffee sectors. Trade platforms like this have the potential to make easier for countries to do business with each other.” Mr. R C Agarwal of FAITTA & Mohani Tea Leaves Pvt. Ltd. & Mr. Suresh Kotak of Kotak Commodities Ltd. – both eminent personalities of this field – also graced the expo with their august presence and shared their valuable ideas.

Ms. Aparna Kulkarni from Neel Beverages Pvt. Ltd. one of the exhibitors said, “We are into ready to drink beverages offering various types of Teas such as Ice Tea, Lemon Tea etc which are convenient to carry, store and use. Participating in World Tea & Coffee Expo gives an exposure at National & International Level with our potential clients coming to meet us at a single location rather than us having to travel everywhere to meet them. I am very happy to be a part of this show as an exhibitor.”

According to Mr. R C Agarwal of Mohani Tea Leaves Pvt. Ltd. (an exhibitor), “We are very strong in North India and participation at this expo gave us an opportunity to meet potential clients and business partners from across India.”

In the words of Mr Tedesco Enrico, of Teamac Srl Italy, “India is a market of over 1 billion people and this is a platform which gave us an opportunity to present our state-of-the-art machinery to Indian tea companies.”

Stated Mr Sumit Shah, Madhu Jayanti International Ltd (an exhibitor),”We used this platform to launch a new product here which has been very well received. The expo has far exceeded our expectations in terms of quality and quantity of visitors.”

World Tea & Coffee Expo thus fulfilled the need for an organized event for Tea & Coffee Companies in India to come together to showcase their products, network, share learning and experiences and find suitable solutions to the industry’s problems. Workshop & Conference gave the event vibrancy and a knowledge sharing avenue. International participation was from Italy, Australia, UAE, Rwanda, and Switzerland

The organizers are planning to make the 3rd Edition of WTCE much larger in terms of content and size and are likely to announce the dates very soon. For further details; please log on to: http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com or call on +91 22 28625131 or email to priti@sentinelexhibitionsasia.com

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INMEX and SMM India on the Crest of a Wave

September 7, 2014 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

Global exhibition organizers join forces to launch Indian subcontinent’s largest maritime event – INMEX SMM India.

Mumbai, India, September 06, 2014 — Taking advantage of the expected growth the Indian maritime industry is set to witness over the next six years, Informa Exhibitions, organizers of INMEX India, has entered in to a strategic collaboration with Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH, organisers of SMM India, to form South Asia’s largest maritime exhibition and conference.

The unified edition of INMEX SMM India will take place on 23 – 25 September 2015, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, providing the maritime sector with the best of both events on one integrated platform. Features for the inaugural edition of the show include a conference, which is set to address present and future trends within the maritime sector, an international B2B Buyers Programme and a dedicated Product Demonstration Area, providing exhibitors a platform to showcase the latest enhancements in maritime technology.

Daily workshops will also be conducted by international industry experts to provide guidance on several technical areas, including development of operating procedures and on-board safety management systems.

India’s port traffic has increased from 368 million tons in 2001 to 935 million tons in 2013, and according to the ‘India Maritime Agenda’,ports throughout are expected to increase to 2,500 million tons by 2020. In a recent announcement, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said the government will pursue a port-led model of economic development that comprises ports, special economic zones (SEZs), rail, road, air and waterway connectivity with the hinterland.

INMEX India, which was launched in 1999, has established itself as the region’s most prominent event for the Indian maritime market, hosting over 500 exhibitors from 40 countries and attracting over 6,000 visitors and delegates to the event in 2013.

“We are delighted to now bring INMEX-SMM together as one event to offer a wider audience and maximize returns for our clients.The alliance plays to the strengths of both partners: with our understanding and knowledge of the Indian market and SMM’s strong international reputation, we are confident that the collaboration of the events will be welcomed by the maritime industry.” said Nicky Mason, Chief Operating Officer, Informa Exhibitions.

SMM India, part of the highly successful series of global maritime events run by Hamburg Messe und Congress, is a well-established meeting place for the maritime community in the Indian subcontinent, attracting international exhibitors from all around the world, including national pavilions from Germany, Denmark and Finland.

Commenting on the partnership, Bernd Aufderheide, CEO and President of Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH. said: “We are excited about the prospect of further developing SMM India by working together with INMEX India and jointly offering an unmatched maritime event on the subcontinent. Exhibitors and visitors alike will profit from our collaboration.”

For more information, please visit http://www.inmex-smm-india.com.

Informa Exhibitions organises over 100 business to business exhibitions annually via a global network of offices in the UK, India, UAE, Canada, Brazil, Singapore, China and Australia. Some of the leading brands include Inmex India, Middle East Electricity, Arab Health and Cityscape among several others.

Hamburg Messe und Congress International are expert organisers of maritime events, hosting the world’s leading maritime trade fair in Hamburg, Germany, in addition to SMM Istanbul and other exhibitions running internationally.

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The 2nd “World Tea & Coffee Expo” ™ 2104 – India’s Only Trade Show Focused on the Tea & Coffee Sectors to be held at Mumbai, India from 11th Sept – 13th Sept 2014

April 10, 2014 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

* Supported by many eminent trade bodies including Tea Board of India (Govt of India). Over 6,000 Trade visitors expected. * India is the second-largest tea producer and consumer after China and fourth largest tea exporter after Kenya, China, and Sri Lanka.

Mumbai, India, April 09, 2014 — The 2nd “World Tea & Coffee Expo” ™ 2014 ( http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com ), India’s only trade show focused on the Tea & Coffee Sectors to be held at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai,India from 11th Sept – 13th Sept 2014 (Thursday – Saturday). At this exclusive trade show all leading global companies associated with Tea & Coffee trade will showcase their products and technologies.

For the tea trade professional, there will be access to Tea boards, certifications, new teas and infusions, tea processing and packaging machinery, teabag material manufacturers and allied products and accessories. Aside from the impressive and varied list of exhibitors, there will also be numerous tea tastings and awareness seminars. Coffee too is witnessing strong retail volume growth, owing to growing consumer interest in coffee amidst intensive marketing campaigns by players. The coffee industry will also be strongly represented here. Exhibitors would range from producers and exporters to roasters, machinery manufacturers and coffee-related accessories.

Tea and coffee are among the most popular beverages, consumed both in India and around the world. The top two tea producing nations – China and India, collectively produce about 60% of total global tea output. India is the second-largest tea producer and consumer after China and fourth largest tea exporter after Kenya, China, and Sri Lanka. India, which exports more than two-thirds of its coffee output, grows coffee primarily in its Southern part. Recently, Coffee too has become very popular in India amongst the youth thanks to entry of new Indian & Overseas chains like Barista, Café Coffee Day (CCD), Costa Coffee, Gloria Jeans, and others. With domestic coffee outlets set to increase manifold over the next 3 years, in addition to foray of global players such as Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts in India, the coffee industry is likely to witness healthy growth in future.

The 2nd World Tea & Coffee Expo 2014 with over 100 exhibitors from 8 countries will thus be an ideal trade platform for those associated with these sectors. Participation at the show will enable one to identify the sectors driving growth as also network with the leading companies, the leading brands. The seminars will offer strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market – be they legislative, distribution, packaging or pricing issues. Forecasts as to how the market is set to change shall also be given.

The organizer of the show is Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd [SEA], a part of the Sentinel media group. Headquartered in Mumbai (India), SEA is engaged in organizing International Business Conferences and Trade Expos. For further information please log onto http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com or call in +91 22 28625133 or email to mitesh@worldteacoffeeexpo.com.

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Tea Board of India Extends Support to “World Tea & Coffee Expo”™ 2014, India’s Only International Trade Show Dedicated to the Tea & Coffee Sectors

November 6, 2013 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

The event is to be held at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India from Thursday 6th Feb 2014 to Saturday 8th Feb 2014.

Mumbai, India, November 05, 2013 — As a part of its commitment to promote the Tea sector, the Tea Board of India, set up under Ministry of Commerce & Industry has extended its support to the 2nd Edition of “World Tea & Coffee Expo”™ ( http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com ), India’s only International trade fair dedicated to the Tea & Coffee sectors. The event is to be held at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India from Thursday 6th Feb 2014 to Saturday 8th Feb 2014. Tea Board of India has always been at the forefront of promoting Tea and has always taken proactive steps to address issues related to the Hot Drinks sector in India. The Tea Board of India decided to support this trade event since it shares a common goal with the show viz. promoting Hot Drinks in India. This niche expo is organized by the Mumbai headquartered Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd, a company engaged in managing and organizing trade events.

Says Mitesh M Kapadia, Director, Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd, “Hot drinks are witnessing positive growth since the last few years thanks to intensive marketing campaigns by players, launch of innovative products, the emergence of upscale Cafes offering both convenience, affordability and quality and the trend of these cafes becoming a meeting ground for young consumers.”

In addition to showcasing brands, products, machinery, retail Chains, accessories & technologies, WTCE 2014 will have Dedicated Innovations Display Zone, Interactive Demo areas (featuring Exotic Tea Tasting / Brewing sessions, Latte Art championships, Recipes and a lot more) as also Seminars & Conferences by Global Industry leaders & Policy makers to determine future trends in the Hot Beverage segment. The seminars will analyse prime factors influencing the sector and identify the sectors driving growth.

With an anticipated turnout of over 6000 Business Visitors including International buying delegations, WTCE 2014 promises to offer huge potential for franchising, marketing alliances, appointing Distributors, bulk orders, joint ventures and overall branding.

WTCE 2014 is also endorsed by a number of National & International Trade Bodies and visitors to the event will get exposure to national and international Brands, manufacturing and packaging technology, storage technology, Flavored Beverages, hi-tech vending machines, retails chains as well as a variety of products from importers and exporters of Tea & Coffee. For further details log onto http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com or contact Mr Mitesh, Director on +91 22 28625131 / +91 98205 03876 or on mitesh@sentinelexhibitionsasia.com

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Bright Prospects For The Tea & Coffee Sector And The Tremendous Growth Potential Of The Upscale Independent Café Culture Ensured A Huge Turnout at the recently concluded World Tea & Coffee Expo 2013

April 3, 2013 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

* Show was held from 15th Feb – 17th Feb 2013 at Mumbai, India. * This was India’s first & only trade expo dedicated to the Hot Beverages sector. * 2nd edition of the exhibition to be held at a bigger venue in Mumbai in early 2014.

Mumbai, India, April 03, 2013 — Over 50 Exhibitors from 5 countries displayed their products and technologies at the World Tea & Coffee Expo ™2013 (WTCE 2013), the only trade show on the Hot Beverage sector in India ( http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com ). Held at Mumbai India from 15th Feb – 17th Feb 2013, this unique and niche trade event attracted over 3500 business visitors from 8 countries and generated estimated business deals worth Rs 35 crore.

On display were national and international Brands, manufacturing and packaging technology, storage technology, Flavored Beverages, hi-tech vending machines, retails chains as well as a variety of products from importers and exporters of Tea & Coffee. New age products like Herbal tea, Green tea, White tea, Java tea and Lemon grass tea alongwith a variety of Cappuccino products could be seen for the first time in India at this trade exhibition. Hi tech machinery for mass-producing Tea Bags and Plastic based but food grade raw material for tea and coffee disposable cups were also on display. Trade Buyers and business visitors were able to acquaint themselves with the trends in the Indian & Global markets and could decide on the future course of business expansion. A number of alliances were struck and large business deals took place.

Contiguous Conferences & Seminars by Industry leaders charted out the course for the modernization, expansion and upgradation of the Global Hot beverage sector as also predicted the future growth and impact of the Independent Café Culture.

According to Mr Suresh Kotak, Chairman, Kotak Commodities Ltd, who inaugurated the trade event, “Thriving Independent Upscale Café Culture will ensure huge growth in domestic Ready to Drink (RTD) Tea & Coffee sectors aided by the health benefits of Tea & Coffee. The event being first of its kind, where interaction was so intense, that it is bound to address some real serious issues impacting the industry.”

According to an Assocham study the domestic tea industry is growing annually at 15%. The study further states that India accounts for nearly 30% of global Tea output and nearly 25% of tea produced worldwide is consumed in India. Cafe chains (both Tea & Coffee) are expected to generate a turnover of $410 million in India by 2017. Internationally, the market for RTD tea and coffee in terms of revenue is expected to reach US $125 billion by 2017 as against US $69 billion in 2011 (estimated) signaling an anticipated annual growth of 10.9 % 2012 to 2017.

Mr Ravi Thapa of Manjushree Plantations Ltd, one of the major exhibitors says, “We were delighted to be part of the World Tea & Coffee Expo 2013 in Mumbai on Feb 15-17, 2013. The experience was enriching and the connects valuable. This was a great opportunity to interact with organizations and individuals on a common platform. The exchange of thoughts, ideas and developing relationships for mutual growth and development was very meaningful. We wish you all success in the second edition and onwards.”

Another major Exhibitor Mr K V Vishwanathan of dph International Gmbh, Germany pens his experience in these words “We are into packaged tea bags. Our Principal’s Managing Director was also here along with our regular buyers whom we had invited to the Expo. There hasn’t been a single dull moment here at WTCE.”

Echoing similar sentiments is Mohd. Noor Zaki Yahya of Balung Plantations, Malaysia, “We have displayed some very exciting range of teas here in WTCE like java teas and lemon grass teas which are very rare teas and organic teas. From our participation in WTCE, we are sure that there is lot of potential for these teas here in India as everybody seems to be interested in these high end teas. We have lot of footfalls to our stall and our participation really went off well.”

WTCE has thus emerged as the definitive & only business Platform for Hot Beverages Sector which has prompted the organizers to seek a bigger venue in Mumbai to accommodate a larger number of Exhibitors and visitors for the 2nd edition. The 2nd edition will also include a Conference, Workshops and Seminars which will be addressed by industry leaders from India and abroad.

Says Priti Kapadia, Director, Sentinel Exhibitions P Ltd, the organizers of this event, “The hot beverage sector has evoked keen interest not only in India but also in other tea and coffee drinking nations. The biggest need of the hour is to provide this sector an organized platform from where they can not only trade but exchange ideas and interact with other players/ buyers and traders in the industry. WTCE is one such attempt in the direction. ”

The Trade exhibition was supported by leading Trade Bodies like Tea Board of India. (Govt of India), Federation of Indian Tea Traders Association (FAITTA), Bombay Tea Traders Association (BTTA), India-China Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Small and Medium Business Development Chamber of India, Confederation of Indian Small Tea Growers Assoc (CISTA) and Darjeeling Tea Association.

For further information see http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com or contact Ms S Khosla on shalini@sentinelexhibitionsasia.com / +91 99678 88940

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World Tea & Coffee Expo 2013 to Highlight Tremendous Growth Potential of the Hot Beverages Sector in India

December 6, 2012 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

* Global Hot Beverages market expected to reach $125 billion by 2017, growing at an estimated 10.9% annually from 2012 to 2017. * Over 10,000 Trade Visitors expected.

Mumbai, India, December 06, 2012 — The World Tea & Coffee Expo 2013, ( http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com ) being held at Mumbai, India from 15th – 17th Feb 2013 with over a 100 exhibitors from 8 countries, is expected to highlight the tremendous potential of the Hot Beverages sector – both in India and globally. Internationally, the market for RTD (Ready to Drink) tea and coffee in terms of revenue is expected to reach US $125 billion by 2017 as against US $69 billion in 2011 (estimated) signaling an anticipated annual growth of 10.9 % 2012 to 2017.

The World tea & Coffee Expo 2013 (WTCE 2013) has received very good response from Exhibitors as also pre-registered visitors in view of the fact that this is the only trade show in India dedicated to the Tea & Coffee sectors and has a judicious mix of Indian & International Exhibitors. On display shall be products, brands & technologies from across the world comprising of Tea & Coffee Manufacturers, Tea Gardens & Coffee Estates, Tea & Coffee Wholesalers & Dealers, Exporters & Importers, Raw Materials Suppliers & Manufacturers, Sweetener Manufacturers, Machinery MFRs & Packaging companies, Chain Stores / Franchisors, Fine Chocolate & Gourmet Mint MFRs, Processors & Processing machinery MFRs, Tea / Coffee Vending Machines Manufacturers, Flavoured Beverages Manufacturers and Manufacturers of Equipment & Appliances.

Leading Trade Bodies like Tea Board of India. (Govt of India), Federation of Indian Tea Traders Association (FAITTA), Bombay Tea Traders Association (BTTA), India-China Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Small and Medium Business Development Chamber of India, Confederation of Indian Small Tea Growers Assoc (CISTA) and Darjeeling Tea Association are supporting this unique trade event.

Says Priti Kapadia, Director, Sentinel Exhhibitions P Ltd, the organizers of this event, “Among the most popular beverages around the world, the Tea and Coffee sectors provide employment to several million workers worldwide, both in plantation activities, as well as in indirect and allied activities. Rising consumer awareness about the health hazards of carbonated drinks is leading to a shift towards RTD tea and coffee. Another major driver is surge in the health conscious population who prefer antioxidant property of RTD tea or the instant energy of coffee.”

Companies in the last decade have positioned the RTD tea and coffee market as recreational products, which has proved beneficial in attracting younger population. Advancements in technology and production efficiencies are likely to lead to lower labour costs. Furthermore, the focus on high-protein, low-sugar diets is stimulating demand for green tea, ground coffee and artificial sweeteners, which have shown strong signs of promise over the past three years.

The top two tea producing nations – China and India, collectively produce about 60% of total global tea output. India is the second-largest tea producer and consumer after China and fourth largest tea exporter after Kenya, China, and Sri Lanka. The key coffee producing and exporting nations are Brazil, Vietnam, Columbia, Indonesia, Ethiopia, and India, among others. Brazil is the world’s largest producer, exporter and consumer of coffee.

Adds Kapadia, “Wider health awareness, a burgeoning middle-class population with busy lifestyles and increase in disposable income is making consumers opt for RTD tea and coffee. In spite of the deteriorating global economic climate in the last few years, the Hot Beverage sector has remained resilient as improvements in transportation and the extension of the shelf life of products backed by continued product innovation and aggressive marketing initiatives is contributing to the growth of this industry. Some segments like premium and organic coffee and green/herbal tea have created an entirely new market.”

With the display of new technologies at the WTCE 2013 ( http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com ), Indian companies will be able to fulfill their need of investing in modernization and improving quality so as to consolidate gains and improve their global competitiveness. The trade show shall also include Seminars with speakers form leading boards, companies and brands. These seminars will offer strategic review of major factors influencing the market e.g. new product developments, consumer trends, packaging innovations, distribution and pricing issues etc. The speakers shall also forecast how the market is set to change and criteria for future success.

WTCE 2013 will serve as the ideal platform not only for showcasing Indian Tea & Coffee brands and technologies but also for International companies to seek market expansion & branding prospects in India. The event will thus serve the twin purpose of acting as a sourcing platform for Indian companies and as marketing avenue for seeking international buyers. The event shall facilitate striking of deals, joint ventures and signing of major contracts. In view of the uniqueness of the show, it is expected to be attended by over 10,000 trade buyers and general visitors.

India’s per capita tea consumption stands at 711 grams per head during 2011. However, this is considerably lower than other tea drinking nations such as Ireland (3 kg), more than 2 kg in U.K., Turkey, and Iraq, and more than 1 kg in Sri Lanka and Pakistan. This signifies remarkable potential in domestic tea consumption. The domestic coffee consumption too has been continuously growing at annual average rate of 6% and is largely on account of a thriving Independent upscale café culture. Domestic coffee outlets – which have a lot of appeal for the new generation – are set to increase multi-fold within next 3 years and the foray of global players such Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts in India can only herald a strong growth trend in future. India, which exports more than two-thirds of its coffee output, grows coffee primarily in its Southern part.

The principal organizer of the show is Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd [SEA], a part of the Sentinel media group. Headquartered in Mumbai (India), SEA is engaged in organizing International Business Conferences and Trade Expos. The co-organizer is Mumbai-based M/s Alex Events, an event execution company since the last 8 years. For further information please log onto http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com or call in +91 22 28625133 or email to info@worldteacoffeeexpo.com.

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“World Tea & Coffee Expo”™ 2013, Only Trade Show Dedicated to the Tea & Coffee Sectors in India to be held at Mumbai, India from Fri Feb 15 – Sun Feb 17, 2013

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* Supported by many eminent trade bodies including Tea Board of India (Govt of India). * Over 10,000 Trade visitors expected.

Mumbai, India, October 23, 2012 — The “World Tea & Coffee Expo”™ ( http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com ), India’s only trade show focused on the Tea & Coffee Sectors is all set to make its debut at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai, India from Fri Feb 15 – Sun Feb 17, 2013. At this exclusive trade show all leading global companies associated with Tea & Coffee trade will showcase their products and technologies.

Showcasing their products, brands & technologies at World Tea & Coffee Expo™ 2013 (WTCE 2013) are over 100 Exhibitors from across the world comprising of Tea & Coffee Manufacturers, Tea Gardens & Coffee Estates, Tea & Coffee Wholesalers & Dealers, Exporters & Importers, Raw Materials Suppliers & Manufacturers, Machinery MFRs & Packaging companies, Chain Stores / Franchisors, Fine Chocolate & Gourmet Mint MFRs, Processors & Processing machinery MFRs, Tea / Coffee Vending Machines Manufacturers, Flavoured Beverages Manufacturers and Manufacturers of Equipment & Appliances.

India, which exports more than two-thirds of its coffee output, grows coffee primarily in its Southern part. Recently, Coffee too has become very popular in India amongst the youth thanks to entry of new Indian & Overseas chains like Barista, Café Coffee Day (CCD), Costa Coffee, Gloria Jeans, and others. With domestic coffee outlets set to increase manifold over the next 3 years, in addition to foray of global players such as Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts, the coffee industry is likely to witness healthy growth in future.

WTCE 2013 shall also include Buyer Seller Meets & Seminars to enable entrepreneurs to access latest developments in trade and technologies in the international markets.