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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* 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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* 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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* 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.

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.

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.

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, the coffee industry is likely to witness healthy growth in future.

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.

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

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.

Press & Media Contact:
Mitesh M Kapadia
Sentinel Public Relations Pvt Ltd / Sentinel Advertising Services
B-603, Samajdeep
Near Bhanu Park/Seasons Restaurant
Adukia Road, Off S V Road
Kandivli (W), Mumbai 400 067. INDIA
Tel: (91 22) 28625131/32
Cel: +91 98205 03876
Fax: (91 22) 28625133
mitesh@publicrelationindia.com
http://www.publicrelationindia.com
http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com