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World Tea Coffee Expo 2018 to be Held at New Venue Spread Over 2 Floors in Mumbai

6th WTCE to be held from 29th Nov – 1st Dec 2018 at Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai. The unique trade show offers opportunity to explore new frontiers in the hot beverage segment.

Mumbai, India, May 1, 2018 — Taking forward its growth saga, the 6th edition of World Tea Coffee Expo, India’s only international trade fair focussed on the Tea, Coffee and allied sectors shall be held at a new venue namely Nehru Centre Worli Mumbai and shall be spread over 2 floors. With 90+ exhibitors from 8 countries including government pavilions and 4000+ trade visitors, the World Tea Coffee Expo 2018 shall be held from Thursday 29th Nov to Saturday 1st Dec 2018 and marks South Asia’s largest dedicated annual gathering of the Tea, Coffee and related segments. The Expo offers huge potential for appointing Distributors, Bulk orders, joint ventures, franchising, networking, knowledge-sharing, meeting government officials, marketing alliances, and overall branding.

Thanks to the proliferation of café culture phenomenon, market is growing rapidly with the entry of many local and regional players offering specific products for multiple end-users. With anticipated attendance from more than 4000 serious buyers from across the globe, companies participating at WTCE can substantiate their foothold in the market or enter newer markets. The show has become the ideal launch pad for new products in the Indian markets especially for SMEs who don’t have large budgets.

Says Priti M Kapadia, Director, Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd, organizers of this unique trade fair, “In addition to showcasing the latest products, technologies, solutions and certifications, WTCE identifies market trends, global drivers, challenges, constraints, threats and investment opportunities of the RTD (Ready To Drink) Tea and Coffee market and creates awareness on market penetration strategies – both local and global.”

WTCE supports the diverse needs of all the market players right from crop to the cup enabling new business alliances. For new entrants, the expo becomes a single sourcing avenue for all their requirements. In India, a number of Tea / Coffee estate owners are in the process of launching their own brands for which they seek latest technology and packaging. For such players to survive – and thrive – they need to adapt innovative technology, quality services and diligence of international vendors.

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. The Conference and Workshops impart deeper understanding of and appreciation for the trade especially the challenges of expanding online.

WTCE 2018 will be organised on a much bigger scale than the previous editions with some additional features like an upscale Display showcase, wider range of networking events, more educational content and national/international speakers with discussion sessions chaired by eminent Indian and global experts from the industry.

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. For further information please log onto www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com or call on +912228625132 or email to info@worldteacoffeeexpo.com

Press & Media Contact:
Mr. Mitesh, Project Director
Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P Ltd | SPR Pvt Ltd
Mumbai, India
Mob: +91 98205 03876
Tel: +91 22 28625131 / 32
info@publicrelationindia.com
http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com

6th World Tea & Coffee Expo Mumbai India 2018 – 29/30 Nov & 1 Dec

“6th World Tea & Coffee Expo Mumbai India 2018”, India’s Only International Trade Fair focused on the Tea, Coffee & Allied Sectors.

Mumbai, India, April 7th, 2018 —

Show Dates:
29th/30th Nov and 1st Dec 2018 (Thu – Fri – Sat) | Website: http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com

Category:
Food & Beverages (Particularly Tea & Coffee related Products, Machineries, Innovative Technologies, Vending Solutions, Sugar/Sweeteners, Packaging, Certifications, Boards etc)

Highlights:
The “World Tea & Coffee Expo”™ offers India’s only organized and credible avenue for all the stakeholders of the hot beverage sector to come together under a single roof for networking, business expansion and ideas exchange & one to one interaction with high end market players. Cutting through a plethora of food and food processing shows and focusing purely on Tea, Coffee & allied sectors, the Expo has established itself as the official, globally recognized Industry show with just five editions under its belt. For the 2018 edition WTCE is expecting about 90+ Exhibitors from 8 countries and a visitor base of 4000+ industry professionals from across India & abroad. Country & Tea/Coffee Board pavilions & buyers from UAE, UK, Italy, USA, Sri Lanka, China, Nepal, Iran, Russia, Turkey and many more planned. The event provides a powerful, focused platform to meet potential clients/decision-makers and establish valuable alliances. This niche trade fair has proved itself as a major launch pad for new products especially by MSME sectors. WTCE offers huge potential for franchising, marketing alliances, appointing Distributors, bulk orders, joint ventures and overall branding.

Additional Activities:
B2B match-making, Workshops & Championships by Industry Stalwarts, High Level 2-day Conference by Industry leaders, academicians and policy makers.

Previous Show Results:
2017 (5th edition at Mumbai) total attendance included 70+ exhibiting companies from 5 countries and over 3700 Trade Visitors. Full report at http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com/wtce-2017

Supporters:
Sri Lanka Tea Board, Global Tea Coffee Association, North East Tea Association, National Tea & Coffee Development Board Of Nepal, SME Chamber of India, Bombay Tea Traders Association, Federation of Indian Tea Traders Association, Confederation of Indian Small Tea Growers Association, Darjeeling Tea Association, Specialty of Coffee Association of Europe, Tea Association of USA, ADEMATHE Tea Association of Italy, African Fine Coffees Association.

Expo Location:
Nehru Centre, Worli, South Mumbai – http://www.nehru-centre.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/location-map-new.jpg. [The commercial capital of India attracts exhibitors & serious Visitors from across the length and breadth of India as well as from abroad and has been host to this unique event since inception]

Registration and Admission:
The show is not open to general public. This is a trade event and only industry professionals will be allowed. No one under 18 permitted. No retail sale.

Exhibitor Profile:
Tea & Coffee Manufacturers & Brands, Machinery, Packaging and Technology companies, Tea Gardens & Coffee Estates, Dealers/Exporters/Importers, Vending Machines Manufacturers, Roasters And Blenders, Flavoured / Instant Beverage Manufacturers, Manufacturers of Equipment & Appliances, Raw Materials Suppliers & Manufacturers, Herbal / Green / Slimming etc teas, Fine Chocolate & Gourmet Mint Manufacturers, Processors & Processing machinery Manufacturers, Start Ups seeking national and international exposure, Milk & Milk Products, Sugar & Sugar substitutes/Artificial Sweeteners, Spices Manufacturers, Beverage accessories manufacturers, Biscuit , Confectioneries Manufacturers, Chain Stores, Super stores, Certification / Testing companies, Retail Café chains / Franchisors, Service Providers, Consultants & Others.

Attendees / Visitors Profile:
Tea & Coffee Distributors, Retailers & Wholesalers, Hoteliers / Institutional Caterers, Restaurateurs & Cafe owners / Resorts / Airlines, Importers & Exporters – National & International, International delegates & Buying Teams, Dealers and Trade Buyers, Hotel Suppliers Dealers, Mass Grocers, Supermarkets & Malls, Purchase Managers of large offices & retail chains, Packaging professionals, Soon-to-launch Tea & Coffee brands and companies, Tea Garden / Coffee Estate owners and senior managers, F & B / Catering Managers, Dieticians / Nutritionists / Food Professionals, Chef’s & cooking Experts, Tea & Coffee Aficionados, Govt. Officials / Brokers , Health & Fitness conscious Visitors and General &Other Visitors.

Press & Media Contact:
Mr. Mitesh, Project Director
Sentinel Exhibitions Asia P. Ltd.
Mumbai, India
Mob: +91 98205 03876
Tel: +91 22 28625131 / 32
mitesh@sentinelexhibitionsasia.com
http://www.sentinelexhibitionsasia.com
http://www.worldteacoffeeexpo.com

European Commission proposes to invest Billions to provide Finance for New European Technologies and Small Companies

Venture Capitalist firms already coming on board to provide finance for companies to use innovative technologies as low risk.

Lyon, France (May 3, 2013) — A long term strategic plan by the European Commission (EC) to rebuild the European economy by investing in the development of new technologies is now reached the stage where it will start to have an impact as it reaches the commercialisation phase. The EU is proposing to make several billion Euros available for companies to enable this to happen as a key part of the new EC Horizon 2020 programme, which starts in 2014 and replaces FP7 and CIP. Crucially, a part of this support is aimed at entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs because these are seen as providing the engine for the economic recovery as, being nimble and fast, they can bring these new innovative technologies to market quickly.

Since 2003, more than €400 million has been co-invested by the European Commission into more than 130 European research projects to develop innovative, Smart Systems technologies to reinforce European scientific excellence and competitiveness. This specific area of Smart Systems can deliver significant competitive advantages across a wide range of application fields such as Life Sciences, IT & Telecoms, Agrofood, Environment and Energy. More than 50 projects have now reached the stage of promising contacts with investors and customers, and are on their way to commercialisation. This is all co-ordinated in the Smart System area by the COWIN initiative, which is dedicated to encourage the transfer of IP, and the formation and growth of young companies.

Laszlo Csernak, COWIN’s Project Officer, explained, “In order to compete in the global marketplace, European companies need to be able to offer solutions that are significantly better. They cannot compete on price with the emerging economies that have low labour costs so the best way to have a competitive edge is to build in intelligence to create smarter products. Usually this takes the form of advanced miniature electronics often with state of the art sensors to provide awareness of what is going on so that immediate responses can be instigated – Smart Systems. As this is a pan-European program, we are able to bring together research groups and companies from all over Europe to contribute parts of a solution forming an interlocking jigsaw that would never happen any other way. New synergies and working relationships have been fostered between countries and companies that are flourishing with the exchange of ideas that stimulates further innovation. It is a very real example of the European Union working together and achieving incredible, tangible results with what is probably its most important initiative that will really make a difference in terms of economic growth and jobs throughout the EU.”

Geraldine Andrieux-Gustin, the COWIN coordinator, added, “In mid 2012, we started match-making advanced technologies that we have selected to companies who approached us looking for solutions to their technology challenges. We are now in active discussion with over 300 European companies with more contacting us every day. Part of our service is to mentor entrepreneurs and small companies with a whole range of advice from help with business plans to devising a strong position in the competitive landscape. COWIN is having great success with many of the innovative technologies developed during EU projects being taken up by companies and being used to generate sales. COWIN is also mentoring over 20 start-up companies to support their growth strategies and business development.”

Pierre Marro, Policy Officer at the EC, explained, “The EC recognises that these small to medium sized companies are the champions of tomorrow and we want to help them grow and be successful. Currently, EC programmes and projects required several companies from a minimum of three different countries to co-operate. The new EC Horizon 2020 is being finalised at the moment. This is being designed to add a completely new package with simplified procedures and without these constraints of co-operations to specifically provide new technologies holders with help in starting and running companies right through to finance help. Lack of finance has been a stumbling block in the past due to the economic crisis, so a key new service in Horizon 2020 will be dedicated to providing access to finance with new instruments dedicated to SMEs and access to risk financing that will really help companies grow quickly and create new jobs and economic wealth.”

Meantime, COWIN is co-ordinating a VC finance programme for 2013. Over twenty of Europe’s leading Venture Capitalist firms are supporting COWIN to help entrepreneurship in Europe and will be taking part in the COWIN Investment Place this summer which will bring together VC firms and companies that are seeking finance this year. COWIN is also planning a series of webinars that will also facilitate finding VC funding and also bring in business angels and family offices. “The VCs are really keen to be involved,” explained Geraldine Andrieux-Gustin, “because the risk element is greatly reduced because all the technologies have proved themselves to be commercially ready. It is now a question of making successful businesses based on them. The VCs and the COWIN team can provide the expertise and finance to help companies make that happen so that these innovative technologies can be quickly commercialised and start generating jobs and money in the EU.”

Further information on COWIN can be found at http://www.cowin4u.eu

COWIN contact details are Geraldine Andrieux-Gustin, Andrieux@yole.fr

Press contact is Nigel Robson, Vortex PR, +44 1481 233080, nigel@vortexpr.com

About COWIN
Launched in 2010 under the 7th Framework Program, COWIN is a support action dedicated to strengthening European competitiveness in miniaturized smart systems. The initiative is focused on the commercial exploitation of advanced technologies developed in the framework of European collaborative research projects. COWIN’s mission is to facilitate take-up of those advanced technologies worthy of investment, in order to capture innovation, win new markets and make a profit.

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