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Host Milano Day 4: The quiet rise of automation in coffee

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Host Milano’s fourth day revealed a quiet but unmistakable shift in the global coffee industry. Automation took center stage, with brands like Franke, Caye, Wendoughee, and Marco Beverage Systems presenting machines that promise consistency, speed, and accessibility. What once felt like a threat to craftsmanship now feels like its safeguard. Proof that technology, when used with care, can keep the human side of coffee alive.

October 21, 2025

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Host Milan 2025 Day 3: from Rocket to Record 120, the future of coffee feels personal

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Andy Anderson

Day 3 at Host Milan 2025 was calm, confident, and personal. Rocket, Victoria Arduino, and the world’s best baristas proved that the future of coffee is still human.

October 20, 2025

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Out of the Box Milan 2025: the homecoming coffee needed

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Andy Anderson

I wasn’t excited when La Marzocco invited me to Out of the Box. I left feeling grateful I went. The event brought back everything that makes coffee culture worth caring about.

October 19, 2025

News

Host Milan 2025 Day 2: automation, design, and the direction of coffee

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Andy Anderson

Latte Art Factory’s BaristaOne Touch launch captured the evolution of automation. Wega focused on quiet precision, Victoria Arduino celebrated craftsmanship, and Fiera Milano confirmed Host Riyadh, marking a new global chapter for the world’s most important coffee event.

October 19, 2025

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Host Milan 2025 proves coffee’s biggest ideas still begin here

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Andy Anderson

Host Milan 2025 once again proved why it’s the center of global coffee innovation. From La Marzocco’s Jay Grinder and Modbar Tea to Mahlkönig’s first espresso machine, Schaerer’s Best Foam system, and Lavazza’s new airline partnership, the show revealed where coffee is heading next.

October 18, 2025

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Ceado at Host Milano 2025: why I can’t wait to see what they’re building

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Andy Anderson

Host Milano 2025 begins this Friday, and Ceado is the booth I’m most eager to visit. They’re introducing two new grinders, new technology, and a way of thinking about design that continues to shape how coffee is made and understood.

October 15, 2025

Opinion, People, Shops

How a single espresso at Cimbali changed my mind about espresso

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Andy Anderson

I never liked espresso. It always felt sharp and unkind, until one shot at Cimbali’s Middle East headquarters in Dubai changed my mind. Before a meeting began, I was handed a cup brewed on a Slayer Single Group Espresso machine using beans roasted by Auro Coffee in Abu Dhabi. It was calm and round, with soft acidity and depth that lingered. That moment made me understand what true balance means in espresso — the quiet harmony between sweetness, acidity, and bitterness. It showed how roasters, baristas, and machines each shape the result, and how design and craft meet inside every shot. The Slayer makes that balance possible through precise control of water and flow. For the first time, espresso felt whole on its own.

October 13, 2025

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What to expect at Host Milano 2025 if you work in coffee

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Andy Anderson

Host Milano 2025 will draw the entire coffee world to Milan. From the World Barista Championship to new espresso machine launches, this guide tells you what to expect and how to follow the event even if you’re not there.

October 11, 2025

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Blueprint, Opinion

Coffee brand repositioning guide: how to evolve your café without losing what makes it special

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Andy Anderson

Every coffee brand reaches a point where it needs to evolve. Some do it by redesigning their space, others by changing how they communicate. Repositioning keeps a café relevant without losing what makes it special. This FLTR Magazine guide explains when to make that move, how to do it responsibly, and what respected coffee brands around the world got right.

October 9, 2025

Blueprint, Opinion, Shops

Coffee shop layout design: practical floor plans, seating ideas, and bar placement tips

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Andy Anderson

A well-planned coffee shop layout shapes how customers move, how long they stay, and how much they spend. This guide explains how to design a café floor plan with smart seating arrangements, efficient bar placement, and clear customer flow so your space feels welcoming and profitable.

October 8, 2025