As COHO celebrates its 15th anniversary, they have introduced the highly anticipated COHO’s Top 100 – a revamped awards format spotlighting Europe’s top 100 most influential brands in coffee and hospitality. Curated across 10 categories, each featuring 10 exceptional nominees, this prestigious list recognizes brands and individuals who have set new benchmarks in innovation, quality, and leadership within the industry.
As a news portal, we are excited to share that voting for the European Coffee & Hospitality Awards 2024 will officially open on 1st October 2024, allowing industry professionals across Europe to vote for the brands that have shaped the sector. The voting period will remain open until 25th October 2024, and the winners will be revealed at the much-anticipated gala dinner on 12th November 2024, held at the InterContinental Hotel, Berlin, as part of the European Coffee Symposium and Coffee & Hospitality Expo 2024.
A New Chapter in European Hospitality Recognition
This year marks a significant transformation for the awards, as Allegra’s European Coffee Awards evolves into the European Coffee & Hospitality Awards, in partnership with 5thwave. This evolution reflects the growing importance of coffee within the wider hospitality sector and aims to celebrate excellence across a broader range of operators and suppliers across Europe.
The COHO’s Top 100 shortlist is composed of nominees selected by over 3,000 industry peers. These brands and individuals have been recognized for their contributions to the coffee and hospitality industries, where they have demonstrated leadership, quality, and innovation.
The COHO’s Top 100 Categories and Nominees
1. Europe’s Best Coffee Shop Chain
- 200 Degrees, % Arabica, Blank Street, Caffè Nero, Coffee Island, Costa Coffee, Espresso House, Joe & The Juice, Starbucks, WatchHouse
(Recognizing café chains that have set benchmarks in quality, service, and brand innovation.)
2. Europe’s Best Bakery/Food Chain
- Cornish Bakery, Emmerys, GAIL’s, Greggs, Kamps, Lagekagehuset / Ole & Steen, PAUL, Paris Baguette, Pret A Manger, Zeit Für Brot
(Celebrating food chains excelling in taste, quality, and customer experience.)
3. Europe’s Best Coffee Experience – Hotel Operator
- Accor, CitizenM, Dorchester Collection, Firmdale Hotels, Four Seasons, Hilton, Hoxton, Marriott International, Soho House, Van der Valk
(Recognizing hotels offering exceptional coffee experiences that elevate the guest journey.)
4. Europe’s Best Independent Coffee Shop
- 3fe Coffee (Dublin), Bonanza Coffee (Berlin), Colonna & Small’s (Bath), Coutume (Paris), Kawa Coffee (Paris), La Cabra (Denmark), Nostos Coffee (London), Ozone Coffee (London), Rosslyn (London), Single Estate (The Hague)
(Celebrating independent cafés that provide unique and memorable coffee experiences.)
5. Europe’s Best Commercial Coffee Roaster
- Caffè Vergnano, Illy, JDE Peet’s, Lavazza, Lincoln & York, Löfbergs, Matthew Algie, Segafredo Zanetti, Tchibo, UCC Coffee
(Recognizing the best commercial roasters excelling in consistency and global reach.)
6. Europe’s Best Specialty Coffee Roaster
- Caravan Coffee Roasters, Kawa Coffee, L’Arbre à Café, Mabo Coffee Roasters, Manhattan Coffee Roasters, Origin Coffee, Ozone Coffee Roasters, Square Mile Coffee Roasters, The Barn, Tim Wendelboe
(Highlighting specialty roasters leading in innovation, quality, and sustainability.)
7. Europe’s Best Espresso Equipment Manufacturer – Traditional
- Astoria, Cimbali, Dalla Corte, Faema, La Marzocco, Rancilio, Sanremo, Slayer, Synesso, Victoria Arduino
(Recognizing craftsmanship and innovation in traditional espresso machines.)
8. Europe’s Best Espresso Equipment Manufacturer – Fully Automatic
- Cimbali, Cup & Cino, Egro, Eversys, Franke Coffee Systems, Melitta, Schaerer, Scanomat, Thermoplan, WMF
(Celebrating fully automatic machine manufacturers for innovation and quality.)
9. Europe’s Best Food/Beverage Supplier
- Alpro, Beyond The Bean, Bakerman, Chalo, DaVinci Gourmet, Easyfoods, Market Grounds, Monin, Oatly, Sproud
(Recognizing innovative suppliers enhancing the coffee and hospitality experience.)
10. Europe’s Most Sustainable Brand
- Anne&Max, Change Please, Decent Packaging, Löfbergs, Origin Coffee, Ozone Coffee, Project Waterfall, Union Hand-Roasted Coffee, Vegware, Well Grounded
(Celebrating brands leading the way in sustainability and ethical practices.)
Attend the Awards and Celebrate Excellence
The European Coffee & Hospitality Expo, taking place from 13-14 November 2024, will bring together 2,500 key decision-makers from across Europe. This influential event will showcase cutting-edge innovations and pioneering products that are reshaping the coffee and hospitality industry.