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open for business rancilio

Open for Business: Rancilio

Tough times don’t last, but tough people do. We are in this together and the Rancilio team is open for business to support your business. Wholesale trading has been challenging, however, it is encouraging to see how quickly local business can adapt and thrive. It is important to remember the demand for your product has not changed. It is simply the supply chain that has shifted from café to home.
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Open for Business: Riverina Fresh

The changes in the café landscape in recent months have been unlike anything our industry has experienced previously, and it continues to have a huge impact. Many of Riverina Fresh’s café partners’ trade fell off a cliff in the space of a couple of days towards the end of March. It was a challenging time. But to the industry’s credit, there was an immediate response where many quickly looked at ways they could respond.
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Open for Business: Service Sphere

Has your café been closed due to COVID-19? If so, that means your espresso machine needs some love and attention on its way back to full operational capacity. To assist, the team at Service Sphere have put together a Reopening Procedure document to prevent your coffee machine from breaking down.
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Open for Business: Southland Merchants

The coffee harvest in Brazil kicked off in May for most of producing regions, and in general, things are looking really good. Unlike last years’ harvest, Southland Merchants says this year’s climate hasn’t played up, cherries are maturing quite evenly, and crops are looking really healthy.
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The Alternative Dairy Co.

Open for business: The Alternative Dairy Co

There’s no denying that 2020 has, to date, been filled with many unforeseen challenges within the coffee industry. But, beyond doubt, the best part about our industry is the people. The Alternative Dairy Co has been buoyed by the drive, determination, and resilience of everybody involved as it forges ahead through this COVID-19 crisis.
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Open for business: Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters

In late March, cafés and the coffee industry were turned upside down. Within a few days, the industry had to adjust the way it operated in order to keep running. Many cafés had to close their doors while others had to change overnight. Toby’s Estate’s focus was to support its café partners in whatever way possible.
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Open for business: Veneziano Coffee Roasters

COVID-19 has tested Veneziano Coffee Roasters’ ability to innovate, pivot, and act fast to meet the needs of the market, and ensure it has a successful business in the long term. Its number one priority is to protect the wellbeing of its people, ensure it can continue to serve its customers, and have a sustainable business on the other side of this pandemic.
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Riverina Fresh Home Barista Challenge

Win a Linea Mini in Riverina Fresh Home Barista Challenge

Riverina Fresh has launched the Home Barista Challenge to see how people have been enjoying their coffee at home during isolation. All entries go in the running to win a La Marzocco Linea Mini or one of two Mahlkonig Grinders, courtesy of La Marzocco and AMC Roastery Supply respectfully.
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Reusable cups and coronavirus

While many cafés across Australia have been holding off serving coffee in reusable cups for fear of spreading coronavirus, state and territory health departments advise this may be unnecessary.
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