Food Chain - Issue 197 - December 2023 | Page 32

Espresso House ________________________________________________________________________________________________
“ We are proud of Espresso House . It ’ s a unique company that manages to encompass community , quality , and service ,” begins Anssi Thureson , CEO . “ Our founders wanted to create a cozy space where people could hang out and enjoy handcrafted quality beverages in a relaxing atmosphere with a Nordic vibe . Our interiors , music , and lighting combine to create this unique ambience and of course , our people are really what brings the brand to life .”
▼ Anssi Thureson , CEO
Quality and taste
Espresso House is proud to serve worldclass coffee among many other food and beverage offerings , and ensures it stays ahead of trends thanks to inspiration and embracing ingredient innovations from esteemed suppliers , like Délifrance and Van Houten . Furthermore , the company ’ s promise is to provide quality products in a sustainable way . Anssi gives more details : “ We currently operate in five different markets , and we are truly a beverage destination . We have a broad selection of different beverages . While cappuccino and flat white will always be popular choices , we ’ re seeing an increase in the popularity of other options , such as our frapino , iced teas and frozen lemonades . Interestingly , chai latte is one of the top sellers in Sweden . We strive to ensure that our offering is locally relevant , and particularly so , in terms of our food options .
With our CupTogether initiative , we want to provide a warm and safe place for people to meet . We believe in the social power of coffee
“ We have been working hard over the last few years ,” he continues . “ As a company , we are in a favorable position to meet new market trends , which tend to hit the hospitality sector first before filtering down to grocery stores . We started working with oat milk and coconut milk drinks years ago . Today , approximately 50 percent of our menu is plant-based . Our aim is to inspire our guests to try new things , and while we
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