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Espresso Essential founded.

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Espresso Essential franchised in Australia.

International distribution of Espresso Essential coffee commenced in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

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Espresso Essential commenced selling slush and coffee machines and products for Singapore/Malaysia

Essential Slush launched – a frozen granita drink system.

Espresso Essential becomes one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest coffee machine and consumable
distributors.

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Espresso Essential first recognised in the BRW Fastest Growing Franchise — “BRW Fast 100 Awards”

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I Luv Coffee barista systems launched.

Espresso Essential recognised in the BRW Fastest Growing Franchise — “BRW Fast 100 Awards” for the second year.

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Espresso Essential recognised in the BRW Fastest Growing Franchise — “BRW Fast 100 Awards” for the third, fourth and fifth years consecutively.

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Espresso Essential three main beverage lines of Automatic Coffee, Barista Coffee and Slush relaunched as the “I Luv…” range

Expands with full Barista range from French supplier Reneka

Expands into Philippines and Papua New Guinea

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Builds state of the art air Roaster with larger capacity to roast premium coffee blends for distribution nationally and internationally.

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Implements new systems to enhance customer management and provide excellence in customer service

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The group is acquired by a private consortium headed by its CEO and a new executive team. The business is renamed Essential Coffee Group with banner brand Essential Coffee

Acquires Essential Brands Victoria and Advanced Coffee Solutions New South Wales. The South Australian Master Franchise agreement is terminated and Essential Coffee works directly with its locally based South Australian distributors and customers

Expands into the Middle East

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Acquires Espresso Essential Western Australia, Essential Brands Group Townsville and the South Coast New South Wales business Coffee in Moments and supports their customers directly

International Network Conference held in Singapore to drive export opportunities.

Invests in growth and expansion of Essential Coffee New Zealand.