Peak Coffee has now been running in Port Macquarie for over 2 years, and the business has seen an incredible growth cycle. The business started with a few customers and today has increased the wholesale business to over 100 businesses. The coffee business is very competitive, and the only way to maintain a good presence in this industry is to establish great customer relationships. Peak coffee has some fantastic loyal customers and the network of smart business operations helps with financial growth for all involved.
“The sharing of knowledge about the coffee business has been the success of Peak,” said Kristine Edwards, Director of Peak Coffee. “We have held many fun nights at the Roasting Plant in Jambali Rd where we have introduced our customers to new training methods and interesting coffees from around the world in cupping sessions.
“Customer loyalty has been the shining star in the success of the brand and we are always hearing people say they will only drink Peak Coffee at their cafés.”
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The fine fare of the Mid-North Coast has impressed some of Sydney’s toughest food critics who descended on Parliament House on Monday for the NSW Parliamentary Showcase.
Independent Member for Port Macquarie, Peter Besseling, said trade fare guests, including food and wine trade buyers, retailers, top-end restaurants and travel writers, were impressed by the quality and diversity of food and beverages on show at the event, which exclusively featured Mid-North Coast produce.
Mr Besseling used the occasion to further promote the good work of local farmers and producers during his speech in Parliament, inviting the state to sample the region’s fine fare at the 2009 Holiday Coast Credit Union Tastings of the Hastings, a week-long celebration of local food and wine, which culminates with an expo at the Port Macquarie Race Course on Sunday.
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Port Macquarie will again play host to the “CSR Sugar Golden Bean,” the national coffee roasters seminar and industry awards. The Golden Bean, now in its fourth year in Port Macquarie will attract hundreds of the coffee industries major players who will be present to assist in judging over 500 coffees in several coffee categories.
Local event organizers KISS Marketing will hold the Golden Bean at Westport Club and other venues around the town. Sean Edwards the Managing Director started this national event to compliment other café related projects his company is involved in such as the national trade magazine Café Culture and his other international event the Café Biz Expo.
The Golden Bean is now the largest coffee roaster competition in the southern hemisphere and has been modeled on the success of the wine industry awards where fellow winemakers judge the quality of the product. All the coffees at the event will be presented by some of the world best Barista’s who have enjoyed the fun atmosphere of the event in Port Macquarie in the past. World Barista Judge Justin Metcalf will again be on hand to oversee the judging panel.
Sean is excited about showcasing Port Macquarie to his international and national guests and will include social events such as a beach party, surfing lessons, jet boating and a golf day.
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Join the feast during October for the 2009 Holiday Credit Union Tastings of the Hastings. The month of October celebrates the farmers, producers, restaurants, wineries and breweries of the diverse Greater Port Macquarie region.
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International food connoisseurs will discover the delights of premium local produce next week when the Fine Food Australia 2009 trade show opens at Darling Harbour.
“Among the 1000 exhibitors will be two success stories from the Port Macquarie region,” said Independent Member for Port Macquarie, Peter Besseling.
“The Other Chef from Lake Cathie and Peak Coffee Roastery from Port Macquarie have been included in a regional NSW exhibit at Fine Food Australia, one of the largest food and beverage trade shows in the Southern Hemisphere.
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