Coffee lovers get first look at Breville Nespresso capsule machines
Consumers and retailers alike have had a chance to see the new range of Breville and Nespresso co-branded portioned coffee machines on show in Melbourne today, before the range hits stores from next month.
Thu 23/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville unveils world first Oracle manual automatic coffee machine
A machine that combines the customisable functionality of a solo traditional with the simplicity of an automatic: that was the goal of Breville's design team several years ago, and today it has been achieved with the unveiling of the Oracle.
Thu 23/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Sunbeam and Breville competing to catch the MICE crowd
The Melbourne International Coffee Expo, being held this week, will see a highly charged, caffeinated battle of the brands as Sunbeam and Breville compete for the attention of coffee snobs, coffee lovers and coffee casuals.
Tue 21/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville ceases Keurig portioned coffee distribution partnership in Canada
Two months after Breville signed a new deal to distribute Nespresso portioned coffee machines in Australia, the Breville Group has confirmed it will cease distribution of Canadian portioned coffee brand Keurig.
Tue 19/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Local coffee pro to head up Breville UK's sales and marketing
David Gubbin has moved to London to become the sales and marketing director for BRG Appliances Limited, the UK arm of The Breville Group.
Thu 14/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »De'Longhi sparks move to subtle colours with Icona Vintage range
In a change of direction for this market, the Icona Vintage collection has subdued tones, in contrast to the bright and bold colours that have become dominant over the past three years.
Tue 12/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Nespresso's new Pixie and Lattissima models and Mother's Day cashback
Nespresso has updated its Pixie and Lattissimma coffee machine ranges with two new machines in stainless steel and black. These models, as well as Nespresso's existing range, will be supported by a Mother's Day cashback promotion.
Mon 11/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Top 10 coffee tips: Getting the best from your blend and your machine
With Mother's Day just around the corner, coffee machines become a real focus on the retail floor. Jura Australia offers its top ten tips for retailers to share with customers on making good coffee and getting the best out of a machine.
Thu 07/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Cashbacks, gifts and TV ads in Breville's eclectic Mother's Day program
Breville has today announced its Mother's Day promotions program, which incorporates television advertising, cashbacks and gifts with purchase.
Tue 05/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Retailer spotlight: Kambo's Cafe brings fresh concept to coffee
West Australian appliance retailer Kambo's has taken the sale of coffee machines to new heights in its Canning Vale and Malaga showrooms, offering a unique experiential in-store concept for consumers.
Wed 13/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville cuts out bad coffee with ingenious new Razor accessory
Perfect manual espresso preparation at home will soon be slightly easier thanks to Breville's new Razor accessory. This impressive new contraption will be included as a value-add on the Barista Express.
Tue 12/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »De'Longhi reasserts commitment to portioned coffee category
Following news that Breville is entering the portioned coffee category with a range of co-branded Nespresso machines, De'Longhi has reasserted its commitment to the category and its allegiance with Nespresso, saying it's "business as usual".
Thu 10/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville to partner with Nespresso for new portioned coffee machines
Breville is set to partner with Nespresso to produce a range of portioned coffee machines for the Australian and New Zealand markets, taking on the virtual monopoly held by competing machine manufacturers, De'Longhi.
Tue 08/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic pushes small appliances to the fore at CES 2013
Panasonic will for the first time showcase small appliance and personal care products on its stand at the 2013 International CES.
Tue 08/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Jura turns to coffee aficionados to promote ENA Micro 1 machine
Jura today unveiled its plans for a summer promotion to support its new ENA Micro 1 machine, giving consumers the chance to attend coffee masterclasses, try specially developed secret blends, or win a year's supply of coffee.
Wed 21/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Nespresso gets jolly with Christmas coffee cashback
Nespresso is reprising its successful cashback offer on portioned coffee machines as a way of enticing consumers to purchase a new coffee machine this Christmas.
Mon 12/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux adds weight to Lavazza brand, boutique rollout continues
The launch of Electrolux coffee machines using the Lavazza capsule coffee system has added momentum and an aesthetic design element to the A Modo Mio business. Meanwhile, the boutique rollout in Myer stores gathers pace.
Thu 01/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville and Toby's Estate teach coffee lovers about the daily grind
There is just one week remaining on a special promotion from Breville offering consumers a Toby's Estate home barista course with the purchase of selected espresso machines in Breville's range.
Tue 23/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Philips Saeco promotes coffee machines with Christmas cashback
As retailers prepare for another bumper Christmas, Philips Saeco has announced a cashback promotion on automatic coffee machines from across its range.
Fri 12/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »A matter of taste: Breville coffee expert talks design and development
The creation and development of a quality coffee machine is about more than wiring, tank capacity and pour speed - for Breville's in-house coffee expert, it comes down to the quality and taste of every single cup it pours.
Mon 24/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux expands smalls offering with food prep, linen care and coffee
Following the launch of new coffee machines in April, Electrolux has expanded its small appliances range, adding new food prep and linen care products, as well as a new Lavazza A Modo Mio cappuccino machine.
Mon 24/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Exclusive first look at Jura's new coffee machine range
Following a successful launch at IFA, Current.com.au takes an exclusive first look at Jura's new coffee machines, set to arrive in Australia in the coming months. With new features, finishes and price points, there is plenty in store for retailers.
Thu 20/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »The 10 best (and weirdest) coffee machines from IFA
There are hundreds and thousands of appliances on show at the IFA trade show in Berlin this week: one of the categories getting plenty of attention was coffee machines. Some looked more traditional than others...
Mon 03/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retailers impressed by Fisher & Paykel's stylish flight to the high end
Fisher & Paykel last night entertained retailers, designers, architects and floor sales staff at an elaborate and decadent product launch in the Botanic Gardens in Sydney. We have news on the new cooking, refrigeration and (not a) BBQ range.
Wed 29/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Big quarter for vacuums and heaters, food prep and coffee slowing
Small appliance have become the boon category in the consumer electronics industry, with a cold start to winter increasing heater sales and the ever-reliable floorcare category continue to trade well, according to GfK.
Tue 21/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux CEO launches new coffee machine, irons and mixers to local dealers
Electrolux Floor Care and Small Appliances president and CEO Henrik Bergstrom last night introduced the Swedish company's retail partners to the latest products in their expanding range.
Fri 17/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville Dual Boiler the choice of machine for Coffee Snobs
When it comes to promoting its coffee machines, specifically the Dual Boiler BES900, Breville has done a great job engaging with and nurturing the bloggersphere.
Fri 20/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Nespresso's U machine unveiled with a little help from designer friends
Nespresso unveiled its new U machine to retail industry representatives in Sydney last night, calling on some serious designer clout to help assert the brand's dedication to style with new coffee machine.
Wed 18/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Nespresso launches brand new machine for Father's Day market
Nespresso and manufacturing partner De'Longhi Australia have unveiled a new portioned coffee machine, which is targeted at the entry level and gift giving markets.
Mon 16/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »First look at the Sydney Good Food & Wine Show: Image Gallery
The Good Food & Wine Show opens in Sydney today, and Current was there bright and early to spy out all the appliances, brand displays and cured meats.
Fri 22/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Juicers and electric toothbrushes are strongest value performers, seasonal down
Juicers and dental care products are the heroes of the small appliance categories while cooling appliances are in steep decline, according to the latest TEMAX report by GfK.
Mon 28/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux takes on Nespresso at the coal face
Electrolux and Lavazza took to Myer's bustling Bourke Street Mall store on the weekend to promote their new pod coffee machine collaboration, Lavazza A Modo Mio by Electrolux. Nespresso was also in the store to provide a little healthy competition.
Sun 06/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Canstar Blue responds to coffee machine survey validity questions
Canstar Blue has this morning responded to questions as to its validity, raised in a story posted on this website yesterday. The survey asked recent consumers of coffee machines to rate their satisfaction with their new appliance.
Fri 27/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Nespresso tops satisfaction survey, questions raised over validity
Nespresso has pipped its local machine partner De'Longhi to take top spot in Canstar Blue's survey of coffee machine satisfaction. The sample of this survey was so small, however, that its validity is in question.
Thu 26/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »"Full steam ahead": Electrolux talks up its new coffee venture
Following Electrolux's announcement last week that it is expanding into smalls with a new coffee machine, we spoke to the MD of Electrolux Small Appliances about what the machine offers and the company's plan for success.
Tue 24/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Exclusive: Electrolux expands smalls offering & enters coffee category
Electrolux Small Appliances has today confirmed to Current that it will be expanding its current floorcare offering, and branching out into other smalls - the first of which is a new coffee machine launched in partnership with Lavazza.
Fri 20/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Sunbeam's Mother's Day promos lure foodies and coffee lovers
Sunbeam is enticing Mums with two targeted promotions for Mother's Day this year, with a trip to a coffee plantation in Byron Bay and dinner with Kylie Kwong both up for grabs.
Mon 26/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Ilve's built-in coffee machine offers an 'at-home barista'
Ilve has announced the launch of a new coffee machine designed to complement its fleet of built-in kitchen appliances.
Wed 15/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Jura Australia outlines ambitious strategy, launches $6,000 coffee machine
Jura Australia last night ushered in a new era of its nascent local business, with the opening of a new hospitality centre and the official launch of two new fully automatic coffee machines, including its 2012 flagship model.
Tue 17/01/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville Dual Boiler espresso machine goes large in America
Following on from a successful launch in Australia, Breville has launched the BES900XL Dual Boiler espresso machine to the American market.
Wed 26/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »De'Longhi PrimaDonna S DeLuxe brings "beautiful design" to coffee making
Italian powerhouse De'Longhi has launched a new fully automatic coffee machine just in time for Father's Day, with one-touch coffee making functions that even Dad can handle.
Thu 18/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Cashback promo for new Nespresso Pixie machine
In time for Mother's Day, Nespresso is offering a cash back promotion across the full range of portioned coffee machines, including its latest, the Pixie.
Mon 21/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »80 per cent growth at Nespresso Australia
Nespresso has achieved solid sales on a global basis. In terms of the local market, Nespresso Australia has continued to perform well, according to the company's latest business results.
Mon 29/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Philips hopes to dominate coffee market with Saeco acquisition
Royal Philips Electronics has just announced that it has finalised its new acquisition deal with Saeco, one of the world's leading coffee machine brands.
Tue 28/07/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Jura giving away free Navman's this Father's Day
Jura Australia has just announced a promotion where it is giving away a free Navman to consumers who purchase selected coffee machines over Father's Day.
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