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Azkoyen promoted sustainability at the Conde de Godó Tennis Tournament with its Neo Q machines

For seven consecutive days, Azkoyen, in collaboration with BRITA, a global leader in water filtration solutions, brought sustainable hydration to one of Spain’s most prestigious sporting events, the “Trofeo Conde de Godó”.

Azkoyen Neo Q machines were installed in the Fan Zone, providing free, cold BRITA-filtered water to attendees, players, and event staff. These hydration points encouraged the use of reusable bottles, promoting environmentally responsible habits and helping to reduce single-use plastic waste during the tournament.

This initiative highlighted the shared commitment of Azkoyen and BRITA to sustainability, innovation, and people’s well-being. By offering access to high-quality filtered water, both brands reinforced their dedication to improving daily life while protecting the environment.

The “Trofeo Conde de Godó”, which welcomed tens of thousands of visitors, served as the perfect platform to position Neo Q as a key solution for promoting sustainable practices at large-scale events. The presence of these hydration points raised awareness about the importance of responsible consumption and environmentally friendly alternatives.

Innovation that improves people’s lives, together with sustainability, are two of Azkoyen Group’s core strategic pillars. This collaboration with BRITA stands as a clear example of both companies’ ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility and product excellence.

Neo Q: Coffee Machine and Water Fountain

Neo Q is the ideal solution for those looking to offer quality hot drinks and filtered water while committing to sustainability. It combines fresh filtered water and high-quality espresso coffee in a single machine. An innovative proposal that encourages sustainability in workplaces, leisure centres, gyms or other establishments by promoting the use of your own cup or bottle.

Key features :

  • Direct connection to the mains water supply
  • Freshly ground coffee beans and a wide range of hot drink options
  • I-Detect system, which automatically detects the user’s cup and avoids the use of disposable cups.
  • Mia Easymilk Technology

Neo Q has been recognised with the European Product Design Award in the Catering Products and Office Equipment categories for its ability to combine design, sustainability, and functionality in a single machine.

The corner that takes care of you, an innovative solution that allows healthy and personalised recipes

Central Lechera Asturiana, Delikia, and Azkoyen have launched “The Corner that Takes Care of You,” an innovative project that enables the creation of healthy and personalised recipes. This concept arises from the continuous commitment of the three companies to innovation and an active listening to market needs. Users can choose, via a touchscreen, between milk or oat milk and complement their drink with protein, fibre, or both options, resulting in a much healthier and nutritionally complete beverage.

Presented this morning during a conference in Madrid, the corner features one of the best speciality coffees from Brazil – imported by Root Café, Delikia’s coffee innovation division – which allows for perfect pairings with fibre and protein, along with powdered milk or plant-based drink from Central Lechera Asturiana and Azkoyen’s automatic coffee machine Vitro.

During his presentation, Juan Povedano, Marketing and Innovation Director of Capsa, noted that “We had to test up to 100 proteins and make more than ten thousand coffees to achieve a positive result both sensorially and nutritionally, and to adapt to the necessary characteristics for it to work in a vending machine.”

Yago Diaz, Marketing Director of Delikia, remarked that “At Delikia, we are continuously surveying the market and working on the development of new products and services. Traditionally, in the vending sector, there is a tendency to simplify things. With this project, we decided to complicate matters to offer a better product to our customers.”

Eduardo Andueza, Marketing Director of Azkoyen, added, “Our main contribution has been in the engineering and customisation of the machines to ensure that the drinks, rich in proteins and fibre, retain all their properties. This required Azkoyen’s R&D&I team to develop a system that guarantees precise temperature control, preventing the denaturation of the protein and ensuring it does not break down during the process, thus preserving all the essential qualities of the milk.”

“The Corner that Takes Care of You” allows users to add a shot of protein to their coffee, providing an additional 10% to their daily diet, as an adult needs a minimum of 0.8g of protein per kg of body weight. Furthermore, combining fibre with the drink is one of the most effective ways to contribute to regular intestinal rhythm.

MIA Easymilk Technology: Revolutionising Coffee with Operational Efficiency and in Cup Quality

In the dynamic world of coffee, where innovation is the driving force behind exceptional experiences, MIA EASYMILK technology shines as a beacon of transformation. It seamlessly merges operational efficiency with uncompromising quality, serving as a catalyst for operators and roasters alike to elevate their coffee game.

 

Operational Excellence

 

MIA EASYMILK technology redefines the operational landscape for coffee operators and roasters:

 

  • Logistical Efficency: By harnessing the convenience of freeze-dried milk, this technology significantly reduces the logistical challenges associated with fresh milk. Operators and roasters experience fewer milk deliveries, which translates into cost savings and less time spent on managing milk supplies.

 

  • Streamlined operations: The need for fewer refills and reduced machine cleaning contributes to streamlined operations. Operators can focus on delivering a superior coffee experience to their customers without the interruptions of constant maintenance. Roasters can rely on MIA EASYMILK to ensure their products are consistently showcased in their best form, thereby strengthening their brand.

Quality Uncompromised

 

MIA EASYMILK technology stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment to quality:

 

  • Consistency in Every Cup: Regardless of location or machine, this technology guarantees a consistent, high-quality coffee experience. Operators can trust that each cup they serve meets the highest standards, building customer loyalty and brand reputation. Roasters can rest assured that their coffee blends are consistently accompanied by the finest milk, enhancing the overall coffee profile.
  • Maintenance Simplified: With fewer cleaning requirements and a reduced risk of milk-related issues, maintenance becomes simpler for operators and roasters. Time and resources once spent on troubleshooting and upkeep can now be directed towards perfecting coffee blends, creating innovative recipes, and fostering customer relationships.

 

In conclusion, MIA EASYMILK technology represents a profound shift in the coffee industry. By marrying operational efficiency with unwavering quality, it empowers both operators and roasters to reimagine their roles in the coffee supply chain. MIA EASYMILK technology is the key to achieving operational excellence without compromising on the quality that discerning coffee enthusiasts demand.

Azkoyen granted for its MIA Easymilk Technology at the 2023 EVA Awards by the European Vending & Coffee Service Association

The company has received an award for its cutting-edge MIA EASYMILK technology, which combines the convenience of reconstituted freeze-dried milk with the quality of fresh milk in a wide range of beverages, from cappuccinos to latte macchiatos. This technology offers operational simplicity, autonomy, and ease of cleaning while maintaining the quality in cup that is achieved with fresh milk.

According to Juanje Alberdi, General Manager of the Coffee & Payment divisions, the recognition from the leading European Association positions us excellently to advance our expansion plans. We will continue our policy of investing in innovation and design, which has brought us so much joy and prestigious international awards in recent years.

The European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA), based in Belgium, is the industry’s reference organization and has represented the interests of the entire value chain of the industry before the European Commission and other relevant authorities since 1994. This year, the awards were presented at the gala held in Bucharest, Romania, coinciding with the EVEX (European Vending Experience) event, which brings together the key players in the vending and Office Coffee Service industry.

In this edition, the awards were divided into two categories: Sustainability and Innovation, with the aim of highlighting products, services, and processes introduced to the market in the last two years. An independent jury composed of European experts and professionals evaluated the nominations. The prestigious Innovation award was granted to Azkoyen, while the multinational Nestlé received the Sustainability award.

Innovation Award

MIA EASYMILK is based on the reconstitution of freeze-dried milk and emulsion through meticulous temperature control and a careful micro-injection process of air, allowing for extraordinary and consistent cup quality, cup after cup, without the need for a steam boiler, adapting to the different tastes of consumers. The MIA Easymilk technology brings benefits to operators and roasters as it contributes to reducing logistical processes by requiring fewer routes to refill the machine with freeze-dried milk compared to using fresh milk. Additionally, it requires less intensive cleaning. Moreover, for the end consumer, this new technology allows the preparation of exquisite drinks with a silky, velvety textured foam and all the flavor of fresh milk.

Neo Q has been awarded in UK recognising the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation

Azkoyen Group, a Spanish multinational leader in technology, has been awarded at the Vendies 2023, recognising the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.

The Group has received the award for the Most Sustainable Product for its Neo Q machine that combines coffee and water services and promotes sustainability in workplaces, leisure centres, gyms, and other establishments by encouraging the use of one’s own cup or bottle. This machine had already been recently awarded the IF Design Award, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the world of design.

The Office Coffee Service & Vending Industry Awards, Vendies 2023, acknowledge the success, innovation, and technology of companies in the sector in the United Kingdom. The ceremony was held at an event where the work carried out by companies was recognised, and attendees had the opportunity to network among the main industry players.

In addition to the prestigious award for Most Sustainable Product, Azkoyen Group also received recognitions in two other categories. The first one was directed to the innovative Easy Milk technology that transforms dehydrated milk and reconstitutes it with the same quality as fresh milk. This technology was awarded in the Best Innovation in Machines category. This award further demonstrates the Azkoyen Group’s commitment to novelty, research and the organisation’s work to drive technological advances in their industry.

Furthermore, Azkoyen Group received high commendation for the recently updated website under his British brand Coffetek. With a customer-centric strategy, the new website offers a solid and intuitive user experience, accurately reflecting the values of the Azkoyen Group, and provides customers with easy access to information related to their products and technical support.

Azkoyen Wins the If Design Award for its innovative Coffee machine NEO Q

Neo Q has been awarded with the prestigious iF Design Award 2023, the world-renowned design prize. An internationally recognized prize that honors design achievements in all disciplines. Neo Q, the revolutionary esspresso coffee machine and water fountain machine has become the first Coffee freestanding machine to receive the prestigious iF Design Award.

Neo Q’s exceptional design, engineering, and innovation have made it a standout product in the market. Its elegant and modern design, intuitive touch screen interface, and efficient energy usage make it an ideal addition to any office or communal space. Not only is Neo Q a top-of-the-line coffee and filter water machine, but it also promotes sustainability in the workplace by encouraging the use of reusable bottles and cups.

Sustainability has grown in focus for the iF Design Award, and Neo Q is a perfect example of a product that combines exceptional design with eco-friendly practices. Since 1954, the iF Design Award has been a globally recognized trademark for excellent design, and the iF brand is internationally established as a symbol of design excellence.

Last year we won the European Product Design Award with Neo Q and this is a new milestone!

 

Azkoyen presents its new products in the USA

Azkoyen has attended CTW (Coffee, Tea & Water) 2022, which takes place every year in the USA. This event is a new meeting point for operators and professionals who offer non-attended solutions for workplaces and public spaces.

This event, which brings together major companies from the world of coffee, tea, water and convenience services, unfolded via educational programmes, exhibitions and new experiences such as the Imagination Way and the Workplace Innovation Summit.

Within this framework, Azkoyen presented the dual version of its successful coffee brewer that makes it possible to prepare both espresso and fresh-brew coffee, which is very popular among American consumers. The patented AZKV30 brewer, with a variable chamber, allows the preparation of both recipes using the same technology, obtaining exquisite brewing results in the cup.

The Group also showed off its new Vitro X5 model with two coffee grinders equipped with the new dual coffee extraction technology, allowing operators to achieve with a single machine what they previously needed to do with two, improving their operating costs and environmental impact by reducing their carbon footprint by half.

According to Juanje Alberdi, CEO of the Coffee & Vending Systems and Payment Technologies divisions: “Presenting our products at CTW 2022 is crucial for the introduction of our brand in the USA as we continue to expand our philosophy and business model beyond our borders. More and more markets are being added to our internationalisation strategy and the American market is a key one for the company’s expansion. At the Azkoyen Group we work tirelessly to continue to show the world our technology, our knowledge about consumers and our motivation to improve the business of operators while increasing the quality and innovation of our products.”