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Coffetek Celebrates Triple Success at the 2026 AVS Awards

Coffetek is proud to announce a hat-trick of award wins at the 2026 AVS Awards, taking home three of the industry’s most prestigious accolades during the AVS Conference awards ceremony.

 

The company was recognised in the following categories:

 

  • Best Floor Standing Hot Beverage Machine for Neo
  • Best Tabletop Drinks Machine for Vitro
  • Best Equipment Manufacturer

The awards capped off an exceptional AVS Conference, where the Coffetek team spent time networking with operators, industry partners, suppliers and customers from across the vending and refreshment sector.

 

Recognition Across Multiple Categories

 

Winning awards for both Neo and Vitro highlights Coffetek’s commitment to delivering exceptional beverage experiences across multiple environments and customer needs.

 

Neo continues to set the benchmark for floor-standing coffee solutions, combining premium drink quality, intuitive user interaction and dependable performance. Meanwhile, Vitro remains a leading tabletop solution, trusted by operators for its versatility, reliability and outstanding in-cup quality.

 

The award for Best Equipment Manufacturer further recognises Coffetek’s ongoing dedication to innovation, product development, customer support and manufacturing excellence.

 

A Proud Moment for the Entire Team -The triple award success builds on a strong heritage of AVS recognition and reflects the collective effort of teams across the business.

 

Commenting on the achievement, Managing Director Ian Johnston said:

 

“To be recognised by the industry with not one but three AVS Awards is a tremendous achievement and one that makes us incredibly proud. These awards reflect the hard work, expertise and commitment of everyone at Coffetek, from product development and manufacturing through to sales and customer support.

 

Winning Best Equipment Manufacturer alongside recognition for both Neo and Vitro demonstrates the strength of our portfolio and our focus on helping operators deliver exceptional beverage experiences. We would like to thank AVS, its members, our customers and our partners for their continued support and confidence in Coffetek.”

Neo Q Wins The Design Excellence Award at The Vendies 2026

Coffetek is delighted to announce that NEO Q has received the Design Excellence Award at The Vendies 2026, recognising its thoughtful, user-focused approach to beverage design.

 

At the heart of NEO Q is a simple idea: to make great coffee moments easier and more enjoyable. By bringing together premium coffee and chilled, filtered water in one elegant system, NEO Q delivers a seamless experience that feels intuitive from the very first use.

 

Designed with both users and operators in mind, NEO Q offers consistent performance across the range, a clear and easy interface, and a smooth day-to-day operation. Features such as automatic reusable cup recognition further support more sustainable habits, while its adaptable design ensures it fits naturally into modern workplaces and shared environments.

 

This recognition is especially meaningful as it reinforces Coffetek’s belief that great design should improve everyday experiences—combining simplicity, functionality, and care in every detail.

 

A heartfelt thank you to all the teams and partners who helped bring NEO Q to life, as we continue to design with purpose and shape the future of beverage solutions.

Coffetek Triumphs at The Vendies 2025

We are proud to share that Coffetek has once again been awarded Best Supplier at The Vendies 2025 – a prestigious recognition that reaffirms our position at the forefront of the vending industry.

“This award is a reflection of our team’s commitment to quality, innovation and customer care. We’re honoured to be recognised once more by The Vendies,” said Ian Johnston, Sales Manager at Coffetek.

This latest accolade marks another chapter in Coffetek’s ongoing journey of excellence. It represents not only the trust our customers place in us, but also our continuous drive to improve and adapt to a fast-evolving sector.

 

Our Commitment

As we look to the future, Coffetek remains dedicated to working in close partnership with our clients, understanding their evolving needs and delivering practical, high-quality solutions. Whether you’re looking for a traditional espresso machine or a cutting-edge automated system, we are here to provide the support and technology you need to thrive.

Thank you to The Vendies and to all those who voted for us – and above all, thank you to our customers for their continued confidence in Coffetek.

Vitro Series 3 Wins Two Prestigious Design Awards!

The Vitro Series 3 has been recognized with two internationally renowned design awards—the iF Design Award and the European Design Award! This milestone reaffirms our commitment to innovation and excellence.

The iF Design Award is a global seal of quality that distinguishes the best in design, while the European Design Award celebrates creativity and functionality that enhance everyday life.

With its sophisticated design, cutting-edge technology, and outstanding

user experience, the Vitro Series 3 is redefining the world of coffee. These awards prove that we continue to push boundaries to deliver the best to our customers.

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey! Let’s celebrate this achievement together and keep building a future of brilliant design and exceptional coffee.

Celebrating Coffetek´s 10th Consecutive Prestigious Award from NIVO

We are delighted to announce that Coffetek has been honored with the prestigious award for best 2024 supplier of coffee & vending systems from NIVO (National Independent Vending Operators) for the 10th consecutive time.

 

“This award serves as a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service and innovation in coffee machines and automation solutions”, Ian Johnston, Sales Director Coffetek.

 

Moving forward, Coffetek pledges to maintain close collaboration with clients, ensuring a deep understanding of their needs. The company is committed to delivering solutions that simplify and enhance the lives of our customers. Whether you are looking for a traditional espresso machine or an automatic espresso machine, Coffetek will be able to help you and provide the best equipment and support for your coffee business.

Coffetek Honored with Two Awards at the 2024 AVS Conference: Best Equipment Manufacturer and Best Floor Standing Coffee Machine

Coffetek is proud to announce that it has received two prestigious awards at the annual AVS Conference. The company has been recognized as the Best Equipment Manufacturer 2024, while its NEO machine has earned the title of Best Floor Standing Coffee Machine 2024.

 

AVS (Associated Vending Services) awards are voted among its members, who are experienced specialists in Refreshment Solutions across the UK. Known for their commitment to delivering excellence and quality,

 

Receiving the Best Equipment Manufacturer 2024 award for the second consecutive year underscores Coffetek’s unwavering commitment to developing innovative, user-friendly, and intelligent solutions that enhance customer experiences and support their growth.

 

Coffetek is equally proud that its NEO machine has been recognized as the Best Floor Standing Coffee Machine for the second year in a row. Additionally, the NEO Q model received a nomination, further highlighting the company’s dedication to excellence and continuous improvement.

 

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to AVS and all our supporters who have contributed to this achievement,” said Ian Johnston, Sales Director of Coffetek. “While we celebrate this milestone, our commitment remains steadfast in delivering exceptional coffee machines and automation solutions through hard work and dedication. Our goal is to create sophisticated and inspiring experiences that bring joy and simplicity to people’s lives”

The Innovation and Professionalism of Coffetek Honored at the Vendies Awards

The jury awarded the Best Innovation in Coffee Machines of the Year to the Vitro X5 coffee esspresso machine, which features MIA technology. This versatile machine stands out for offering a wide range of hot or cold drinks with fresh milk, from cappuccinos to latte macchiatos, with silky and consistent foam, even using plant-based milks. It also provides the possibility to serve espresso, filtered coffee, and decaf from a single machine. Designed to meet high coffee demands, it helps operators and roasters meet all their customers’ expectations with just one machine. In 2023, the Vitro series was honored with the prestigious New York Product Design Awards in the office equipment category.

Moreover, the magazine awards achievements and innovative advancements within the sector by recognizing professionals who have made notable contributions through exceptional performance and work. Stuart Neal, a veteran with over 20 years at Coffetek, received the Best Area Manager of the Year award in recognition of his unwavering commitment and exceptional service. Additionally, Matt Tovey, Service Engineer at Coffetek, along with the Customer Service team, were commended for their contributions, reflecting the collective effort and dedication of the entire organization.

For Juanje Alberdi, CEO of Azkoyen Group, “the awards received at the Vendies Awards are a recognition of our commitment to continuous innovation and talent, with people at the heart of our organization. They encourage us to constantly improve our products and services to offer users an exceptional consumption experience in their daily lives. Furthermore, they reinforce the international character of our group; as an example, in 2023, the United Kingdom accounted for more than 12% of the total turnover,” he says.

Do you know what the best-kept secret of a successful business is?

QUALITY COFFEE

 

Coffee isn’t just a popular beverage; it’s also a significant tool for attracting customers, generating revenue, improving customer experience, and setting yourself apart from the competition in a hotel, café, restaurant, or event catering.

 

Here are the keys to offering an exceptional coffee service:

 

  1. Coffee Quality: Providing high-quality coffee is essential for customers to enjoy it with accompaniments like sandwiches, pastries, buns… and make it a unique experience.

 

  1. Variety and Customization: Being able to offer a wide variety of coffees such as espresso, cappuccino, latte, decaf, or with milk allows customers to choose according to their preferences.

 

  1. Speed and Efficiency: In environments like breakfast or a café, speed and efficiency are crucial. Having high-quality coffee machines that can prepare drinks quickly without compromising quality is fundamental for providing excellent service.

 

  1. Trained Staff: Having a single coffee machine supplier helps ensure that your staff are always trained on any type of machine, guaranteeing a consistent coffee service.

 

Offering an exceptional coffee service isn’t just about serving a good cup of coffee but also about caring for every aspect of the customer experience, from product quality to attention to detail in service.

At Coffetek, we offer a comprehensive range of vending, automatic, and traditional coffee machines tailored to meet specific needs. Whether you operate a coffee shop, hotel, catering, offices, or a trendy restaurant, we’re here to help you deliver outstanding coffee experiences to your customers.

 

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MIA Easymilk technology awarded by the European Vending&Coffee Association

Coffetek has been recognized by the European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA) for its innovative capabilities. 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. The MIA Easymilk helps operators & roasters to reduce logistical processes by requiring fewer routes to maintain and refill the machine comparing it with the operation of 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.

Booming Coffee Culture at Home in the UK

The home coffee market in the UK is experiencing a major boom as consumers look to replicate coffee shop quality in the comfort of their own kitchens. The Coffee At Home UK 2023 Report, published by World Coffee Portal, reveals that total sales of domestic capsule, filter and espresso machines increased by 3.5% over the last year, reaching £162.8 million [1]. This article explores the key findings of the report and highlights the growing interest in premium and specialty coffee at home. In addition, the relevance of Ascaso espresso coffee machines in this thriving market is analyzed.

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Mastering the Art of Coffee Extraction: Unveiling the Secrets Behind the Perfect Cup

Coffee extraction is the most crucial stage in preparing a perfect cup of coffee. During this process, professional baristas showcase their skills, and there are no shortcuts to a perfect espresso or filter coffee unless you are using an automatic coffee machine such as Coffetek’s.

 

A good coffee extraction requires the right amount of ground coffee, a specific grind size, proper tamping, an appropriate volume of hot water, precise pressure, and the right brewing time to obtain your golden cup.

 

But what’s the difference between the extraction of filter coffee and espresso coffee?

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Coffetek has been awarded as Best Machine Manufacturer 2023 and Best freestanding Coffee Machine for NEO by AVS

Coffetek, the award-winning UK based Automatic Coffee Machine manufacturer, is thrilled to announce its recent accolades as the Best Machine Manufacturer 2023 and the Best Floor Standing Machine for the Neo machine. These esteemed recognitions were granted by AVS (Associated Vending Services), a leading authority in the vending industry.

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Coffetek launches the Ascaso brand of traditional coffee machines

Azkoyen SA’s acquisition of Barcelona-based Ascaso in 2022 has led to the proud launch of the Ascaso brand by Coffetek, another group company, at the upcoming London Coffee Festival from April 20th to 23rd in London.

 

At Coffetek, we are committed to providing our customers with the very best coffee solutions on the market. Ascaso’s range of professional espresso machines are renowned for their outstanding quality, reliability and style, and we are confident that they will be a great addition to our product offering.

 

We are excited to be working with Ascaso, and we look forward to bringing their fantastic coffee machines to our customers across the UK. With our extensive knowledge and expertise in the coffee industry, we are confident that we can help you find the perfect coffee solution for your business.

 

So, whether you are looking for a traditional espresso machine or a automatic espresso machine, Coffetek and Ascaso have got you covered.

 

To learn more about Ascaso traditional coffee machines and how to purchase them in the UK, please contact us.

Coffetek is the proud winner of the 2022 NIVO Best Supplier of the Year award.

NIVO (National Independent Vending Operators) is one of the most important purchasing groups in the UK which includes over 280 independent vending operators.

This is the eighth time that Coffetek has been awarded this prestigious award, the team appreciate the accolade as if it were the first.
The whole Coffetek team are proud to accept the award. It encourages the company to continue the pursuit of excellent customer service and support for customers whilst innovating to solve new market challenges.

Coffetek will continue working closely with its clients and understanding them to provide them with solutions that makes their lives easier, transforming complex processes into a pleasant and joyful experience for every costumer, consumer & occasion.

AVS recognised Coffetek as Best Machine Manufacturer in the UK and awarded Vitro as Best Tabletop Coffee System of the year 2022 in their latest conference.

Associated Vending Services is a network of around 30 refreshment operators which maintain over 50K machines across UK. Every year aside COVID period, AVS group organises an annual conference to gather their suppliers and members together. There are a series of meetings and networking events, finalising it with an Award gala.

This year, AVS Conference has happened from the 20th to 22nd of June in sunny Croatia where Coffetek was awarded again Best Machine Manufacturer in the UK by the AVS members. Coffetek’s comprehensive refreshment system range and its reliability in combination with an outstanding customer service within the year has made possible the recognition.

Our already award winning Vitro range, has also been acknowledged for its design, versatility, reliability and performance – a combination that has made the range worth the recognition of Best Tabletop Coffee System 2022.

Stuart Neal with over 20 years of service in Coffetek was also nominated as Best Representative – big congrats to him for his great job! Definitely is not been missed by the industry.

Coffetek and Azkoyen team are ever so grateful for the constant support of the industry, this encourages us to continue to pursue and persist in the innovation of our products and services.

Coffetek has once again been awarded the best equipment supplier by NIVO

Coffetek, which offers automated products and services designed to bring unique experiences to people in their daily lives, has received, for the seventh time, the award for best supplier of coffee & vending systems from NIVO (National Independent Vending Operators). NIVO is one of the most important purchasing groups in the UK and this award recognises Coffetek, the Azkoyen trademark in Britain, as the best equipment supplier of the year.

Voting was carried out with the participation of more than 280 vending machine operators who are part of NIVO.

This latest award once again reflects Coffetek’s effort in the search for continuous improvement in all its processes, as well as the integration of innovative technologies in its coffee machines and other vending solutions.

The Azkoyen Group celebrates its 75th anniversary at its Peralta factory with a walk through its history

Azkoyen Group celebrated its 75th anniversary at an event held at its factory in Peralta (Navarra). The attendees enjoyed a guided tour of the premises and the museum, where they were able to see at first hand each of the machines and solutions that have been a part of the company’s history.
Afterwards, they all headed to the Casa de Cultura of the Navarrese town, where its chairman, Juan José Suárez, began the official ceremony with an overview of the 75 years of the Group, from its foundation in 1945 to the present day. The event was attended by the mayor of Peralta, Juan Carlos Castillo Ezpeleta.
Tribute was also paid to the daughters of the founder, Martín Luis Troyas, creator of Talleres Azkoyen, who received a trophy in memory of their father. Special recognition was also given to the strategic suppliers who have supported the company over the years and to all the employees who have been part of the group’s past and present, especially those with more than 40 years of service.

Juan José Suárez, chairman of the Azkoyen Group proudly said: “It has been many years since 1945, when the first Spanish vending machines were created. And since then, the company has grown into a large business group comprising more than 800 people, with a presence in more than 95 countries. Everything we have achieved is, without doubt, thanks to our valuable human capital”
A day that reviewed the major launches and products that have marked these 75 years and that have undoubtedly left their mark on the sector and the region.

The event was affected by the capacity limitations set by the authorities, but these did not prevent the attendees from enjoying a unique day in the history of the Azkoyen Group. The event was also attended by seven members of the Azkoyen Group management board, as well as representatives from the Navarra company’s workforce.