Within the category, 55% of coffee drinks are takeaway/to-go, and the food-to-go market is expected to outpace foodservice, meaning the right solution can help you outpace the market and grow your coffee business faster.
Generation Z, or “zoomers”, are digital natives, born into a world of social media and convenient mobile apps. They are comfortable with and expecting of new technology in every aspect of their life.
Technology is important to them, but only if it adds value and enhances their purchasing experience. Students today appreciate innovation, but it must empower them and remove barriers so they can engage with brands on their own terms.
ON THEIR TERMS
Convenience is an ongoing trend which was accelerated during the COVID pandemic and has continued to thrive with the introduction of new technologies that streamline the experience.
Of the most important long-term consumer trends affecting the industry, the ability for all of us to receive products and services on our own terms and around our own schedules has dominated. In a study of leading grocery retail and foodservice hospitality figures, headed up by Lumina Intelligence, three of the top 5 “most important long-term trends” are convenience-led
As now established the demand for home delivery (2nd place) and demand for food-to-go (5th place) continue to inform decisions. The no.1 trend business leaders identify is the increasing use of internet/mobile technology/apps as a means to fast and convenient service. This is especially true for gen Z, where 55% report to use their phones for more than 5 hours a day and have made it integral to their daily lives.
This includes the likes of ordering and payment technologies, which have had growth expedited in the pandemic with COVID-conscious consumers seeking hygienic touchless solutions.
Interestingly and crucially in 3rd place the changing behaviour of younger consumers is a focus. Students are more tech-savvy than ever and are increasingly looking for highly personalised offers, demanding choice and convenience as one.
Lumina Intelligence Top Of Mind Report, July 2021
AWARD-WINNING PREMIUM AUTOMATED RETAIL
Gen Z’s increasing interactions with the likes of food delivery apps, self-checkout machines, e-commerce and bean-to-cup coffee machines are giving students enhanced expectations of grab-and-go convenience and new levels of autonomy.
‘Elevated convenience’ in coffee is growing and competition is intensifying*. UCC TO GO® is a futureproofed solution for our future generations that you can truly own and deliver in the luxurious, convenient and hygienic way students want.
Developed by a top 5 global coffee company, UCC TO GO® is the only award-winning premium automated grab-and-go coffee machine which allows you to choose what suits your outlet. Choose from your brand, a well-known high street coffee brand or one of our own UCC leading consumer brands such as Lyons, Ueshima, Grand Café or Orang Utan.
36% of gen Z consumers claim they have a strong connection to a brand. Award-winning single origin Orang Utan is already a favourite of many schools, colleges and universities.
Whether as a branded offer, or as a grab-and-go automated retail solution, this blockchain-backed sustainable coffee bean is sure to turn heads and win hearts with its crowd-pleasing taste and unique personality. Plus, every cup supports farmer livelihoods and longevity of the rare Sumatran orangutans.
BUILT FOR STUDENTS
Two thirds of gen Z claim that quality is the most important thing for them when making a purchase, and nearly 27% of all consumers say they will only ever drink high quality coffee.
UCC TO GO® uses tried and tested Black&White4 Thermoplan™ technology, self-calibrating and measuring core variables to micro-adjust for unrivalled consistency and exceptional flavour profiles.
Students agree direct value is important and look not only for quality, but personalised food-to-go options. Staggeringly, only 10% of 16–34 year-olds say they “never” purchase coffee with added flavours when out-of-home. this compares to the 64% of over 55s who never choose any type of flavour.
With freshly ground coffee beans, fresh milk, a second bean option for decaf plus chocolate and syrup options, UCC TO GO® offers your students endless personalisation options.
Freshly ground coffee, fresh milk, YOUR BRAND. All available with unrivalled service/support and competitive commercial options to suit your needs.
UCC COFFEE: NEW TO TUCO
UCC are new partners to TUCO and we are proud to introduce our Total Coffee Solution.
With a bespoke, data-driven approach to your business leveraged on our years of experience and expertise, we can help drive double digit growth in your business.
We supply the best coffee machines, award-winning coffee beans, leading preventative and maintenance engineers and unique COFFEEWORKS training with ongoing performance evaluations.
When coupled with our industry-leading insight and tailored marketing support, our Total Coffee Solution means we can grow your coffee business faster than the market.
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