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Singapore kopi and coffee solutions for airports… everywhere GuylianMatcha Seahorses TR exclusive T raditional Singaporean coffee – or “kopi” – is truly a unique Singapore product. First the choice of bean is robusta, rather than arabica used in most western brews. The beans are then roasted in a wok with caramelised sugar and butter, and then brewed using a traditional “hand-pulling” method where the coffee powder is strained through a “sock” (a small cloth that acts as an infuser) and mixed with condensed milk or sugar to achieve a silky smooth consistency. The resulting kopi has its smooth, aromatic, full-bodied taste compared to “international” barista coffee. However, the method not only has a strong regional appeal, new exhibitor, Kim Guan Guan (Singapore’s First FSSC 22000 certified traditional coffee roastery) has developed many Singaporean and other “international” styles as products and in packaging ideal for local, regional and global travel retail. Nigel Soon, Brand Partnerships & Growth Manager, is seen here showing just how “kopi” is made – go and try it in the exhibition to see just how great (and smooth) it tastes – and check out the localised packaging and product solutions for kopi, coffee, tea and other concepts that will work on board, or at airport near you. B2 / 2-T1 G uylian, renowned for its iconic Chocolate Seashells, has unveiled its newmono-flavoured Temptations 250g pouch range, including the totally on-trend Matcha Seahorse flavour, launched in avant- première exclusively in travel retail from September onwards for a period of one year – and shown off in the exhibition yesterday by Edwin Vos, Global Sales Director. Remaining true to its sustainability commitments, these Guylian pouches are offered as a fully plastic-free 250g product proposition. Alongside Macha the mono-flavoured temptation range includes Salted Caramel, Dark Praline, Creamy Milk and, of course, The Original Seashell. B2 / 2-T11 N euhaus Travel Retail & Business Development Director, Alexandra Bevernage, models the stylish and highly desirable “gift with purchase” Neuhaus bag which comes with sales of over $70. But you won’t have to be such a big spender to enjoy the “Rolls-Royce” of chocolate in future as one of the new concepts Neuhaus has brought to this year’s TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference is a more “affordable” box with a lower price point particularly aimed at enticing younger people to sample fine Belgian chocolate. The smaller 15-piece box still exudes all the quality and luxury you would expect to demand from Neuhaus, but it retails in GTR at around $30 compared to the 28-piece/$55 bigger size. The example shown is from the Neuhaus “History Collection”, although the new downsizing concept has been applied across its ranges. B2 / 2-Q11 Neuhaus right-sizes to make the finest more accessible to the young Thursday 14 May 2026 16 T F W A D A I L Y