To keep abreast with the latest on coffee, Robert Francisco goes on regular trips to the coffee capitals of Europe. Here are the highlights of his recent trips.

Mostra delle Macchine da Caffé, Collezione Fumagalli, Milan Robert Francisco, BCCPI president, visits the Espresso Machine Museum in Milan last November 12, 2001 where he conducted research on the development in espresso machine design from 1901 to 1962.
International Reunion Robert Francisco, BCCPI president, takes a souvenir snapshot of fellow coffee enthusiasts during the International Reunion dinner for all Astoria espresso machine dealers worldwide. Held in Milan, November 2001.
Expo Tour 2001 Robert Francisco, BCCPI president, poses with the CMA SPA group during the launching of the newest Astoria espresso machine model, the Sibila, held at the Expo Tour in Milan last Nov. 11, 2001. The Expo Tour held last Nov. 9 - 14, 2001, is the biggest Food and Beverage trade show in Europe, occuring every two years. Photo shows Francisco with, from left: Rita Rigo; Flavio Urizzi, export manager of CMA SPA / Astoria; and Alberto dal Cin, head of technical division.
Bravilor Visit Robert Francisco, BCCPI president and Tony Overbeek, export manager of Bravilor Bonamat at the Bravilor Headquarters in Amsterdam last November 19, 2001