UCC Singapore at SIGEP Asia 2026

SIGEP Asia 2026 held on 15 – 17 July at MBS Sands Convention Hall Level 1 Hall A, B, C was a success for UCC Singapore, bringing together coffee professionals, café owners, distributors, HOREA partners, creating new connections and opportunities within the Singapore market.

Over three exciting days, the booth welcomed a continuous flow of visitors keen to discover UCC Japanese coffee craftsmanship, roasting expertise and Total Coffee Solutions. Visitors explored UCC fresh coffee offerings, including our Single-Serve One Drip and Drip Pod machines, while learning about UCC Singapore OEM and coffee roasting capabilities for businesses seeking customised coffee solutions.

The booth also featured our trusted coffee machine partners, Dr Coffee and Bonmac, demonstrating a variety of brewing solutions using UCC Singapore Blends, Hydrogen Roasted Beans and UCC Sustainable Blends.

Live brewing demonstrations of Latte Art and Siphon by our UCC Champion Baristas, Shao Sing Lin (Bala) and Elaine Wong, attracted enthusiastic crowds throughout the event, showcasing the precision, skill and passion behind every cup while creating an engaging experience for visitors.

As the Official Bean Sponsor for the Singapore National Coffee Championship 2026 for Singapore National Brewers Cup (SNBRC), Singapore National Latte Art Championship (SLAC), Singapore Cup Tasters Competition (SCTC), UCC Singapore is able to support talented baristas throughout the competition, reinforcing our commitment to coffee excellence and the industry growth. The championship also provided strong brand exposure, placing UCC in front of competitors, judges, industry professionals and coffee enthusiasts.

Throughout SIGEP Asia 2026, UCC Singapore partnered with the Singapore Coffee Association (SCA) and Pastry World to promote Drip Pod. Drip Pod coffee was served as the official beverage for competition judges during the Singapore National Coffee Championship, while visitors at Pastry World enjoyed freshly brewed Drip Pod coffee paired with a selections of desserts and pastries. The collaborations provided a platform to showcase the convenience and fresh coffee quality of Drip Pod, increasing product awareness among industry professionals, judges and potential business opportunities.

Mr Nakama Kenta, representing UCC Singapore, received a Token of Appreciation on behalf of UCC as the Official Bean Sponsor of the Singapore National Coffee Championship 2026. The award was presented by Mr Victor Mah, President of the Singapore Coffee Association, in recognition of UCC support for the championship and the coffee industry.

UCC World Latte Art Champion 2026 Shao Sing Lin (Bala) also made a special guest appearance to present the awards for the Singapore National Latte Art Championship 2026, alongside Mr David Lim, 1st Vice President of the Singapore Coffee Association, and Mr Michael Mc Cauley, the World Coffee Championships (WCC) representative.

UCC Singapore team leveraged this official bean sponsorship to build new relationships, strengthening partnerships, and gaining brand presence across the Singapore coffee industry securing direct connections potential leads to hospitality professionals, foodservice, retail, and OEM opportunities.