The DaVinci Gourmet Barista Craft Championship 2025–26 crowns Hong Kong’s Hasting Ng as Global Champion

The Global Final held at World of Coffee Bangkok 2026, celebrates the best of barista artistry, individuality and creative self-expression.

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 June 2026 - Hong Kong's Hasting Ng has been crowned Global Champion of the DaVinci Gourmet Barista Craft Championship 2025–26. Following an intense final at the World of Coffee Bangkok 2026, Hasting secured the title ahead of Yasmim Rodrigues Sarandy da Silva (Brazil) and Çetin Alpay Başkan (Türkiye), with a performance that perfectly captured this year's theme, Espresso Your Flavour.


This year's competition went beyond technical mastery to celebrate individuality through flavour, storytelling and craft. By using DaVinci Gourmet's flavour range as their toolkit, finalists were challenged to create beverages that reflected their personal journeys and cultural roots.

"We saw more than just technical skill today; we saw identity," said Eloise Dubuisson, General Manager, Food Service Brands, Marketing, Kerry Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa. "Hasting, Yasmim, and Çetin proved that the future of coffee is personal, and in this championship, they've set a new standard for beverage innovation."

Hasting Ng impressed the judges with two distinct creations namely his "Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine" combining Columbine Las Flores filter coffee with DaVinci Gourmet Spiced Chai and Blue Ocean syrups to build a complex, festive profile, followed by "Mango Sticky Rice", a chilled co-fermentation espresso drink that served as a homage to Southeast Asian flavours, featuring DaVinci Gourmet Pandan and Lychee syrups.

"Winning the Global Final in Bangkok is a milestone for me. This victory validates my belief that 'simple is best'," said Hasting Ng. "When you have great ingredients and the variety of flavours from DaVinci Gourmet, you don't need to overcomplicate things to create something world-class. I wanted to bring the flavours of Thailand to the stage with my Mango Sticky Rice drink, and I'm happy it resonated with the judges."

The runners-up also delivered standout performances that pushed the boundaries of traditional coffee.

Yasmim Rodrigues Sarandy da Silva (Brazil) showcased her heritage with "La Cura", combining espresso and tea with mint, featuring DaVinci Gourmet Lemonade and Ginger syrups, and "Abuela", a sparkling mix of carrot and beetroot juice incorporating DaVinci Gourmet Blood Orange and Almond syrups.

"This competition has been an enriching journey of cultural exchange and learnings", said Yasmim. "I am proud to have shared my beverage concepts and explored new flavour profiles on a global stage. This experience has only encouraged me to keep pushing the boundaries of creativity in my career."

Çetin Alpay Başkan (Türkiye) delivered the savoury and bold purple basil tea-based "Aegean Breeze", utilising DaVinci Gourmet Forest Berries syrup and Cheesecake sauce, and the "Pink Panther", a cold brew creation featuring DaVinci Gourmet Pink Guava syrup and Condensed Milk Flavoured sauce.

"Representing Türkiye and my region on the world stage and exchanging ideas with such respected colleagues and judges has been a life-changing experience," said Çetin. "This journey with DaVinci Gourmet has been a significant milestone for my professional development, sharpening my technical skills and motivating me to reach new heights."

The finalists were evaluated by a prestigious panel of judges, including Mikael Jasin (2024 World Barista Champion, Sensory Judge), Edward Choo (Founder of Toothless Coffee, Sensory Judge), Sarawut "Bank" Manngan (Three-time Thailand National Latte Art Champion, Technical Judge), and Shanya "Kath" Taratikundech (Founder, Promchim Coffee Academy, Sensory Judge).

"At the global finals, the 'Espresso Your Flavour' theme took on a powerful new meaning," said Mikael Jasin. "I was looking for how these baristas could translate the unique flavours of their home regions into a sophisticated, global coffee experience. Each of these champions has navigated through an incredibly challenging journey, and they bring with them a depth of wisdom and expertise that was reflected in their creativity."

As the DaVinci Gourmet Barista Craft Championship 2025–26 concludes, the beverage solutions brand reaffirms its commitment to championing the artistry of baristas worldwide, providing the tools, flavours and platform for the next generation of coffee innovators to express who they are through what they do best.

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About DaVinci Gourmet

DaVinci Gourmet is a leading beverage solutions brand offering a wide range of premium syrups, sauces, and beverage ingredients designed to inspire and elevate the artistry of drink creation. With a commitment to quality, sustainability and innovation, DaVinci Gourmet supports baristas and mixologists in crafting exceptional beverages that delight and surprise.

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(Left to Right) Eloise Dubuisson, General Manager of Food Service Brands, Kerry Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, in Bangkok and Hasting Ng, Global Champion of the DaVinci Gourmet Barista Craft Championship Global

With Pix, Nequi, and Mercado Pago among the most used payment methods by Eneba’s customers, the operation now covers eight countries in the region

CURITIBA, BRAZIL – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 November 2026 – EBANX, a global technology company specializing in payment services for emerging markets, and Eneba, a Global digital marketplace for video games, have expanded their partnership across eight Latin American countries, building a payment portfolio around the local methods consumers use in each market.

The partnership began in 2023 across Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia, with Argentina added the following year. In 2026, the collaboration reached a new milestone: through October, Eneba's processed volume through EBANX in Latin America grew 138% compared with the same period in 2025, more than doubling year over year.

Since 2023, Eneba has expanded its payment offering in these markets by combining credit and debit cards with alternative payment methods (APMs), including digital wallets such as Mercado Pago and Colombia's Nequi; instant payment systems such as Pix in Brazil and SPEI in Mexico; and cash-based methods such as Brazil's Boleto Bancário, Mexico's OXXO Pay, and Peru's PagoEfectivo.

"EBANX has been a strong partner in supporting our growth across Latin America. Their consistent performance and extensive coverage of local payment methods have helped us reflect consumer preferences in each market," said Mantas Eitutis, Head of Payments and Fraud at Eneba.

Local payments as a growth engine

The growth comes as digital payments continue to expand in Latin America. Across the region, about 25% of adults own a credit card, while 51% have already made a digital payment, according to the World Bank. That figure has risen from 34% in ten years, underscoring the growing role of instant payments and digital wallets in online commerce.

Eneba's results in Latin America reflect that relevance. Throughout 2026, the company recorded consistent growth in transaction volumes across key local payment methods, including Pix in Brazil, Nequi in Colombia, and SPEI in Mexico.

"There is no single payment playbook for Latin America. For global merchants, scaling across the region means understanding the differences and adapting the checkout to how consumers already pay," said James Booth, VP Commercial at EBANX.
Hashtag: #EBANX #Eneba #Gaming #LatAm #Payments

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ABOUT EBANX

EBANX is the leading payments platform connecting global businesses to the world's fastest-growing digital markets. Founded in 2012 in Brazil, EBANX was built with a mission to expand access to international digital commerce. Leveraging proprietary technology, deep market expertise, and robust infrastructure, EBANX enables global companies to offer hundreds of local payment methods across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. More than just payments, EBANX drives growth, enhances sales, and delivers seamless purchase experiences for businesses and end-users alike.

For further information, please visit:

Website: https://www.ebanx.com/en/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ebanx

ABOUT ENEBA

Eneba is a digital marketplace for video games that has served over 15 million buyers. Founded in 2018, Eneba has rapidly grown into a trusted ecosystem for gamers with game keys, gift cards, and mobile top-ups at the best prices, backed by robust customer support and fraud prevention measures.

For further information, please visit:

Website: http://eneba.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enebagames/

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How local payments are driving growth for Eneba in LatAm