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CoffeeTwo new entries in the Starbucks board of directors
Dambisa Moyo and Marissa Mayer join the nine other board members of the coffee chain
Starbucks has announced the appointment of two new CEOs to its board of directors, effective June 25, 2025. They are economist Dambisa Moyo and Marissa Mayer , CEO of an artificial intelligence startup.... more
Coffeeillycaffè buys back its Swiss distributor
Scocchia (CEO): "This is how we strengthen our direct presence in key European markets"
illycaffè has acquired 100% control of the Swiss distributor based in Thalwil. “The Swiss market is highly strategic due to its size, premiumness and potential, representing a significant growth area fo... more
CoffeeNescafé: One-third of coffee from regenerative agriculture
Greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 20% to 40% for each kg of unripe product
In 2024, Nescafé sourced 32% of its coffee from producers who implement regenerative agriculture practices. This exceeds Nescafé’s 20% target for 2025, demonstrating the strong adoption of regenerative agr... more
CoffeeNestlé: Premium Cold Coffee Ever More Soluble
Company's R&D experts develop new freeze-drying technique
Nestlé is leveraging its expertise in coffee innovation to meet the growing consumer demand for high-quality instant cold coffee. The company's R&D experts have developed an innovative freeze-drying technique,... more
CoffeeEpochal turning point: Bialetti passes into Chinese management
Nuo Octagon Signs Two Contracts for the Acquisition of 78.56% of the Capital
After reporting the good results of the 2024 budget, Bialetti announced the transfer of a large part of its assets into Chinese hands. The Brescia-based coffee machine group has signed an agreement with... more
CoffeeLavazza, ceo Baravalle unveils Tablì and results 2024
Turnover 2024 +9.1% at €3.35 B, net profit of €82 M (+20.6%)
The Lavazza Group presented its first Tablì, the innovative system for a "new consumer experience". An important breakthrough not only for the group, but for the entire sector: the Tablì system, which c... more
CoffeeDavid vs Golia:th Sicilian roasting sues the giant Zara
The battle is mainly about the name
The Spanish company would have decided to open a series of coffee shops by calling them Zacaffè: too similar to Zicaffè, which uses the EUIPO more
CoffeeNescafé Espresso Concentrate: Cold Coffee for Everyone
Launching in the US to cater to Gen Z tastes
Nescafé, the largest coffee brand globally, is launching its first-ever liquid espresso concentrate in the US, the biggest coffee market in the world.1 With one out of every three cups of coffee consumed... more
CoffeeSouth Korean company Spc is targeting Italy with the brand Paris Baguette
The group expects 12 thousand coffee-bakery in the world by 2030: we have the jv with Pascucci coffee
There is not only the hamburger in the expansion plans of the big chains that see in Italy a new territory of conquest. There is also coffee, as demonstrated by the South Korean group Spc, a Seoul-based... more
CoffeeSimonelli aims high and goes shopping in Sweden
Acquired stake in 3Temp, manufacturer of innovative dispensing systems
Simonelli Group, a manufacturer and exporter of professional coffee machines, has announced the acquisition of a stake in 3Temp, a Swedish company that produces filter coffee machines. The percentage of... more
CoffeeNescafé: new soluble range both hot and cold
The product is available in Central and Western Europe and iti's flavoured with caramel and hazelnut /Video
Nestlé has launched its latest coffee innovation, a new range of soluble coffee that can be used for both hot and cold consumption. Launched under Nescafé Classic, the range comes in two different natural f... more
CoffeeNespresso celebrates Cappuccino Day with its exclusive recipes
November 8th is the day to celebrate one of the most iconic and beloved drinks in Italian culture
Cappuccino, a perfect balance between coffee and milk foam, represents a ritual capable of offering an intense sensory experience, with every sip. A drink that is a symbol of tradition and conviviality,... more
CoffeeIiac collaborates with Vietnam embassies in Italy for coffee
The first "Vietnam-Italy Coffee Industry Connection Forum" was held in Turin
Iiac collaborates with embassies in Italy for the coffee, the International institute of coffee tasters promotes with the Embassy of Vietnam in Italy a greater collaboration between the coffee industries... more
CoffeeNescafé Dolce Gusto and KitKat together for the first time
The iconic snack now also in a cup with hints of cocoa and wafer always within reach for a break
With Nescafé Dolce Gusto every break has a special flavor! How special it is to be able to enjoy high-quality coffee and drinks at home with the convenience of a few simple steps. To enrich the wide range... more
CoffeeTrucillo: 4.5 million euros for innovation and digitalization in 4 years
The italian roasting company's domestic market share (35%) is growing, exporting to 40 countries
The Trucillo coffee roasting company in Salerno reported the results of its latest expansion plan to improve production capacity and flexibility and the speed of response to market needs. The Campania-based... more
CoffeeInternational coffee testing 2024, gold medals in capsules and waffles
Awarded 6 companies in the segment at Nestlé Coffee Academy at the Nestlé Italy in Assago (MI)
The session dedicated to capsules and waffles of International Coffee Tasting 2024, the competition between coffees organized by IIAC - International Institute of Coffee Tasters took place on 1 and 2 October... more
CoffeeNespresso launches N°20, a new addition to the Vertuo line
Limited edition of the Colombian Arabica variety one year after the launch of the Original line variant
Last September, Nespresso announced the launch of N°20 for its Original line: a new coffee with an exceptional taste, the result of 20 years of research and dedication, to give birth to a new 100% exclusive... more
CoffeeBlue Bottle Coffee: New Orleans Blend Is All The rage
Nestlé launches new instant cold coffee, meeting the trend of the youth market
The cold coffee category is growing rapidly, driven by younger generations who are increasingly embracing the category. Globally, about one in three cups consumed on the go is cold coffee. In light of... more
CoffeeCaffè Borbone: revenues rise to 166.7 million euros in the first half of 2024
Net progress in the foreign market, which grows by 50% on an annual basis
Caffè Borbone closes the first half of 2024 with revenues of 166.7 million euros, an increase of 8% compared to the same period of 2023. From the group's half-yearly financial statements, a clear increase... more
Coffeeillycaffé: rising balance sheet in the first half of 2024
Turnover, Ebitda and net profit rise
illycaffé closed the first half of 2024 with consolidated revenues rising to 289.1 million euros (+3.8% on an annual basis). Ebitda stood at 46.2 million euros (+26.2%), thanks to the organic growth in... more
CoffeeDe'Longhi, partnership with Well Grounded for welfare in Uk
Agreement with social enterprise for employment in coffee sector in "talent" crisis
Italy's De' Longhi, one of the top players in espresso machines, announces a partnership with Well Grounded, a social enterprise that cares for the unemployed in the United Kingdom by enhancing their professional... more
CoffeeKimbo in flight with the new In-Cup
This summer on the planes of the company Sundair, filtered coffee 100% Arabica in special cup
Were the passengers of the German airline Sundair the first to experience an innovation in the onboard catering this summer, namely the new Kimbo In-Cup, which allows airlines and other travel industry... more
CoffeeInternational coffee tasting: registration open
The 16th edition tries to break the record of 2023 when 750 products from 14 countries competed
International Coffee Tasting, the competition organized by IIAC, the International institute of coffee tasters, opens registration for the 2024 edition. This is the sixteenth edition and follows the record... more
CoffeeCaffè Vergnano: turnover rises to 106 million euros in 2023
The fastest growing sector (+14%) is Horeca which covers 37% of the turnover
Caffè Vergnano closes 2023 with a total gross turnover of 106 million euros, up 7% compared to the previous year. The fastest growing sector was Horeca (+14%) which represents 37% of the total turnover,... more
CoffeeNespresso: Philipp Navratil is the new global CEO
Predecessor Guillaume Le Cunff will become CEO of Zone Europe
Philipp Navratil, head of Nestlé's Strategic Coffee Business Unit since 2020, has been appointed as the new CEO of Nespresso. Guillaume Le Cunff , Navratil 's predecessor in the role, will become a member... more
CoffeeCircular economy, presented the Arabica Oil from coffee waste
The ingredient is used in two products developed for illycaffà retail: soap and hand cream
It debuted a month ago in the world of cosmetics with a partnership with Intercos and is already ready for the first big leap. Let’s talk about Amarey, a company founded by the Illy family, a startup s... more
CoffeeVending. Lavazza launches totalitarian friendly opa on Ivs group
Via newco Grey, controlled by E-Coffee Solutions (Luigi Lavazza Spa)
The Lavazza Group makes its way into vending and does so by announcing an agreement between E-Coffee Solutions, a company controlled by Luigi Lavazza S.p.a., and Ivs Partecipazioni, the majority shareholder... more
CoffeeCosta Coffee debuts in Italy
First store in Rome Fiumicino airport with Autogrill
Avolta, through the brand Autogrill, inaugurated the first local in Italy of Costa Coffee, the largest chain of British cafes founded in 1971 by the Italian brothers Bruno and Sergio Costa and from 2018... more
CoffeeThe QuattroR fund acquires 50% of M. Zanetti Bev. Group (Segafredo)
The family keeps the remaining 50%. The new CEO is Pierluigi Tosato
Coffee is increasingly at the center of finance and private equity operations. After Caffè Borbone (controlled by the Italmobiliare dei Pesenti holding) and illyCaffè (invested by Rhone Capital), the p... more
CoffeeLavazza Group: revenues of 3.1 billion euros in 2023
Net profit amounted to 68 million euros, down compared to 95 million last year
CEO Baravalle: "We are working to return to more favorable conditions, starting with the recovery of the gross operating margin" more
CoffeeStartup: Spanish Incapto cashes round from €6 million
The holding company P 101 and the family office of Drago (De Agostini) invested (among others)
The company promotes the consumption of specialty coffee from fair trade producers. more
CoffeeNestlé Vietnam, 100 million dollars to expand coffee production
The investment will increase the production capacity of the Tri An plant, southern province of Đồng Nai
"Strategic" investment for Nestlé Vietnam which has decided to allocate 100 million dollars to expand the production capacity of its coffee plant in Tri An, in the southern province of Đồng Nai. According to... more
CoffeeIllycaffè, starboard bar on China and Usa
The company wants to open 15 points of sale in America and to triple the revenues in China
More Usa and more China but also doubling production in Italy. These are, in a nutshell, the forecasts confirmed by Illycaffè for 2024 after the record of 2022 shown a few days ago with a turnover of... more
CoffeeJDE Peet’s buys Brazilian Maratá tea and coffee
The operation will allow the company to expand throughout the region
JDE Peet’s successfully completed the acquisition from JAV Group of Maratá’s coffee and tea operations in Brazil. The amount of the transaction was not disclosed. Maratá’s activity takes place mainly... more
CoffeeDe' Longhi: new global coffee machine hub is born
Agreement with Eversys and La Marzocco for a total outlay of 374 million dollars
The operation rewarded with +3% on the stock market. more
CoffeeIllycaffè: a 90-year "dream"
The Trieste-based company celebrates its anniversary by announcing huge investments of 270 million euros
President Andrea Illy and CEO Cristina Scocchia are focusing everything on regenerative agriculture, digital innovation and ecological transition more
CoffeeLavazza Professional buys the Scottish SV24-7 Vending
The Piedmontese company focuses on the micro market sector in the UK
Lavazza Professional announces the acquisition of SV24-7 Vending (Stirlingshire Vending) Ltd, an award-winning vending operator based in Alloa, Scotland. The family-run Scottish company has over 60 years... more
CoffeeOttolina and Resca take over Cibiamo
Alessandro Ravecca remains president and CEO
Cibiamogroup cedes corporate control with a capital increase and the entry of Ottoholding Srl, a company of the Ottolina group (Milan roasting company, also known for being the supplier of all Italian... more
CoffeeCimbali Group acquires its distributor in Switzerland
Enrico Bracesco, already General Manager of the multinational, will become chairman of the Board of Directors of Vassalli Service AG
Cimbali Group, an Italian multinational specialized in the design and production of professional espresso coffee machines and equipment dedicated to coffee shops, announced that on 2 October 2023 the acquisition... more
CoffeeIndia: the Center for Circular Economy in Coffee is born
The announcement and the opening of registrations for the World of Coffee Conference 2023 in Bangalore
Yesterday during the World Coffee Conference (Wcc 2023) promoted by the International Coffee Organization (Icc) and organized in collaboration with the Indian Government and the Coffee Board in Bangalore,... more
Mineral waters and drinksNespresso N°20: a 20-year revolution
After long experimentation, a variety with completely new sensorial qualities is born
Nespresso creates a completely new and exclusive variety of coffee, a surprising innovation resulting from 20 years of research. Meticulously selected for its unique taste and extraordinary quality, N°20... more
CoffeeRevolution at Evoca Group: CEO and president change
Jochen Fabritius and Dominik Halstenberg take over the roles following the resignations of Zocchi and Keough
Evoca Group, an international company in the production of professional coffee machines, based in Valbrembo in the province of Bergamo, announces three changes in the company's board of directors, effective... more
CoffeeIlly, Incantalia is born
It is the name of the new Polo del Gusto store chain. First opening in Trieste
The opening of 100 stores in 5 years has been announced, leveraging franchising. more
CoffeeNestlè-Starbucks: a five-year partnership
Among the next objectives of the two companies: to seize new opportunities with iced and seasonal coffees
Nestlé and Starbucks are celebrating five years of their Global Coffee Alliance, established in 2018 between the two companies. The alliance combines the strength and affinity of the Starbucks brand and... more
CoffeeNespresso and George Clooney launch the new compostable capsules
In the promotional campaign, the actor is involved alongside Jean Dujardin and Camille Cottin
Following last year's 'How Far Would You Go for Nespresso' TV advert, the comedy trio of George Clooney , Jean Dujardin and Camille Cottin are back on our screens for the launch of Nespresso's Paper Collection.... more
CoffeeLavazza Group: 8 new appointments around the world
The Italian and Iberian regional area will be led by Igor Nuzzi
Lavazza has announced a series of organizational changes for the regional areas and the Group companies. To promote more dynamic and effective corporate management, a new organizational structure was approved,... more
Coffeeillycaffè: revenues up 5% in the first half of 2023
Boom of the group in the USA (+16%) and in Horeca (27%). CEO Scocchia announces an agreement with China
The Board of Directors of illycaffè SpA has approved the interim management report for the first half of 2023. "We are satisfied with the results for the first half of 2023. The growth in all the main... more
CoffeeCaffè Vergnano closes 2022 with a loss
The Piedmontese company is 30% owned by Coca-Cola Hbc
Caffè Vergnano, the well-known Piedmontese brand controlled by the Vergnano family and 30% owned by Coca-Cola Hbc, closes 2022 with increasing revenues, but with a loss on the bottom line, thanks to the... more
CoffeeBrazil prepares coffee revolution
Research on track to develop a naturally decaffeinated Arabica variety
Among the many research projects that could change our lives in the area of eating and drinking, one in particular coming out of Brazil concerns one of our favorite foods: coffee. The Instituto agronomico... more
CoffeeNespresso: when coffee becomes rice... for a good purpose
Aluminum of the capsules destined for recycling for cereal crops
The non-profit Banco Alimentare della Puglia and the Banco Alimentare della Daunia will be among the next beneficiaries of the "From grain to grain" project. more