Redazione

☕ During the 11th TriestEspresso Expo, Biorepack highlighted compostable solutions for Italy’s beloved beverage, coffee. Data from Mediobanca 2022 indicates 43% of roasted coffee sold in Italy is in single-use capsules (37%) and pods (6%). Globally, AMI Consulting reports 80 billion coffee capsules are sold annually, expected to exceed 90 billion within five years, with Europe consuming 50 billion and Italy 2.8 billion. Only 6% of used capsules are compostable, versus 22% aluminum and 72% plastic. Biorepack General Director, Carmine Pagnozzi, stresses the importance of proper disposal and composting of coffee waste to return organic substance to agricultural land. Novamont and Fi-Plast have invested in compostable capsule technologies and materials, contributing to a circular economy and maintaining product quality. GISE, a Bolognese startup, presented its compostable capsule in 2022, emphasizing sustainability and consumer interest in reducing environmental impact.

☕ From October 24-26 at the illy shop in São Paulo, October 29 in Paris, and October 29-30 in Venice, consumers will participate in blind tastings for the "Coffee Lover's Choice" award, part of the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award. Nine countries including Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Nicaragua, and Rwanda are represented by their top sustainable coffee lots. The award ceremony is set for November 12 in New York. Illycaffè, founded in Trieste in 1933, selects only 1% of the best Arabica beans worldwide, with over 8 million cups enjoyed daily in more than 140 countries. In 2022, the company had 1,230 employees and €567.7 million in revenue, with a network of 190 stores in 34 countries.

🏠 Nespresso launched RELOVE project to refurbish coffee machines, enhancing the circular economy and reducing environmental impact. The global market for refurbished products grew by 14% in 2023, with 24 million people in Italy trading used goods, generating over 25 billion euros. Refurbished Nespresso machines have a two-year warranty, offering reduced cost and environmental footprint. In 2023, Nespresso operates in 93 markets, has 14,000 employees, and manages 791 retail boutiques.