ILLYCAFFE' S.P.A

(branded and stylised as ) is an Italian coffee company specializing in , headquartered in. Illy markets its coffee globally in silver and red pressurized, oxygen-free cans; operates a network of cafes on shopping streets, in museums, and in airports; and, since 2009, has marketed a line of coffee-flavoured as. Seasonally, the company offers Idillyum, a low-caffeine arabica grown in El Salvador. The company packages coffee as whole beans, pre-ground coffee, , and capsules. Illy was founded in 1933 by , remains family-controlled and employs about 2700+ employees (2015). In 2022, revenues totalled €567. 7 million, and in late 2019, Illycaffee sought to expand into the United States market, offering a 20% stake in the company to potential investors. Illy was founded by a Hungarian, (Illy Ferenc in Hungarian), born in , (now , ). During he was conscripted into the. After the war and the , he remained with his sister in , which had recently come under Italian rule. In 1933, he set up a and business, eventually concentrating on coffee. Focusing his interest on , in 1935, Illy invented the first automatic coffee machine which substituted pressurized water for steam, marketed as the , the predecessor of contemporary espresso machines. After , control of the company passed to (1925–2008), the son of the founder, who started a research laboratory that would ultimately develop numerous inventions and patents. As a scientist and researcher, Ernesto Illy established cooperative agreements with universities and research centres and promoted coffee globally. The company exclusively purchases coffee of the species, in particular from Brazil, the largest producer worldwide, but also from Colombia, India, and countries in Africa and Central America. Illy's ("University of Coffee") offers free training for growers. In Brazil, a nine-month program (one week per month) includes 360 hours of lectures. From 2004 to 2012, illycaffè funded the Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize to recognize scientific researchers from the developing world, in collaboration with The World Academy of Sciences (). He noted branding as one of the main focuses in breaking into the market, as well as strengthening the company's distribution network both online and in larger retailers such as hotels, restaurants, and cafes. The term , substituting for most letters in -root words, with the term deriving from the past participle of the Italian verb , itself derived from the Latin , means 'to express', and refers to the process by which hot water is forced under pressure through ground coffee. In 2009, began serving the beverage to passengers, which has since been available in five flavours: caffè, caffè no sugar, , , and. In 1992, , 's brother, launched to collaborate with well-known artists and designers outside the coffee industry, producing artwork for the company's cups; develop company-branded coffee machines and create specialized advertising photography. Current versions of the latest cups and other promotional pieces are marketed on the company's website, and the collection is featured in a company gallery. 1. ;. --- *[v]: View this template *[t]: Discuss this template *[e]: Edit this template. Everything that is “made in illy” is about beauty and art, the founding principles of the brand, starting from its logo, designed by artist James Rosenquist, up to illy Art Collection cups, decorated by over 100 international artists. Governance evaluates a company's overall mission, engagement around its social/environmental impact, ethics, and transparency. This section also evaluates the ability of a company to protect their mission and formally consider stakeholders in decision making through their corporate structure (e. g. benefit corporation) or corporate governing documents. Workers evaluates a company’s contributions to its employees’ financial security, health & safety, wellness, career development, and engagement & satisfaction. In addition, this section recognizes business models designed to benefit workers, such as companies that are at least 40% owned by non-executive employees and those that have workforce development programs to support individuals with barriers to employment. Community evaluates a company’s engagement with and impact on the communities in which it operates, hires from, and sources from. Topics include diversity, equity & inclusion, economic impact, civic engagement, charitable giving, and supply chain management. This includes the direct impact of a company’s operations and, when applicable its supply chain and distribution channels. This section also recognizes companies with environmentally innovative production processes and those that sell products or services that have a positive environmental impact. Some examples might include products and services that create renewable energy, reduce consumption or waste, conserve land or wildlife, provide less toxic alternatives to the market, or educate people about environmental problems. Customers evaluates a company’s stewardship of its customers through the quality of its products and services, ethical marketing, data privacy and security, and feedback channels. In addition, this section recognizes products or services that are designed to address a particular social problem for or through its customers, such as health or educational products, arts & media products, serving underserved customers/clients, and services that improve the social impact of other businesses or organizations. illycaffè produces a unique 100% Arabica blend, combining 9 of the best varieties in the world, selected by illycaffè. Each day more than 8 million cups are consumed in over 140 countries in the finest cafés, restaurants, hotels and in offices and homes. The company also founded its University of Coffee with the aim of fostering and spreading its culture, providing comprehensive academic and hands-on training for coffee growers, baristas and coffee lovers in order to cover every aspect of the product. In 2021, the company had 1305 employees and a turnover of about €500 million. It is also the year in which Rhone Capital became a shareholder with a minority share to support the company in its international growth. * * Close your eyes. Now imagine: what does an emotion taste like? Let yourself be guided by the unexpected flavors of our new brand campaign, “The Taste of Emotion,” born from the creative encounter between chef Massimo Bottura and director Gabriele Mainetti. The campaign tells the story of the emotion X▪CAPS can evoke, through a spot where a convivial moment turns into a celebration of taste. A simple act—drinking a coffee—becomes a ritual, a shared and profound experience. A true alchemy, born on set, to share not only the quality of our coffee but also the passion and synergy that are at its heart. Don’t miss our new campaign reveal — coming tomorrow!

• As a B Corp we are part of a new generation of companies, with a new way of doing business that produces positive effects on the environment, community and people. To fight school dropout, together with , we have been collaborating for some years with ELIS and the School4Life project, for which a faculty of our collaborators acts in some schools by bringing their experience. This is School4Life in the words of our colleagues Marta and Gian Luca. * Transparency is at the heart of our sustainability commitments. That’s why we have joined , the digital platform that collects and shares verified data on companies' environmental impact and progress. By making our actions measurable and accessible, we aim to give our stakeholders a clear view of the concrete steps we are taking to reduce emissions and promote a more sustainable business model. * Today is Earth Day, but we love taking care of the Earth every day. Our pursuit of excellence has led us to a new approach to coffee cultivation: regenerative agriculture. In addition to protecting them, we regenerate the resources of the soil, water, and biodiversity. In order to generate a new future, we must first regenerate the earth. Discover more:
• Responsabilità sociale e collaborazione pubblico-privato: insieme per il bene della comunità. Ha preso il via una campagna informativa che abbiamo avviato insieme al Comando dei Carabinieri della provincia di Trieste per prevenire e contrastare il fenomeno delle truffe, in particolare ai danni delle persone più vulnerabili. Un’iniziativa che ci vede uniti in un progetto di sensibilizzazione diffuso capillarmente sul territorio: circa 200 pubblici esercizi di Trieste e provincia che servono il nostro caffè parteciperanno attivamente, esponendo locandine con consigli utili e numeri da contattare in caso di necessità. Il progetto vedrà unite le rispettive competenze in un’operazione congiunta che sfrutterà la presenza capillare dell’Arma dei Carabinieri sul territorio e la nostra vicinanza alle comunità locali, attraverso i nostri punti vendita e la nostra rete di partner. * Per noi, il caffè è un'arte e l'apprendimento una passione. Siamo convinti che la formazione continua e interdisciplinare sia la chiave per innovare e crescere. In collaborazione con l'Università del Caffè e prestigiose università come , e offriamo percorsi che abbracciano l'intera filiera del caffè sostenibile, dalla coltivazione responsabile alla gestione strategica. Abbiamo avuto il piacere di ospitare studenti di MBA, Master e Executive Master per sessioni di Digital Marketing, degustazioni esclusive e progetti innovativi. * As we believe that innovation and collaboration are key to building a better future, we're proud to be among the founding partners of the AgorAI Innovation Hub. Launched in Trieste by , AgorAI is poised to become one of Europe's leading centres for advanced research in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. The Hub will focus on critical areas such as regenerative agriculture, health and well-being, mobility and finance - using cutting-edge AI to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. We're delighted to join forces with global leaders in science, business and technology - including and Fondazione Fincantieri , , and many others - to 'Humanize the Future' through innovation. , , (IIT) , ,
• To kick off Milan Design Week 2025, we hosted an exclusive event at our flagship store in Via Monte Napoleone, where we proudly presented our new home coffee capsule and machine system X▪CAPS, giving also a sneak preview of our upcoming Brand Campaign, “L’Emozione del Gusto”, that will air from May 4th. The event featured a glamourous space - inspired installation that immersed guests in the world of X▪CAPS, where innovative design, refined aesthetics, exceptional illy taste, and sustainability seamlessly come together. Capsules crafted from recycled aluminum and two coffee machines—the X1, with its iconic, sinuous lines, and the X3, with its minimalist and functional design—both signed by Luca Trazzi. Running from April 7th to 13th, the flagship store will present the first X-CAPS exploration of taste, innovation, and sustainability, in a creative designed flair, with silver spheres and bright installations