Learn more about the portioned coffee segment and its size in the main European markets and in the United States.
Coffee in capsules: rise & impact on the main European markets and the US


Learn more about the portioned coffee segment and its size in the main European markets and in the United States.

Today it is possible to say that capsule coffee is a part of the lives of millions of people around the world.
Let’s find out more about the global use of coffee capsules, from their appearance on the coffee market to their ultimate explosion.

Today it is possible to say that capsule coffee is a part of the lives of millions of people around the world. An historic excursus about coffee in capsules.

Coffee Capsules: What was the impact in terms of portioned coffee consumption in the main European countries?

In the last years capsules have had a great impact on the world of coffee, raising the competition and pushing operators to expand their range of offerings more and more.

The coffee market is now clearly split into portioned coffee and Whole grain / Roast&Ground coffee. In Italy, the market share increased by 20% and ESE by 5%, when the overall market is stable. It means that the commodity, simplicity and quality of these products are satisfying more and more consumers.
Now, as a roaster company or independent Barista, you want to launch your own products, how can you do that and what are the main parameters to control when developing your portioned coffee? [Sign in to continue]
Sometimes it’s even hard to find the capsule you want in a massive pile of different capsules and it is very frustrating before that first morning coffee. So, it could be useful to know some storage solutions for organizing and storing coffee pods and capsules. The infographic below reports 5 storage ideas, most of these you can make at home
ZURICH – The first eco-friendly pod that promises to help consumers save at least $500 every year and save the world from piles of rubbish comes from Switzerland. Created by a Zurich based design company, MyCoffeeStar forecasts a saving of about 8,000 tons of aluminium waste every year. The capsule, that can be shipped ecologically and economically in a thin envelope, won the world’s largest Red Dot Design