Switzerland

Nespresso Names Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen Global CEO

Swiss food giant Nestlé appointed Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen as the next global chief executive of Nespresso, effective Nov. 1, 2025. Gonzalez Loeschen, currently CEO of Nespresso North America, will also...

2025.09.26

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The Lever Launches ‘Map of Collectors’ for Specific Type of Espresso Enthusiasts

There’s a type of espresso aficionado that becomes forever drawn to the hands-on experiences, quirky designs and fascinating mechanics of manual lever machines. For coffee people suffering from this affliction,...

2025.02.12

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Olympia Express On the Move with the Mina Portable Espresso Maker

Long-running Swiss espresso equipment maker Olympia Express recently launched pre-order sales of its first electricity-free portable coffee device, the Olympia Express Mina. Including a travel case, the compact Olympia Express...

2024.07.18

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Pinecone Beats the Heat with New Siberian Grinder

Swiss coffee grinder maker Pinecone recently launched the Siberian, a relatively compact production grinder for commercial settings. The grinder’s breakthrough features include a brushless DC motor designed to maintain cool...

2024.07.17

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Swiss Coffee Trader Arrested in Guatemala on Tax Charges

A Swiss coffee trader is currently under house arrest in Guatemala following charges of tax fraud, according to numerous Swiss and Guatemalan media reports. Neither Swiss nor Guatemalan authorities have...

2024.07.09

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Coffee Giant Switzerland Launches the Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform

A new multi-stakeholder initiative (MSI) called the Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform (SSCP) just launched as the global coffee industry continues to grapple with sustainability challenges. Heralded by its founders as...

2024.06.13

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Keurig Dr Pepper Opens Brazilian Trading and Logistics Branch, KDP Brasil Global

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) and its Switzerland-based coffee trading arm, Keurig Trading, have opened a new office in Brazil focused on green coffee sourcing, logistics and quality. Executives from the...

2024.06.03

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SCA’s World of Coffee Heading to Geneva in 2025

The Specialty Coffee Association‘s flagship European trade show, World of Coffee, is heading to Geneva, Switzerland, in 2025 for the first time. The world’s largest coffee trade organization announced the...

2024.05.29

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Nestlé Names Philipp Navratil CEO of Nespresso

Global coffee giant Nespresso has appointed Philipp Navratil CEO. He replaces Guillaume Le Cunff as the chief executive of the Nestlé-owned company, while Le Cunff is slated to become CEO...

2024.04.24

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From Germany, Nunc Promises Next Level IoT for Home Espresso

German high-tech appliance startup Next Level Coffee GmbH has arguably taken IoT in coffee making to its most advanced level yet with Nunc, a new high-end home grinding and espresso...

2024.04.11

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