rijo42

What rijo42 does

rijo42 Ingredients Limited is a privately-held UK company headquartered in Bolton that supplies commercial coffee machines, branded coffee beans, ingredients, and consumables to workplaces, hospitality venues, and foodservice operators across the United Kingdom. Founded in 1989 and operating with 51-100 employees, the company sells a portfolio of seven machine categories — Bean to Cup, Traditional Espresso, Instant, Vending, Coffee to Go, Home, and Water Machines — alongside proprietary coffee sub-brands (Tunki single-origin Peruvian Arabica, Triple Certified, and Black Blend) roasted in-house. Most machines are designed by coffee experts and manufactured in Switzerland, with pricing ranging from consumable cases at under £100 to specialty machines such as the Coco Loco at £1,995.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market: enterprise field sales supported by in-person and virtual demos, a D2C e-commerce storefront, an Agent Platform for channel partners, and FCA-authorised credit-broker services (via The Compliance Guys Ltd, FRN 941360) that enable lease, rent, or outright purchase of equipment. Revenue streams therefore span one-time machine sales, recurring consumable and ingredient replenishment, equipment financing commissions, and ongoing service and maintenance contracts. Customers can transact across SMB and enterprise tiers, with segments including offices, restaurants and cafes, hospitality, and adjacent verticals such as sports organisations.

The company is FCA registered (FRN 1049005) and operates as a private limited company under UK registration (Company Number 07178510). It has no disclosed venture or private equity funding, no M&A history, no public listing, and a UK-only operating geography. Competitive positioning rests on Swiss-engineered hardware, proprietary award-winning coffee blends (SCAA cupping score of 81.50 for Tunki), vertical integration through its own roasting facility, and a multi-channel distribution model.

Name

rijo42

Legal name

rijo42 Ingredients Limited

Website

https://rijo42.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

rijo42 is a UK-based commercial coffee supplier selling Swiss-designed coffee machines, proprietary roasted coffee blends, ingredients, and consumables to workplaces, hospitality venues, and foodservice operators across the United Kingdom via direct sales, e-commerce, and an Agent Platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Coffee Equipment and Ingredients

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee & Tea Service Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail (CRACADAC), Beverage Service (Coffee/Tea/Juice) & Refreshment Stations (HSACAGAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial coffee machines
• Coffee beans supply
• Coffee machine leasing
• Coffee ingredients wholesale
• Office coffee solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bolton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Coffee Machine Sales: Sale of commercial coffee machines including Bean to Cup, Traditional espresso, Instant, Vending, Coffee to Go, Home, and Water machines. Machines can be leased, rented, or purchased outright.
2. Coffee and Ingredients: Sale of proprietary coffee blends (Tunki, Black Blend, Triple Certified), hot chocolate products, milk alternatives, syrups, and vending ingredients
3. Equipment Financing: Credit broker offering equipment leasing through carefully selected credit providers. They act as a credit broker not a lender.
4. Service and Support: First-class service promise including maintenance, repairs, and support for coffee machines

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

rijo42 supplies commercial coffee machines (Bean to Cup, Traditional Espresso, Instant, Vending, Coffee to Go, Home, and Water machines), proprietary coffee blends and ingredients, and related consumables, accessories, and ancillaries. Machines can be leased, rented, or purchased outright, with installation, training, and a first-class service promise included. The company also acts as an FCA-authorised credit broker offering equipment financing through selected credit providers.

Product overview

rijo42 is a UK-based commercial coffee service company offering a comprehensive coffee solutions portfolio built around three pillars: commercial coffee machines, branded coffee and ingredients, and service support. The machine portfolio spans Bean to Cup, Traditional Espresso, Instant, Vending, Coffee to Go, Home, and Water Machine categories, with most machines designed in Switzerland. The coffee range includes the Tunki (award-winning Peruvian single-origin), Triple Certified Beans (Fairtrade/Rainforest Alliance/Soil Association), and Black Blend sub-brands. Supporting offerings encompass ingredients (hot chocolate, oat milk, syrups, sugars), consumables (paper cups, stirrers), ancillaries (cleaning tablets, filter papers), and promotional materials. Customers can lease, rent, or purchase equipment, with first-class service and maintenance support included.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bean to Cup Coffee Machines Automated commercial coffee machines that grind whole beans and brew espresso on demand, designed for UK workplaces seeking consistent premium quality without manual intervention. Available to lease, rent, or buy.
• Traditional Espresso Machines Professional espresso machines requiring barista operation, delivering authentic Italian-style espresso with manual control over extraction parameters, targeted at UK cafes, restaurants, and hospitality venues.
• Instant Coffee Machines Fast-dispensing commercial coffee machines using instant coffee powder for high-volume environments requiring rapid service.
• Coffee Vending Machines Automated vending machines for self-service coffee and hot beverages, suitable for high-traffic commercial locations.
• Coffee to Go Stations Specialized stations for preparing takeaway coffee with packaging solutions for mobile and quick-service environments.
• Home Coffee Machines Domestic-scale coffee machines for personal or home office use, bringing commercial-quality brewing to UK residential customers.
• Water Machines Office water dispensers providing chilled, ambient, and sparkling water options for workplace hydration needs.
• Coco Loco Hot Chocolate Machine Specialized hot chocolate machine with slimline design and quick dispense time, includes free installation, training, and 800 free drinks worth of product, priced at £1,995.00.
• Tunki Coffee Beans Award-winning single-origin Peruvian Arabica coffee grown at 1300-1800m altitude in the Puno region, named after the Tunki bird (cock of the rocks), with floral aroma, chocolate and citrus notes, and an SCAA cupping score of 81.50; sold at £25.92 per kg in case quantities.
• Triple Certified Coffee Beans Ethically sourced 100% organic Arabica coffee carrying Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, and Soil Association accreditation, sourced from Peru with notes of blackcurrants and dark cocoa; sold at £21.92 per kg in case quantities.
• Black Coffee Beans Blend Proprietary blend of 70% Arabica and 30% Robusta beans sourced from India, Brazil, and Guatemala, offering berry acidity, cherry sweetness, and a rich spicy body with tasting notes of honey, chocolate, and cinnamon; sold at £20.92 per kg in case quantities.
• Deluxe Hot Chocolate Indulgent chocolate drink powder formulated for commercial coffee machines, featuring sugar, dried whey, coconut oil, and fat-reduced cocoa powder; sold at £9.59 per case.
• Peruvian Gold Chocolate Luxury hot chocolate drink with 16% real cocoa powder content, featuring subtle sweetness and premium chocolate creaminess, supplied in cases of 10x1kg.
• Vegan Oat Milk Plant-based oat milk powder suitable for vegans and those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, supplied in cases of 10x500g.
• r42 Range Cleaning Tablets Concentrated cleaning tablets eliminating residue from brewing units, valves, and lines to ensure optimal espresso quality, supplied in packs of 100 tablets at £49.16 per pack.
• First-Class Service and Support Plan Service and support offering for rijo42 coffee machines including maintenance, repairs, and customer support, marketed as a 'first class service promise'.
• Equipment Leasing via Credit Brokerage FCA-authorised credit brokerage (FRN 1049005) arranging equipment leases for rijo42 machines through carefully selected credit providers, in partnership with The Compliance Guys Ltd (FRN 941360).
• Machine Accessories Range Standalone accessory products including base cabinets, cup warmers, knockout drawers, grinders, and bulk coffee brewers to enhance coffee machine functionality.
• Vending Sugar Refined sugar blend specifically formulated for commercial coffee vending machines, supplied in 1kg bags.
• Barista Kit Professional barista toolkit including 58mm tamper, 750ml milk jug, 70ml creamer jug, dual dial thermometer, and chocolate shaker for cafe and hospitality operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tunki Coffee achieved SCAA cupping score of 81.50

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marco Beverage Systems: Marco Beverage Systems is an Ireland-based manufacturer and supplier of commercial coffee equipment and brewing systems for foodservice and workplace. Closely matches rijo42's machine breadth across bean-to-cup, filter/brewer, and hot beverage categories.
• Franke Coffee Systems: Franke Coffee Systems is a division of Franke Group producing Swiss-engineered fully automatic commercial coffee machines for offices and foodservice, directly comparable to rijo42's Swiss-made bean-to-cup and traditional espresso portfolio serving the same UK/European workplace segment.
• Dualit: Dualit is a UK-based manufacturer of commercial coffee machines, espresso equipment, and catering-grade appliances. Comparable UK-domestic commercial coffee equipment brand with overlapping trade and foodservice customer base.
• Cimbali Group (La Cimbali): Cimbali Group (La Cimbali, Faema) is a leading Italian manufacturer of professional espresso machines and bean-to-cup systems for cafés, restaurants, and offices. Highly comparable to rijo42 in traditional espresso and bean-to-cup categories, though at a larger scale and with broader international distribution.
• Schaerer (Schaerer AG): Schaerer is a Swiss manufacturer of professional coffee machines, now part of the Middleby group, selling bean-to-cup and traditional espresso equipment into European workplaces, hospitality and convenience. Its product mix and Swiss engineering heritage map directly onto rijo42's value proposition.
• La Marzocco: La Marzocco is a heritage Italian manufacturer of commercial espresso machines serving specialty cafés and high-end workplaces. Comparable to rijo42's traditional espresso and barista-grade equipment offering for the café and restaurant customer segment.
• Fracino: Fracino is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of commercial espresso and bean-to-cup coffee machines sold through distributors. Directly comparable as a UK-domestic commercial coffee machine brand with overlapping product range and target customers.

Broad incumbents

• JDE Professional (JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS): JDE Professional is the B2B division of Jacobs Douwe Egberts supplying office coffee services (machines plus beans) to UK workplaces. Larger incumbent offering bundled machine-consumables contracts that directly overlap with rijo42's integrated proposition.
• Lavazza Professional: Lavazza Professional (formerly Espresso Service) is the B2B arm of Italian coffee giant Luigi Lavazza, providing workplace coffee machines and pod systems across Europe. Larger incumbent in the same office coffee segment as rijo42 but operating at much greater geographic scale.
• Nestlé Professional (Nespresso Professional): Nestlé Professional, including Nespresso Professional, is a global B2B coffee and beverage solutions provider with a large installed base of capsule and bean-to-cup machines in offices and hospitality. Established incumbent competing with rijo42 in UK enterprise workplaces, with broader beverage category reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rijo42
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/rijo42
• Facebookfacebook.com/rijo42
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rijo42
• Instagraminstagram.com/rijo42

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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