Bristot Coffee

What Bristot Coffee does

Bristot Coffee (Caffè Bristot), trading under Procaffè S.p.A., is an Italian coffee roasting company founded in 1919 by Domenico Bristot in Belluno at the foot of the Dolomites. The company roasts and blends coffee across a multi-format portfolio: whole beans, ground coffee, filter coffee, and single-serve portions including Nespresso-compatible aluminum capsules, Lavazza Blue-compatible and FAP-compatible capsules, plus compostable E.S.E. pods. A 5-step quality control process runs from origin sampling through weekly expert taster reviews, and the product line is supported by nine major certifications (FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, Rainforest Alliance, USDA Organic, EU Organic, DE-ÖKO-037, Halal, Kosher, plus UNI EN 13432:2002 compostability for pods).

The business operates two principal go-to-market motions. B2B is served through dedicated Ho.Re.Ca (Hotels, Restaurants, Cafés) and Vending divisions supplying coffee beans, filter coffee, single-serve portions, and ancillary products (teas, chocolate, orzo, ginseng, crema cafe) to hospitality and vending operators globally, with claimed distribution in 65+ countries. B2C is served exclusively through an Italian-only direct e-commerce storefront (WooCommerce-based, with PayPal/Google Pay/Nexi Pay), selling ground coffee, beans, capsules, pods, and filter coffee at unit prices roughly in the €4–€30 range. The wholly-owned German subsidiary Bristot Deutschland GmbH (Munich) acts as a regional entity with its own Managing Director and German-specific organic certification.

Revenue mechanics are entirely transactional/one-time (no subscription or licensing disclosed), and growth levers are brand heritage, the SCA Premier Campus-certified Bristot Coffee Academy (30+ trainers driving professional community and Ho.Re.Ca demand), the B-FAIR sustainability program with CO2-neutral aluminum capsules, and brand extensions such as the Dolomit signature cup (designed with Studio Argine) and Stile Bristot concept store/bar materials. No external funding, M&A, leadership changes, or revenue figures are disclosed in the source data.

Name

Bristot Coffee

Legal name

Procaffé S.p.A.

Website

https://caffebristot.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bristot Coffee (Procaffè S.p.A.) is an Italian coffee roaster founded in 1919 in Belluno, selling beans, ground coffee, capsules, pods, and filter coffee to Italian home consumers via e-commerce and to global Ho.Re.Ca, vending, and export customers via dedicated B2B divisions, supported by an SCA-certified Academy and B-FAIR sustainability program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roasted Coffee Manufacturing

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Single-Serve Coffee (Pods, Capsules) (CRADAHAH)

Keywords

• Roasted coffee beans
• Espresso capsules
• Filter coffee blends
• Ho.Re.Ca supply
• Barista training

Headquarters

HQ city

Belluno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Consumer E-commerce Sales: Direct online sales to home consumers through Bristot's e-commerce platform. Products include ground coffee, whole beans, capsules (Nespresso and FAP compatible), pods, and filter coffee in various sizes and formats.
2. Ho.Re.Ca Professional Sales: B2B sales to hotels, restaurants, and cafés through dedicated professional product lines including coffee beans, filter coffee, single-serve portions, and ancillary products (teas, chocolate, orzo, ginseng, crema cafe).
3. Vending Machine Coffee Supply: Supply of coffee beans in 1kg formats specifically formulated for vending machines (Classico, Espresso, Premium blends).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bristot Coffee roasts, blends, and distributes Italian espresso-based coffee products including whole beans, ground coffee, filter coffee, and single-serve portions (Nespresso-compatible, Lavazza Blue-compatible, FAP-compatible capsules, and compostable E.S.E.-style pods). It operates separate consumer e-commerce (Italy) and B2B Ho.Re.Ca/Vending professional divisions, supported by an SCA Premier Campus-certified training academy.

Product overview

Caffè Bristot is an Italian coffee company founded in 1919, based in Belluno at the foot of the Dolomites. The company offers a comprehensive coffee portfolio comprising whole coffee beans (Tiziano 1919, Bio, Barista Professional, Decaffeinato, Single Origins), ground coffee (Fresh Pack, Convenience, Classico), filter coffee (L'Americano in Medium, Dark, and Decaf variants), and single-serve portions including Nespresso-compatible aluminum capsules, Lavazza Blue-compatible capsules, compostable pods (E.S.E. standard), and FAP-compatible capsules. Professional lines serve the Ho.Re.Ca (Hotels/Restaurants/Cafes) and Vending sectors with dedicated blends. The brand extends beyond coffee through the Dolomit signature cup design, concept store/bar materials, and the SCA Premier Campus-certified Bristot Coffee Academy. The B-FAIR sustainability program encompasses certified supply chains and carbon-neutral capsule production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stile Bristot: A product line inspired by materials from the Dolomites, including the Dolomit coffee cup designed by Studio Argine, bar materials, and clothing for professional baristas.
• Bristot Coffee Academy
• B-FAIR
• Tazzina Dolomit

Products and services

• Coffee Beans (Whole, Caffè in Grani) Whole coffee beans in blends such as Tiziano 1919 2kg, Bio, Barista Professional 1kg (Tiziano, Sublime Arabica, Rainforest, Speciale, Buongusto variants), Decaffeinato 500g, and Single Origins 225g (Ethiopia, Brazil, Colombia); available in 225g to 2kg sizes for Ho.Re.Ca professionals and home consumers.
• Ground Coffee (Caffè Macinato) Pre-ground coffee for home use in Fresh Pack, Convenience, and Classico formats suitable for Moka, French Press, and Filter brewing methods.
• Filter Coffee (L'Americano) Americano-style filter coffee (Medium Roast, Dark Roast 100% Arabica, Decaf) in 226g packaging, designed for filter brewing in Ho.Re.Ca and home settings.
• Nespresso Compatible Capsules CO2-neutral aluminum capsules compatible with Nespresso machines in 100% Arabica, Cremoso, Lungo Americano, Intenso, and Decaffè variants; 100% recyclable aluminum with carbon emissions from cultivation through extraction fully compensated.
• Lavazza Blue Compatible Capsules Professional capsules compatible with the Lavazza Blue system in 100% Arabica, Cremoso, 100% Brasile, and Decaffè variants (50-capsule packs); sold through the Ho.Re.Ca professional channel on a contact-for-quote basis.
• Compostable Coffee Pods (Cialde Compostabili) 100% compostable E.S.E.-format paper coffee pods certified UNI EN 13432:2002 by TÜV Austria, available in Espresso and Decaffeinato variants for Ho.Re.Ca and home users.
• FAP Compatible Capsules Capsules compatible with machines using FAP portafilters/technology (e.g., Espresso Point), sold in 18-capsule packs in Espresso and Decaffeinato variants for household and professional machines.
• Vending Coffee Beans (1kg) Coffee beans specifically formulated for vending machines, available in 1kg packaging across Classico, Espresso, and Premium blends for vending operators.
• Bristot Coffee Academy SCA Premier Campus-certified coffee training and certification program with over 30 certified trainers, providing barista education from Belluno to locations worldwide.
• Ancillary Products (Sussidiarie) Supplementary products including Teas, Chocolate, Orzo, Ginseng, and Crema Cafe sold through the Ho.Re.Ca professional channel for hospitality beverage programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quality verified through 5-step control process from origin to cup
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• GuaxupécoreOthersCoffee supplier collaborating with Guaxupé, a company that believes in environmental, economic, and social policies aimed at generating prosperity across all three areas. Guaxupé operates with a focus on sustainable coffee production.
• Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG)coreOthersCoffee supplier partnership with Neumann Kaffee Gruppe, whose core values are sustainability and responsible conduct. Social, environmental, and economic needs are integral to their business model.
• Tata CoffeecoreOthersCoffee supplier partnership with Tata Coffee, a supplier that makes sustainability its primary value. Tata Coffee's 25 plantations are recognized among the most sustainable in the world.
• Olam (AtSource)supportingOthersPartnership with Olam's AtSource platform enabling optimization of sustainability performance in supply chains with verified data. The system allows for interventions and improvements impacting people and planet.
• Smurfit KappasupportingOthersPackaging supplier using Smurfit Kappa packaging derived from renewable, recyclable, recycled, and biodegradable materials. Smurfit Kappa commits to ensuring products are recycled at end of life cycle.
• ProgroupsupportingOthersCardboard packaging supplier following a Green Hightech strategy. Progroup implements Zero-Waste principle and circular economy in production sites.
• GlatfeltersupportingOthersPaper reels supplier committed to operating as responsible environmental administrator and providing global sustainable solutions with good performance characteristics.
• Studio ArginesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign collaboration for Dolomit coffee cup. Studio Argine worked with Club House and Bristot to create the iconic Dolomit cup design inspired by Dolomite rock formations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kimbo Caffè: Naples-based Italian coffee roaster offering beans, ground coffee, capsules (Nespresso-compatible and own-system), and pods for Ho.Re.Ca, vending, and retail. Comparable mid-tier Italian competitor to Bristot with similar multi-channel B2B+B2C distribution model.
• Lavazza: Italian coffee roaster founded in Turin in 1895, offering roasted coffee beans, ground coffee, capsules (Espresso Point, A Modo Mio), and pods for Ho.Re.Ca, vending, and consumer channels across 90+ countries. Closest direct competitor to Bristot with overlapping product portfolio, multi-channel GTM, and Italian heritage positioning.
• Pellini Caffè: Italian coffee company with wholesale, Ho.Re.Ca, and consumer offerings including capsules, pods, and roasted beans. Direct Italian competitor to Bristot with similar product mix and B2B-focused distribution.
• Caffè Vergnano: Italian heritage coffee company founded in 1882 in Piedmont, selling roasted coffee beans, ground coffee, capsules, and pods through Ho.Re.Ca, retail, and DTC channels. Comparable to Bristot in Italian heritage positioning, mid-market scale, and family-owned private status.
• Hausbrandt Trieste 1892: Trieste-based Italian coffee company with over 130 years of heritage, offering roasted coffee, capsules (Nespresso-compatible), and pods for Ho.Re.Ca and consumer channels. Comparable to Bristot in Italian heritage, Trieste/alpine roots, and multi-format product range.
• illy caffè: Trieste-based premium Italian coffee company operating in espresso, ground, capsule (iperEspresso), and pods with global distribution through retail and Ho.Re.Ca. Comparable to Bristot in Italian heritage, premium positioning, multi-format product portfolio, and direct-to-consumer plus B2B presence.
• Caffè Costadoro: Italian family-owned coffee roaster founded in 1890 in Turin, offering beans, ground coffee, capsules, and pods through Ho.Re.Ca, retail, and DTC. Comparable to Bristot in family-owned private status, Italian heritage, and similar mid-market positioning.
• Segafredo Zanetti: Italian coffee roaster founded in 1973 in Bologna with broad portfolio of beans, ground, capsules, and pods sold through Ho.Re.Ca, vending, and retail channels globally. Direct competitor to Bristot in the B2B professional coffee market and Italian heritage positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group: Italian-founded global coffee conglomerate owning brands including Segafredo Zanetti, Chock full o'Nuts, and Hills Bros, serving Ho.Re.Ca, vending, and retail globally. Comparable to Bristot as a parent/coffee platform with Ho.Re.Ca and vending focus but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Nespresso (Nestlé): Global capsule coffee brand owned by Nestlé, controlling the proprietary Nespresso machine ecosystem that Bristot's aluminum capsules are 'compatible' with. Sets the dominant standard against which Bristot competes in single-serve coffee at Ho.Re.Ca and consumer level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bristot_nl
• Facebookfacebook.com/caffebristotofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/procaffe-usa

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 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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