Haiti Torrefazione

What Haiti Torrefazione does

Haiti Torrefazione (legal entity: Torrefazione Haiti Coffee Corporation) is a privately held Italian coffee roasting company founded in 1947 and headquartered at Via Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 154 in Milan's historic Navigli district. The company roasts espresso coffee blends for the Italian Ho.Re.Ca sector (hotels, restaurants, cafés) and operates a portfolio of three core blends (Three Stars, Special, Gold), each composed of 6-7 coffee varieties sourced from Central/South American Arabica, African, and Asian Robusta origins. Its production methodology emphasizes artisanal roasting using modern automated systems with manual control, separate roasting of each green-coffee variety followed by post-roast blending, cold-air cooling (no water contact) to preserve aroma, and an 8-day aging/degassing period in quality-divided silos before packaging.

The company monetizes through four primary streams: (1) weekly direct-delivery Ho.Re.Ca coffee supply in Northern Italy with agency-based distribution elsewhere in Italy; (2) contract/private-label roasting, blending, and packaging for third-party brands including UK-based The Roasting; (3) direct-to-consumer sales of home-use blends (100% Arabica, Family Quality N.7) and Nespresso-compatible capsules (Miscela Oro, Rossa, Marrone, Ginseng, Decaffeinato) via Milan pickup and Italy-wide shipping; and (4) international exports through its own import/export office and intermediaries. Ancillary revenue comes from equipment-as-a-service (free-loan of Faema, Rancilio, and Cimbali professional machines), technical maintenance, barista training, water analysis, and H.A.C.C.P. compliance advisory. Public retail pricing is disclosed (e.g., €14/kg home blends, €18 per 100-capsule box promotional); Ho.Re.Ca pricing is quote-based.

The business operates with 1-10 employees from a single facility, has been continuously active since 1947, and since 1999 has run an ongoing partnership/twinning with Moka Brasil Srl, another Milan-based roaster, which enables joint product development and private customer sales at reduced cost. Ownership appears family/independent with no disclosed institutional investment, funding rounds, or external capital.

Name

Haiti Torrefazione

Legal name

Torrefazione Haiti Coffee Corporation

Website

https://haititorrefazione.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Haiti Torrefazione is a Milan-based artisan coffee roaster founded in 1947 that produces espresso blends for Italian Ho.Re.Ca customers, private-label third-party brands, and direct-to-consumer capsule and home sales, with international exports and bundled equipment, training, and maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee Blending & Flavoring (AFAFADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee & Tea Beverage Co-Packing (RTD Coffee/Tea, Cold Brew) (AFAFAIAD), Single-Serve Coffee (Pods, Capsules) (CRADAHAH)

Keywords

• Coffee roasting services
• Espresso blends
• Private label coffee
• Coffee capsules
• Horeca coffee supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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

Revenue model

1. Coffee Sales to Ho.Re.Ca: Direct sale of roasted coffee blends to hotels, restaurants, and cafes throughout Italy with weekly delivery schedules.
2. Coffee Roasting for Third Parties: Contract roasting, blending, and packaging services for brands and customers who want to offer their own coffee products. Covers the entire production process from roasting to final packaging.
3. Private Customer Sales: Sale of coffee blends and capsules directly to private consumers for home use, with shipping throughout Italy.
4. Equipment Provision and Service: Provision of coffee machines on loan/free lease basis with associated coffee supply contracts, including technical assistance and maintenance services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Haiti Torrefazione is a Milan-based coffee roasting company that produces espresso blends for Ho.Re.Ca customers (bars, restaurants, hotels) and private consumers. The company roasts, blends, and packages coffee using a separate-roast-then-blend process with cold air cooling and an 8-day aging/degassing period. It also offers contract roasting/private label services for third-party brands, plus professional coffee machine loan, technical assistance, and barista training.

Product overview

Haiti Torrefazione is a Milan-based coffee roasting company founded in 1947 that produces and sells espresso coffee products. The company offers a portfolio of products consisting of three main coffee blends for professional bars and restaurants (Haiti three stars, special, and gold), two coffee blends for home use (100% Arabica and Family quality n.7), and Nespresso-compatible capsules in three varieties (Miscela Oro, Rossa, and Marrone) plus specialty options (caffeine-free and ginseng). The company also provides a range of services including coffee roasting for third parties (private label), professional coffee machine loan (Faema, Rancilio, Cimbali brands), technical assistance and maintenance, bartender training, water analysis, and H.A.C.C.P. compliance advisory. The product line is complemented by coffee storage services with aging and degassing processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Haiti coffee three stars: A balanced blend of Arabica and Robusta varieties with seven different coffee types providing steady flavor over time.
• Haiti coffee special
• Haiti coffee gold
• Miscela Oro
• Miscela Rossa
• Miscela Marrone
• Arabica 100%
• Family quality n.7

Products and services

• Haiti Coffee Three Stars (Ho.Re.Ca blend) Balanced Arabica and Robusta blend of seven different coffee types for Ho.Re.Ca (bars and restaurants), providing steady flavor over time. Aimed at professional espresso service.
• Haiti Coffee Special (Ho.Re.Ca blend) Full-bodied coffee blend with African origin characteristics balanced by Central American Arabica for palatable acidic aftertaste. Designed for Ho.Re.Ca professional use.
• Haiti Coffee Gold (Ho.Re.Ca blend) Delicate-flavored coffee blend with high Arabica content, full-bodied texture and intense aroma. Aimed at Ho.Re.Ca customers.
• 100% Arabica Home Blend 100% Central American Arabica coffee blend packaged in 250g packs for home consumers; suitable mainly for moka pot extraction.
• Family Quality N.7 Home Blend Blend of 7 types of coffee for home use, in the same varieties as served at coffee bars but in different proportions; suitable for both moka pot and espresso extraction.
• Miscela Oro (Gold Blend) Nespresso-Compatible Capsules Nespresso-compatible capsules containing 7 types of coffee with delicate aroma; packaged in 100-piece boxes for home consumers.
• Miscela Rossa (Red Blend) Nespresso-Compatible Capsules Nespresso-compatible capsules with balanced aroma containing 7 types of coffee; packaged in 100-piece boxes for home consumers.
• Miscela Marrone (Brown Blend) Nespresso-Compatible Capsules Nespresso-compatible capsules with full-bodied aroma containing 7 types of coffee; packaged in 100-piece boxes for home consumers.
• Caffè e Ginseng Nespresso-Compatible Capsules Coffee and ginseng blend in Nespresso-compatible capsules; packaged in 25-piece boxes for home consumers.
• Caffè Decaffeinato Nespresso-Compatible Capsules Decaffeinated coffee blend in Nespresso-compatible capsules; packaged in 25-piece boxes for home consumers.
• Third-Party Coffee Roasting (Private Label) Contract coffee roasting, blending, and packaging service for brands and customers wanting their own coffee products. Includes raw material selection, packaging design, production, and logistics.
• Professional Coffee Machine Loan (Comodato d'uso) Provision of professional espresso machines (Faema, Rancilio, Cimbali brands) on free-loan basis to bars, including site inspection and equipment evaluation.
• Coffee Machine Technical Assistance and Maintenance Technical assistance and maintenance for coffee machines with prompt intervention and expert technicians, including minor repairs to prevent urgencies.
• Barista Training Courses Training courses for bartenders on coffee management covering water evaluation, coffee maker standards, grinding and dosage, and cleaning procedures; delivered at company offices, client sites, or Altoga trade association.
• Water Analysis Service Water analysis service for coffee bars to adjust coffee maker temperature and choose appropriate water softener.

Quantifiable outcome

• Coffee delivered within 3-4 weeks from roasting date
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Moka Brasil SrlcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999In 1999, Haiti Torrefazione partnered with Moka Brasil Srl, another coffee roaster based in Milan. This collaboration enabled new products and services for clients at lower costs, and made private customer sales possible. The partnership combines expertise from both companies.
• The Roasting (UK)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based company that imports and resells Haiti coffee blends internationally. One of Haiti Torrefazione's third-party roasting clients who distributes under their own brand.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Caffè Borbone: Naples-based Italian roaster with strong single-serve capsule (ESE pods and Nespresso-compatible) and Ho.Re.Ca focus. Directly comparable in the capsule category where Haiti competes.
• Pellini Caffè: Italian coffee roaster headquartered in Verona, offering blends for Ho.Re.Ca, home use, and private label/contract manufacturing with international distribution. Closely comparable on product mix and channel strategy.
• Bristot (1919 Prodi Caffè): Historic Italian espresso roaster (founded 1919) supplying bars, restaurants, and retail with espresso blends and pods/capsules. Comparable heritage, Ho.Re.Ca focus, and product portfolio.
• Costadoro: Italian coffee roaster (founded 1890, Turin) serving Ho.Re.Ca, retail, and private label with espresso blends and capsules. Highly comparable mid-size Italian artisanal roaster with similar B2B/B2C mix.
• Diemme Caffè: Padua-based Italian coffee roaster serving Ho.Re.Ca, home, and private label with traditional blends and modern capsule lines. Comparable size and channel mix to Haiti.
• Gardelli Specialty Coffees: Italian artisan roaster focused on specialty single-origin and blended coffees, with Ho.Re.Ca and retail sales including capsules. Comparable in artisanal heritage and Ho.Re.Ca focus, though positioned more premium/specialty.
• Quarta Caffè: Italian coffee roaster producing espresso blends for Ho.Re.Ca and retail, with private label and capsule offerings. Comparable size and product mix to Haiti Torrefazione.
• Toraldo Caffè: Italian coffee roaster offering espresso blends for bars and retail, plus capsule systems. Comparable mid-sized Italian artisanal player with multi-channel distribution.

Others

• La Marzocco: Italian manufacturer of professional espresso machines used by Ho.Re.Ca. Comparable not as a coffee competitor but as an ecosystem participant — Haiti loans machines from La Marzocco's peer brands (Faema, Rancilio, Cimbali) to its bar customers.

Broad incumbents

• Segafredo Zanetti: Major global Italian coffee brand with full espresso, capsule, and Ho.Re.Ca portfolio plus extensive international distribution. Broader incumbent competitor in Haiti's core categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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