On Caffe'
On Caffè is an Italian private-label contract manufacturer of single-dose compatible coffee capsules, producing over 500,000 capsules daily for B2B clients including roasters and large retail chains. Founded in 2017 in Civate, it offers Nespresso and Lavazza-compatible formats in plastic, aluminum, and compostable materials.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersLecco, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What On Caffe' does
On Caffè is an Italian private limited company (ON CAFFÈ FACTORY SRL) founded in 2017 and headquartered in Civate, Lecco province, operating exclusively as a B2B private-label contract manufacturer (conto terzi) of single-dose compatible coffee capsules. The company produces for coffee roasters (torrefazioni) and large-scale retail chains (GDO), offering capsule lines compatible with Nespresso and Lavazza systems (Blue, A Modo Mio, Rivo, Firma) in plastic, aluminum, industrial-compost, and home-compost materials, alongside ESE pods, Senseo pads, and a proprietary Coffee System format. It also commercializes ARISSTO Happy Maker 2.0, a sub-brand built around a patented extraction technology; the ARISSTO line is the company's only non-pure-private-label product surface.
Production is anchored in technologically advanced facilities featuring proprietary process engineering: hermetic oxygen-free silo storage for green coffee preservation, a dual rotating grinder for grind consistency, and modified atmosphere packaging for shelf-life extension. Stated capacity exceeds 500,000 capsules per day across operational sites in Civate (headquarters and warehouse) and Conscio (Treviso), with the legal seat in Villorba (Treviso). The company claims to be the only operator in Italy and internationally producing exclusively as a private-label contract manufacturer. It has progressively relocated and scaled since founding, moving its primary site from Verderio to Civate in 2020 to accommodate growth.
On Caffè's revenue model is a single B2B contract manufacturing stream, with pricing negotiated privately per client and not publicly disclosed. The company holds six certifications — BRC (food safety), Halal, TUV Austria OK Compost Industrial, TUV Austria OK Compost Home, EU Organic, and Rainforest Alliance — which serve as qualification thresholds for enterprise retail and roaster clients. It also maintains a brand-light digital presence (corporate website, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram) aimed at B2B awareness rather than direct consumer demand generation. No funding rounds, external investors, parent company, or named management team are disclosed.
On Caffe' firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- On Caffe'
- Legal name
- ON CAFFÈ FACTORY SRL
- Website
- https://oncaffe.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- On Caffè is an Italian private-label contract manufacturer of single-dose compatible coffee capsules, producing over 500,000 capsules daily for B2B clients including roasters and large retail chains. Founded in 2017 in Civate, it offers Nespresso and Lavazza-compatible formats in plastic, aluminum, and compostable materials.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
On Caffe' industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Coffee Capsule Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192)
- SIC
- Beverages (2080), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Single-Serve Coffee (Pods, Capsules) (CRADAHAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Coffee Blending & Flavoring (AFAFADAC)
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Where On Caffe' is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lecco
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
On Caffe' business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Private Label Contract Manufacturing: On Caffè produces single-dose compatible coffee capsules exclusively as a contract manufacturer (conto terzi) for private-label clients. Revenue is generated through the production and sale of capsules manufactured under the client's brand, with customization of the capsule body. The company does not sell its own branded consumer products; all production serves third-party clients including major roasters and GDO retailers.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
On Caffe' product offering
Product offeringCore offering
On Caffè is an Italian private-label contract manufacturer of single-dose compatible coffee capsules. Founded in 2017, the company produces over 500,000 capsules per day in plastic, compostable, and aluminum formats compatible with Nespresso and Lavazza systems, as well as ESE pods, Senseo pads, and its proprietary ARISSTO system. All production is carried out on behalf of third-party clients (coffee roasters and large-scale retail chains) with full customization of capsule body and format.
Product overview
On Caffè is a single-dose coffee capsule manufacturer founded in 2017, producing compatible capsules for Nespresso and Lavazza systems alongside proprietary Arissto products. The portfolio spans four core product lines: (1) ARISSTO proprietary coffee system with patented extraction technology, (2) NESPRESSO-compatible capsules in plastic (IML), home compost, and industrial compost variants, (3) LAVAZZA-compatible capsules covering Blue, A Modo Mio, Rivo, and Firma systems in compostable and thermoplastic materials, and (4) ESE pods and Senseo pads. The company operates exclusively as a third-party contract manufacturer (private label), producing approximately 500,000 capsules daily with extensive customization options for B2B clients.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ARISSTO: ARISSTO Happy Maker 2.0 - an exclusive system that creates perfect espresso, equipped with a patented extraction system. Each parameter is calculated with great precision to guarantee all aromas can be fully extracted.
Products and services
- ARISSTO HAPPY MAKER 2.0 An exclusive coffee system featuring a patented extraction technology designed to deliver espresso with dense and smooth crema. Targeted at On Caffè's B2B private-label clients and end consumers using the proprietary ARISSTO machine.
- Nespresso IML Plastic Capsules Single-dose plastic capsules compatible with Nespresso machines, featuring in-mold labeling (IML) technology for customized capsule body printing. Sold via private label to roasters and retailers.
- Nespresso Home Compost Capsules TUV-certified home compostable single-dose capsules compatible with Nespresso systems; the capsule maintains coffee aroma for over 18 months and is fully disposable in household organic waste.
- Nespresso Industrial Compost Capsules Industrial compostable single-dose capsules compatible with Nespresso machines, certified by TUV Austria, meeting UNI EN 13432 requirements for industrial composting facilities.
- Nespresso Aluminum Capsules Aluminum single-dose capsules compatible with Nespresso systems, produced under private-label contracts.
- Lavazza Blue Compost Capsules Compostable single-dose capsules compatible with Lavazza Blue systems, produced under private label.
- Lavazza A Modo Mio Thermoplastic Capsules Thermoplastic single-dose capsules compatible with Lavazza A Modo Mio systems, produced under private label for roasters and retailers.
- Lovely Lavazza A Modo Mio Compost Capsules Compostable single-dose capsules compatible with Lavazza A Modo Mio systems, produced under private label.
- Lavazza Firma Signature Capsules Thermoplastic single-dose capsules compatible with Lavazza Firma systems, produced under private label.
- Lavazza Rivo Closed-System Capsules Closed-system single-dose capsules compatible with Lavazza Rivo machines, produced under private label.
- ESE Coffee Pods ESE (Easy Serving Espresso) paper pods compatible with a wide range of espresso machines, produced under private label.
- Senseo Coffee Pods Single-serve pods compatible with Philips Senseo coffee machines, produced under private label.
- Coffee System Capsules Single-dose capsules for additional proprietary/coffee system formats, produced under private label.
- Private Label Capsule Production Service Contract manufacturing (conto terzi) service for private-label single-dose coffee capsules. Produces over 500,000 capsules per day for major global roasteries and large-scale retail chains, with full customization of capsule body, format (Nespresso, Lavazza, ESE, Senseo), and material (plastic, compostable, aluminum).
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 500,000 capsules produced per day
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use On Caffe'
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
On Caffe' technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
On Caffe' partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights4 records
On Caffe' competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Nestlé Nespresso: The original proprietary single-serve capsule brand and system owner. While On Caffè does not compete with Nespresso head-to-head, Nespresso defines the closed-system architecture and IP landscape On Caffè's compatible business operates within.
- Bialetti Industrie: Italian household name in espresso/coffee with capsule and ESE pod products. Operates in compatible capsule space and represents a broader incumbent with branded consumer presence and manufacturing scale.
- Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group: One of the largest coffee manufacturers globally, headquartered in Italy, with significant capsule and private-label operations. Provides an upper-end scale reference point for the Italian coffee/capsule industry.
- Luigi Lavazza SpA: One of Italy's largest coffee companies and owner of proprietary capsule systems (A Modo Mio, Blue, Firma). Operates its own capsule manufacturing but offers a relevant comparison point for the Italian capsule ecosystem and is a direct customer system target for On Caffè's compatible production.
Regional players
- Pellini Caffè: Verona-based Italian coffee roaster with a capsule product range for major compatible systems. Comparable Italian mid-market capsule operator and potential customer archetype.
- Diemme Caffè: Padova-based Italian artisan roaster with capsule offerings (including compatible and proprietary systems). Comparable mid-sized Italian roaster with capsule presence.
- Hausbrandt Trieste 1892: Italian coffee roaster with capsule and pod offerings. Similar mid-sized Italian private-label profile and an indicator of the type of torrefazione customer that On Caffè serves.
Direct peers
- Caffè Kimbo: Naples-based Italian coffee roaster with single-serve capsule products and private-label operations. Comparable Italian capsule market player with similar format coverage and B2B customers.
- Caffè Borbone: Leading Italian single-serve coffee capsule manufacturer producing compatible capsules for major systems. Operates a similar capsule-compatible product portfolio and serves both retail private-label and branded customers, making it the closest direct peer to On Caffè in the Italian capsule manufacturing segment.
- Gimoka: Italian capsule and pod manufacturer with extensive private-label and compatible capsule operations across Nespresso, Lavazza, and other systems. Comparable in production model and customer base to On Caffè.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
On Caffe' social profiles
Digital presenceOn Caffe' compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
On Caffe' financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
On Caffe' leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
On Caffe' funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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On Caffe' M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about On Caffe'
What does On Caffe' do?
On Caffè is an Italian private-label contract manufacturer of single-dose compatible coffee capsules. Founded in 2017, the company produces over 500,000 capsules per day in plastic, compostable, and aluminum formats compatible with Nespresso and Lavazza systems, as well as ESE pods, Senseo pads, and its proprietary ARISSTO system. All production is carried out on behalf of third-party clients (coffee roasters and large-scale retail chains) with full customization of capsule body and format.
Is On Caffe' a public or private company?
On Caffe' is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was On Caffe' founded?
On Caffe' was founded in 2017. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is On Caffe' based?
On Caffe' is headquartered in Lecco, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does On Caffe' make money?
One revenue line is on record: private Label Contract Manufacturing.
Who are On Caffe''s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Nestlé Nespresso, Bialetti Industrie, Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group and Luigi Lavazza SpA. Regional players are Pellini Caffè, Diemme Caffè and Hausbrandt Trieste 1892. Direct peers are Caffè Kimbo, Caffè Borbone and Gimoka.
Does On Caffe' have an API?
No public API is recorded for On Caffe'.
What industry is On Caffe' in?
On Caffe''s product category is Coffee Capsule Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAHAH, Single-Serve Coffee (Pods, Capsules), with a secondary code of AFAFADAC, Coffee Blending & Flavoring. Its NAICS code is 31192 and its SIC code is 2080.