What saquella 1856 does

Saquella 1856 S.r.l. is a privately held, fifth-generation Italian coffee roasting company headquartered in Pescara, Abruzzo. Founded in 1856, the company specializes in roasting and blending approximately ten single-origin Arabica and Robusta coffees into multiple product lines, including ground coffee, whole beans, single-serve capsules compatible with Nespresso, A Modo Mio, Dolce Gusto, and Lavazza Blue systems, ESE-compatible pods (including a new 100% biodegradable compostable line launched in 2022), and premium aluminum capsules. Its product portfolio is organized into three primary channels: Retail (home consumers), Horeca (bars, restaurants, hotels), and Vending (capsules, pods, and machines such as Isabel and Francy), with supporting offerings including visual branding materials (cups, accessories, furniture) and the Saquella Academy for barista training.

The company serves four primary customer segments: retail/home consumers purchasing direct via the Saquella e-commerce shop; the Horeca professional channel (bars, restaurants, hotels, offices) served through field sales with complete coffee solutions including equipment; vending operators; and a global distribution network of qualified distributors and subsidiaries spanning more than 40 countries, which absorbs more than 50% of global production. Internationalization began in the 1970s, and current geographic reach extends to events and exhibitions in Dubai, Moscow, San Francisco, and Tokyo.

Saquella's revenue mechanics are anchored in unit-based product sales (one-time purchases of physical coffee goods), hardware sales (vending machines), and professional services (Saquella Academy training), with pricing being quote-based rather than publicly disclosed. Free shipping in Italy is offered for orders of €25 or more. The company holds multiple international certifications (BRC, IFS, FAIRTRADE, RAINFOREST, BIO, FDA, ISO 9001, Kosher, SMETA), supports the UNESCO candidacy for Italian espresso as Intangible Cultural Heritage, and remains under independent family ownership with no disclosed institutional investment or M&A activity.

Name

saquella 1856

Legal name

Saquella 1856 S.r.l.

Website

https://saquella.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1856

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Saquella 1856 is a fifth-generation Italian coffee roaster headquartered in Pescara, producing espresso coffee, capsules, pods, and accessories for retail consumers, Horeca professionals, offices, and vending operators across more than 40 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pescara

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. Retail Coffee Products: Sale of roasted coffee products to home consumers through multiple formats including ground coffee, whole beans, capsules, and pods. Products available in various lines: Bar Italia, Premium, Classic, Gourmet Selection.
2. Horeca Professional Products: Sale of coffee products and accessories to hotels, restaurants, bars, and cafes. Includes professional coffee machines, beans in larger formats (1kg, 3kg), single origin coffees, decaffeinated options, and visual/branding materials.
3. Vending Solutions: Sale of vending-compatible capsules and pods, plus vending machines (Isabel, Francy) for offices and professional environments.
4. Academy and Training Services: Espresso Academy offering training courses for bartenders and coffee professionals to improve their coffee knowledge and skills.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saquella 1856 roasts, blends, and packages Italian espresso coffee in multiple formats — ground coffee, whole beans, capsules compatible with Nespresso®, A Modo Mio®, Dolce Gusto®, and Lavazza Blue® systems, ESE pods (including compostable variants), and premium aluminum capsules — for both retail home consumers and professional Horeca (hotel, restaurant, café) operators. The company also distributes vending machines, supplies visual branding accessories for hospitality venues, and operates the Saquella Academy offering barista training courses. More than 50% of production is sold internationally through distributors and subsidiaries in over 40 countries.

Product overview

Saquella 1856 is a fifth-generation Italian coffee roaster offering a comprehensive coffee portfolio organized into three main channels: Retail (home consumption), Horeca (professional bars/restaurants), and Vending. The product portfolio includes pre-ground coffee and whole beans in various formats (Bar Italia Line, Premium Line, Classic Line), single-serve capsules compatible with Nespresso®, A Modo Mio®, Dolce Gusto®, and Lavazza Blue® systems, ESE-compatible pods including new 100% biodegradable compostable options, premium aluminum capsules with four blends (Gran Cru, Intenso, Bella Crema, Decaf), fresh coffee bags, and professional vending machines (Isabel, Francy). The Horeca division provides beans in 3kg tins and 1kg bags, single-origin coffees, and decaffeinated options. Supporting services include the Espresso Academy for professional training and Visual product lines (Classic, Silver, Gold, Expression) offering cups, accessories, and furniture for professional coffee service. Business solutions cover Bar, Restaurants, Hotels, and Offices segments with tailored coffee and equipment packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Retail Ground Coffee Pre-ground espresso coffee for home consumption, available in the Bar Italia Line (250gr), Premium Line (250gr tin), and Classic Line (250gr bag) formats for use in home espresso and moka preparation.
• Retail Coffee Beans Whole coffee beans for home grinding, including Espresso 250gr tin and Bar Italia Line variants, sold to consumers who prefer to grind fresh at home.
• Retail Coffee Capsules Single-serve coffee capsules for home use, compatible with Nespresso®, A Modo Mio®, and Dolce Gusto® brewing systems, designed for consumers seeking espresso convenience with Saquella's traditional Italian blends.
• Compostable ESE Pods ESE (Easy Serving Espresso) compatible pods that are 100% biodegradable and compostable, available in Espresso Classico, Espresso Arabica, and Espresso Decaf variants. Designed for sustainability-focused consumers using ESE system machines at home.
• Aluminum Capsules Premium aluminum coffee capsules with hermetic sealing for optimal aroma preservation and pre-infusion technology. Available in four blends (Gran Cru, Intenso, Bella Crema, Decaf) in 10, 30, and 50-unit packs, targeted at premium home espresso consumers.
• Fresh Coffee Bags (Filter Coffee) Pre-ground fresh coffee in single-serve filter paper bags for American-style long coffee preparation, with origins from Central America and Brazil. Targeted at home consumers using drip or filter brewing.
• Horeca Coffee Beans Professional-grade coffee beans for the Horeca sector (bars, restaurants, hotels), including Beans Tin 3kg (Linea Latte), Bar Line 1kg, Single Origin Coffees 500gr, Bar Italia Line, and Decaffeinated Line, supplied to hospitality operators.
• Visual Products for Horeca Branded visual solutions for professional coffee service, including Linea Classica, Linea Silver, Linea Gold, and Linea Expression cup ranges, plus accessories, aprons, signage, and furniture sold to hospitality operators for branded coffee presentation.
• Saquella Pod System (ESE Pods) ESE-compatible pods for vending and office coffee service, available in Espresso Dekaf (decaffeinated), Espresso Regular, and Espresso 100% Arabica variants, sold to vending operators and OCS providers.
• Vending Machines Professional vending machines including the Isabel (compact modern design) and Francy models, compatible with Nespresso® and Lavazza Blue® capsule systems, sold to offices and vending operators for automated coffee service.
• Espresso 100% Arabica Pods Premium ESE pod containing 100% Arabica coffee from Brazil and Central America, medium roast with fine grind optimized for espresso machines, producing consistent hazelnut-colored crema and a slightly fruity taste profile. Targeted at vending operators and premium home users.
• Miscela Blue Premium coffee blend combining Arabica and Robusta from Brazil, India, and Vietnam, medium roasted with a full-bodied profile, rich velvety dark hazelnut crema, and intense nutty and chocolate notes. Packaged in 1kg professional format for Horeca and vending operators.
• Saquella Academy Professional training service delivered through the Saquella Espresso Academy, offering courses for bartenders and coffee professionals to develop coffee knowledge and barista skills. Targeted at Horeca operators and coffee enthusiasts.
• Office Coffee Solutions Complete office coffee solution package for corporate environments, bundling the Bar Italia Capsule System, Gran Selezione Lavazza Blue System, and Saquella Pod System with installation support for workplace coffee service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Presence in more than 40 countries with over 50% of production sold internationally

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Consorzio di Tutela del Caffè Espresso Italiano TradizionaleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaquella 1856 joined the appeal launched by the Consortium for the Protection of Traditional Italian Espresso Coffee to support the UNESCO candidacy of Italian espresso coffee culture as intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lavazza: Italy's largest coffee roaster with global presence across retail, foodservice, and capsule systems (including A Modo Mio and Lavazza Blue). Direct overlap with Saquella in Horeca, retail coffee, and capsule/pod formats, but at far greater scale and international footprint.
• Nespresso (Nestlé): Global capsule coffee leader owned by Nestlé, setting the standards Saquella's compatible capsules must follow. Comparable at the product-format level (capsules) but operates as a broad incumbent with proprietary machine ecosystems and much larger scale.
• Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group: Parent of Segafredo Zanetti and other coffee brands, with vertically integrated roasting, retail, and Horeca operations. Comparable as a multi-brand Italian coffee platform, though considerably larger and more diversified than Saquella.

Direct peers

• illy (caffè): Trieste-based premium Italian espresso roaster serving both home consumers (ESE pods, iperEspresso capsules, ground/beans) and Horeca. Closely comparable to Saquella in heritage positioning, multi-format portfolio, and Horeca-led B2B model.
• Caffè Kimbo: Naples-based Italian coffee roaster with strong southern Italy Horeca presence, retail coffee lines, and capsule/pod offerings. Directly comparable in mid-sized regional Italian roaster profile with both retail and professional channels.
• Segafredo Zanetti Espresso: Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group brand focused on Horeca and retail espresso, with capsule and pod products. Comparable multi-channel Italian roaster targeting the same bar, restaurant, and home consumer segments as Saquella.
• Pellini Caffè: Verona-based Italian coffee roaster with retail and Horeca presence, including capsule-compatible and pod products. Comparable mid-sized family-rooted Italian roaster with similar product breadth across formats.
• Caffè Borbone: Naples-based Italian roaster that built a fast-growing capsule and pod business compatible with major systems (Nespresso, A Modo Mio, Lavazza). Closely comparable in multi-system compatible capsule strategy and aggressive retail distribution in Italy.
• Costadoro: Turin-based Italian coffee roaster with Horeca, retail, and pod/capsule products, including Nespresso-compatible lines. Comparable as a mid-sized family-influenced Italian roaster with multi-channel strategy and a strong export orientation.

Regional players

• Bialetti Industrie: Italian household name in espresso (moka pots) and coffee, with growing capsule/pod lines. Comparable as a heritage Italian coffee brand with multi-format retail presence, though anchored historically in moka hardware rather than roasted blends.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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