Illycaffè signs a multi-product production agreement with Westrock Coffee Company

Illycaffè has signed a multi-year strategic production agreement with Westrock Coffee Company, a US company active in the beverage sector and specialising in coffee, tea and ready-to-drink products.

The agreement is aimed at developing and packaging certain products intended for the North American market.

“The United States represents a priority market for us, where we have achieved double-digit growth over the last four years. The start of our relationship with Westrock is a key milestone in our growth plan: it will help strengthen our operations in North America, support the development of new products for the local market and further improve our service level in a strategic geography,” comments Cristina Scocchia, CEO of illycaffè.

Roasting remains in Trieste

Westrock will provide a multi-site platform that will make it possible to double the percentage of products intended for the American market that are packaged locally and are mainly associated with the ready-to-drink category.

The coffee roasting process will continue to be carried out entirely at the primary production facility in Trieste, where the expansion plan is progressing. Its main initiatives have included expanding production dedicated to the iconic 250 g jar and the forthcoming commissioning of a new roasting plant. The development plan for the Trieste facility has already led to the permanent hiring of approximately 100 new employees in 2025.

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