Illy Caffé

illy Caffé

The long-established brand, known worldwide for its top-quality espresso and unique 100% Arabica blend, is also spreading the Italian way of life in Innsbruck.

illycaffè is an Italian family-owned company founded in Trieste in 1933, whose vision and mission have always been to produce and offer the best coffee in the world. illycaffè produces a unique blend of nine Arabica varieties of the highest quality.

Every day, 8 million cups of illy 100% Arabica coffee are enjoyed in over 140 countries: in the finest bars, restaurants, and hotels; in cafés and illy retail locations; and, of course, at home. Thanks to the innovations developed by illycaffè, the company contributes to technological progress in the world of coffee. With the creation of the “Ernesto Illy Prize for Quality Espresso Coffee” in Brazil in 1991, illycaffè has contributed to the exchange of expertise, the recognition of a higher base-price model for compensating coffee farmers for the highest quality, and partnerships guided by the principles of sustainable development.

The company also founded its “Università del Caffè” with the goal of promoting coffee culture at all levels: among coffee farmers, baristas, and coffee lovers around the world. The Università del Caffè offers a diverse, hands-on educational program that covers all aspects of coffee. What makes “made in illy” so special is the combination of beauty and craftsmanship. This principle aligns with the brand’s core values, which were embedded in the company’s foundation from the very beginning—starting with the design of the logo by renowned artist James Rosenquist—and continue to play a defining role in everything illy stands for to this day. This also applies to the cups in the illy Art Collection—a miniature art collection designed by over 100 international artists, both past and present. In 2019, the company employed 1,405 people and generated consolidated revenue of 520.5 million euros. There are 269 illy shops and monobrand stores in 43 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.illy.com