illycaffè is an Italian family business, founded in Trieste in 1933 and committed to offering the greatest coffee to the worl ... d. illy is the world's most global coffee brand, producing the unique illy 100% Arabica blend made of 9 of the world ‘s best selections of Arabica; each day more than 8 million cups are consumed in over 140 countries in the finest cafés, restaurants, hotels and in offices and homes. illy has become the standard forerunner of espresso, and thanks to three critical innovations, is considered the leader in the science and technology of coffee. With the bestowing of the first “Ernesto Illy Award for quality espresso coffee” in 1991 in Brazil, illy also pioneered direct sourcing, sharing know-how and paying a premium price for the best quality, based on partnerships underwritten by the principles of sustainable development. The company also founded its University of Coffee with the aim of fostering and spreading its culture, providing comprehensive academic and hands-on training for coffee growers, baristas and coffee lovers in order to cover every aspect of the product. Everything ‘made in illy’ is enhanced by beauty & art, which represent founding values of the brand, starting from its logo – designed by an artist, James Rosenquist – and including the renowned illy Art Collection, comprised of over 100 cups designed by international artists. In 2020 the company was employing 1,405 people and posted revenues of €446,5 million. There are 269 stores and mono-brand illy shops in more than 40 countries. In 2021, Rhone Capital became a shareholder of illycaffè with a minority share to support the company in its international growth. In the same year, illycaffè obtained the B-corp certification, which identifies companies meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and responsibility, confirming its determination to reach its sustainable targets to create durable and shared value. read more