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Milan Salone Del Mobile 2024: illycaffè to feature at the design industry's most important international event

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Monday, April 8, 2024

MILAN, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- illycaffè is getting ready for its star turn at the Milan Design Week.

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  • MILAN, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- illycaffè is getting ready for its star turn at the Milan Design Week.
  • Those attending will find the global leader in high-quality sustainable coffee both at the Milan Furniture Fair and around the city at key events that celebrate the collision of beauty, innovation, and sustainability.
  • This theme is perfectly in line with the chosen theme for the 62nd edition of the fair: "Materia Natura".
  • Indeed, the press office will feature the chairs and the new A.I.

The 33rd edition of the Ernesto Illy Award for Sustainable Quality for Espresso Coffee reconfirms the region of Minas Gerais on the podium

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Friday, March 22, 2024

The three winners are Décio Bruxel (Cerrado of Minas), Matheus Lopes Sanglard (Matas of Minas), and Flávio da Costa Figueredo (South of Minas), all from the state of Minas Gerais.

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  • The three winners are Décio Bruxel (Cerrado of Minas), Matheus Lopes Sanglard (Matas of Minas), and Flávio da Costa Figueredo (South of Minas), all from the state of Minas Gerais.
  • They were selected by a panel of judges composed of national and international illycaffè specialists, among more than 670 coffee samples submitted by the best Arabica coffee regions across Brazil.
  • The 3 winners will represent Brazil at the 9th Ernesto Illy International Coffee Awards and will compete for the coveted "Best of the Best" award.
  • Additionally, the ceremony unveiled the recipients of the Classifier of the Year Award, acknowledging the dedication and contributions of classifiers in ensuring the continuous pursuit of sustainable quality coffee.

Introducing the Next Chapter of the Keurig® K-Cup® Pod System Product Portfolio

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

BURLINGTON, Mass. and FRISCO, Texas, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) today announced a roadmap of innovation rooted in meeting the evolving needs of coffee-lovers and delivering against key product attributes including variety, quality, value and sustainability (see also: "Keurig® Reimagines Single Serve Coffee with the Unveil of its Next-Generation Coffee and Brewer Innovation"). The Company's near-term vision includes the following Keurig® brewer and K-Cup® pod offerings:

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  • The brewer will also provide the option to brew the same high-quality cup of hot coffee for which Keurig is recognized.
  • Coffeeshop-style K-Cup pods: In support of the demand for more coffeeshop-inspired choices from the 45 million homes across the U.S. and Canada with a Keurig brewer, the Company is continuing to innovate within its K-Cup pod portfolio.
  • KDP is actively working with communities and recyclers to help increase acceptance of K-Cup pods where they also accept polypropylene.
  • As consumers prioritize more personalized, sustainable and accessible coffee experiences, Keurig is proud to introduce the K-Cup pod system innovation plan – designed for any countertop, drink preference and budget."

At ARCOmadrid, Spanish artist Mónica Mays wins the illy SustainArt award, dedicated to promising young talents in contemporary art

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Mónica Mays' artistic oeuvre straddles sculpture, installation, and performance, delving into object symbolism through autobiographical narratives, historical archives, and material knowledge.

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  • Mónica Mays' artistic oeuvre straddles sculpture, installation, and performance, delving into object symbolism through autobiographical narratives, historical archives, and material knowledge.
  • With "In the Palm of Your Hands," she explores the symbolism of palm plants, drawing from biblical, paradisiacal, and ornamental imagery.
  • Attendees engaged in discussions on contemporary art, savored the illy blend, and explored the latest illy Art Collection by South Korean artist Lee Ufan.
  • The illy Space also showcased "Costas cuentes," crafted by Cristina Mejías, winner of the 2023 edition of the illy SustainArt Award.

illycaffè partners with ARCOmadrid to showcase the illy Art Collection signed by Lee Ufan, marking the celebration of the 17th edition of the illy SustainArt award

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

This year, the company will expose the latest illy Art Collection, signed by the Korean-born artist Lee Ufan, alongside presenting the prestigious illy SustainArt award.

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  • This year, the company will expose the latest illy Art Collection, signed by the Korean-born artist Lee Ufan, alongside presenting the prestigious illy SustainArt award.
  • Established 17 years ago, this award reflects illycaffè's commitment to promoting art and culture by supporting both artists and institutions.
  • Visitors to the illy lounge at stand B26 in Pavilion 7 of IFEMA MADRID can indulge in the exclusive illy blend while exploring the latest illy Art Collection by Lee Ufan.
  • Additionally, the illy lounge will showcase "Costas Quentes", an artwork by Cristina Mejías, the Spanish artist who won the 2023 illy SustainArt award.

illycaffè continues its partnership with Frieze Los Angeles where it presents its latest illy Art Collection designed by Lee Ufan

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- illycaffè proudly serves as the global coffee partner for Frieze Los Angeles, the international contemporary art fair.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- illycaffè proudly serves as the global coffee partner for Frieze Los Angeles, the international contemporary art fair.
  • "We are pleased to officially announce our continued partnership with Frieze in Los Angeles, a significant international fair on the global stage.
  • During Frieze Los Angeles, illycaffè showcases the illy Art Collection, designed by the artist Lee Ufan.
  • His philosophy is reflected in the design of the new illy Art Collection, characterized by reductionist painting with fluid lines and brushstrokes.

illycaffè is main sponsor of the 60th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

TRIESTE, Italy, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- illycaffè is pleased to announce its continued support as main sponsor of the Biennale Arte 2024 "Stranieri Ovunque - Foreigners Everywhere", scheduled to open its doors to the public on April 20th in Venice. This collaboration, initiated in 2003, stems from the shared commitment to exploring and promoting beauty through the medium of contemporary art in conjunction with one of the world's most esteemed art events.

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  • In this edition, the partnership takes on enriched dimensions with the introduction of a new illy Art Collection featuring works by emerging Latin American artists.
  • Cristina Scocchia, CEO of illycaffè, expresses delight in reaffirming the collaboration with the 60th International Art Exhibition, stating, "This year's event celebrates those who are foreign or distant, using the language of contemporary art, which has always been a catalyst for dialogue and inclusion.
  • These are values that illycaffè upholds throughout its entire supply chain, consistently placing individuals at the core of its operations."
  • In 2021, Rhône Capital became a minority shareholder of illycaffè with the aim of contributing to the company's international growth plans.

360PR+ DEEPENS INVESTMENT IN INFLUENCER MARKETING, ADDING MEAGHAN KEHOE AS DIRECTOR

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 360PR+ is expanding its influencer marketing capabilities with a key new hire, naming Meaghan Kehoe Director, Influencer Marketing.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 360PR+ is expanding its influencer marketing capabilities with a key new hire, naming Meaghan Kehoe Director, Influencer Marketing.
  • Kehoe, who previously led influencer marketing at Wilson Sporting Goods, will oversee the full range of influencer marketing for 360's clients, from highly curated brand ambassador programs to large-scale creator-led content initiatives and activations.
  • 360PR+ pioneered some of the very first influencer programs and, over the past two decades, has created countless successful, award-winning influencer programs for a long list of admired brands.
  • "Meaghan's deep experience in both influencer marketing and social media, and her success as part of integrated teams, will help our clients fully realize the benefits of investing in influencer marketing."

Colour your coffee break pink: introducing the X7.1 Deep Pink, the new illy limited edition coffee machine for hi-tech and design lovers

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

This on-trend hot pink limited edition of one of its most popular models, now in a fluorescent version that highlights its originality and uniqueness.

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  • This on-trend hot pink limited edition of one of its most popular models, now in a fluorescent version that highlights its originality and uniqueness.
  • Its sleek curves recall those of early coffee machines, but it is equipped with highly advanced technology that makes preparing coffee and cappuccino a snap thanks to its soft-touch buttons.
  • The machine can make up to four beverages in a row, drastically reducing waiting times.
  • Finally, the Iperespresso system guarantees dependably high-quality coffee, reducing cleaning and maintenance operations to a minimum.

Everything is set for the eighth edition of the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award, And the expert jury who will decide the winner has been confirmed

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Monday, November 6, 2023

TRIESTE, Italy, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- illycaffè has unveiled the jury responsible for determining the recipient of the "Best of the Best" award at the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award 2023. These judges will convene on November 16th in New York to assess the coffees meticulously chosen by illycaffè's quality labs. Throughout the year, these labs have scrutinized samples from the 2022/2023 harvest and selected the finest lots and producers, focusing on the company's quality and sustainability standards.

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  • These judges will convene on November 16th in New York to assess the coffees meticulously chosen by illycaffè's quality labs.
  • This prestigious accolade, named in memory of Ernesto Illy, the son of the company's founder, commemorates more than three decades of productive collaboration with coffee producers.
  • The international panel consists of three seasoned tasters, three renowned international chefs, and three accomplished journalists.
  • In 2021, Rhône Capital became a minority shareholder of illycaffè with the aim of contributing to the company's international growth plans.