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Coffee pods and capsules have enjoyed remarkable success in recent years. They're now a staple in homes, restaurants, offices, and hotels around the world. However, just a few decades ago, single-serve coffee options like these were much rarer. Before the invention of coffee capsules, a few manufacturers sold tea bag-like single-serve coffee pods and coffee bags. It wasn’t u...

There are a countless number of options on the market for any consumer looking to buy coffee capsules. However, up until recently, most of them have been made from aluminum or single-use plastic. In response to changing consumer demands and a drive to lessen the environmental impact of the coffee industry, more sustainable alternatives are appearing – including compostable c...

Coffee capsules give modern consumers the option to easily brew high-quality, espresso-style coffee in a range of places – whether they’re at home, in the office, or visiting hotels. Today, there’s a huge selection of coffee pods and capsules on the market, but one of the most popular formats is the Nespresso original line capsule. Nespresso launched in the late 1980s, and i...

First introduced in 1986, Nespresso original line coffee capsules are incredibly popular. Similarly, you can find the machines that brew these capsules in homes, offices, and hotels around the world. But after their patents expired and more competitors emerged, Nespresso launched the Vertuo capsules in 2014. Vertuo capsules are larger than original line coffee pods and have ...

Coffee pods and capsules are incredibly popular around the world. So popular that approximately 350,000 plastic coffee capsules end up in landfills every year. We also know how important convenience is – it’s now a top priority for coffee consumers. But historically, convenience has come at the expense of environmental responsibility. In recent years, however, we’ve seen thi...

At modern hotels, customers and guests don’t just want good coffee – they expect it. Hotel operators, in particular, need to stay abreast of coffee trends – like hotel coffee pods – to ensure they serve high-quality brews both in-room and at hotel restaurants and cafés. For more discerning guests who may be accustomed to specialty coffee, excellent hotel coffee can leave a l...