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Winners of the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award 2025 Announced
This year, the prestigious " " accolade was awarded to , specifically the , for the outstanding quality and sustainability of its coffee, perfectly embodying the flavor characteristics illycaffè seeks from various origins. For the first time, the " " award – given directly by consumers – was claimed by , represented by , further confirming the growing international appreciation for its unique and distinctive coffees.
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The for the 2025 edition, made up of internationally renowned experts – technicians – selected the Best of the Best, evaluating the competing samples according to strict criteria of quality, aroma, and sustainability. A new addition this year was the consumer jury, which gathered for the first time in the , where illycaffè is a partner, to present the Coffee Lover's Choice award. For the occasion, the airline lounge was transformed into a venue for tasting and sharing, demonstrating the shared commitment to promoting Italian and global excellence.
The ceremony was attended by representatives from the global coffee supply chain and figures from institutional circles. Guest of honor was the renowned director and maestro , who mingled with well-known personalities from the entertainment industry such as
The tenth edition of the International Coffee Award, which concluded at Palazzo Colonna, was rich in meaningful moments for the 27 finalists of 2025. The event opened with participation in an and was further enhanced by a , where leading international experts tackled subjects such as regenerative agriculture and artificial intelligence, considered strategic levers for addressing the systemic crisis the coffee sector is facing. These engagements provided a valuable opportunity for dialogue and exchange among key players in the supply chain, strengthening the link between production excellence, innovation, and social responsibility.
illycaffè is an Italian family-owned company, founded in Trieste in 1933 which has always set itself the mission of offering the best coffee to the world. It produces a unique 100% Arabica blend composed of 9 different ingredients. The company selects only 1% of the best Arabica beans. Every day more than 10 million cups of illy coffee are served in over 140 countries around the globe, in the cafés, restaurants and hotels, in single-brand cafés and shops, at home and in the office, in which the company is present through subsidiaries and distributors.
Since its foundation, illycaffè has oriented its strategies towards a sustainable business model, commitment that it strengthened in 2019 by adopting the status of Benefit Company and in 2021 becoming the first Italian coffee company to obtain the international B Corp certification. Everything that is "made in illy" is about beauty and art, the founding principles of the brand, starting from its logo, designed by artist
James Rosenquist , up to illy Art Collection cups, decorated by over 135 international artists, or coffee machines designed by internationally renowned designers. With the aim of spreading the culture of quality to growers, baristas and coffee lovers, the company has developed its Università del Caffè which today holds courses in 24 countries around the world. In 2024, the company had a turnover of €630 million. The illy single-brand network has 157 points of sale in 28 countries.
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