Fairtrade certified and chocolate capsules from Löfbergs Lila

Löfbergs Lila is really widening its assortment of capsules. Shortly, the family business from Karlstad will be first in Sweden with Fairtrade certfied coffee capsules. At the same time, three capsules with chocolate flavours are launched in cooperation with Cloetta. Those who drink tea will also get their fill as Löfbergs Lila starts selling Kobbs tea in capsules. 

- The interest for capsule brewing is increasing, and they will probably be a popular Christmas gift this year. So, it feels great to tell that we are presenting many exciting news shortly, says Björn Norén, sales manager for coffee capsules at Löfbergs Lila.

Löfbergs Lila's capsules are used in the capsule brewer C3 from Italian Caffitaly that is used at home as well as in offices and at smaller cafés. On the Swedish market, the number of machines from Caffitaly is soon 40.000.

Increased demand and better distribution
The demand for capsules is making steady progress and next year, Löfbergs Lila is estimating to triple its sales of capsules. To meet the increased demand, Löfbergs Lila is launching about ten new capsules for espresso, fine-grind coffee, chocolate and tea in 2012. 

- As the assortment and the volumes are growing, the interest for selling the capsules is greater, especially in food-retailing. It makes it easier for the consumers to buy their capsules, says Björn Norén.

Fairtrade certified capsules
Today, there are no Fairtrade certified coffee capsules on the Swedish market. That will change as Löfbergs Lila is launching the espresso Bright Green and the fine-grind coffee White Rainbow. The capsules will also be completely free from aluminium. That Löfbergs Lila will be first with Fairtrade certified capsules is no coincidence. Within five years, all coffee that Löfbergs Lila sells will be certified.

Center and Plopp in the capsule brewer
The chocolate capsules came about through cooperation with Cloetta and will be available in three flavours: Cloetta original, Center and Plopp. The flavours were tested with help from focus groups where they got top ratings.

For more information, please contact:
Björn Norén, Sales Manager for coffee capsules, Löfbergs Lila, +46 (0) 54-14 01 61