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Caffè Vergnano is the oldest Italian coffee roastery, founded in 1882 by Domenico Vergnano as a small coffee shop in the town of Chieri, near Turin in the Piedmont region.

From humble beginnings in a pharmacy, Domenico gradually made his mark, opened the first shop in Turin, and built a family business that expanded with each generation. In 1930, the business took a significant step forward – the Vergnano family purchased a coffee plantation in Kenya, strengthening control over the quality of raw materials from the source.

In the 1970s, Carlo and Franco Vergnano expanded production and in 1986 acquired the prestigious Casa del Caffè restaurant in Turin. Today, the brand operates in manufacturing facilities covering approximately 13,500 m² in the town of Santena (Piedmont), with dozens of automated production lines.

Coffee is exported to more than 80–90 countries, including over 170 own Caffè Vergnano 1882 cafés in more than 27 countries.

Five generations of the Vergnano family still maintain control over the business and emphasize the "origin per origin" approach, which involves separate slow roasting of each bean variety (lasting 18 – 22 minutes). This approach ensures even roasting, maximum development of each bean's aroma, and excellent flavor balance.

The company demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability – introducing compostable capsules, eco-friendly packaging, recyclable materials, and social responsibility projects such as the Women in Coffee initiative from 2018, which supports women on coffee farms.

In 2021, Caffè Vergnano entered into a significant global partnership with Coca-Cola HBC, which acquired a 30% stake and helps distribute the brand more effectively in international markets, while the family retains a controlling interest.