2005
ACCESSORIES AS A NEW BUSINESS
  • Accessories are now called Les Collections
  • Volluto becomes the first 100% AAA-sourced coffee blend in our range.
  • Essenza wins the Red Dot Design ‘Best of the Best’ prize.
2004
NEW COMPACT MACHINE LAUNCHED
  • The Essenza machine is launched, introducing the innovative top loading drop-in capsule concept that has influenced all subsequent Nespresso coffee machine designs.
  • The Nespresso Lungo coffee range, together with milk and iced coffee speciality recipes, are introduced.
  • We open our first Nespresso Boutique Bar in Munich, as a new retail concept that is later extended to New York City and beyond.
  • The Nespresso Magazine launches as a biannual lifestyle guide for members.

 

2000
THE FIRST NESPRESSO BOUTIQUE
  • We open our first Nespresso boutique in Paris.
  • A new corporate identity is introduced: a logo incorporating a refined version of the stylized N, creating an impactful monogram.
  • A new ‘shop-in-shop’ concept is introduced to offer heightened brand exposure.
2002
PRODUCTION CAPACITY GROWS
  • A dedicated Nespresso Production Centre is opened in Orbe, Switzerland.
  • More Nespresso boutiques are opened in major cities.