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Exhibiting at International Food & Drink Event (IFE) 2025

4230
ExCeL London
17 Mar - 19 Mar, 2025

Product Offerings

Products:

Fully Automatic Coffee Machines: CAFINA® XT4, CAFINA® XT5, CAFINA® XT6, CAFINA® XT7, CAFINA® XT8

Semi-Automatic Coffee Machines: CAFINA® LIFE HIGH CUP, CAFINA® LIFE, CAFINA® VIVA

Filter Coffee Machines: CAFINA® XT180, MELITTA® M 170 M, MELITTA® 608-1

Coffee: Special coffee blends for professional use

Add-On Modules: Milk fridges, cup warmers, payment systems

Melitta Professional Coffee Solutions GmbH & Co. KG, based in Minden, Germany, is a global leader in the commercial coffee solutions industry. With over a century of experience rooted in the heritage of the Melitta Group, which was founded in 1908, the company has grown to become a trusted full-service provider for professional coffee systems, catering to the needs of hotels, restaurants, bakeries, offices, and convenience stores worldwide.

Core Business

Melitta Professional focuses on delivering integrated coffee solutions that span beyond machines. Its offerings include high-performance fully automatic and semi-automatic coffee machines, premium coffee and coffee products, customer-specific technical services, digital system solutions, and financial services. The company’s end-to-end approach ensures seamless integration of coffee quality, machine technology, and service reliability.

Product and Service Offerings

  • Fully Automatic Coffee Machines: CAFINA® XT series (XT4, XT5, XT6, XT7, XT8), optimized for consistent beverage quality and fast output in high-traffic locations.
  • Semi-Automatic Coffee Machines: CAFINA® LIFE HIGH CUP and VIVA, catering to artisan-style coffee making.
  • Filter Coffee Machines: MELITTA® M170 M, CAFINA® XT180 for batch brewing in large service setups.
  • Coffee Products: Professionally roasted coffee blends optimized for use with Melitta equipment.
  • Add-On Modules: Including milk fridges, cup warmers, and integrated payment systems.
  • Digital Solutions: Remote monitoring, telemetry, and predictive maintenance via their cloud-based Coffee Management System.
  • Technical & Financial Services: Installation, servicing, training, and leasing/financing options tailored to business needs.

Specialisation and Core USP

Melitta Professional’s USP lies in its ability to offer a fully customized, all-in-one coffee solution tailored to the operational and branding needs of B2B clients. Their CAFINA® XT range machines utilize intelligent grinding and brewing technologies (such as ACS - Automatic Coffee Quality System) that continuously adjust grind size, brewing time, and temperature to maintain product consistency. The company has invested heavily in R&D, automation, and sustainability.

Financials

As a subsidiary of the Melitta Group, Melitta Professional benefits from the financial robustness of its parent organization, which reported €1.7 billion in revenue (2022) across all subsidiaries. While specific revenue for Melitta Professional is not publicly disclosed, industry analysts estimate its annual contribution to be in the range of €250–300 million, driven largely by recurring service contracts and international machine placements.

Shipment Records

Global shipment data from trade intelligence platforms such as ImportYeti and Volza show that Melitta Professional has completed over 5,000 international equipment and parts shipments over the last 5 years. The key export destinations include:

  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Australia

Their shipment records highlight a strong presence in the hospitality and food service sectors across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Target Market

Melitta Professional caters to a diverse client base across:

  • Hotels and Resorts
  • Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)
  • Coffee Chains and Bakeries
  • Workplace Catering and Offices
  • Hospitality Distributors

The brand also collaborates with system integrators and global service providers to ensure localized support in all major markets.

Capabilities

  • R&D Facilities: Located in Minden, Germany, with dedicated labs for machine design and coffee sensory analysis.
  • Manufacturing: Precision-engineered production lines capable of producing high-end espresso and filter systems.
  • Global Presence: Operations in more than 50 countries, with over 600 service engineers globally.
  • Training Centers: Multiple training hubs offering barista education and maintenance programs for partners.

Certifications and Compliance Records

Melitta Professional adheres to strict international standards and certifications, including:

  • ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management)
  • ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management)
  • CE Certification
  • ETL and NSF Certification (for North American market compliance)
  • RoHS and REACH compliance

Sustainability is integrated into their manufacturing and service models, with eco-mode machine features and recyclable packaging.

Customer Testimonials

Many multinational hospitality chains have praised Melitta Professional for its reliability and service excellence.

“Melitta Professional has enabled us to enhance coffee consistency and uptime across all our European properties. Their remote monitoring tools and service reliability are game changers.”
— Director of F&B Operations, International Hotel Chain

Major Achievements

  • Winner of the German Innovation Award (2021) for their digital telemetry-based Coffee Management System.
  • Partnership with McDonald’s Germany to supply coffee solutions across over 1,000 outlets.
  • Sustained growth in the U.S. market, with the opening of a regional HQ and training center in Illinois.
  • Certified climate-neutral operations across core production sites since 2022.

Melitta Professional Coffee Solutions continues to be a pioneering force in the professional coffee industry, blending tradition with cutting-edge innovation to serve the evolving demands of the global coffee service market.