NESPRESSO COFFEE AS A FORCE FOR GOOD

Nespresso expands Café Joyeux collaboration to U.S.; continuing to support inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the workplace.

NEW YORK, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nespresso today announced the U.S. expansion of its collaboration with Café Joyeux, a family of cafes that foster inclusivity by empowering those with mental and cognitive disabilities. Together, Nespresso and Café Joyeux are introducing a capsule that symbolizes coffee as a force for good, aiming to spread happiness and contribute to meaningful work opportunities. 

To support this mission, Nespresso has pledged a minimum contribution of $500,000 to Café Joyeux as they continue to expand their efforts in supporting individuals with intellectual and development disorders (IDD) in the workplace.

With over 8 million people in the U.S. living with IDD and 78% facing unemployment, this collaboration is more important than ever. Café Joyeux stands as one of the pioneering café-restaurant concepts employing and training individuals with IDD. Guided by trained chefs, managers, and supervisors, they learn the trade and actively engage in the workplace. According to a study by Café Joyeux, 91% of crew members have developed professional skills that reassure them for their integration and their future, and 93% feel their autonomy has improved. 

"After our success in Europe, we are thrilled to share Nespresso <3 Café Joyeux with our U.S. friends knowing what an incredible impact it has had on the organization and IDD community. In America, the country of Inclusion and freedom to work, the collaboration has a big role to play for those who have been excluded from the economy, because of their differences," said Yann Bucaille, co-founder of Café Joyeux. 

Nespresso <3 Café Joyeux Coffee

Nespresso has collaborated with Café Joyeux since 2022, delivering exceptional coffee while raising awareness for their mission. In honor of the U.S. collaboration, Nespresso is launching the Nespresso <3 Café Joyeux Vertuo coffee capsule on July 23, 2025.This coffee is a well-balanced Arabica blend with notes of sweet caramel and cereal. The Original capsule, a balanced brew with notes of cereal and biscuit, will launch in February 2026.

"At Nespresso, we believe in the power of coffee as a force for good. Our evolving collaboration with Café Joyeux aims to embody joy, inclusivity, and authenticity and contribute to meaningful work opportunities for those with IDD," said Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen, CEO, Nespresso North America.

About Nestlé Nespresso SA

Nestlé Nespresso SA is a pioneer and is widely regarded as one of the top references in the field of high-quality portioned coffee. The company works with more than 157,000 farmers in 18 countries through its AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program to embed sustainability practices on farms and the surrounding landscapes. Launched in 2003 in collaboration with the NGO Rainforest Alliance, the program helps to improve the yield and quality of harvests, ensuring a sustainable supply of high-quality coffee and improving livelihoods of farmers and their communities.

In 2022, Nespresso achieved B Corp™ certification – joining an international movement of over 9,000 purpose-led businesses that meet B Corp's high standards of social and environmental responsibility and transparency.

Headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nespresso operates in 93 markets and has 14'000 employees. In 2023, it operated a global retail network of 791 boutiques. For more information, visit the Nespresso corporate website: www.nestle-nespresso.com.

About Café Joyeux

CAFÉ JOYEUX, A BRAND LIKE NO OTHER

Café Joyeux Served from the Heart is the first international family of café-restaurants that employ and train people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The first Café Joyeux opened in France, in 2017, founded by Yann and Lydwine Bucaille with a clear mission: to foster inclusion through meaningful employment, vocational training, and encounter. Over 50% of the crew members are individuals with IDD, all employed under permanent contracts.

Since then, Café Joyeux has grown into a global movement. Today, 30 cafés operate in France and abroad, employing over 250 crew members with disabilities. After opening in Portugal in 2021 and Belgium in 2023, Café Joyeux launched its first U.S. location in New York City at 599 Lexington Avenue on World Down Syndrome Day, 21st of March 2024.

In New York, 15 American crew members are now part of the team. The café is open 6 days a week, serving coffee, fresh meals, catering services, and private events, all with a joyful spirit and high standards of hospitality.

In the U.S., Café Joyeux is 100% owned by the Joyeux Foundation US, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All profits are directly reinvested into Café Joyeux's mission to promote inclusion and provide training and employment opportunities for individuals with IDD.

To learn more, visit us.cafejoyeux.com or follow us on social media @cafejoyeux.us.

Contact
Rose Montag
Nespresso USA
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