Former Alpro exec raises fresh investment for beanless coffee launch

As a new ‘hybrid-coffee’ product prepares for a commercial launch in the EU, could operators get a sweeter deal – or should they beware of magic beans?

As out-of-home coffee operators face mounting operational costs, how many would be willing to supplement commercial coffee blends with a cheaper alternative product?

Moreover, how many consumers feeling the pinch of their daily coffee purchase would be willing to try it?

Belgian coffee alternative start-up Koppie is banking that its legume-synthesised coffee alternative will become a no-brainer for both in today’s high-cost coffee market – and it’s just attained new investment for a commercial launch by the end of 2026.