In addition to manufacturing NuZee's innovative single serve coffee brew bags and pour over products, NuZee plans to begin testing the TiMELESSÂ technology, a new flexible film sealing technology that eliminates the need for one-way plastic degassing valves that are commonly used in the coffee industry at Apffels' manufacturing facility. An estimated 1.85 billion one-way plastic degassing valves were sold in 2022 in North America. If the TiMELESS test is successful, NuZee plans to expand with the technology.
Apffels has a long history of carefully sourcing and crafting high quality coffees in a variety of formats, but also has a leading-edge private label manufacturing facility. NuZee is investing in Apffel's manufacturing space, expanding its capabilities with specialized equipment specific to producing single serve pour over and brew bags. The partnership will also facilitate TiMELESS's debut as an innovative and potentially disruptive new way to seal coffee bags. With this partnership, NuZee expects to expand a holistic coffee supply and vertically integrated manufacturing program to its existing and new customers.
"Apffels is an excellent partnership, as it has the capability to manufacture our single serve formats, provide capabilities like roasting and coffee co-packing, and facilitate the execution of the TiMELESS methodology for sealing our coffee bags," says Masa Higashida, NuZee CEO and President. "We expect significantly increased efficiency, reduced logistical costs, and access to more sustainable manufacturing practices."
"As a coffee roaster with over a century of experience in selecting the highest quality coffee beans and expertly roasting them to perfection, Apffels is committed to continuous improvement. Despite being 109 years old, Apffels has embraced new technology, methods, and ideas that enhance coffee quality and elevate the overall coffee-drinking experience. Through its partnership with NuZee, Apffels is excited to embrace new single-serve coffee formats that deliver sustainability, convenience, and exceptional coffee quality and to start testing the innovative TiMELESS technology in an effort to reduce valve consumption. Apffels is dedicated to collaborating with NuZee to expand the availability of and grow the market for these innovative single-serve formats. Together, the two companies aim to provide coffee enthusiasts with a new and elevated coffee-drinking experience," Darryl Blunk, president and CEO of Apffels continues.
About Apffels Established in 1914, Apffels roots run deep in the coffee industry. Its passion for coffee and its customers is found in every aspect of the company, from its co-associates to the facility, from bean selection to roasting, to packaging and delivery. Meticulous care and attention to detail creates the Apffels difference. Customers experience their dedication to delivering a better product at a fair price. To find out more, visit www.apffels.com.
About NuZee Coffee NuZee, Inc., (NASDAQ: NUZE), is a leading innovator in coffee technology and co-packing company for single serve coffee formats that partners with companies of all sizes to help them develop within the single serve and private label coffee category. Providing innovative and eco-conscious solutions with the flexibility and capacity for both small roasters and large global brands, NuZee is revolutionizing the way single serve coffee is enjoyed in the United States. Through the brand's unique process, NuZee fulfills every aspect of co-packing needs, from roasting and blending, to packing and packaging.
Apffels Fine Coffees is a specialty coffee roaster with brand and private-label contract manufacturing programs for retail, internet, and hospitality-based businesses. With a century of artisan roasting experience passed from one generation to another, and being true pioneers of innovation in the coffee industry, it's easy to see their passion
In addition to manufacturing NuZee's innovative single serve coffee brew bags and pour over products, NuZee plans to begin testing the TiMELESS technology, a new flexible film sealing technology that eliminates the need for one-way plastic degassing valves that are commonly used in the coffee industry at Apffels' manufacturing facility
Over these years, Geared has aided in Apffels' resurgence in the beverage industry and is currently supporting all their new up-market coffee and tea label(s) and hugely successful R&D efforts.
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