Who are the main coffee machine suppliers in France ?
In France, we love coffee ! It is undeniable, and the numbers speak for themselves :
- 90% of French people consume at least one cup of coffee per day ;
- The average coffee consumption in France is 5.4 kg per year per person ;
- 89% of French people report taking a coffee break at work.
In the market for workplace coffee break services, two types of coffee machine suppliers can be distinguished:
- Specialists in vending machine services, who dominate the market for hot drink vending machines: hot drink machines account for 70% of all vending machines
- Suppliers of coffee machines for businesses: their goal is to offer high-quality coffee. Some focus in particular on promoting the use of whole-bean coffee, a product recognized as being both more ethical and more flavorful, while remaining cost-effective.
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It is clear that the market for bean-to-cup coffee machines is performing particularly well. Indeed, according to a study by the GfK institute, revenue from sales of whole bean coffee machines experienced record growth of 70% in both 2019 and 2021.
The purpose of this article is to provide a transparent overview of the entire professional coffee machine and beverage vending machine market, in order to help you in your search for the best provider for your company.
Each of the players presented targets specific audiences and sectors, and offers different products. Let’s take a tour of coffee machine suppliers across France!
Nespresso : the specialist for capsule and pod coffee
Nespresso is a brand of Nestlé Products, headquartered in Switzerland.
This coffee machine supplier offers coffee varieties sourced from different regions around the world. The blends are made from varying proportions of Robusta and Arabica beans. For the professional market, the brand offers 13 varieties on a permanent basis.
| Target market | Proposed products | Type of machines | The + |
| The Nespresso brand still targets the professional market, but it has expanded into the B2C (Business to Consumer) market. | The brand is positioned in the coffee pod and capsule market. | Nespresso exclusively offers coffee machines that use aluminum capsules. | A large choice of varieties of coffee. |
Maison Lyovel : coffee in all its forms
The Maison Lyovel brand belongs to the international group Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE), the world’s second-largest coffee company, with iconic brands such as L’Or, Senseo, Grand’Mère, Maxwell House, and Jacques Vabre.
For this coffee machine supplier, customer satisfaction relies on high-quality products and service, knowledgeable staff, and a local support service to ensure greater responsiveness.
| Target market | Proposed products | Type of machines | The + |
| Maison Lyovel specifically targets the professional market, regardless of the industry sector. | The brand offers coffee in all its forms: whole bean coffee, soluble coffee, instant coffee, ground coffee, liquid coffee, coffee capsules and pods, and coffee pods. They also offer a wide range of hot beverages based on coffee (lattes, cappuccinos) or tea, as well as cold drinks and a selection of snacks. | Maison Lyovel offers coffee machines as well as hot drink, cold drink, and snack vending machines, along with water dispensers. | The brand emphasizes sustainable solutions and the sale of ethically sourced coffee. Their products are certified by external organizations such as Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, and Organic Agriculture. |
Fountain : the supplier of good mood
Fountain is an independent supplier of office coffee machines. Present throughout the country, they describe themselves as a ‘supplier of happiness.’ Over the years, the company has undergone a true transformation. The ‘Fountain cartridge’ played a central role, but the company has expanded its offering to include a wider range of products.
Their marketing angle is centered on conviviality, as their mission is to help clients foster #GoodVibes in the workplace
| Target market | Proposed products | Type of machines | The + |
| Fountain specifically targets the professional market, and more particularly office environments. | The brand offers whole-bean coffee, instant coffee, capsules (compatible with Nespresso machines), and pods (compatible with Senseo machines). They also offer other hot beverages: tea, hot chocolate, and soup. | Fountain offers a wide range of business coffee machines as well as water fountains. | The brand emphasizes the personalization of their offers and the quality of their service. |
D8 : the pioneer of espresso coffee in business
D8 is a supplier of corporate coffee machines founded in 1972 by Bianca and Ermenegildo Deotto. D8 is considered a pioneer, as they were the first coffee machine operators to offer a true espresso coffee to French companies.
They operate only in the Paris region, Centre-Val de Loire, and Hauts-de-France.
| Target market | Proposed products | Type of machines | The + |
| D8 specifically targets the professional market, and more particularly businesses and the CHR sector (cafés, hotels, and restaurants). | The brand offers Lavazza capsule coffee. They also offer a wide range of hot and cold beverages, snacks, and fresh products. | D8 proposes a very large range of machines : – Lavazza capsule machine, -cold and hot drinks, snacks and fresh products vending machines -water fountains | The brand highlights its regional roots, which allow them to provide their clients with a better understanding of their needs and to tailor their offerings accordingly. |
Kawa : an artisanally roasted whole-bean coffee
Kawa is a supplier of corporate coffee machines offering specialty coffee, roasted artisanally.
The company is based in Paris but delivers throughout France (by courier in Paris and via Chronopost elsewhere in France). After registering online, you receive your coffee machine at your office along with your first coffee order within 48 hours. Clients located in the Paris region can also enjoy a coffee tasting on their premises!
| Target market | Proposed products | Type of machines | The + |
| Kawa specifically targets the professional market, and more particularly office environments. | The brand offers a wide range of whole-bean coffees sourced from around the world (Italy, Ethiopia, Colombia, etc.) and roasted artisanally in-house. They also offer a selection of teas, sugar, and chocolates. | Kawa only offers professional espresso coffee machines. | They select exceptional, responsibly sourced coffees directly from the producers and roast them in their own artisanal workshop. |
Selecta : the first vending company
Founded in 1957, Selecta is the first vending company.
Selecta offers a full selection of brands, including its own coffee brand (Miofino), available exclusively to Selecta consumers, as well as a self-service solution called We Proudly Serve Starbucks®, which allows consumers to serve themselves a wide range of Starbucks® beverages.
| Target market | Proposed products | Type of machines | The + |
| Selecta specifically targets the professional market, regardless of the sector (offices, industry, healthcare, education, public sector, etc.). | Selecta offers whole-bean and ground coffee from various brands (Miofino, Pelican Rouge Coffee Roasters, Lavazza). They also provide a wide selection of hot beverages (tea, specialty drinks, soups), cold beverages, sweet and savory snacks (confectionery, chocolate, pastries), and even meals in partnership with Sodebo. | Selecta offers professional coffee machines, as well as vending machines for hot and cold beverages and snacks. | Selecta also offers furniture to complement and enhance coffee machines and vending machines. |
Maxicoffee : the n°1 for coffee on the internet
Maxicoffee positions itself as the number one online coffee retailer, offering over 350 brands and 8,000 products. They have more than 80 branches across France.
| Target market | Proposed products | Type of machines | The + |
| Maxicoffee targets both the professional market and the B2C (Business-to-Consumer) market. | Maxicoffee offers whole-bean coffee, ground coffee, and coffee capsules from various brands. They also provide a selection of teas, syrups, and accompaniments (sugar, cocoa powder, chocolates, and biscuits). | Maxicoffee offers a wide range of coffee machines, including bean-to-cup machines, beverage dispensers, filter coffee machines, and professional grinders. | Maxicoffee has created a “Coffee School” and provides training for coffee-related professions. |
Dalmayr : the german brand
Dallmayr is a corporate coffee machine supplier that has been in existence since 1700! Their vending machine service has developed over the past 50 years.
They operate only in the eastern region of France.
| Target market | Proposed products | Type of machines | The + |
| Dallmayr targets both the professional market and the B2C (Business-to-Consumer) market. | Dallmayr offers whole-bean coffee, ground coffee, coffee capsules, and pads. They also provide a selection of teas and a “gourmet grocery” section. | Dallmayr offers a range of vending machines for beverages, coffee machines, and snack dispensers. | The brand emphasizes a tradition of over 300 years, synonymous with exceptional product and service quality. |
Prodia : a group of independant businesses
Prodia is a group of independent businesses. It forms the leading network in vending, covering the entire country.
| Target market | Proposed products | Type of machines | The + |
| Prodia targets the professional market: businesses, government administrations, and the general public (shopping centers, hotels, leisure centers, etc.). | Prodia offers its own brand of whole-bean and instant coffee (Marumba) as well as a selection of coffee from major brands. They also provide hot beverages, and a variety of snacks and meals (salads, sandwiches, hot dishes, pastries, baked goods, and other desserts). | Prodia offers vending machines for coffee, capsule machines, vending machines for snacks and cold drinks, as well as plumbed-in water fountains. | The brand emphasizes providing the resources of a large corporate structure combined with close local support. |
Pleyce : a new approach to the coffee break
Are you wondering what sets Pleyce apart from the others? Why would we be the best coffee machine provider? Or at least, the best for your company?
- Because we select the finest coffee for you and work with artisanal roasting houses.
- Because service is the soul of our company, we guarantee personalized support based on attentive listening.
- Because we do everything possible to ensure a zero-waste coffee break in your company.
- Because we are always close to you and ready to assist, thanks to our various locations across France.
| Target market | Proposed products | Type of machines | The + |
| If you’re here, then there’s a good chance it’s you 🙂 | Whole-bean coffees freshly roasted by our partners. | A wide selection of coffee machines… and water fountains! | Personalized service, with a social and environmental commitment. |
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