Illy Caffe

Shortlist announced for the fifth European Families in Business Awards

May 27, 2016

The cream of continental business talent will be celebrated at the fifth annual European Families in Business Awards in Berlin on 21 June.

The cream of continental business talent will be celebrated at the fifth annual European Families in Business Awards in Berlin on 21 June.

Family business leaders and business school experts on the judging panel for CampdenFB have shortlisted the 30 best of the best from more than 250 nominations across six categories. Close to 1,000 companies have been nominated since 2012.

A capital idea: Funding the family enterprise

February 18, 2016

For those family businesses looking to raise capital, there are a growing number of options. Today, funding the family enterprise can be much more innovative than simply taking out a loan or launching an IPO. Bruce Love reports

Family Business Roundup: Illy Caffé, Cemex and Bharti Airtel

August 7, 2015

Illy Caffé sells €70 million bond to increase market share; Cemex completes $15 billion refinancing of bank debt; and Bharti Airtel beats Reliance Industries to 4G launch

Illy Caffé sells €70 million bond to increase market share

Italian coffee company Illy Caffé has sold a €70 million ($76 million) bond in order to increase market share in the premium hospitality sector.

The move will help Illy keep up with its larger Italian rival Lavazza, and comes amid a period of consolidation in the coffee industry, which is estimated to be worth $80 billion.

Danfoss among big winners at CampdenFB European Families in Business Awards 2015

June 24, 2015

Danish family business Danfoss has been awarded the top honour at this year's CampdenFB European Families in Business Awards in Rome.

Danish family business Danfoss has been awarded the top honour at this year's CampdenFB European Families in Business Awards in Rome.

Italy’s own Illy family, behind the eponymous coffee, was awarded with the top sustainable business award.

Held in association with Societe Generale Private Banking at a gala dinner at St Regis Hotel, the annual awards, now in their fourth year, recognise European family businesses that excel in stewardship and governance, as well as revenue growth and profits.