NEXE Innovations Inc., a compostable and innovative materials company, is partnering with Bridgehead Coffee, a Canadian-owned and operated business of over 40 years.
Previously, Bridgehead offered compostable soft-bottom coffee pods to its customers but has decided to transition to NEXE’s BPI-certified compostable coffee pods. The initial delivery includes two SKUs from their coffee line (Centro House and Bytown Boom), which they also sell in bag versions, said a news release.
Bridgehead was one of the first coffeehouses in Canada to serve Fairtrade coffee. Bridgehead operates 17 coffeehouses in Ontario and is a wholesale partner with retail and grocery chains, including Costco, Whole Foods Market, Sobey’s, and Farm Boy. Bridgehead also sells its products through its website, it said.
“NEXE is excited to partner with Bridgehead, not only to provide what we believe is a superior compostable coffee pod solution but also to leverage their well-established customer distribution channels, expanding the reach of our innovative products to a broader audience, said Ash Guglani, President of NEXE Innovations. “The teams are working closely to build a successful long-term partnership and create a more sustainable future in the North American coffee industry.”
Bridgehead was previously owned by a publicly traded company, Aegis Brands Inc., and generated $16.4 million in sales for the 2023 year-end. In early 2024, Bridgehead was sold to Pilot Coffee Group of Companies.
NEXE Innovations said it is focused on providing innovative compostable material solutions and packaging to the B2B segment to help businesses achieve their sustainability goals.
“NEXE Innovations has developed a proprietary and patented compostable material that can withstand heat, pressure, and water. Our flagship product, the NEXE Pod, a BPI-certified compostable coffee pod, showcases our material’s durability and is an ideal substitute for plastic. The NEXE pod is compatible with major coffee brewing machines and is manufactured at NEXE’s vertically integrated facility based in North America,” it said.
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