Starbucks Blonde Espresso Roast coffee capsules

Starbucks Blonde Espresso Roast capsules for Nespresso systems are part of a major strategic partnership. While the Starbucks brand was founded in Seattle, USA, in 1971, the consumer packaged goods (CPG) portion of the business—including these capsules—is managed under a Global Coffee Alliance. This alliance was formed in 2018 when Nestlé paid Starbucks for the perpetual rights to market Starbucks consumer and foodservice products globally.

These specific aluminum capsules are typically manufactured in Switzerland, where Nestlé has its major Nespresso production facilities. This ensures the high quality and technical standards required for Nespresso machines. The ultimate ownership of the product's distribution and manufacturing rights lies with Nestlé, the world's largest food and beverage company based in Vevey, Switzerland, although the Starbucks Corporation remains an independent company based in the United States and continues to operate its own retail coffee houses.