Kaffe Bueno

Kaffe Bueno, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Soborg, Denmark, utilizes green chemistry and biotechnology to upcycle coffee's post-consumption by-products, specifically spent coffee grounds (SCG), into high-performance, natural ingredients for industries such as cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and functional foods. The company's mission is to maximize the usability of coffee by-products while minimizing harmful emissions, thereby transforming the perception of coffee from a simple beverage to a powerful resource for improving human health. Kaffe Bueno emphasizes the potential of SCG, which contains various bioactive compounds such as antioxidants, fatty acids, proteins, and minerals, contributing to a range of beneficial biological activities. The company advocates for sustainability by recycling what is often considered waste, proposing coffee as a revolutionary force for societal wellbeing. They focus on replacing unsustainable ingredients in everyday products with their upcycled solutions, thereby significantly reducing CO2 emissions and promoting environmental recovery. Kaffe Bueno's innovation targets challenges across industries that impact society's wellbeing, providing cost-effective, high-performing alternatives without compromising quality. Recognized in over one hundred studies as a “super ingredient,” coffee is seen as the most underutilized resource on Earth, and Kaffe Bueno aims to unlock its full potential while fostering sustainable practices.