WINDSOR, ON, Canada – NEXE Innovations Inc., a compostable and innovative materials company, is pleased to announce a delivery to an established coffee company: Bridgehead Coffee (“Bridgehead”), a proudly Canadian-owned and operated business with over 40 years of history.
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.
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: https://www.bridgehead.ca/.
“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, stated 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.¹
In early 2024, Bridgehead was sold to Pilot Coffee Group of Companies (https://pilotcoffeeroasters.com/)². Bridgehead works with quality-oriented farmers who deeply respect the environment and the final product. They are committed to community, sustainability, and great-tasting premium coffee.
¹ Aegis Brands, 2023 Management’s Discussion and Analysis, page 10 (https://aegisbrands.ca/investor-relations/financial-results/)
² https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/aegis-brands-announces-closing-of-sale-of-bridgehead-coffee-assets-823146959.html
