FONTANELLATO, Italy & PLYMOUTH, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 25, 2025--
A new era for sustainable coffee begins with KEYGEA, the innovative compostable single-serve pod born from the synergy between FLO Group, a leading European player in the vending and food packaging sector, and NatureWorks, the world’s largest producer of PLA-based biopolymers.
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Designed to meet the growing demand for renewable solutions in the North American market, KEYGEA combines sustainability and outstanding performance, ensuring flawless coffee extraction without compromise on quality.
Made with Ingeo™ PLA, a biopolymer derived from renewable resources, KEYGEA is a sustainable innovation for the future of coffee and a true revolution in the pod industry. It’s certified industrially compostable by BPI and DIN CERTCO - allowing the ability to return coffee grounds to the earth as valuable natural nutrients. Compostable coffee pods are a concrete step toward more responsible consumption and a future with less waste.
FLO’s innovation team has developed a pod that optimizes water flow during extraction, delivering a premium sensory experience. Engineered with high-barrier properties, KEYGEA effectively protects against oxidation, preserving the coffee’s aroma and freshness for longer, ensuring a perfect cup every time.
Thanks to revolutionary thermoforming technology, KEYGEA stands out as one of the lightest pods on the market, only 2.6g, without compromising on strength and full compatibility with high-speed filling and sealing lines. A perfect balance between practicality and sustainability, meeting the needs of the most innovative coffee roasters.
“This pod marks a breakthrough for the coffee market, a new chapter in our journey of innovation,” says Erika Simonazzi, Marketing Director of FLO Group. “Thanks to our key partnership with NatureWorks, with KEYGEA we are entering the North American market with a revolutionary solution that combines sustainability and high performance. But our journey doesn’t stop here: the research behind this pod opens up new opportunities in single-serve packaging and reinforces our commitment to over 50 years of excellence in food packaging.”
"We're proud and grateful for the relationship we've built with FLO over the years," says Roger Tambay, Chief Growth Officer at NatureWorks. "Together, we have exchanged ideas and expertise to navigate the meticulous detail required for all components of an effective coffee pod. And the KEYGEA pod produces the best-tasting coffee but also happens to be cost-efficient for roasters."
Read more about how KEYGEA is manufactured and its after use here.
About NatureWorks
NatureWorks is an advanced materials company offering a broad portfolio of renewably sourced polymers and chemicals. With performance and economics that compete with oil-based materials, naturally advanced Ingeo™ biomaterials are valued for their unique functional properties and used in applications from coffee capsules and hygiene products to food packaging and 3D printing filament. NatureWorks is jointly owned by Thailand’s largest ASEAN leading integrated petrochemical and refining company, GC, and Cargill, which provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world.
Ingeo and the Ingeo logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NatureWorks LLC in the USA and other countries.
Flo S.p.A.
Flo is a leading European manufacturer of innovative food packaging, with a strong focus on coffee capsules, tableware, industrial containers, and cups for vending distribution. Founded in 1973 by Antonio Simonazzi, the company has grown into a multinational group while maintaining the values of an Italian family business. Headquartered in Fontanellato (Parma - Italy), Flo operates five locations across Europe and is recognized for its expertise in designing high-performance packaging for the food, vending, and HoReCa industries.
With advanced thermoforming technology and a commitment to sustainability, Flo produces high-quality packaging using a wide range of materials, from traditional plastics to bioplastics and paper-based solutions. The company’s portfolio includes ISAP Packaging (Italy), F Bender (UK), and FLO Europe (France), reinforcing its presence across key markets. Through continuous innovation, Flo delivers packaging solutions that enhance product quality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
KEYGEA, the new compostable coffee capsule from Flo Group made with Ingeo™ PLA and crafted for the North American market, delivers exceptional performance and rich flavor, with sustainability at its core.
Make a statement, Minnesota.
Day 1 of the NBA playoffs had a headline: The Timberwolves didn't just go into Los Angeles and beat LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the Lakers, but they did so by 22 points — matching the biggest victory margin by a road team in any Game 1 in the last six years.
Also on Saturday, the opening day of the playoffs, there was a trio of home wins: New York used a 21-0 run in the fourth quarter to rally past Detroit, Denver came from 15 points down to top the Los Angeles Clippers in overtime, and Indiana led by as many as 28 in its easy win over Milwaukee.
Sunday brings four more Game 1s, with the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds on both sides of the bracket holding the home-court edge: In the East it's Orlando at Boston and Miami at Cleveland, while in the West it's Memphis at Oklahoma City and Golden State at Houston.
All times Eastern
1 p.m. — Memphis at Oklahoma City (ABC)
3:30 p.m. — Orlando at Boston (ABC)
7 p.m. — Miami at Cleveland (TNT/truTV)
9:30 p.m. — Golden State at Houston (TNT/truTV)
All times Eastern
7:30 p.m. — Detroit at New York (TNT/truTV)
10 p.m. — L.A. Clippers at Denver (TNT/truTV)
All times Eastern
7 p.m. — Milwaukee at Indiana (NBA TV)
7:30 p.m. — Memphis at Oklahoma City (TNT/truTV)
10 p.m. — Minnesota at L.A. Lakers (TNT/truTV)
Oklahoma City (+185) is favored to win the NBA title, according to BetMGM Sportsbook, followed closely by Boston (+200). After that, it's Cleveland (+600), Golden State (+1500), the Los Angeles Lakers (+1700), Denver (+2500), New York (+2800) and the Los Angeles Clippers (+3500).
Minnesota's win led to a huge move in its odds, with the Timberwolves going from +6600 to +3500 on Saturday.
From there, it's some real long shots: Indiana and Houston (+6600), Milwaukee (+12500), Memphis (+30000), Detroit (+50000), Miami (+75000) and Orlando (+100000).
Yes, this does mean the oddsmakers expect a big upset. Golden State, the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference, is favored to win its series against No. 2 seed Houston.
Sunday — The finalists for seven awards (MVP, rookie of the year, coach of the year, clutch player of the year, defensive player of the year, most improved player and sixth man of the year) are announced at 6:30 p.m. Eastern on TNT.
Monday — Draft lottery tiebreaker is held at 3 p.m. Eastern.
April 26 — NBA early entry deadline.
May 3 — Earliest possible start date for Round 2 of the playoffs. Series could also start on May 4, May 5 or May 6.
— The playoffs could be wide-open. Again.
— A look inside the numbers of this season, headed into the playoffs.
—Previews for series starting on Sunday: Thunder-Grizzlies, Cavaliers-Heat, Rockets-Warriors and Celtics-Magic.
— Cleveland's Kenny Atikinson wins NBCA coach of the year award.
—Saturday was LeBron James' 55th Game 1 of a playoff series. It was only the fourth time his team lost a Game 1 by 22 or more points, and the first time it happened in a home game.
— Detroit has now dropped 15 consecutive playoff games going back to 2008, extending the longest such streak in NBA history.
—Milwaukee and the Clippers were the only unbeaten teams in April entering the playoffs. Both lost on Saturday.
AP NBA: https://apnews.com/nba
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns hugs his dad, Karl Towns, Sr., following Game 1 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Indiana Pacers' Andrew Nembhard (2) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the first half of a first-round NBA basketball playoff game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray gestures to the crowd after hitting a 3-point basket against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Alex Rodriguez, co-owner, of the Minnesota Timberwolves, claps during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series Los Angeles Lakers, Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, left, and forward LeBron James celebrate at the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Friday, April 11, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Fans react as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in San Francisco, Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) fights for the ball in overtime of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, April 18, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic sits on the bench looking up at a video that was played in the arena as a tribute to the former Mavericks player before an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
