1997
The fourth generation joins the Group: Sarah Portioli takes her first steps.
2003
New challenge: roasting know-how is used to improve the Espresso. GIME – Group Italian Espresso Machines - is born.
2005
The fourth generation is fully present in the Group: Mattia Portioli takes his first steps.
2008
50 years from the first Espresso!!!
2012
The second branch in Tribiano is opened.
2013
Host exhibition last edition.
1958
Giorgio Portioli, Moreno’s father and Sarah and Mattia’s grandfather, buys a coffee bar in Via Eustachi in Milan with a 15 kg. roaster, embracing the world of raw and roasted coffee. His wife Mina Portioli serves at the counter while Giorgio gets familiar with coffee, roasting the first qualities of raw coffee
1960
Their son Moreno Portioli grows interest in his parent’s work, like all chidren
1962-1972
Giorgio's father, Livio Portioli, seeing the interest of the market towards quality blends, decides to reunite the family taking over a roasting activity in Via Boncompagni. This is the first major jump from bartenders to actual roasters and the continuation of the family adventure till the entry of Moreno in the company in 1972.
1973
The gourmet coffee branded Portioli is born and the brand’s diffusion overcomes the "city border" to reach regional customers.
1988
Together with his father Giorgio, Moreno continues the family business and, due to space needs, Portioli roasting activity moves to the current factory in Caleppio di Settala.
1989
Portioli logo is changed.
1995
Portioli takes part in the first exhibition.