The two brands Vivi Kola and ViCAFE have been united under the company ViCOLLECTIVE since January 1, 2023. Both brands share the “Vi” — inspired by the French “la vie” (life), reflecting energy, vitality, and connection. Vivi Kola was bottled in Eglisau from 1938 to 1986 as Switzerland’s original cola and was brought to life again in 2010 by Christian Forrer and Kurt Lambert. At the same time, a specialty coffee business — sourcing, roasting, and serving exceptional coffee — was started. This business grew into ViCAFE, and after developing along their own paths, the two brands were brought together again under the ViCOLLECTIVE umbrella, creating a shared universe of quality beverages rooted in Eglisau.

Our North Star is staying true to our values — quality, sustainability, and integrity — while delivering outstanding customer experiences. In doing so, we hope to build not just products, but a wonderful company and community.

Read more about how we put this into practice in our latest Impact Report