Sara Lee Corp. announced it has developed a new espresso capsule that is compatible with Nespresso(R) coffee appliances. The new product, L’OR Espresso capsules, will be available in retail stores in France as of April 7.

«Our innovative L’OR Espresso capsules will provide consumers with delicious espresso coffee of the highest quality, conveniently available at major retail stores,» said Frank van Oers, chief executive officer of Sara Lee’s International Beverage and Bakery division. «Our product offers consumers another way of enjoying L’OR Maison du Cafe(R), a brand they have known and loved for many years, particularly for its quality and innovation.»

L’OR Espresso capsules come in four varieties: Delizioso, Decaffeinato, Splendente and Forza that differ in intensity, smoothness and roundness — from the milder Delizioso to the stronger Forza. All varieties are made with only 100% Arabica coffee and are fully UTZ-certified, guaranteeing that the coffee was grown and harvested in a socially and environmentally sustainable way.