Nespresso was created in 1976 but initially saw moderate success selling its coffee machines to professional coffee makers, as it was an unnecessary luxury. It then repositioned itself to cater to the high-end consumer market by marketing its ability to brew high-quality coffee at home. This successful repositioning led to $3 billion in turnover by 2014. However, some competitors tried to discredit Nespresso by claiming its capsules were polluting. To maintain its position as market leader, the document recommends that Nespresso strengthen its positioning as a high-end brand.