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Revyve Introduces Gluten-Free Texturizer Made From Baker’s Yeast

revyve, B.V. has launched its next-generation gluten-free ingredient line made from baker’s yeast. 

The new egg replacer delivers texturizing functionalities and is fully neutral in flavor and color. This launch will accelerate revyve’s expansion into new food categories, fulfilling demands for clean-label, sustainable texturizing ingredients to replace eggs, especially in gluten-free products. Being allergen-free, the new ingredient enables commercialization in categories such as sauces and potato products, where gluten poses a barrier to entry. Additionally, its neutral flavor profile makes it ideal for flavor-sensitive products, such as sweet baked goods and confectionery.

Eggs are effective texturizers and binders, used in countless food products. However, with increasing emphasis on sustainability and animal welfare, coupled with rising egg prices, the food industry is seeking clean-label, sustainable alternatives. revyve’s yeast-derived ingredients are versatile, providing texturizing capabilities, including gelling, emulsifying, binding and water-holding. Its flagship brewer’s yeast-derived egg replacer contains traces of gluten, leading revyve to develop the new product line based on baker’s yeast.

“During the rollout of our initial brewer’s yeast line, we learned through interactions with food producers that there was still a need for an effective gluten-free egg replacer,” says Suarez Garcia, revyve’s CTO and co-founder. “It also had to be more neutral in flavor yet provide the same functionality as brewer’s yeast across various application categories.”




Kano Labs Introduces Kroil Clear Penetrating Oil

Kano Labs, maker of the Kroil brand of professional-grade penetrants, has launched Kroil Clear, which is safe for food and beverage equipment.

This new odorless and non-staining food grade penetrating oil features the performance of Kroil’s original formula, with the added benefit of meeting NSF-H1 and Kosher food-safe standards.

“We’re proud to introduce Kroil Clear to the market,” says Kano Laboratories Chief Marketing Officer Joan Duvall. “We’ve combined Kroil’s industrial strength performance, trusted by industrial maintenance pros for decades, with a powerful, food-safe formula that can be applied across industries.”  

Kroil Clear works quickly to penetrate and free rusted nuts, bolts, fasteners, shafts, pulleys, joints, linkages and more. It is ideal for planned and unplanned maintenance, as well as equipment disassembly.

“The Kroil Clear product opens up a broad swath of new industry opportunities for Kano Labs, as the product’s applications go well beyond food and beverage processing and packaging,” Duvall says. “Due to its NSF-H1 and Kosher industry compliance ratings and stain-free, odorless formula, Kroil Clear can be used without hesitation in sports and entertainment venues, amusements parks, hospitality and healthcare settings, pharmaceutical production, textile manufacturing, HVAC venting systems and more.”

Key features of Kroil Clear:

  • NSF-H1 Food Grade Penetrating Oil: Ensures safety in processing and packaging environments with incidental food contact.
  • Odorless: Designed to be non-intrusive, ensuring it does not affect the quality of food products. It will not permeate the air, making it ideal for use in HVAC air handling and venting systems.
  • Non-staining: There is no color transfer, making it appropriate for food, beverage and textile machinery applications.
  • Performance: Penetrates quickly to free rusted and seized metal parts – saving time, money, tools and equipment.

Kroil Clear is available in aerosol and liquid packages. The aerosol is sold in 3, 10 and 13-oz. containers. The liquid penetrant is available in 8-oz. and 1-gal. containers.




Star Refrigeration begins heat pump research

Glasgow, Scotland: Star Refrigeration has launched a survey to accelerate industry progress toward net zero with advanced heat at pump technology.

The company urges industrial sectors to participate in Heat Pump Research to help establish a benchmark for designing cost-effective, pre-engineered industrial heat pumps to meet the needs of the industrial sector.

Star Refrigeration is leading a research initiative aimed at advancing developments in sustainable heating technology. Through the launch of a comprehensive survey, the company seeks to gather critical data from diverse industries to unveil insights into sector-specific heat pump requirements.

The project will collate information about the operational needs of various industries and businesses within the same sector. This data will serve to inform the design of efficient, data-driven and customer-led heat pump technologies that are easily adaptable across a multitude of applications and scenarios, laying the ground for the development of next-generation heat pump solutions.

Sean Hurley, senior sales manager, Star Refrigeration, said: “Star’s strength has always laid in its ability to deliver highly customised cooling and heating solutions that seamlessly integrate with specialised processes to achieve optimum energy efficiency.”

“This research project aligns with our commitment to guiding industries toward Net Zero. The findings will enable us to identify the subtle variations in operational processes across industries and businesses to fine-tune heat pump design and improve the efficiency of industrial heating processes.”

To achieve a comprehensive understanding of each industry’s needs and challenges, the company is calling on businesses from industries in the brewing, food & drink, pharma, meat processing, chemicals, paper, bakery, and distilling sectors to contribute their insights by taking part in the research survey and help shape the future of industrial renewable heating technologies.

Short, concise and easy to complete, the Heat Pump Survey gathers valuable data on businesses’ day to day operational practices. The information will allow Star’s design team to identify design opportunities with a focus on reducing both capital and operational costs through the development of heat pump packages tailored to each specific sector and business application.

Heat pumps are proving to be a game-changing solution in various industrial settings. By capturing and reusing waste energy, industries that have traditionally relied on gas for their heating needs now have a viable alternative in heat pumps that deliver energy and carbon savings. While gas boilers run at efficiencies between 40% and 85%, heat pumps deliver far greater performance with efficiencies of 300-700%.

Heat pumps that are well integrated into a facility’s processes can deliver high efficiencies, with pharmaceutical facilities for example potentially able to achieve efficiencies of up to 800%. Poultry processing facilities using heat pumps for hot water and space heating have the potential to achieve energy and cost savings of up to 60%. In the paper industry, heat pumps can supply up to 50% of the energy required for drying processes, which typically account for 70% of the industry’s energy consumption.

These benefits extend to a wide range of industries, including chemical, dairy, food and drink, brewing, and distilling. Delivering precise temperature control, heat pumps can also enhance product quality in distillation processes, improving the flavour of spirits, in bakeries’ pre-proofing and fermentation processes, where consistency is critical, or in the chemical sector’s distillation and crystallisation for separation efficiency.

Hurley said, “Achieving Net Zero requires businesses to make informed decisions about the technology they use. Participating in our survey provides businesses with an opportunity to shape the future of industry-led, efficient solutions and ensure the industry remains ahead of the curve.”

Star’s survey insights will also help the company identify heat pump packages eligible for government incentives and funding, making it easier and more affordable for businesses to transition to energy-efficient heat pump systems.

Participants in the survey will receive a copy of the report on industry-specific findings and be entered into a draw to win a £250 voucher.
 




Lego says nearshoring production minimizes distribution costs

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The Lego Group is making efforts to ensure production and distribution operations are closer to its target markets in a bid to maintain supply chain resilience, according to an H1 financial report published in late August.

Distribution costs can also be further minimized when manufacturing is close to main markets, Lego previously noted in a 2023 annual report. Lego noted that the impact on global production and distribution cost softened during the year, which the company continues to monitor alongside other factors affecting its business.

“Our global supply chain network is designed to locate manufacturing and distribution sites close to our largest markets,” per the report. “This allows us to rapidly respond to shifts in demand and keep our supply chain relatively short, which reduces the environmental impact of shipping.”

To further optimize production, the toy company is investing in manufacturing and throughput upgrades at several facilities, according to the report. To move brick production closer to main markets, Lego also broke ground on its first U.S. manufacturing site in Virginia last year — but it has since pushed the facility’s production start date back to 2027.

Lego is also building a factory in Vietnam that is expected to open in 2025. Meanwhile, the company continues to “expand capacity at its existing factories in Mexico, Hungary and China,” per the H1 filing.

Besides modifying its manufacturing network, Lego has been eyeing other supply chain overhauls — including ramping up its sustainability efforts. During the first half of 2024, for instance, Lego reported an increase in the amount of sustainably sourced resin used for its toy bricks.

Several companies have been seeking production efficiencies in a bid for more resilient and dynamic supply chains. Furniture maker La-Z-Boy, for instance, modified its manufacturing network in Mexico by shifting some of its upholstery operations. During an August earnings call, La-Z-Boy President and CEO Melinda Whittington identified the company’s North American manufacturing footprint as a “key differentiator” in its production efforts.

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What do we do now?

Guest article by Diego Castagnasso, a fresh produce and blueberry industry expert. Loud, opinionated, INFORMED! Diego, writes DC’s B-Side’s newsletter as he speaks and speaks as he writes. You can subscribe, under your own peril, to his newsletter here or visit his less fun (for now) website Drip Consulting.

That is the question in MANY blueberry importer’s minds right now…Some might be doing numbers late at night waiting for information from their procurement people in the field.

Others might be traveling themselves to visit the farms, some might be going to South Africa, Peru, Argentina, and some even Chile…

Isn’t it a bit too early to get fruit from Chile?
It is!! but there is no fruit out there…
…well, not enough anyways!

So, if you have been following last week’s recipe you would know that Peru is still behind their forecast volumes but in the same neighborhood as last year’s export volumes.

Source: USDA Market News via Agronometrics.
(Agronometrics users can view this chart with live updates here)

But, and this is more than 50% “but”, the difference is still big from 2022’s volume. The main issue here… there is a GAP between what the market needs and the fruit that is out there ready to be imported or bought at the “local” market.

The volumes in the northern hemisphere are getting down fast and the southern hemisphere is not moving up fast enough, so no one can close the GAP, for now.

Take Argentina for example…

A month ago I wrote about the the cold weather that affected the country…

Well, the weather got better so deals and programs were made, and fruit started flying…
Some pallets to the US, others to Europe, and a few to Israel too.But…

…MY GOD how many “buts” are you going to use?
As many as I need…

BUT, But, but the weather got cold again, and not only that, it got cloudy and rainy too.
And… that is making it difficult for the fruit to get its full color, delaying the shipments.

…Is that affecting all of Argentina’s production regions?
Yes!  Although Concordia seems to be doing a bit better and has already shipped some volumes, while slowly getting speed.

….What can you tell us about the prices?
Let’s say that as the weather gets colder the prices get hotter.

….and if you want to know more you just need to Schedule a CALL

Have a Great Weekend!!!

And remember, if you liked what you read, send it to a friend!PS: You might be asking yourself, why not go to Australia or New Zealand?
Fair question… but although those countries are in the southern hemisphere and are producing countries, they don’t export that much volume and they go to other markets,

PS1: My congratulations to the new Proarandanos Peru Board, they seemed to be better at making forecasts than the previous board
Just a joke!! or not, we’ll see.

PS2: The gap is more like the Mariana Trench right now.

PS3: When I say cold is not as bad as last time but enough, with some days even below zero in Concordia. Tucuman is still recovering from the losses caused by the previous freezing temperatures.

 




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Chair-man Mills Corp. Launches New National Brand, Element Event Solutions

Element Event Solutions launches, Sept. 12, 2024, as Canada’s leading event and tent solutions partner, led by Allison Freeman, CEO (right in picture), and a team, including Harvey Rey (left), that delivers Canada’s most expansive assortment of rental products across tents, event, furniture, drape and décor, complemented by a full suite of services. Photo Credit: Stephanie Lake / Element Event Solutions.

TORONTO — Element Event Solutions has launched as Canada’s leading event solutions partner, bringing together the entire Chair-man Mills Corp. portfolio of companies. The brands that have united include Event Rental Group, Higgins Event Rentals, Contemporary Furniture Rentals, Regal Tent Productions, Advanced Tent Rental, A&B Partytime, Loungeworks, MacFarlands and Chair-man Mills. Building on a rich 110-year legacy of expertise, passion and trusted relationships, the launch represents innovation and investment in the hospitality industry, sets the gold standard for event solutions and positions the organization for accelerated growth.

“Our customers have expressed a desire for a unified, one-stop partner for their event-rental needs,” says Allison Freeman, CEO of Element Event Solutions. “Re-imagining our Chair-man Mills Corp. portfolio of brands as Element Event Solutions is a direct response to this feedback. We’re excited to leverage our scale, expertise, and assortment to create Canada’s first national event solutions platform.”

With the announcement, Element asserts itself as Canada’s only national event rental platform with the ability to offer integrated event solutions across tents, party rentals, furniture rentals, drapery and decor. The breadth and depth of the company’s product portfolio, supported by specialized team members offering a full suite of services including design, project management, installation and strike, enable Element to deliver innovative solutions for events of any scale.

The new brand includes the launch of a comprehensive and enhanced website, elementeventscanada.com, together with new uniforms, truck branding and signage. Digital assets and social-media accounts have also transitioned to Element. While the name and look are new, the expert teams, showroom locations and trusted customer relationships remain the same. 

“For over 100 years we have been honoured to play a role in many of our country’s most storied moments and we are committed to continuing this legacy into the next century — now as Element Event Solutions,” says Freeman.

With a team of more than 500 people across the country and facilities in Vancouver, Burnaby, B.C., Toronto, Hamilton, Ont. and Dartmouth, N.S., the company will continue to invest in local talent, customer relationships and business infrastructure. Its operations have been structured by region, with Western, Central and Eastern Canada divisions, along with a national Tents and Structures team. 

“While we’re now fully united in vision, values, and capabilities, our execution remains distinctly local,” says Freeman. “Each of our regions, driven by local teams, will harness our national resources to enhance the excellent service for which they are known. This unified new brand embodies our continued investment in our people, product and technology and will enhance our ability to deliver unparalleled service to clients in Canada and throughout North America.”

Element remains proudly Canadian owned and operated with a legacy built on family values and a commitment to investing locally to grow the economy, support local workers and contribute to better communities. Each year, Element proudly supports the local communities in which it operates through product donations to organizations like Habitat for Humanity and the Salvation Army and sponsorship of many of Canada’s philanthropic events.




China’s pork industry crisis

China’s Pork Market Faces Challenges Amid Economic Slowdown and Livestock Liquidation

China is a critical player in the global pork industry, consuming nearly half of the world’s pork supply. This massive demand fuels not only the pork sector but also associated industries, such as feed production, where soybean meal plays a pivotal role in the livestock diet. However, in 2024, the dynamics of China’s pork market are shifting due to economic challenges, reduced pork consumption, and significant changes in sow inventories. According to the latest report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the country’s pork consumption is expected to contract by 3%, a direct consequence of the ongoing economic slowdown.

Declining Pork Consumption in China

The expected 3% reduction in pork consumption is a key indicator of the economic issues China is currently facing. For years, the country has been the largest consumer of pork globally, with pork being a staple in the Chinese diet. However, the economic slowdown, which has affected various sectors of the Chinese economy, is now taking its toll on pork consumption. Reduced consumer purchasing power and shifts in dietary habits are contributing to this decline.

Additionally, economic constraints are influencing both demand and prices in the pork market. When combined with other factors, such as oversupply and declining consumer confidence, the reduction in pork consumption is having a ripple effect across the industry, influencing everything from feed demand to international trade.

Sow Inventory Reduction: A Major Market Shift

One of the most significant developments in China’s pork industry is the sharp reduction in sow inventories. After reaching record levels in previous years, the number of sows has been drastically cut in response to market conditions. In 2023, China had over 717 million head of swine, which led to ample pork supplies and consequently depressed prices throughout the production cycle. This oversupply resulted in significant financial losses for pork producers, marking the worst downturn since 2014.

The situation became even more dire with the resurgence of African swine fever, a disease that has devastated China’s pork industry in the past. In 2023, the disease returned with a vengeance, leading to widespread livestock liquidation. This trend continued through the first half of 2024, further exacerbating the challenges facing pork producers. The cumulative effect of these pressures is a significant contraction in the sow population, which is expected to decrease by 3% in 2024, according to the USDA.

The Impact of Livestock Liquidation

The mass liquidation of livestock in China has reached unprecedented levels. Between January and June 2024, pig slaughter reached 160 million head, matching the liquidation rate of the first half of the previous year. This represents the most significant liquidation rate in at least fifteen years. The sharp reduction in pig numbers is partly a response to the economic pressures facing pork producers, as many farms are forced to cut their losses and reduce their herds.

This contraction is expected to have long-term implications for the industry. By the end of 2024, the number of sows is projected to fall to 695 million head, the lowest level since 2021. This reduction leaves China with the tightest pork stocks since 2019, raising concerns about future supply shortages and price volatility.

Weakening Demand for Soybean Meal

As the sow inventory decreases, so does the demand for feed, particularly soybean meal. Soybean meal is a critical component of livestock feed, and China is the world’s largest importer of soybeans. The reduced need for feed is a direct result of fewer pigs and sows requiring sustenance. The contraction in demand for soybean meal is expected to have a knock-on effect on the global soybean market, particularly in countries like the United States, Brazil, and Argentina, which are major exporters of soybeans to China.

In addition to the decline in demand, China is facing a surplus of soybean stocks in its main ports. These high inventory levels further dampen the need for additional imports, leading to a potential oversupply in global markets. This shift could affect soybean prices and trade flows, with exporters needing to seek alternative markets to offset the reduced demand from China.

Outlook for 2024 and Beyond

The pork industry in China is undergoing a period of significant transformation. Economic pressures, reduced consumption, and the effects of African swine fever have created a perfect storm, leading to substantial reductions in the country’s sow and pig populations. These changes are expected to have far-reaching consequences for the global pork and soybean markets.

China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) has acknowledged the challenges facing the industry, noting that pork producers have not faced such sustained losses since 2014. The combination of oversupply, disease outbreaks, and economic headwinds has created an uncertain outlook for the industry. By the end of 2024, pork supplies are likely to remain tight, with prices potentially rising due to reduced production levels.

For soybean producers, the outlook is similarly complex. The reduction in demand for soybean meal from China, coupled with high stock levels in Chinese ports, could lead to an oversupply in global markets. This may result in downward pressure on soybean prices, affecting the profitability of soybean farmers in key exporting countries.

Conclusion

China’s pork industry, which accounts for half of the world’s consumption, is facing significant challenges in 2024. A 3% contraction in local pork consumption, a sharp reduction in sow inventories, and the continuing effects of African swine fever are reshaping the industry. These developments are having a profound impact on the demand for soybean meal and could lead to long-term changes in global pork and feed markets. As China navigates these challenges, both domestic producers and international suppliers will need to adapt to the evolving market dynamics.

The road ahead for China’s pork industry is fraught with uncertainty. However, with strategic adjustments and careful management, the sector could stabilize in the coming years, ensuring the continued provision of pork to the world’s largest consumer market. Meanwhile, global markets will be watching closely, as the ripple effects of these changes spread across the pork and soybean industries worldwide.

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On Special: How grocers are turning pizza into dough

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“On Special” is a monthly look at evolving store categories with insights on how different grocers are capitalizing on top trends.

Pizza has long occupied a place of honor in the American diet, with consumers consistently dishing out billions of dollars per year on the cheesy food at retail locations, sit-down restaurants and fast food establishments. 

As they look to improve their foodservice offerings, supermarket chains have invested in their pizza offerings to take advantage of shoppers’ desire for the food. From drawing attention to their in-store pizza ovens to partnering with local restaurateurs that specialize in the food, here’s how food retailers are looking to get a bigger slice of pizza sales.

Giant Food debuted a Ledo Pizza Corner Shoppe with take-and-bake and “order hot from the oven” pizza options at a store in Elkridge, Maryland in 2023.

Permission granted by Giant Food

 

 Data insights

Frozen pizzas have lately moved off grocery store shelves at a solid clip. Shoppers spent $7.4 billion on frozen pizza alone during the year that ended in July — up just under 1% year over year and more than on frozen breakfast foods, snacks or baked goods — according to data collected by Circana and published by 210 Analytics.

Frozen pizza commanded $549 million in sales during July, up just under 1% from the previous year, and the number of units sold grew by nearly 2%, the data shows. Consumer interest in frozen pizza was up in July even as sales of other types of frozen meals, including entrees and breakfast items, lost ground in sales.

Globally, frozen pizza sales jumped 11% in 2023, due in part to retailer promotions, according to figures from Market.us Media.

By comparison, consumers spent $85 million on deli prepared pizza in July, up about 4% year over year, according to Circana data cited by 210 Analytics. Spending on deli prepared pizzas came in at $1.3 billion for the year that ended in July, an increase of 6.7%, Circana found.

By the numbers

 

$549 million

Amount U.S. shoppers spent on frozen pizza in July, according to Circana data published by 210 Analytics

 

$7.4 billion

U.S. consumer spending on frozen pizza during the year that ended in July

 

$85 million

Spending by U.S. consumers on deli-prepared pizza in July

Pizza on display in a Harris Teeter store in Gaithersburg, Maryland, on Sept. 15, 2024.

Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive

 

Standout grocers

Dishing up pizza partnerships

In January, Giant Food struck a deal to sell pizzas from Maryland chain Ledo Pizza in some of the Mid-Atlantic supermarket chain’s stores. Shoppers have the option of taking the food home in a box to warm up in their own ovens or asking an employee to heat up a pizza to eat on the spot, a reflection of the Ahold Delhaize-owned chain’s efforts to dedicate more space in its new stores to ready-made meal choices. 

In July, meanwhile, Mt. Gatti’s Pizza unveiled plans to bring 92 pizza shops to Walmart stores in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Kentucky, a move the Texas-based chain said would nearly double its footprint.

Destination pizza

Specialty grocer The Fresh Market has positioned its stores as prime pizza destinations, announcing in May that it has rolled out a new selection of “authentic Neapolitan-style pizza” that it said would make mealtime easier for customers. The retailer’s chefs designed the recipes, which include BelGioioso cheese, Italian tomatoes grown from “fertile volcanic soils” and crusts made from “highly esteemed Neapolitan flour.” 

The Fresh Market’s focus on pizza comes as the chain looks to build ties with customers by highlighting its prepared food options. Several of the chain’s stores include “an expanded kitchen focus” on dinner items that includes a range of restaurant-quality options including hot and freshly prepared pizza.

Serving up a slice of deals

Harris Teeter put a spotlight on pizza when it announced in May that it would include pizza in its “$5 Meal Days” program, which it positioned as a way to attract budget-minded shoppers reeling from the rising cost of eating out. On Mondays, customers could get whole cheese and pepperoni pizzas — freshly baked and “take & bake” — as part of the program.

 What’s trending?

Grocers have looked to take advantage as people stock up on frozen pizzas. Last fall, Albertsons rolled out a premium wood-fired pizzas imported from Italy under its Signature Reserve private brand.

Also this year, Giant Eagle struck a deal with The 1870 Society, an organization that supports athletics at The Ohio State University, under which the chain said its Ohio stores would sell frozen pizzas featuring student athletes who play for the university.

In keeping with demand by shoppers for foods they can store at home easily and get on the table quickly, SpartanNash included frozen pizzas in its “Finest Reserve by Our Family” private label line, which launched in February. The brand centers on items that include “fresh and authentic ingredients,” according to SpartanNash.




Matthew Algie marks 160 years with multi-million-pound factory ‘transformation’

The Glasgow-based coffee roaster has unveiled a major coffee facility upgrade featuring state-of-the-art automated production and packing lines

Founded in 1864, Matthew Algie is one of the UK and Ireland’s largest coffee suppliers, providing roasted coffee and coffee equipment to more than 7,500 businesses and employing 400 staff | Matthew Algie 

Scotland’s Matthew Algie has unveiled a major coffee factory upgrade with a focus on efficiency and eco-friendly production as it works to boost capacity and achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
 
Marking its 160th anniversary, the coffee group has introduced state-of-the art technology to its Glasgow factory, including a new green handling and blending system, upgraded automation, new conveying systems and packaging line. 
 
The upgrade also features a new pallet-packing robot capable of packing coffee into carboard boxes, passing them through the production line and positioning them for delivery. In a bid to further increase capacity while cutting costs and emissions, Matthew Algie has replaced traditional hessian sacks with larger one-tonne transportation bags and now ships coffee in bulk containers. 
 
The upgrades are the culmination of a multi-million-pound investment secured by Matthew Algie in 2023 to increase annual roasting capacity to 2,500 tons per year. 
 
“After sixty rich years of roasting coffee at our beloved Glasgow site, we knew it was time for a fresh upgrade and we’re thrilled to share our exciting roastery transformation. This multi-million-pound investment isn’t just about enhancing our operations—it’s about brewing a brighter, more sustainable future,” said Paul Chadderton, Managing Director of Sales and Marketing, Matthew Algie.
 
Founded in 1864, Matthew Algie is one of the UK and Ireland’s largest coffee suppliers, providing roasted coffee and coffee equipment to more than 7,500 businesses and employing 400 staff. 
 
The Glasgow-based coffee roaster was early proponent of ethical coffee sourcing, introducing the UK’s first Fairtrade espresso in 1997 and the world’s first triple-certified (Fairtrade, Organic and Rainforest Alliance) espresso in 2004. 
 
In 2019, Matthew Algie became the world’s first carbon neutral coffee roastery after working to offset emissions through carbon credits projects in Uruguay and India. The business continues to work with Fairtrade to support farmers and producers around the world in countries including Rwanda, Ethiopia, Peru, and Honduras.
 
Part of Tchibo Group since 2016, in January 2024, Matthew Algie became the German coffee giant’s flagship coffee brand in the UK and Ireland following the strategic merger of Tchibo Coffee Services and Dublin-based Capitol foods.




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