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Try a fresh cup of new brew

Meet the all-new Co-operative Coffee from Co-op.

Co-operative Coffee offers exceptional coffee from around the world, with 10 varieties from Central America, South America, Africa and Asia ranging from light roasts to dark. From beans to brewing, Co-operative Coffee delivers premium blends that are carefully roasted from sustainable sources to create the perfect cup.

“Coffee purchased at a grocery store, gas bar or convenience store doesn’t have to be generic,” said Sav Bellissimo, Store Brands Manager with Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL). “We want to emulate the coffee house experience and help our customers have a memorable cup of coffee.”

Co-operative Coffee products are available in both whole beans and ground coffee at Co-op Food Stores in Western Canada.

Made in co-operation

Our coffee isn’t co-operative in name only. It is a collaboration between Co-op, our B.C.-based master roaster who perfects the blends and our suppliers from around the world. Working together, we’re providing the beans for you to make a quality cup in your home.

Co-op also believes in co-operation amongst co-operatives. Our Nicaraguan beans are organic and fair trade, sourced from Reyna del Café, which translates to Queen of Coffee. Located in northern Nicaragua,  this small community co-operative of 169 farmers is focused on the local needs of its farming families.

“On a seasonal basis, we’ll be procuring beans directly from growers,” Bellissimo said. “Direct trade and fair trade are methods we use to source beans in a sustainable and socially responsible manner.”

In direct trade, Co-op works directly with growers through Axiom Coffee Ventures to establish coffee bean quality and price, to the benefit of the grower. Axiom doesn’t sell coffee or coffee beans; it simply connects small farmers to companies and then tracks the impact of the relationship. Co-operative Coffee’s first direct trade product, available for a limited time, comes from the 156-member Asociación Agrícola Productores Orgánicos Xejuyú Atitlán (AAPOSA) in Guatemala. This wonderful coffee has a chocolate flavour with fruity notes, creating a clean, well-balanced finish.

 Your new favourite

Our master roaster is also one of 3,500 ‘Q graders’ in the world. Certified by the Coffee Quality Institute, our roaster selects the best quality beans, looking for factors such as acidity, body, flavour and balance.

The new Co-operative Coffee product line-up includes:

  • Breakfast Blend: Lightly roasted with low acidity and notes of caramel.
  • Columbia Blend: Caramel and apricot aromas, rich wine-like flavour with moderate acidity. It is also available in decaf.
  • French Roast: Heavy-bodied and bold in flavour, with smoky aroma and rich taste. It is also available in decaf.
  • Ethiopia: Fragrant notes of citrus and fresh fruit using Yirgacheffe and natural Sidamo beans.
  • Sumatra: Earthy nuances of fresh herbs and cloves create unique flavour profile with mild acidity.
  • Costa Rica: Roasted malt and smoky aromas with notes of dark chocolate and nuts.
  • Peru: Smoky aroma with dark chocolate and crisp sweetness using fair trade and organic beans.
  • Nicaragua: Herbal fragrances and subtle hints of honey and caramel using fair trade and organic beans.

“With Co-operative Coffee, we’re pushing the envelope, trying new things and reinventing ourselves,” Bellissimo said. “I love coffee and have tried every one of our new products. I enjoy them all and hope our customers find their new favourite.”

Co-operative Coffee is now available at your local Co-op Food Store and will be introduced into convenience stores and delis in phases.

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