Stonewall Kitchen has acquired Vermont Coffee Co. based in Middlebury, Vermont. The company sources, blends, and roasts high quality, certified organic arabica coffee from regions around the world.
“We’re extremely excited to welcome Vermont Coffee Co. to our growing family of specialty brands,” said John Stiker, chief executive officer of Stonewall Kitchen, in a statement. “Both of our companies are committed to craft manufacturing high quality products and creating meaningful experiences for people. We believe these deeply rooted values and commitment to quality make Vermont Coffee Co. the perfect addition to our family.”
Vermont Coffee Company marks Stonewall Kitchen’s second acquisition of 2021 and sixth acquisition overall. Last month, Stonewall Kitchen purchased Urban Accents, producer of spices, seasonings, and sauces.
“I began my love affair with coffee by learning to roast through trial and error, and sharing those batches with friends, said Vermont Coffee Co. founder Paul Ralston. “Forty years later, our mission remains “roasting coffee for friends,” which means being friends to our farmers, our customers, our community, and our planet. As a purpose-driven company, finding the right home for our brand and the friends I’ve made was of the utmost importance to me. I am extremely happy that Stonewall Kitchen will be the new home of Vermont Coffee Co. and will continue roasting with our entire team here in Middlebury. As part of their commitment to the community, Stonewall Kitchen is planning to open a new Vermont Coffee Co. cafe in downtown Middlebury, with a target opening date of this fall.”
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Image: Stonewall Kitchen/Vermont Coffee Co.