Farmer Brothers

Farmer Brothers is a national coffee roaster, wholesaler, and distributor based in Fort Worth, Texas, specializing in coffee, tea, and culinary products. The company offers a wide range of products, including organic and sustainably-produced coffees, hot and iced teas, cappuccino mixes, spices, and various baking mixes. Farmer Brothers serves a diverse clientele, including restaurants, hotels, casinos, offices, convenience stores, and healthcare facilities, as well as private brand retailers. The company’s extensive portfolio features several brands, such as Farmer Brothers, Artisan Collection by Farmer Brothers, Metropolitan, and McGarvey. With over 1,600 employees, Farmer Brothers has established itself as a significant player in the foodservice industry, generating net sales exceeding $500 million in recent years.

Brad Bollner

CFO

Matthew Swenson

Vice President of Coffee Operations

4 past transactions

Boyd Coffee

Acquisition in 2017
Boyd Coffee, established in 1900 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is a prominent coffee roaster and distributor. It specializes in producing and selling a wide array of coffee products, including coffees, hot and iced teas, frozen beverages, cappuccinos, cocoas, syrups, and related equipment. Boyd Coffee caters to a diverse clientele, ranging from individual consumers to large-scale businesses such as casinos, coffee shops, convenience stores, restaurants, and hotels. The company operates both online and through grocery stores in several states, providing customized beverage solutions tailored to each client's needs. As of 2017, Boyd Coffee operates as a subsidiary of Farmer Bros. Co.

West Coast Coffee

Acquisition in 2017
West Coast Coffee, established in 1912, is a subsidiary of Farmer Bros. Co., specializing in the distribution of coffee, tea, and other beverages to businesses across the United States.

China Mist

Acquisition in 2016
China Mist Tea Company, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a producer and distributor of a diverse range of teas, including iced, organic, black, green, white, and herbal varieties. The company specializes in offering gourmet, fresh-brewed iced teas for hotels, restaurants, foodservice providers, grocers, and coffee service operators worldwide. Its product portfolio includes brewed iced teas, organic whole leaf tea sachets, hot tea bags, and single-serve tea pod products. Additionally, China Mist provides an iced tea service known as Tea-LC, which encompasses a variety of on-trend products, brewing equipment, and professional support services. The company distributes its products through various channels, including distributors, retail stores, and online platforms. As of October 2016, China Mist operates as a subsidiary of Farmer Brothers Co.

Coffee Bean International

Acquisition in 2007
Coffee Bean International, Inc. is a specialty coffee roaster based in the United States that focuses on roasting, processing, and selling high-quality gourmet coffee. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including independent specialty coffee shops and larger quality-oriented chains, by offering custom private brands and plug-and-play control brands tailored to meet the needs of retail stores and their customers. In addition to its private label options, Coffee Bean International provides a quick-start coffee service program and a variety of merchandising solutions designed for restaurants. The company's commitment to quality places it within the upper end of the specialty coffee market, serving several thousand customers nationwide.
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