Farmer Brothers is a leading national roaster, manufacturer, wholesaler and distributor of high-quality branded and private label coffees, teas, spices and culinary products to foodservice, convenience stores and grocery retailers. The company operates one of the country’s largest, most complete direct-store-delivery (DSD) distribution networks serving national, regional and local accounts. More than 110 branches throughout the contiguous United States help ensure on-time delivery of premium-quality products, equipment support, personal customer service and shared expertise.
Since 1912, Farmer Brothers has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, expertise and innovation in the industry, and company executives hold key positions in such industry organizations as World Coffee Research, Coffee Quality Institute, Alliance for Coffee Excellence, the Roasters Guild and International Women’s Coffee Alliance, as well as the presidency of the Pacific Coast Coffee Association and Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA).
In addition to operating two roasting facilities (including one of the first in the Northwest to achieve LEED® Silver Certification), six major distribution centers, and branches in every major American market, Farmer Brothers was among the first coffee roasters in the nation to receive SCAA-certification of a state-of-the-art coffee lab. It also operates Public Domain®, a nationally recognized specialty coffeehouse in Portland, Ore. Farmer Brothers is committed to social, economic and environmental sustainability.
Beverages can play an important – and profitable – role in attracting customers to convenience stores. Keeping on top of beverage trends can help capture patrons in your store and attract new ones. For instance, specialty coffee consumption is on the rise1. If you don’t offer or upgrade to specialty coffee on your menu, your patrons may go elsewhere to get it. Another trend shows that iced tea consumption is growing faster than soft drinks2, as consumers look for healthy alternatives to soda. Offering a variety of fresh-brewed iced teas in your convenience store can help take advantage of this trend. The consumer-preferred flavors3 featured in the Farmer Brothers iced tea line were formulated with these preferences in mind. Also please ask about our newest product, Hard Rock Energy Drinks! This exciting new product utilizes one of the best known brands in the world, tastes great, and will help you capture more business in the growing category of energy drinks.
Farmer Brothers understands that convenience store operators strive to give their customers the most convenient shopping experience possible and have only a few minutes to accomplish that. Attractive displays combined with high-quality coffee, tea, cappuccino and cocoa beverages mean that your customers can easily find a satisfying experience and get back on their way. Our array of customizable merchandising options shows that Farmer Brothers can be your complete beverage solution. Feel free to visit our website at http://www.farmerbros.com/your-business/convenience-stores/.
Sources: 1The National Coffee Association 2012 2 NPD Group 2012 3 Datassential 2013
