Farmer Brothers history began in 1912 when a young man named Roy E. Farmer decided to open up his own coffee business to make it easy for restaurants to pour a great cup of coffee.
He had big dreams but not much money.
So he started the company where any sensible entrepreneur would: the back of his brother’s bicycle shop.
Over the next 100 years, Farmer Brothers made strategic decisions to start Spice Products Company and Custom Coffee Plan, and to acquire Coffee Bean International and Sara Lee’s DSD coffee foodservice division, rounding out Farmer Brothers’ presence as a national manufacturer, wholesaler, and distributor with sustained connections to its local roots.
Today, Farmer Brothers serves over 60,000 food and beverage establishments across the U.S.
With over 115 Farmer Brothers branches nationwide, personalized service and fast delivery are always just a phone call away.
What we do
Gourmet restaurant coffee service and products, from our house to yours.
We have grown to serve our customer base in the foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, gaming, and retail establishments by doing whatever it takes to make every single one of them a success.
Because Farmer Brothers is a national company that grew branch-by-branch and customer-by-customer, each local branch is operated as its own business.
With Farmer Brothers restaurant coffee service, you get all the scalability of a national manufacturer, wholesaler, and distributor, located nearby—no matter where you do business in the Continental U.S.
Product and equipment solutions
At Farmer Brothers, we develop a custom coffee and beverage plan just for you. Our products, equipment, and restaurant coffee services are customized to meet your exact restaurant needs and specifications. Your local Farmer Brothers Service Technician is just a phone call away to provide support 24/7.
Inventory management and restocking
As your coffee wholesale supplier, we make it as easy as possible to manage your business, profitably. That’s why we manage your inventory from stocking where you want it and in what order, to analyzing the speed at which you use it and developing a re-stock plan.
Marketing support
Farmer Brothers provides more than exceptional coffee and beverage services. We stay on top of trends and share ideas and insights that help you grow your business. Take a look at our sales-driving programs including our quarterly newsletter, point-of-sale signage, menu boards, window clings, table tents, danglers, airport merchandising, and much more.
Training
Equipment support doesn’t end with the install. Training your team and regularly checking to make sure your restaurant coffee service and tea service is the way it should be every time, ensures customer satisfaction and repeat business- and decreases the potential for waste and breakdowns.
Product certifications
In recognition of its commitment to high-quality standards and sustainability, Farmer Brothers roasts coffees that include the following professional certifications:
Fair Trade USA
The coffee products with this certification indicate the coffee has been produced using sustainable agricultural and labor practices. These include wildlife protection, water conservation, community relations, and occupational safety.
USDA Organic
The coffee products with this certification are grown under a set of environmental best practices, including no artificial fertilizers or pesticides, plenty of native habitats, and wide buffer zones.
Rainforest Alliance
Buying products with the Rainforest Alliance Certified™ seal helps support the rights and well-being of farmworkers, the conservation of natural resources, and the protection of wildlife and the environment.
OU Kosher
One of our three roasters is certified by the Orthodox Union Kosher (OU Kosher), independent verification of purity. Coffees produced at this roaster bear the world’s most recognized and trusted kosher certification symbol.
LEED
Our Portland Facility, Coffee Bean International, is the first roastery in the Northwest to achieve LEED® Silver Certification. This means that our facility is third-party certified for meeting stringent green building and performance standards, including reduced waste sent to landfills, energy and water conservation, and reduced Carbon-dioxide emissions.
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