HEINZ ACQUIRES ETHICAL BEAN COFFEE

HEINZ ACQUIRES ETHICAL BEAN COFFEE

Fifth largest food and beverage company in the world, Kraft Heinz has completed the acquisition of Ethical Bean Coffee assets. The coffee company was founded in 2003 and is a top roaster of 100 percent Fairtrade and certified organic coffee and hold a strong commitment to environmental accountability, global awareness and other social responsibilities.

“Kraft Heinz Canada is continuously looking for ways to deliver superior quality, extensive variety, and finer products to Canadians. We believe quality coffee starts at the source, which involves responsible sourcing and supporting the hard-working, dedicated farmers at origin. The acquisition of Ethical Bean Coffee reinforces our pledge to the sustainable health of our people, our planet and our company,” said Carlos Piani, president of Kraft Heinz Canada.

“We are proud of what Ethical Bean has been able to accomplish over the past fifteen years, building a brand with a solid reputation across North America for great tasting coffee, that is sustainably sourced. With Kraft Heinz’s expertise and scale, we’re confident that Ethical Bean Coffee will continue to deliver on that reputation to a much wider audience,” said co-founder of Ethical Bean, Lloyd Bernhardt.