As part of our commitment to sustainability and environmental issues, we have made it a priority to take proactive action to address the effects of climate change. Climate change is affecting coffee production all around the world. In fact, recent research suggests that Arabica coffee could be even more adversely affected by the effects of … Continued
Typically, coffee farming is seen as a male dominated industry and we know this to be true from our own supply chain, with just under a quarter of the Fairtrade coffee farmers in our supply chains being women. However, we are also aware that this issue is often a problem of under-representation. In many cases, … Continued
La Cooperativa Agraria Cafetalera San Juan del Oro (CAC SJO or San Juan del Oro) was the first cooperative to be founded in Puno in southern Peru back in 1961. Coffee producers were in desperate need of stronger market access so the 40 founding members sought to improve the lives of farmers and their families … Continued
Some of the most rewarding work we do at Matthew Algie is support our Fairtrade producers to improve education for young people. It makes sense – these young minds are the future of the local communities and coffee industry. We want to support families to give them a better quality of life. COCAFCAL and … Continued
At Matthew Algie, we have always championed Fairtrade. For almost 25 years, we have been sourcing coffee from Fairtrade cooperatives around the world, ensuring our coffee farmers receive a fair wage and feel empowered to take more control over their lives. Since we launched the UK’s first Fairtrade espresso in 1997, we have contributed over … Continued
By Angelina Smy, Marketing Manager, Matthew Algie We can all agree that 2020 was a tough year. We are already 6 weeks into 2021 and have seen many of the same challenges we faced in 2020. We can only look forward with hope and plan for the coming months with optimism. Hopefully we won’t have … Continued
When choosing a coffee for your business, there are many things you’ll want to consider. First and foremost is who you are catering for and their general preferences. Do you want fruit and sweetness or body and intensity? A dark or light roast? How will you be brewing your coffee? All these and more impact … Continued
At Matthew Algie, we already offer the UK and Ireland’s widest range of commercial coffee machines, but now we’re going one step further by adding a truly iconic traditional machine to the roster… we are pleased to welcome the La Marzocco Linea Classic! La Marzocco has a rich history and reputation for producing beautiful, perfectly … Continued
These past few months have been trying for all of us. For those of you who work in hospitality, it has been particularly hard. Many of you will have closed your doors and even if you did stay open, you will have had to make major changes across your business. But there is light at … Continued
How can you attract customers into your business beyond those who pass by or those already familiar with your coffee shop? How can a small independent café compete with the major high street chain down the street? The answer has always been the same – through building strong customer relationships. One of the most effective … Continued