New England Coffee
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Beverage |
| Founded | Boston, Massachusetts, United States (1916) |
| Founder | Menelaos Kaloyanides, George Kaloyanides, Megaklis Papadopoulos |
| Headquarters | , United States |
| Products | Coffee and tea |
Number of employees | 250 |
| Website | NewEnglandCoffee.com |
New England Coffee is New England’s largest independent specialty coffee roaster.[1] Founded in 1916[2] by Menelaos Kaloyanides, George Kaloyanides and Megaklis Papadopoulos in Boston, Massachusetts. The business was acquired by New Orleans based Reily Foods Company on December 30, 2013.[3]
New England Coffee was voted Massachusetts family business of the year in 2007.[4]
History
Three Greek immigrants by the names of brothers Menelaos & George Kaloyanides, and their partner Megaklis Papadopoulos started the company New England Coffee in a building at the corner of Milk and Broad Streets in Boston, where hand-roasted coffee was delivered by horse and wagon. The first truck was purchased in 1918, when other family members started to join the business.
In 1966, after outgrowing several homes in succession, New England Coffee finally settled into their present location at 100 Charles Street in Malden, Massachusetts. Today, New England Coffee occupies five buildings and has hugely expanded their manufacturing and packaging capabilities.
Four generations of the Kaloyanides family have led the business since its inception; Menelaos Kaloyanides from 1916 to 1966, Stephen Kaloyanides from 1966 to 1996, James M Kaloyanides from 1996 to 2013 and James B Kaloyanides from 2013 to 2016.
Basil Kaloyanides, father of James M Kaloyanides and grandfather of James B Kaloyanides was inducted to the Massachusetts Restaurant Association Hall of Fame.
New England Coffee only uses 100% Arabica beans in all of their products. New England Coffee offers coffee blends, flavored coffees, full-bodied dark roasts and blends from locations such as Colombia, Sumatra and Costa Rica. Among the most pervasive varieties are Decaffeinated Colombian and Colombian Supremo which have both been reviewed by Consumer Reports.[5] In 2016, New England Coffee celebrated its 100th anniversary.[6]
Availability
Today, New England Coffee serves over 5,000 Foodservice Customers nationally with their variety of blends, flavors, decaffeinated, dark roast and fair trade coffee and hot and iced beverages like tea, lattes and smoothies. Foodservice locations include:
- Restaurants
- Hotels and Inns
- Coffee and Bagel Shops
- Convenience Stores
- Colleges and Universities
- Healthcare
- Cafeterias
New England Coffee Retail Ground Coffee is also sold at participating supermarket retailers throughout the United States. The brand is currently available in many Targets and Walmarts east of the Mississippi, and it can be found in the Midwest as well as in such states as Florida and Texas.[7][8]
The Coffee Shop, New England Coffee's online store, offers exclusive coffee selections and bulk whole bean as well as tea, gift baskets, coffee mugs and other novelty items.
References
- ^ Allbusiness.com[dead link]
- ^ Boston.com Archived January 24, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Reily Foods Company Acquires New England Tea & Coffee Company; Diversifies and Expands U.S. Coffee Distribution". PR Newswire. December 30, 2013. Retrieved 2014-04-15.
- ^ Mafba.com Archived June 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Best Coffee". (September 2011). Consumer Reports pg. 40
- ^ "New England Coffee celebrates anniversary in York". seacoastonline.com. Retrieved 2017-11-15.
- ^ Boston.com Archived October 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Newenglandcoffee.com
