Volcafe

Volcafe is a premier global green coffee merchant and a major division of ED&F Man Commodities, which was acquired by Hartree Partners in 2024. Established in 1851 and based in Winterthur, Switzerland, the company manages a comprehensive supply chain that includes procurement, processing, and logistics for both Arabica and Robusta coffee varieties. Volcafe operates in over 25 countries and is responsible for supplying the beans for approximately 60 billion cups of coffee each year. The company is widely recognized for its "Volcafe Way" initiative, a sustainable sourcing program that provides technical assistance and training to tens of thousands of coffee farmers worldwide. Through its extensive network of origin operations and quality control laboratories, Volcafe serves as a critical link between coffee producers and global roasters.