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February 16th, 2022 |The turn of the year marked an entire decade since the inception of our farmer-focused, impact-driven business. Thanks for supporting us along the journey! We couldn’t have made it this far without you.
READ MOREThe Best Coffee Shops in Atlanta
October 19th, 2021 | ThrillistThere’s no doubt about it: Atlanta is a coffee lover’s city. Recent years have brought an abundance of coffee shops and local roasters making it easier for us to get through our mornings… and afternoons. Coffee shops weren’t immune to pandemic struggles, but in this post-vaccine world many of them are thriving, and there are even newcomers to get excited about. The hardest part for us caffeine fiends is choosing which coffee shop to go to. It all depends on the vibe you want. Whether you’re looking to get some work done, meet up with friends, or try an out of this world coffee drink, there’s a coffee shop for every mood.
READ MOREEdible Partners with Thrive Farmers to Introduce New Coffee and Tea Program
September 11th, 2021 | QSREdible maintains its pioneering role by innovating in the gifts and treats category with the introduction of a new coffee and tea program featuring farmer-direct products from Thrive Farmers, for at-home enjoyment.
THRIVE FARMERS WINS ‘BEST FOR THE WORLD’ BY B LAB®, FOR THIRD YEAR
September 3rd, 2021 |—THRIVE Farmers® International is recognized by B Lab® as one of the world’s most impactful companies by winning Best For The World Award for the third year. This award recognizes Thrive Farmers’ community impact as being in the top five percent of more than 4,000 Certified B Corps from 153 industries in 77 countries that meet the already rigorous standards set by B Lab®. Every year, B Lab® honors the highest achieving businesses of the already prestigious group with the Best For The World Award, which celebrates the Certified B Corps that score in the top five percent on the B Impact Assessment for environmental, community, customer, worker and overall impact.
READ MOREWhere Business and Farmers ‘Thrive’
October 16th, 2018 | Inc.Through an innovative revenue-sharing model that provides a stable, predictable price for coffee, Thrive Farmers ensures higher earnings for farmers — up to three times more than the traditional model. It also provides a “halo effect” for consumers, who are increasingly seeking out brands committed to social justice.
READ MORELWR Farmers Market Coffee
July 15th, 2018 | Coffee TalkIn an article in Coffee Talk Magazine, Rick Peyser mentions Thrive Farmers as a partner of LWR Farmers Market Coffee, a line of premium quality coffee sourced directly from our farmers participating in Lutheran World Relief Projects in Nicaragua. Thrive Farmers is described as a coffee company that shares LWR’s passion for helping farmers lift themselves out of poverty and become self-sufficient. Thrive Farmers roasts, packages and distributes LWR Farmers Coffee.
READ MOREFinding Focus In Sustainability Efforts To Empower Farmers
January 26th, 2018 | Blog , Inside THRIVESustainability is an overused term in our world. To some, it’s narrowly defined as “green” or efforts with an environmental component. To others, it’s a measure of profitability. Sadly, to others it’s merely a marketing term used to appeal to customers yet no real changes happen within the business.
READ MOREInnovation in the Coffee Business
October 10th, 2017 | Coffee TalkKenneth Lander, co-founder and chief sustainability officer of THRIVE Farmers, and Rick Peyser, senior relationship manager for coffee and cocoa at Lutheran World Relief, host a webinar on “Innovation in the Coffee Business: The True Power of Relationships,” with CoffeeTalk.
READ MOREThrive Farmers Named No. 19 On 35th Annual Inc. 500 Fastest-growing Companies List
August 29th, 2016 | Atlanta Business Chronicle , Inc.The Atlanta Business Chronicle notes Thrive’s successful ranking on Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Companies List, coming in at No. 19. The Inc. 500 list is representative of the best of the Inc. 5000 list. The article also informs readers on Thrive’s background and sustainable business model, benefitting farmers and valuing relationships.
READ MOREACG Georgia Fast40 – THRIVE Farmers Named Georgia’s Fastest-Growing Middle-Market Company
July 18th, 2016 | ACG AtlantaTHRIVE Farmers named the fastest growing middle-market company in Georgia
READ MOREThe THRIVE Farmers Inaugural Coffee Games
October 1st, 2015 | Blog , Inside THRIVE , Our CommunityAt THRIVE Farmers, we cherish opportunities to expand our coffee knowledge and experiences, all while growing closer as a community.
READ MOREConversations at Origin
September 4th, 2015 | Blog , Origin Perspectives , Product Spotlightby Amanda Eastwood, Origin Specialist Over the course of the first few weeks of summer, a small group of the THRIVE origin team, including myself, had the opportunity to spend intentional time with several coffee farmers across three different countries. Some of these...
READ MOREProfit-sharing in the coffee industry
July 22nd, 2015 | CNNCNN offers viewers a four-minute informational video which explores Thrive’s story, and the “why” behind Thrive’s groundbreaking coffee business model: helping farmers.
READ MORERaised Drying Beds – a proven method
April 21st, 2015 | Origin Perspectives , Tools of the TradeIf you have been following along with our Tools of the Trade blogs, you’ve probably realized that coffee quality is positively or negatively affected at every step along the supply chain from the time a seed is planted until the coffee is sipped from your favorite mug.
READ MOREBloom Collection: Spotlight on San Isidro
January 13th, 2015 | Blog , Product Announcements , Product Spotlight , THRIVE BloomIntroducing a truly unique Costa Rican coffee from Efraín Mendez and Edgar Ureña – San Isidro. What is really special about our San Isidro is that it is a natural processed coffee. Efraín Mendez and Edgar Ureña are experts at processing natural coffees because that is...
READ MOREBloom Collection: Spotlight on SloDry™
December 16th, 2014 | Blog , Product Announcements , Product Spotlight , THRIVE BloomREAD MORE
THRIVE Farmers Coffee changing your morning cup of joe
September 10th, 2014 | 11 AliveTHRIVE Farmers Coffee is featured on Atlanta’s 11 Alive. Watch the video below....Vin
READ MOREChick-fil-A Finally Gets Serious About Coffee
August 15th, 2014 | Bloomberg BusinessweekBloomberg Businessweek begs the question everyone else was already thinking when Chick-fil-A first partnered with Thrive: Will the chicken sandwich and waffle fry following transfer over to the new specialty coffee?
READ MOREChick-fil-A debuts specialty-grade coffee
August 15th, 2014 | Atlanta Business ChronicleChick-fil-A debuts specialty-grade coffee
READ MORERoaster Realm: Birch Coffee
August 14th, 2014 | Blog , Roaster RealmPaul Schlader and Jeremy Lyman are creating a coffee community in New York City through their four Birch shops. Paul took some time to talk with us about their journey in the coffee industry and their goal of making a difference through their work. Share about your...
READ MORENow Helping 5,000+ Farmers Pursue Economic Sustainability
May 29th, 2014 | Blog , The Business of CoffeeSince our beginnings with a few farmers in Costa Rica, THRIVE Farmers has had a simple mission: to create true economic sustainability for coffee producers, who have been leaving their family farms at double-digit rates for years. This mission is being realized today...
READ MOREBusiness Plan Brews Big Profits for Coffee Farmers
May 21st, 2014 | BloombergBusiness Plan Brews Big Profits for Coffee Farmers
READ MOREQuills Coffee’s Michael Butterworth Shines with Coban Honey at Big Eastern
January 23rd, 2014 | Blog , Guests of THRIVE , Our CommunityThis year at the Big Eastern Barista Competition in Durham, NC Michael Butterworth of Quills Coffee placed 5th out of 22 competitors in the south east. His placement in the top 6 advances him to the United States Barista Championships in Seattle, WA. We are privileged...
READ MOREMaking the Connection at Big Central
November 8th, 2013 | Blog , BrewingBaristas are the craftsmen and women who have the task of honoring the farmer with the final preparation of the coffee to your cup. This group was in full force through the SCAA sanctioned Big Central Competition, an event designed to celebrate specialty coffee and...
READ MOREOctober 2, 2013 – Conscious Magazine
October 22nd, 2013 | Conscious MagazineExplore the differences between fair trade and farmer-direct models.
READ MORERoaster Realm: Mama Mocha’s
February 12th, 2013 | Blog , Brew Better , Guests of THRIVE , Our Community , Roaster RealmThis week we are profiling coffee diva and roaster extraordinaire Sarah Gill with Mama Mocha’s. Sarah is co-owner of this artisan shop in Auburn, Alabama and she truly bridges the realm of art and science when roasting. Next time you see her, ask about how...
READ MOREFarm-to-Table Movement to the World of Championship Coffee
April 14th, 2012 | Blog , Inside THRIVE , Our Community , UncategorizedThe farm-to-table movement has arrived in the world of coffee. The art and science of coffee farming and preparing an espresso will join together at the United States Barista Championships, April 19-22, 2012. The common hope of a fourth...
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