Groundwork Retail Stores & Supreme Bean Enter Strategic Partnership
The newly formed Groundwork Coffee Company, LLC is a custom blend of two leading pioneers of the Los Angeles specialty coffee scene: organic roaster/retailer, Groundwork Coffee Company and roaster/wholesaler Supreme Bean and its on-set coffee/catering company, Joe to Go Coffee Service. The companies recently merged resources to create one of the preeminent independent coffee companies in Greater Los Angeles. This strategic partnership will result in ?farm to cup? oversight and providing superior organic products, service and sustainability throughout the supply chain.
The team at the helm of the newly formed company will be native Angelenos and veterans of the LA coffee scene, Richard Karno and Jeff Chean, (founder of Groundwork Coffee and Supreme Bean Coffee Roasters, respectively). who will continue in their current roles overseeing and developing the cafes, coffee and company vision. Edward Cola and Steven Levan will oversee the finances and operations.
?We?ve created a one-stop coffee source for our customers, explains Steven Levan, ?it is an expansion of our philosophy and commitment to handcrafted products, embracing best practices in all segments of our business: importing, Fair and fairly traded coffee, roasting, wholesaling, etc, all under the umbrella of operating sustainably and being a responsible member of the communities we serve.? Levan, who was also born in L.A., points to the homegrown aspect of the new coffee company. ?Three of the principle partners were born and raised in Los Angeles, so we think we have an understanding and appreciation for the city and what makes it unique. The goal is to have that appreciation carry over into our company operations,? Levan said.
Founded in Santa Monica in 1990, Groundwork low Company imports and roasts organic, Fairly-Traded beans for its six cafés (four on the west aspect, one in Hollywood, one downtown) in metropolitan l. a. . Groundwork’s cafés have distinguished themselves in serving a spread of 100 percent organic, single origin and custom blended coffees, premium teas and an appealing choice of signature baked merchandise, sandwiches, soups, salads and entrees. additionally to the café service, Supreme Bean, brings a “culinary approach to coffee” and over a decade’s price of expertise supplying fine restaurants, low homes and caterers with roast-to-order heirloom specialty coffees, ancillary product, equipment and consulting services to the new venture. In 2008, Supreme Bean joined forces with Joe to travel low Service, the primary catering company to bring specialty and flavored coffees to the backlots of Hollywood. Established in 1994, Joe to travel proved itself within the demanding setting of Hollywood production and has become the low service of selection for The Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, The Screen Actor Guild Awards, the Tonight Show, various episodic tv shows, film sets and offices.
While quality product and repair are vital to a company’s success, sustainability is additionally a cornerstone of Groundwork’s operations. In 2011, the corporate commissioned construction of a brand new state of the art low roaster. The new roaster was customized to lower the carbon footprint of the low roasting method whereas additionally permitting a lot of management over and expression through the machine. designed with the newest inexperienced burner and revolutionary emissions management technology, the roaster utilizes twin catalytic converters and also the recapture of waste heat. Plans are in motion to enrich the roaster with a solar power system that may turn out 90%-95% of the roastery operations electrical desires. Supreme Bean was recognized by the Southern California Gas Company for its innovative and one-of-a-kind low roaster’s dramatic savings in fuel, reduction of emissions and potency. Finding the optimal combination to reinforce low quality whereas reducing its emissions and reliance on the Grid demonstrates Groundwork’s commitment to sustainability.
Some of Groundwork’s vehicle fleet is powered by natural gas rather than petroleum and also the company has plans to convert the majority of its vehicles to wash burning fuels.
Recycling and reuse also are utilized to additional cut back the company’s carbon footprint. All burlap and jute low sacks are repurposed through a network of landscape architects and beekeepers. Cardboard boxes and paper merchandise employed in the roastery and stores are recycled through community programs. All to-go containers in retail stores are made of partial post client recycled materials. every Groundwork retail store is supplied with separated recycling containers for glass, paper and plastic things. Customers are actively inspired to reuse and recycle all low containers. Discount on drinks are given to customers once they bring their own cups, purchase bulk low beans and/or reuse Groundwork low luggage or cans. Additionally, Groundwork makes its used organic low grounds and chaff out there to any or all customers and community teams as compost for gardening.
The company is a vigorous citizen within the communities served, supporting KCRW-FM (NPR affiliate), accelerate Woman’s Network, St Barnabas Senior Services, LA Conservation Core, Surf Aid International, the new Downtown Women’s Center and diverse native education and non secular organizations.
Groundwork low Company LLC could be a specialty low resource dedicated to the very best quality standards. Headquartered in North Hollywood, California, Groundwork operates vi retail stores, and collaborates with Supreme Bean LLC/Joe to travel in running an artisan roasting facility, a regional wholesale distribution network and a premium low catering company. Groundwork/Supreme Bean’s mission is to provide and distribute hand crafted and distinctive product whereas encouraging full sustainability throughout the provision chain. Groundwork product are NOP-USDA Certified Organic by C.C.O.F and RCC & KSA Kosher. Groundwork and Supreme Bean are Fairtrade and Fairtrade USA Licensed Partners. company headquarters are located at 5457 Cleon Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91601. 818-506-6020.
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