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| | name = Peace Coffee | | name = Peace Coffee | ||
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| | location_city = ], Minnesota | | location_city = ] | ||
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| location_country = United States | ||
| | locations = 303 locations (2012) | |||
| | area_served = | | area_served = | ||
| | key_people = ] | | key_people = ] Lee Wallace | ||
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| products = Fair Trade Organic Coffee | ||
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| owner = Lee Wallace, Kent Pilakowski | ||
| | num_employees = | | num_employees = 65 | ||
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| ⚫ | '''Peace Coffee''' is an organization based in ], Minnesota that sells organic, ] coffee.<ref name=Mission>{{cite web|title=Meet us: Our Mission|url=http://www.peacecoffee.com/meet-us/our-mission.php|publisher=Peace Coffee|accessdate=5 May 2012}}</ref> The company sells coffee through ], ], ], and via the ]. The organization operates throughout the United States with a strong presence in the ].<ref name=Locator>{{cite web|title=Find Peace Coffee Near You|url=http://www.peacecoffee.com/find-peace-coffee/index.php#mapCols|publisher=Peace Coffee|accessdate=5 May 2012}}</ref> | ||
| Peace coffee is one of 24 fair trade coffee roasters part of Cooperative Coffees. | |||
| ⚫ | '''Peace Coffee''' is an organization based in ], Minnesota that sells organic, ] coffee.<ref name=Mission>{{cite web|title=Meet us: Our Mission|url=http://www.peacecoffee.com/meet-us/our-mission.php|publisher=Peace Coffee|accessdate=5 May 2012}}</ref> The company sells coffee through ], ], ], and via the ]. The organization operates throughout the United States |
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| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| Peace Coffee was formed by the ] |
Peace Coffee was formed by the ] in 1996<ref name=Story>{{cite web|title=Meet Us: Our Story|url=http://www.peacecoffee.com/meet-us/our-story.php|publisher=Peace Coffee|accessdate=5 May 2012}}</ref> The company also partnered with ].<ref name=IATP>{{cite web|title=Peace Coffee|url=http://www.iatp.org/about/peace-coffee|publisher=]|accessdate=5 May 2012}}</ref> The idea for Peace Coffee came from ] coffee producers who had the goal of selling 100% certified organic and fair trade coffee.<ref name=IATP /> In 1999, Peace Coffee joined the group Cooperative Coffees. Currently, Cooperative Coffees has partnered with 20 different coffee-growing cooperatives in the countries of ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name="Star Trib" /> | ||
| In early 2018 the company was purchased from IATP by long time CEO Lee Wallace and her business partner, Kent Pilakowski. | |||
| ==Coffee sourcing== | |||
| Peace Coffee sources coffee in two distinct ways.<ref name='Owly Choice'>{{cite web|title=Ethical Coffee Companies in the US|url=https://owlychoice.com/ethical-coffee-companies/|publisher=Owly Choice|accessdate=12 May 2020}}</ref> | |||
| The organization partners with larger coffee-growing co-operatives that are fair-trade certified rather than individual farmers. Groups such as ], which have over 10,000 members, allow for ] to exist while maintaining a farmer friendly attitude. Co-operatives are necessary due to the high scale of demand from a large company like Peace Coffee. The disadvantages of not working directly with these farmers include less direct control over farming practices such as harvesting and processing improvements. Although Peace Coffee does consistently travel the countries of origin, visiting their co-ops at least once every two years, they do not have the same influence on cup quality because of the larger number of growers.<ref name="heavy table">{{cite web | url=http://heavytable.com/peace-coffee-in-minneapolis-mn/ | title=Peace Coffee in Minneapolis, MN – Heavy Table }}</ref> | |||
| Peace Coffee also founded its own coffee importing cooperative with other roasters in 1999. Since then, Peace Coffee has imported coffee from cooperative farming groups that support small-scale farmers around the world. Being an owner and importer gives the organization increased access and transparency in the supply chain. | |||
| Peace Coffee publishes contracts with its coffee farmers on its website Fair Trade Proof.<ref name='Fair Trade Proof'>{{cite web|title=Fair Trade Proof|url=http://www.fairtradeproof.org/|publisher=Fair Trade Proof|accessdate=12 May 2020}}</ref> | |||
| ==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
| Peace Coffee received publicity after rapper/actor ] mentioned that he often made Peace Coffee in the morning in an interview with ] magazine.<ref name="Ice Cube">{{cite web|last=Dean|first=Sean|title=My Morning Routine: Rapper/Actor Ice Cube Makes a Mean Cup of Coffee, Isn't About to Try Sushi |
Peace Coffee received publicity after rapper/actor ] mentioned that he often made Peace Coffee in the morning in an interview with ] magazine.<ref name="Ice Cube">{{cite web|last=Dean|first=Sean|title=My Morning Routine: Rapper/Actor Ice Cube Makes a Mean Cup of Coffee, Isn't About to Try Sushi |url=http://www.bonappetit.com/blogsandforums/blogs/badaily/2012/04/my-morning-routine-ice-cube-ra.html|work=Bon Appétit|date=18 April 2012 |publisher=Condé Nast|accessdate=5 May 2012}}</ref> | ||
| ==Energy |
==Energy efficiency== | ||
| Peace Coffee has a mantra "pedal not petrol", which refers to the company's policy of using bicycle couriers to deliver their product to stores, coffee shops, and food co-ops.<ref name="Star Trib">{{cite news|last=St. Anthony|first=Neal|title=Peace Coffee: Changing the world a cup at a time|url=http://www.startribune.com/business/33247244.html?page=all&prepage=1&c=y#continue|accessdate=5 May 2012|newspaper=]|date=25 October 2008}}</ref> While the company uses the bicycle couriers within the cities, it purchased a ] van for deliveries to the suburbs and out of state.<ref name=Wedge>{{cite web|title=A Day in the Life of Peace Coffee's Delivery Cyclist|url=http://www.wedge.coop/grocery/peace-coffee|publisher=Wedge Community Co-op|accessdate=6 May 2012}}</ref> | Peace Coffee has a mantra "pedal not petrol", which refers to the company's policy of using bicycle couriers to deliver their product to stores, coffee shops, and food co-ops.<ref name="Star Trib">{{cite news|last=St. Anthony|first=Neal|title=Peace Coffee: Changing the world a cup at a time|url=http://www.startribune.com/business/33247244.html?page=all&prepage=1&c=y#continue|accessdate=5 May 2012|newspaper=]|date=25 October 2008}}</ref> While the company uses the bicycle couriers within the cities, it purchased a ] van for deliveries to the suburbs and out of state.<ref name=Wedge>{{cite web|title=A Day in the Life of Peace Coffee's Delivery Cyclist|url=http://www.wedge.coop/grocery/peace-coffee|publisher=Wedge Community Co-op|accessdate=6 May 2012}}</ref> | ||
| ==Fair Trade Controversy== | |||
| {{Main|Fair Trade#Criticisms}} | |||
| The fair trade label is often criticized due to the certification process. Chris Eilers, president of ], stated {{Quote|'Fair-trade certified' is not the be-all end-all in coffee buying. If people jump on the simple philosophy of 'fair trade' it excludes farmers in East Africa or small tribal growers in New Guinea. And for some of them, the concept of cooperatives and fair trade isn't in their vocabulary. They may not be able to afford to be certified yet, but they deserve to be paid well for good coffee and environmental practices. We visit the farms directly or we buy from importers that have been there and can assure that sustainable practices are in place.<ref name="Star Trib" />}} | |||
| Further criticisms state that the label only goes to cooperative producers so independent producers and large corporations are often left out.<ref name="Star Trib" /> | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Company type | B Corporation |
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| Industry | Coffee |
| Founded | 1996 (1996) |
| Headquarters | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Key people | Rigoberta Menchú Lee Wallace |
| Products | Fair Trade Organic Coffee |
| Owner | Lee Wallace, Kent Pilakowski |
| Number of employees | 65 |
| Website | peacecoffee |
Peace Coffee is an organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota that sells organic, fair trade coffee. The company sells coffee through grocery, retail stores, food co-ops, and via the Internet. The organization operates throughout the United States with a strong presence in the Upper Midwest.
Peace coffee is one of 24 fair trade coffee roasters part of Cooperative Coffees.
History
Peace Coffee was formed by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy in 1996 The company also partnered with Rigoberta Menchú. The idea for Peace Coffee came from Mexican coffee producers who had the goal of selling 100% certified organic and fair trade coffee. In 1999, Peace Coffee joined the group Cooperative Coffees. Currently, Cooperative Coffees has partnered with 20 different coffee-growing cooperatives in the countries of Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Peru, Ethiopia, and Rwanda.
In early 2018 the company was purchased from IATP by long time CEO Lee Wallace and her business partner, Kent Pilakowski.
Coffee sourcing
Peace Coffee sources coffee in two distinct ways.
The organization partners with larger coffee-growing co-operatives that are fair-trade certified rather than individual farmers. Groups such as Oromia Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union, which have over 10,000 members, allow for economies of scale to exist while maintaining a farmer friendly attitude. Co-operatives are necessary due to the high scale of demand from a large company like Peace Coffee. The disadvantages of not working directly with these farmers include less direct control over farming practices such as harvesting and processing improvements. Although Peace Coffee does consistently travel the countries of origin, visiting their co-ops at least once every two years, they do not have the same influence on cup quality because of the larger number of growers.
Peace Coffee also founded its own coffee importing cooperative with other roasters in 1999. Since then, Peace Coffee has imported coffee from cooperative farming groups that support small-scale farmers around the world. Being an owner and importer gives the organization increased access and transparency in the supply chain. Peace Coffee publishes contracts with its coffee farmers on its website Fair Trade Proof.
Reception
Peace Coffee received publicity after rapper/actor Ice Cube mentioned that he often made Peace Coffee in the morning in an interview with Bon Appétit magazine.
Energy efficiency
Peace Coffee has a mantra "pedal not petrol", which refers to the company's policy of using bicycle couriers to deliver their product to stores, coffee shops, and food co-ops. While the company uses the bicycle couriers within the cities, it purchased a biodiesel van for deliveries to the suburbs and out of state.
References
- "Meet us: Our Mission". Peace Coffee. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- "Find Peace Coffee Near You". Peace Coffee. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- "Meet Us: Our Story". Peace Coffee. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- ^ "Peace Coffee". Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- ^ St. Anthony, Neal (25 October 2008). "Peace Coffee: Changing the world a cup at a time". Star Tribune. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- "Ethical Coffee Companies in the US". Owly Choice. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- "Peace Coffee in Minneapolis, MN – Heavy Table".
- "Fair Trade Proof". Fair Trade Proof. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
- Dean, Sean (18 April 2012). "My Morning Routine: Rapper/Actor Ice Cube Makes a Mean Cup of Coffee, Isn't About to Try Sushi". Bon Appétit. Condé Nast. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- "A Day in the Life of Peace Coffee's Delivery Cyclist". Wedge Community Co-op. Retrieved 6 May 2012.