Discover Our Difference

At Cafédirect we’re proud to be different. We have a unique business model with a dynamic mission to change lives and build communities. More than twenty years ago we set out to prove that business can be a force for good and were the first coffee brand in the UK to carry the Fairtrade label. And we’re still innovating business today, directly improving the lives of more than 1.8 million people in 12 developing countries.
- Our Beliefs
We’re passionate about working with smallholder growers because we are passionate about taste and we believe in business being a force for good. Growers are not just suppliers, they are …
- Environment
We believe environmental issues go hand-in-hand with social and economic issues.
For example, paying farmers a fair price means nothing if their crop is severely damaged by climate change …
- People
Our office in London is a constant bustle of activity with a busy team of experts in tea, coffee and cocoa tasting, sustainable development and responsible supply chain management working …
- Reinvestment of profits
Cafédirect reinvests the profit from your purchases to grower businesses and communities. This is in addition to the Fairtrade social premiums we pay for the crops. We reinvest at least …



