John conti Coffee Company

john conti Coffee Company
Founded1962
FounderJohn Conti
Headquarters4406 Ole Brickyard Circle,
Louisville, Kentucky
BrandsContea
Aqua Conti
ParentCanteen of Kentuckiana
Websitejohnconti.com

The john conti Coffee Company is a roaster and supplier of high-grown Arabican coffees.[1] The company was founded in 1962 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky, where its roasting facility also resides.[1][2] Since 1990, it has used the trademark "The Best Coffee in Town". Beyond coffee, the company also makes Contea brand iced tea[3] and Aqua Conti bottled water.[4]

History

John Conti started the company in 1962 in Louisville, Kentucky[5][2][6] as the john conti Vending Co.[7] The company began installing coffee units at offices in 1971 and opened a coffee store in 1976.[7] With the coffee business expanding, the vending business was sold in 1982.[7]

In 1977, the Louisville Today Magazine named it "The Best Coffee in Town". In 1990—after winning that distinction in all following contents—the company applied for and received that tagline as a trademark.[7]

A coffee museum that offered free coffee was built next to the Louisville factory,[8] and operated until 2011.[9] The brand expanded its market, being sold at Wal-mart[10] and offered in single-serve brewing pods.[11] It made a number of acquisitions to expand its presence.[2][12]

John Conti retired in 2014, with Canteen of Kentuckiana subsequently running the business.[2][13]

Products

john Conti makes small batches of artisanal coffee.[14] It has been noted for using the best Arabican coffee beans.[7] Beyond coffee, the company also makes Contea brand iced tea and Aqua Conti bottled water.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "john conti Coffee Company: Founded". Johnconti.com. Archived from the original on 2015-01-09. Retrieved 2014-08-06.
  2. ^ a b c d "Coffee company owner John Conti retires". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  3. ^ Feb 8, 2012 (2012-02-08). "John Conti Installs Contea Premium Iced Tea In 440th Culver's Restaurant". Vendingmarketwatch.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved 2014-08-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ a b "john conti Coffee Company :: Our Products". Johnconti.com. Archived from the original on 2015-01-09. Retrieved 2014-08-06.
  5. ^ "'The Coffee King': John Conti has poured it on for 50 years, growing coffee empire through acquisitions – Louisville – Business First". Bizjournals.com. 2012-05-11. Retrieved 2014-08-06.
  6. ^ "Janet Conti Offers Ice Coffee And Tea Tips On Louisville Morning TV Show | Articles | Vending Features | Vending Times Inc". Vendingtimes.com. 2013-08-21. Retrieved 2014-08-06.
  7. ^ a b c d e John E. Kleber (2001). The Encyclopedia of Louisville. University Press of Kentucky. p. 450. ISBN 0-8131-2890-0. Retrieved 2014-08-06.
  8. ^ "Coffee Museum Celebrates History of Bean – Los Angeles Times". Articles.latimes.com. 1989-12-16. Archived from the original on 2015-10-18. Retrieved 2014-08-06.
  9. ^ Coffee Kevin (2011-11-04). "Coffee on the Auction Block". Coffee Companion. Archived from the original on 2013-05-29. Retrieved 2014-08-06.
  10. ^ "john conti Gourmet Coffee Widens Variety Sold Through Walmart | Articles | Vending Features | Vending Times Inc". Vendingtimes.com. 2013-04-16. Retrieved 2014-08-06.
  11. ^ "John Conti Coffee Co. launching single-serving coffee cups". www.bizjournals.com. Archived from the original on 2015-06-20. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  12. ^ Stoessel, Eric (2006-08-30). "The John Conti Coffee Co. of Louisville has acquired three regional coffee service companies | Archive content from". Food Management. Archived from the original on 2014-10-30. Retrieved 2014-08-06.
  13. ^ "New Conti Coffee owners discuss coffee company's future". www.bizjournals.com. Archived from the original on 2014-09-29. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  14. ^ TEGNA. "And the official blend of the Morning Brew is..." WHAS11. Archived from the original on 2018-02-02. Retrieved 2018-01-30.