john conti Coffee Company

john conti Coffee Company
Founded 1962
Founder John Conti
Headquarters 4406 Ole Brickyard Circle, Louisville, Kentucky
Brands Contea
Aqua Conti
Parent Canteen of Kentuckiana
Website johnconti.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. 1 2 "john conti Coffee Company: Founded". Johnconti.com. Retrieved 2014-08-06.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "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. Retrieved 2014-08-06.
  4. 1 2 "john conti Coffee Company :: Our Products". Johnconti.com. 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. 1 2 3 4 5 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. Retrieved 2014-08-06.
  9. ↑ Coffee Kevin (2011-11-04). "Coffee on the Auction Block". Coffee Companion. 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. 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. Retrieved 2014-08-06.
  13. ↑ "New Conti Coffee owners discuss coffee company's future". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  14. ↑ TEGNA. "And the official blend of the Morning Brew is..." WHAS11. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
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