Browse our blogs

Coffee’s Own Pandemic: Coffee Leaf Rust

Coffee’s Own Pandemic: Coffee Leaf Rust

February 10, 2022

A decade ago, coffee was subject to its own pandemic – coffee leaf rust decimated coffee crops in Latin America causing an estimated $3 billion of damage and forcing many farmers to abandon coffee, perhaps forever for some. Leaf rust creates abnormalities on coffee plant leaves eventually causing leaves to fall off, often resulting in […]

Read More »
Smallholder farmers and the Impact of Climate Change

Smallholder farmers and the Impact of Climate Change

February 10, 2022

Behind every cup of coffee is a complex global supply chain involving a roaster, global logistics, import and export stakeholders and of course coffee farming families. More than ever COP26 highlighted the injustice of small-holder farming families who contributed little to the climate crisis while being most exposed and least able to adapt to its […]

Read More »
Biting Back at The Climate Crisis with Fairtrade Cocoa

Biting Back at The Climate Crisis with Fairtrade Cocoa

February 10, 2022

Farmers and workers around the world are on the front line of the climate crisis, from rising temperatures and changing weather patterns to deforestation and water scarcity. Many farmers in countries vulnerable to climate change say it’s the biggest challenge they face right now – and they’ve done the least to cause it. With the climate […]

Read More »
Happy Christmas from our Producers!

Happy Christmas from our Producers!

December 13, 2021

As we head towards the holiday season, writing our Christmas cards, putting up the tree and looking up the perfect turkey recipe, we began to wonder what Christmas looked like for our producers all over the globe. What traditions do the families who grow our coffee observe in the weeks leading up to December 25th […]

Read More »
The Effects of Climate Change on Coffee Producers

The Effects of Climate Change on Coffee Producers

November 3, 2021

With COP26 well underway, we’re highlighting some of the challenges our producers are having as a result of climate change and the measures taken to reduce its effects. We spoke to some of our coffee producers to get their thoughts. Find the interviews in full below. COCAFCAL, Honduras Sol & Café, Peru Anserma, Colombia COCAFCAL, […]

Read More »
We Unveil Our Crucial Climate Pledges as we Prepare to Serve Delegates at COP 26

We Unveil Our Crucial Climate Pledges as we Prepare to Serve Delegates at COP 26

November 2, 2021

We are pleased to announce our ambitious targets that will strengthen our sustainability strategy as part of a global effort to save the planet. We’re unveiling our climate pledges in the same week we will be serving our coffee to delegates attending the crucial COP 26 summit. 30 cases of triple certified Darwin coffee have […]

Read More »
COP26: Live News Updates from Matthew Algie

COP26: Live News Updates from Matthew Algie

October 8, 2021

Friday 5th November The Effects of Climate Change on Matthew Algie Coffee Producers With COP26 well underway, we spoke to some of our coffee producers to get their thoughts on the challenges they are having as a result of climate change and the measures they have taken to reduce its effects. Read the interviews in […]

Read More »
Matthew Algie Officially Renews Climate Neutral Now Pledge

Matthew Algie Officially Renews Climate Neutral Now Pledge

June 11, 2021

As part of our commitment to sustainability and environmental issues, we have made it a priority to take proactive action to address the effects of climate change. Climate change is affecting coffee production all around the world. In fact, recent research suggests that Arabica coffee could be even more adversely affected by the effects of […]

Read More »
How 8 Women Took on Male-Dominated Coffee Farming in Honduras

How 8 Women Took on Male-Dominated Coffee Farming in Honduras

March 1, 2021

Typically, coffee farming is seen as a male dominated industry and we know this to be true from our own supply chain, with just under a quarter of the Fairtrade coffee farmers in our supply chains being women. However, we are also aware that this issue is often a problem of under-representation. In many cases, […]

Read More »
Tchibo Redirect to Matthew Algie

Tchibo Coffee Service joins the Matthew Algie family

Exciting news! From 1st January 2024, Tchibo Coffee Service will be joining the Matthew Algie family. But don’t worry, this transition won’t affect your access to any products you enjoy. In fact, you can expect to have access to even more amazing products moving forward!

For new and existing customer enquiries, get in touch with the Matthew Algie team.

Company Update:

Capitol Foods are now Matthew Algie (Ireland) Limited

We are delighted to announce that with effect from 3rd July 2023, Capitol Foods Limited will be known as Matthew Algie (Ireland) Limited.

It’s an exciting time for us, and the change will bring several benefits, including access to an even wider range of products, such as Matthew Algie coffee and the Espresso Warehouse range.

The same great service will continue to be delivered by the team you are familiar with.

Please call 02892634558 (NI) or 018362242 (ROI) for new and existing customer enquiries. Alternatively, email sales@capitolfoods.com and one of the team will be back in touch shortly.