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If you shop at your neighborhood Whole Foods Market, chances are you’ve enjoyed our coffee. Allegro Coffee Company is a specialty coffee company located in Thornton, CO.  Founded in 1977 with the idea of bringing a superior experience of coffee to the people, we are a recognized and respected leader in the specialty coffee arena. Since 1997 our business has grown to include fine tea, wellness tea, drinking chocolate, and spices. In 1997, we became a wholly owned subsidiary of Whole Foods Market. Our coffee, tea, and drinking chocolate are available at Whole Foods Market, independent coffee shops, restaurants, and hotels.

Whether we’re at origin sourcing coffee, tea, cacao or spice, or at our headquarters in Thornton, CO roasting and blending, we are mission-driven —committed to offering quality products, grown in sound social conditions at origin, and supporting sustainable farming practices.

Fast Facts:

• In 2011 we will purchase and roast approximately 7.1 million pounds of coffee.
• We source from 80 farms and cooperatives worldwide in 22 countries in the Americas, East Africa, and Pacific Rim. 
• 60% of our coffee is sourced from Organic certified farms.
• 22% of our coffee is Rainforest Alliance certified. 
• 17% of our coffee is Fair Trade certified.
• We currently employ 90 team members as part of the Allegro team.