Matthew Swenson. Farmer Brothers courtesy picture.
Texas-based full-service espresso roasting and wholesale corporate Farmer Brothers has named Matthew Swenson vp of espresso operations.
The appointment follows the new ascension of John Moore as president and CEO. Moore was once tapped to steer Farmer Brothers’ espresso operation remaining July earlier than taking up as intervening time CEO in a while thereafter.
Swenson joins the corporate after seven years running remotely in a director of espresso place for Swiss meals massive Nestlé. He was once in the past the director of espresso for Austin, Texas, founded Chameleon Natural Espresso (previously Chameleon Chilly Brew), which was once obtained by means of Nestlé in 2017 earlier than being bought once more in 2022.
Farmer Brothers headquarters in Northlake, Texas. Farmer Brothers courtesy picture.
In keeping with a up to date announcement from Farmer Brothers, founded out of doors of Dallas, Swenson will organize a lot of duties in the past led by means of Moore, together with inexperienced espresso procurement, espresso analysis and construction, roasting and production, and sustainability projects.
A present board member of the Espresso High quality Institute and licensed arabica Q grader, Swenson joins Farmer Brothers in a transitional length following the sale of positive warehousing and achievement belongings to TreeHouse for $100 million remaining June.
Farmer Brothers courtesy picture.
“Matt is very popular around the espresso trade for his huge wisdom and experience. He additionally has an extended observe file of good fortune in growing techniques and rising income for organizations all through the espresso and beverage sector,” Moore stated in an organization announcement remaining week. “We’re extremely excited to have him sign up for our management crew at this pivotal second as Farmer Brothers focuses only on our direct retailer supply (DSD) industry.”
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