Coffee
Coffee is Frey’s fastest-growing business, and we are dedicated to becoming a leading player in the industry. We work hand in hand with trusted suppliers and buyers to create smooth transactions and build lasting partnerships.
Backed by our expertise in freight and supply chain management, we handle everything from single-container shipments to complex, large-scale logistics. Wherever our coffee is grown, we connect suppliers and buyers seamlessly around the world.
Where we
source from
We source from the world’s most renowned coffee origins, each with its own harvest cycles, bean varieties, and distinctive flavour profiles. This global reach gives our partners access to choice, consistency, and character across every cup.
Brazil
The world’s largest coffee origin and a cornerstone of our sourcing. Brazil is known for its scale and consistency, producing natural and pulped natural arabicas with smooth, nutty, and chocolatey notes. Reliable harvests and broad flavour profiles make Brazil essential for balanced blends and volume supply.
Uganda
Uganda’s strength lies in its robusta heritage, delivering full-bodied coffees with depth and intensity. In recent years, high-altitude arabica from the country’s western and eastern regions has added bright acidity and complexity to its profile, making Uganda a versatile and increasingly recognised origin.
Colombia
A global standard for quality. Colombia’s diverse microclimates yield washed arabicas with clean, well-balanced cups — often showing caramel sweetness, citrus acidity, and floral aromatics. Multiple harvests throughout the year ensure steady availability and consistent quality.
Tanzania
Tanzanian coffee, grown on the slopes of Kilimanjaro and around Lake Victoria, is prized for its wine-like acidity, medium body, and fruity, berry-forward notes. The country’s peaberries are particularly distinctive, offering concentrated flavour and a lively cup profile.
Vietnam
The powerhouse of robusta production. Vietnam’s beans are valued for their intensity, crema, and reliability, making them a foundation for espresso blends and soluble coffee. Increasing arabica output from the Central Highlands is also adding new dimensions to Vietnam’s coffee profile.
Ethiopia
The birthplace of coffee and home to countless heirloom varieties. Ethiopian beans are uniquely diverse — from delicate, tea-like florals to rich, fruit-driven cups bursting with berry notes. Seasonal harvests bring character and complexity that remain unmatched in the global coffee world.
Other sources
Peru
High-altitude arabicas with clean profiles, gentle acidity, and cocoa sweetness. Known for organic and specialty lots.
Nicaragua
Balanced cups with medium body, citrus brightness, and nutty undertones. Consistent quality from diverse growing regions.
Costa Rica
Washed arabicas with crisp acidity and honeyed sweetness. Innovative processing methods add unique character.
Indonesia
Famous for earthy, spicy, full-bodied coffees with low acidity. Sumatra and Java origins bring distinctive depth.
India
Monsooned malabar and robustas deliver bold, heavy profiles with mellow acidity. Ideal for blends and espresso bases.
Mexico
Mild, nutty arabicas with light body and chocolate notes. A versatile origin with steady supply.
Guatemala
Distinct regional profiles — from Antigua’s chocolate richness to Huehuetenango’s fruity brightness. Complex, high-quality arabicas.
Rwanda
Elegant arabicas with vibrant acidity, floral aromas, and red berry notes. A rising specialty origin.
Burundi
Smallholder arabicas known for juicy fruit character, tea-like florals, and lively acidity. Bright, distinctive cup profiles.
Logistics
Frey gives coffee partners flexibility at every step of the supply chain. We offer FOT and FOB terms for suppliers worldwide, while buyers benefit from standard shipping options as well as in-store delivery solutions tailored specifically for coffee. With the ability to source from anywhere to anywhere, including key markets in Asia such as Korea and Japan, our logistics edge ensures smooth, reliable trade across borders.
Sustainability
At the core of Frey
Sustainability is at the core of Frey’s coffee business. We go the extra mile to ensure that every bean we trade meets the highest environmental and social standards.
A key focus is EUDR compliance: working with a trusted third-party provider, we conduct due diligence and verification on all our coffee, even though we are not direct importers. This proactive approach helps our buyers stay ahead of regulation and builds trust across the value chain.
We take responsibility
Beyond compliance, we hold both Rainforest Alliance (RFA) and organic certifications, offering certified coffee where required.
Our Supplier Code of Conduct ensures that responsibility extends throughout the supply chain, while partnerships such as FANT in Africa connect our business to wider community impact in line with UN Global Goals.
Get in touch with
our Coffee Experts
If you want to join Frey in our Coffee endeavours, please contact Martin today and he will get back to you.
Or talk to someone else in the Coffee team
