GLASGOW, UK – Matthew Algie, a historic coffee roaster based in Glasgow, founded 160 years ago, has officially merged with Tchibo Coffee Service. Tchibo will join Matthew Algie to become the premium coffee roaster in the UK and Ireland. Hamburg-based Tchibo purchased Matthew Algie in 2016 and Capitol Foods in 2018 – since then, they have all been operating under their own names.
Recognising the strong values and reputation for quality and sustainable practices, parent company Tchibo has taken the bold decision to consolidate its UK and Ireland businesses under the Scottish brand’s name, Matthew Algie & Company Limited.
Paul Chadderton, managing director, Matthew Algie said: “This is a significant moment for our business and particularly for our Glasgow HQ which is the beating heart of our business.
Coupling this move with the recent investment programme we announced back in April 2023 it places us in a very strong position to build upon our growth strategy and at a pivotal moment in the coffee sector.
The majority of the senior leadership team, including myself, have all relocated to Glasgow as we continue to expand the capabilities of the site including launching our new fully recyclable packaging, various new product lines and our training and development hub which is an industry leading centre for training the next generation of baristas across the UK and Ireland.”
Coffee continues to be one of the fastest-moving sectors, with the post-pandemic boom in coffee drinkers showing no signs of slowing down. With the single company now operating under one collective vision, the team are excited to offer an even more customer-centric operation.
Chadderton continued: “We are seeing new markets emerge as businesses look to grow their sources of revenue. Sectors such as garden centres no longer simply use their cafes as a footfall driver but is a critical part of their income.
Matthew Algie is perfectly positioned to help these businesses, and our staff are experts in helping firms get more out of coffee offerings.
Whether it be helping firms move to more sustainable operations by using our carbon-neutral products or simply supporting local cafes to adapt to the ever-changing trends within the market- this new announcement will accelerate our ability to support tens of thousands of customers.
I look forward to leading this famous business into the next chapter of its illustrious history.”
