Cafento SL has acquired Java Republic Limited
May 2019 — Cafento SL has acquired a majority stake in Java Republic Limited.
Cafento is one of the leading suppliers of coffee to the Horeca market in Spain. A third-generation family business, Cafento has ambitious plans to expand its offer in Ireland across all segments of the market, as well as help drive international growth.
Java Republic is an importer, roaster and wholesale distributor of premium coffee as well as tea and drinking chocolate. The company supplies more than 1,500 outlets in Ireland, including restaurants chains, coffee shops, boutique hotels, colleges, hospitals and many of the country's best known blue chip companies. They have recently expanded into offering a coffee-to-go solution for convenience stores and their coffee is served on major flight carriers and train companies. The company has a leading brand in the Irish market.
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