Farmer Bros. Co. is an American coffee foodservice company based in Fort Worth, Texas. The company specializes in the manufacture and distribution of coffee, tea, and approximately 300 other foodservice items used by restaurants and other establishments.[4] John Moore serves as the company's president and chief executive officer.
Company history
In 1912, Roy E. Farmer started a small business roasting coffee beans and selling them door to door in Los Angeles, California. Following a decade of success, Farmer incorporated in 1923 while simultaneously expanding the scope of the company to include the sale of coffee equipment, marked by the acquisition of Western Urn Manufacturing. As the company grew, it began opening branch locations throughout California, quickly establishing a notable presence in developing San Francisco.[5] Starting in the 1930s, Farmer Brothers diversified to include the sale and distribution of not just coffee beans and equipment, but a wider selection of supporting foodservice items. By 1939, the company was roasting and selling more than 3 million pounds of coffee a year.[6]