Barbera 1870 S.p.A.

Since 1870, the Barbera family has been roasting and selling coffee: it is a 150-year-old tradition which today means we produce a unique product ready to satisfy our customers' needs, a fundamental value on which the company from Messina has founded its philosophy.The oldest family coffee roasters in Italy, is synonymous with excellence due to its selection of the best coffee beans, an elevated attention to social and environmental issues, particular care in every phase of the production process, and continual research and innovation. This is what allowed the Barbera family to achieve significant results in the global market over six generations.CaffE Barbera has built its strategy around a sustainable business model. We invest and commit human and technological resources to reduce environmental impact by: studying biodegradability and the use of biodegradable and recyclable packaging; checking andcontrolling emissions; implementing a system of environmental management control, conforming to ISO 14001 standard; obtaining certifications of conformity to organic production processes; minimizing energy consumption thanks to a solar power system.We operate fully respecting the principles of ethics and social responsibility: we promote professional training in collaboration with the Italian Association for Social Reintegration (CIRS) and the Ministry of Education; we sustain countries of origin by realizing several social projects; the company holds to the principles of Fair Trade.In every cup of coffee there is some hidden magic and for any magic worthy of this name there is a magical formula which must be carried out to perfection.Roasting: the beans lose weight, increase in volume, release aromatic notes and change colour. This enchantment is realized following a process which has been refined over decades, where even the smallest detail can make the difference: the slow roasting method. Each batch is monitored during the roasting curve following specific parameters which, after years of experience, have become our faithfully respected standards.Blending, the moment of the art: the blending process foresees the mixing of coffees of different origins which give life to unique blends. Experience, passion, attention to detail and dedication come together in old and new recipes, making our blends unique and inimitable. The magical formula is created here, in the plantations of the countries of origin: we pay regular visits to the plantations to select the beans used to make up our blends. It is a complicated process. Single lots of coffee are analysed and tasted many times to test the stability and physicochemical properties of every bean. In the company Research and Development laboratory we study and analyse all our coffees. We firmly believe that quality derives from knowledge. All our products will be developed to best meet the expectations of the consumer, entering the Market at its very core, the Family Home. Our product line has added value by possessing the most extensive international certification: Certified Speciality Coffee, OK Compost, Organic, ISO 9001, ISO 1400, ISO 2200. To maintain high standards in the quality of coffee served, Barbera regularly organizes training courses for barmen, distributors and sales forces, as well as experts and customers, with the aim of spreading the culture of coffee.Our goals are simple and very business oriented: what we wish for is a strong relationship with a prestigious partner, that will allow us to pursue a long-term flexible market strategy. Focusing our share strategy on Caffe Barbera fundamental principals of Quality Control, Innovation and Flexibility. We are certain that with our 150 year experience and knowhow of the coffee business, we are after all the oldest Family owned Coffee House in Italy, we can give the best support wherever you might be.