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The turn of the year marked an entire decade since the inception of our farmer-focused, impact-driven business. Thanks for supporting us along the journey! We couldn’t have made it this far without you.

There’s no doubt about it: Atlanta is a coffee lover’s city. Recent years have brought an abundance of coffee shops and local roasters making it easier for us to get through our mornings… and afternoons. Coffee shops weren’t immune to pandemic struggles, but in this post-vaccine world many of them are thriving, and there are even newcomers to get excited about. The hardest part for us caffeine fiends is choosing which coffee shop to go to. It all depends on the vibe you want. Whether you’re looking to get some work done, meet up with friends, or try an out of this world coffee drink, there’s a coffee shop for every mood.

Edible maintains its pioneering role by innovating in the gifts and treats category with the introduction of a new coffee and tea program featuring farmer-direct products from Thrive Farmers, for at-home enjoyment. 

 

—THRIVE Farmers® International is recognized by B Lab® as one of the world’s most impactful companies by winning Best For The World Award for the third year. This award recognizes Thrive Farmers’ community impact as being in the top five percent of more than 4,000 Certified B Corps from 153 industries in 77 countries that meet the already rigorous standards set by B Lab®. Every year, B Lab® honors the highest achieving businesses of the already prestigious group with the Best For The World Award, which celebrates the Certified B Corps that score in the top five percent on the B Impact Assessment for environmental, community, customer, worker and overall impact.

Through an innovative revenue-sharing model that provides a stable, predictable price for coffee, Thrive Farmers ensures higher earnings for farmers — up to three times more than the traditional model. It also provides a “halo effect” for consumers, who are increasingly seeking out brands committed to social justice.

In an article in Coffee Talk Magazine, Rick Peyser mentions Thrive Farmers as a partner of LWR Farmers Market Coffee, a line of premium quality coffee sourced directly from our farmers participating in Lutheran World Relief Projects in Nicaragua. Thrive Farmers is described as a coffee company that shares LWR’s passion for helping farmers lift themselves out of poverty and become self-sufficient. Thrive Farmers roasts, packages and distributes LWR Farmers Coffee.

Sustainability is an overused term in our world. To some, it’s narrowly defined as “green” or efforts with an environmental component. To others, it’s a measure of profitability. Sadly, to others it’s merely a marketing term used to appeal to customers yet no real changes happen within the business.

Kenneth Lander, co-founder and chief sustainability officer of THRIVE Farmers, and Rick Peyser, senior relationship manager for coffee and cocoa at Lutheran World Relief, host a webinar on “Innovation in the Coffee Business: The True Power of Relationships,” with CoffeeTalk.

The Atlanta Business Chronicle notes Thrive’s successful ranking on Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Companies List, coming in at No. 19. The Inc. 500 list is representative of the best of the Inc. 5000 list. The article also informs readers on Thrive’s background and sustainable business model, benefitting farmers and valuing relationships.

THRIVE Farmers named the fastest growing middle-market company in Georgia

At THRIVE Farmers, we cherish opportunities to expand our coffee knowledge and experiences, all while growing closer as a community.