COMFORT FOODS, INC.
State Street Coffee Parent company of Comfort Foods Exports over 3.5 million lbs of coffee annually! Leader in the industry of sustainability practices Largest coffee grower in Nicaragua 10 farms 3 wet mills 1 dry mill (export)
State Street Coffee (cont.) Mission: The Company's mission is to pursue environmental, social and economic sustainability in the growing, processing, marketing, distribution and roasting of coffee. Vision: The Company's vision is to create a model organization in which: Effectively manages natural, financial and human resources Invests in the necessary technology and infrastructure Remains focused on the sustainability of its coffee farming Consistently produces a quality product
State Street Coffee Farm Locations 10 Farms: 1. Finca Labriento 2. Finca Las Morenitas 3. Finca Montecristo 4. Finca La Alianza 5. Finca Santa Emilia 6. Finca Guadalupe 7. Finca Campines 8. Finca Las Isle 9. Finca Las Nubes 10. Finca La Cueva
Process in Nicaragua Farms Coffee Beans
From Seed to Plant
Process (cont.) Harvesting
Process (cont.) Wet Mill
Dry Mill Patio Drying
Dry Mill Grading/ QC
Process (cont.) Cupping
Nicaragua Warehouse
State Street Coffee Sustainability We believe that sustainability is an integrated approach incorporating economic, environmental and social goals in the search for productive systems. Such systems are characterized by innovation that guarantees stability, ecological balance that preserves and enhances natural resources and a participatory and fair society that provides its citizens with access to health and education.
Key Indicators in Sustainable Coffee Economic: 1. Production 2. Quality 3. Fair/Competitive Wages 4. Child Labor Laws Strictly Enforced Economic Social: Social 1. Community 2. Health 3. Living Conditions 4. Working Conditions 5. Education/Training Environment Environment: 1. Biodiversity 2. Energy 3. Waste 4. Soils 5. Water
Environmental Standards Less Water Pollution wastewater treatment centers purify water Zero Tolerance of Dangerous Pesticides organic fertilizer animal waste and vegetation is converted Protection of Wildlife and its Habitat is a priority
Environmental Standards (cont.) Less Waste recycling of paper, plastic, etc. Coffee Pulp converted to bio gas for cooking Forestation Program prevents soil erosion Water Conservation wastewater treatment centers Electric hydroelectric generators for electricity
Social Standards - Housing Free year round (full-time employees including families) Part-time workers (Harvest) Temporary housing provided along with free daycare
Social Standards Nutrition Full-time employees all meals provided including families Part-time employees (Harvest) all meals provided including families Dietitian oversight provided
Social Standards - Education 4 full-time schools All children welcome ages 4-16 Local children (outside farms) welcomed to participate
Education (cont.) Benefits to Instructors include free: Meals Health Care Housing
Social & Medical Economic Standards Medical Free healthcare nurse available at all farms doctors/specialists available if needed dentists available Economic Workers are paid fair/competitive wages Child Labor Laws are strictly enforced
Comfort Foods
Comfort Foods Harmony Bay Coffee Founded 1992 Principle: Our success depends on our commitment to Customer Satisfaction, Employee Involvement and Continuous Improvement. We roast quality coffee second to none, packaged in trademarked expanded canisters along with flexible form, fill and seal bag packaging encompassing Corner-Seal technology.
Certifications ASI Excellent rating for four years Third Party Socially compliant HAACP Certification for the Food Industry
Comfort Food s Process Flow Chart Production Requirements Green Bean is Received Roasters to Coolers (2) Whole Bean Bag Nitrogen Flush Pre-form Bag True Four Corner Seal Bag Canning Green Bean Dump Coolers (2) to Grinders (2) Finished Goods Bean Passes over Magnet and De-Stoner Applications to remove any foreign materials Ground Coffee passes over magnet Ship to Customers
Raw Material is Received Green Bean unloaded / received.
Green Bean Storage
Coffee Roasters Ability to roast 1,800 lbs per hour / 14,000 lbs per shift, per roaster (2).
Cooling Process
Grinding Process Ability to grind 2,000 lbs per hour / 16,000 lbs per shift, per grinder (2).
Production Process
Flexible Form Fill and Seal Packaging G14 Fres-co Bag Production Designed with versatility and performance Innovated form of bag finishing and labeling options True Four Corner Seal Technology Ability to fill from 2oz to 40oz
G-14 in Production
Pre-Form Fill Station Semi-Automatic Preformed bag filling station Capability to produce whole bean and ground coffee in 10oz to 5 lb packages.
Canning Production Trademarked expansion capabilities Ability to fill cans from 1.75oz to 48oz
Fractional Production Ability to fill 1.1oz to 1 lb Ideal for hotel/restaurant applications Private Label Opportunity Available
Seasonal Gift Pack Products Cardboard and acrylic applications 1.75oz 1 pot serving available in 3, 6, 10 count gifts
Warehouse - Finished Goods Storage
Current Key Accounts Serviced Retailers BJ s Wholesale Clubs Market Basket Hannaford Shaw s Stop & Shop Wal-Mart Supercenters Big Y Markets Staples CVS King Kullen Wakefern Food City Private Labels BJ s Wholesale Clubs Market Basket Disney Theme Parks Wholesalers/Distributers C&S Wholesale Bozzutos Mid Mountain
Shipping Product
CONCLUSION Comfort Foods along with State Street Coffee are one of a select few organizations who have the ability to control all aspects of the coffee process; what we like to call Seed to Shelf! Our commitment to quality, sustainability, social awareness and continuous improvement is what set our products and people apart from others.