Café do Brasil acquires Metropolitan Coffee Company

Metropolitan Coffee Company will continue to trade under the same name but will become the sole UK distributors as a subsidiary of Café do Brasil and will continue to support both UK distributors, National Accounts, foodservice groups and UK independents directly. Michele Rubino CEO of Café do Brasil comments: " This strategic move will provide Café do Brasil with a firm foothold as we prepare to launch Caffé Kimbo, our best selling traditional Italian espresso on the UK foodservice market. This acquisition is part of an ongoing worldwide expansion project of our brands of espresso." The Caffé Kimbo range will be previewed at Caffè Culture 09, with a full launch into the hospitality sector scheduled for June 09. Angus McKenzie, managing director for Metropolitan Coffee Company explains: "Although Café do Brasil have a history which dates back 50 years, they are very much a dynamic, forward looking company with a clear focus for the future and real passion for what they do. We are delighted that we have an opportunity to be part of that vision, to bring some exciting new coffee blends to the UK. With the support of such a prestigious company behind us, we are very optimistic about the future." Michele Rubino adds "There is a natural synergy – we have the technical know how, quality and passion and Metropolitan has the local market knowledge and skill to deliver at the front line helping operators experience Caffé Kimbo Espresso."