Westrock Coffee Company, LLC (WEST)

Overview

Westrock Coffee Company, LLC is a comprehensive provider of coffee, tea, flavors, extracts, and ingredients with international and domestic operations. Founded in 2009 and based in Little Rock, Arkansas, the company specializes in offering integrated solutions through its two main segments: Beverage Solutions, and Sustainable Sourcing & Traceability (SS&T). Westrock Coffee is dedicated to serving a wide range of industries including retail, food service and restaurants, convenience stores and travel centers, non-commercial accounts, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and the hospitality sector. Its operations cover the entirety of the coffee supply chain, from sourcing and supply chain management to product development, roasting, packaging, and distribution.

Products and Services

• Beverage Solutions:

Westrock Coffee’s Beverage Solutions segment offers a variety of packaging options for branded and private label coffee. These options include bags, fractional packs, and single serve cups. Additionally, this segment provides extract solutions suitable for cold brew and ready-to-drink beverages, catering to the evolving needs of the beverage industry.

• Sustainable Sourcing & Traceability (SS&T):

The SS&T segment emphasizes the delivery and settlement of forward sales contracts for green coffee. It aims to ensure sustainability and traceability within the coffee supply chain, aligning with the growing consumer demand for ethically sourced and environmentally friendly products.

• Coffee Sourcing:

Westrock Coffee excels in sourcing high-quality coffee from around the globe, leveraging its network and expertise to ensure a steady supply of coffee beans that meet its stringent quality standards.

• Supply Chain Management:

Effective supply chain management services are provided to streamline operations from the farm to the cup. This involves overseeing the complex logistics of coffee production, including transportation, storage, and delivery.

• Product Development:

The company invests in product development to innovate and create unique coffee and tea offerings, flavors, and ready-to-drink solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients.

• Roasting:

Westrock Coffee operates state-of-the-art roasting facilities to produce a wide range of roast profiles, ensuring the highest quality and consistency for its products.

• Packaging and Distribution:

The final steps involve expert packaging solutions designed to preserve freshness and extend shelf life, coupled with a distribution network that ensures timely delivery to clients across various industries.