United States' largest coffee farm secures future

Kaua'i Coffee Company, the 3100-acre coffee farm in Hawaii and the largest in the United States, has officially secured a new agricultural lease with landowners Brue Baukol Capital Partners. This agreement follows two years of negotiations, alleviating concerns about the farm's future and its more than 100 employees.

Brian Kubicki, General Manager of Kaua'i Coffee Company, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming local support, reaffirming the farm's deep roots in the community. Matthew Smith, President of Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA (Kaua'i Coffee Company's parent company), emphasized that the new lease provides crucial stability, allowing the local team to thrive and contribute to job creation.

The new lease also protects Kaua'i Coffee Company's Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade, and Non-GMO Project certifications. The company will continue its stewardship of Important Agricultural Lands, ensuring sustainable practices. James Priestley, Vice President of Brue Baukol Capital Partners, highlighted that the agreement preserves local jobs, maintains agricultural land use, and opens avenues for future agricultural activities and community benefits.