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The Hoffmann Family of Companies, a multi-vertical family-owned company with more than 90 brands, through a new subsidiary of Stan’s Coffee and Food Service, has signed a definitive agreement with The J.M. Smucker Co. to exclusively service and expand Rowland Coffee Roasters’ more than 1,400 current direct store delivery (DSD) clients in the state of Florida for an initial term of 10 years. The agreement includes the physical assets of the Rowland Coffee Roasters’ DSD business, the management of sales of the Café Bustelo® and Pilon® brands for DSD customers in the Florida market and the transition of employees to Hoffmann.

Purchased in 2011 by The J.M. Smucker Co., the Rowland Coffee Roasters business dates back to 1865 and is the producer of leading Latin coffee brands Café Bustelo and Pilon coffee, which are currently available in retail stores nationwide and in DSD channels in Florida. This agreement seeks to expand the DSD whole bean offering to additional locations throughout Florida.

“Stan’s Coffee and Food Service offers locally roasted coffee, paper goods, and dry food products throughout the state of Florida, including restaurants, large country clubs, resorts, health care and offices. The addition of offering Café Bustelo and Pilon coffee will further expand access for consumers to these outstanding brands,” said Bob Payne, President Stan’s Coffee and Food Services.

The exclusive agreement with the Hoffmann Family of Companies will be an exciting expansion, exposing the brands to more direct store customers and clients. Café Bustelo, ranked a top-10 coffee brand and a leading espresso brand in the U.S., and Pilon coffee, are part of the ever-growing Latin market, which currently makes up nearly a fifth of the U.S. consumer market.

“This exclusive agreement with Smucker is a unique, once in-a-lifetime opportunity, to leverage our independent strengths for a mutual opportunity and future together. We are honored and very excited to be doing this with The J.M. Smucker Co.,” said Geoff Hoffmann, Co-CEO Hoffmann Family of Companies.

Upon close of the transaction, Stan’s Coffee will begin the immediate expansion of the Rowland Coffee Roasters’ brands through its existing DSD clients and channels, while looking to expand further to new customers and clients throughout all of Florida.

August 27th, 2021
Lehigh Acres, FL

Mert Leeman started his career working in the warehouse of Stan’s Coffee in 1978, after moving to Florida from Wisconsin. He quickly moved his way up to delivery driver and finally to sales where he became the most productive and profitable salesman in the company.

Mert Leeman is retiring from Stan’s Coffee Service as of August 27, 2021, after 43 years of excellent service in the communities of Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Cape Coral and Pine island.

“Mert is passionate about his customers like no one I have seen,” said Bob Payne, President of Stan’s coffee, “That is truly the reason he has been so successful, he is a real legend in the restaurant community.” Mert is also known for his commitment to the District 9 Little league where he was involved for over 25 years and president for over 12, his love for the Chicago Bears and the Florida Gators, as he is a season ticket holder. Mert will be retiring in the Orlando area to be closer to family and grandchildren.

We’d like to graciously thank Mert for all the years of his dedication to us and our surrounding communities. Stan’s Coffee would not be the same without his passion and drive and he will be dearly missed. As with everything in life Mert has been a part of, we know retirement will be yet another exciting adventure. Thank you again Mert, and enjoy the world’s longest coffee break – retirement.

Last weekend, Stan’s Coffee and Food Service was delighted to participate once again in the annual Bonita Blues Festival! A few of Stan’s employees dedicated their time on Friday and Saturday to help sell Stan’s products including coffee, cappuccino, smoothies, and other beverages in order to raise money for the event’s three charity benefactors– Music for Minors Foundation, The Music Therapy Program at the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, and the Bonita Springs Assistant Office.

People attending the festival were very excited to see that Stan’s had returned again this year and loved being able to enjoy our coffee and smoothies as they listened to the music.

We are excited to donate 100% of our earnings from the festival to the charities involved.  Stan’s will be making a donation in the amount of $1,400 to those foundations.  If you would like more information on the Bonita Blues Festival or you would like to donate to any of these charities, feel free to visit http://www.bonitablues.com/ .