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ava Republic, one of Ireland’s leading coffee companies, proudly marks its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter-century of delivering exceptional coffee experiences. Established in 1999 with a commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation, Java Republic has become a household name in Ireland’s coffee industry.

Reflecting on Java Republic’s journey, Managing Director Jeffrey Long stated, “We began with a simple mission: to craft the finest coffee while staying true to ethical and sustainable practises. Twenty-five years later, we continue to innovate and set new standards in the industry.”

Sustainability is at the heart of our culture

Since its inception, Java Republic has worked hard to better its carbon footprint. Java Republic built the world’s first carbon neutral roastery in 2011, but their goal is not to just maintain this status, but to continually search for projects that minimise the number of tonnes of CO2 emissions per kilo of coffee produced. Including the rollout of electric vehicles to their fleet, installation of 315 solar panels at their Ballycoolin headquarters, launch of their 100% recyclable 6 kilo bags and many other sustainability initiatives.

They have partnered with student entrepreneur-founded, Bean Around, who repurpose used coffee grounds from the Ballycoolin café to produce natural exfoliating soap bars.

As part of their mantra of Coffee with a Conscience, the team visit coffee origin countries including, Rwanda, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ethiopia and most recently, Brazil, where they forge long-term relationships with farmers at origin. In June, one of the Area Sales Managers and Commercial Marketing Manager, Hugh and Laura, embarked on a 7-day origin trip to Brazil. There, they got to experience first-hand the work that takes place on a coffee farm. They visited Fazenda Palmital where Java Republic source the Brazilian specialty beans that go into their popular Mestizo Blend.

Growth Through Innovation: Navigating Change with Agility

The challenges of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic were unprecedented, but Java Republic responded with agility and resilience. They expanded their focus to key growth channels, including an enhanced online webstore, scaling their offerings to better serve the evolving needs of customers.

In the post-pandemic landscape of 2022, Java Republic continued to innovate. They invested in product development, embraced automation, and responded to shifting consumer preferences by elevating their range of speciality coffees. Recognising the growing demand for Cold Brew, they invested in the Marco Beverages POUR’D system for café operations and are currently conducting trials with boxed coffee and exploring canned ready-to-drink (RTD) products.

Java Republic Toasts to 25 Years

“As we celebrate 25 years in business this month, the Java Republic team look back with pride on our achievements and the values that have guided the company since its foundation. This milestone is not just a celebration of our past; but more of a reaffirmation of our commitment to our mission, our people, and our planet, for many more years to come. We remain steadfast in our dedication to quality, sustainability, and innovation in the coffee industry.

Our success over the 25 years is a testament to our passionate team, loyal customers, and our commitment to sustainability. As we look to the future, we are reinvigorated by our passion for coffee and our determination to continue leading the industry here in Ireland."

-Jeffrey Long, Managing Director, Java Republic.

Contact details

Keith Ellis

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 keith@javarepublic.com
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