Salt Spring Coffee

Salt Spring Coffee is a pioneer in the organic and fair-trade coffee movement in Canada. Founded in 1996 on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, the company began as a family-run roasting business dedicated to environmental stewardship and ethical sourcing. They are well-known for being one of the first coffee companies in Canada to achieve B Corp certification.

The brand's production is centered in British Columbia, specifically at their roasting facility in Richmond, though the raw green coffee beans are sourced from organic and fair-trade cooperatives across the globe. By maintaining a localized roasting process, the brand ensures freshness and supports the Canadian economy while maintaining a global footprint through ethical trade.

Today, Salt Spring Coffee remains an independent Canadian brand under the leadership of its original founders. Their ownership structure emphasizes sustainability and community impact over mass-market consolidation, distinguishing them from many other specialty coffee brands that have been acquired by large multinational conglomerates in recent years.