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Kicking Horse Coffee is a prominent Canadian coffee brand that originated in a garage in Invermere, British Columbia, in 1996. Founded by Elana Rosenfeld and Leo Johnson, the company built its reputation on being one of the first in Canada to exclusively roast 100% organic and Fairtrade coffee beans.

The brand's manufacturing remains deeply rooted in its hometown; the coffee is still roasted and packaged at their primary facility in Invermere, B.C., nestled in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. This local production is a core part of the brand's identity, even as it has grown into a major North American player.

In 2017, the Italian coffee giant Lavazza Group acquired an 80% stake in Kicking Horse Coffee, valuing the company at over $200 million. While the brand operates as a subsidiary of the Italy-based conglomerate, it maintains its independent Canadian operational management and roasting facilities. As of 2026, it continues to be owned by the Lavazza family through the Luigi Lavazza S.p.A. company, headquartered in Turin, Italy.