Farmer Brothers Company Overview
Pro stress-test →Farmer Bros. Co. is a national coffee roaster, wholesaler, equipment servicer and distributor of coffee, tea and culinary products. The company offers roast and ground coffee; frozen liquid coffee; ambient liquid; flavored and unflavored iced and hot teas; culinary products including spices, pancake and biscuit mixes, gravy and sauce mixes, soup bases, dressings, and syrups and sauces; coffee filters, cups, sugar, and creamers; and other beverages under various brand names including Farmer Brothers, Sum>One, and China Mist, serving small independent restaurants, foodservice operators, and large institutional buyers.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company announced a partnership with Eurest to open 50 SUM>ONE Coffee Roasters cafes, representing expansion into specialty retail channels. The company reported fiscal 2025 gross margin increase of 420 basis points year-over-year to 43.5% and has engaged financial advisors to evaluate strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Direct competitors include Coffee Holding Co., Post Holdings, TreeHouse Foods, and J&J Snack Foods Corp. Farmer Brothers competes in the wholesale coffee, tea, and foodservice distribution space against larger diversified food companies and specialized coffee roasters. The company's scale disadvantage and financial constraints limit competitive positioning relative to larger industry players.
Industry Context
Farmer Brothers Company operates in Food Manufacturing & Distribution - Coffee, Tea & Culinary Products.
Key facts
Founded: 1912 · Headquarters: Northlake, Texas · Revenue: $88.9M (Q2 FY2026 annualized ~$355M) · Market cap: $37.8M