Canadian coffee and café brand, Artigiano, has announced the acquisition of Salt Spring Coffee, a pioneer in organic and fair-trade coffee roasting.

The acquisition positions Artigiano as the second-largest roaster of organic coffee in the country and the only roaster of Regenerative Organic Certified® coffee in Canada.

Founded in 1996 by Mickey McLeod and Robbyn Scott on Salt Spring Island, Salt Spring Coffee has earned recognition as Canada's first Regenerative Organic Certified coffee roaster. The company has been dedicated to producing high-quality organic and fair-trade coffee, focusing on soil health, ecosystem preservation and farmworker fairness.

Dean Shillington, president and owner of Artigiano, said: "This partnership broadens our product offerings while strengthening our commitment to environmental stewardship, including a continued focus on organic and non-GMO ingredients in everything we serve".

Mickey McLeod, president of Salt Spring Coffee, shared: "Joining forces with Artigiano is a natural progression for us... We are confident that this collaboration will elevate our shared vision of delivering outstanding coffee experiences while prioritising sustainable and regenerative practices."

Shillington added: "With Artigiano's growing presence and dedication to crafting meaningful café experiences, this partnership will expand our collective reach through café experiences and grocery retail while staying true to the shared values that define both of our brands. The Salt Spring brand and its community will remain fully intact, and we look forward to building on its strong foundation and fostering further growth."

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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