Lincoln & York began its journey in 1994, a period that marked the rise of branded coffee shop chains, the proliferation of coffee shop culture and a heightened emphasis on quality.
From humble beginnings to becoming a leading force in the coffee industry, our commitment to quality, customer relationships and understanding coffee consumers has been unwavering.
Today we are one of the largest private label coffee roasters in the UK, we roast, pack and supply 9,000 tonnes of coffee a year (the equivalent of around 80 million cups), to major high-street chains, independent coffee shops and retailers nationwide.
You can download a copy of our latest coffee culture report and read about some of the insight we’ve gained over the past 30 years below.
As we celebrate our 30th anniversary we have undertaken an independent research project to delve into the evolving coffee drinking habits of UK consumers. This report is not just a reflection of how far we have come but also demonstrates our dedication to staying ahead of the curve and continuously meeting the changing needs of our customers.
Discover the latest ‘need to know’ insight on consumer coffee habits in the landscape of today’s coffee culture.
The UK coffee market has come a long way since we started Lincoln & York back in 1994 and we have worked closely with major players in leading this rapid growth. Being at the forefront of UK coffee culture has been a real learning curve, so as we celebrate reaching ‘the big three zero’, we’re taking a moment to reflect on four lessons we’ve learnt along the way.
We source coffee from more than 40 regions and supply hospitality, retail and wholesale businesses with private label coffee solutions across the UK and 15 global markets.
