ZAVIDA

What ZAVIDA does

Zavida Coffee Roasters (legal entity: Zavida Coffee Company Inc.) is a Canadian privately-held flavoured coffee company founded in 1982 by Charles Litterst and headquartered in Concord, Ontario. The company specializes in flavoured coffee, offering 40+ whole bean and ground varieties plus seasonal limited editions, and has positioned its Hazelnut Vanilla SKU as Canada's #1 selling flavoured coffee for over 30 years. Operations span a FSSC 22000-certified roasting facility (not open to the public), a Shopify-powered e-commerce site (zavida.com), and a multi-format product portfolio covering whole bean, ground, Keurig K-Cup compatible pods, Nespresso Original Line compatible capsules, and 2oz frac packs.

The business is distributed through four channels: (i) direct-to-consumer e-commerce with one-time purchase and a recurring subscription plan (15% discount, free shipping over $49 CAD, flexible 1–4 week cadence); (ii) Canadian mass retail via Costco, Walmart, Loblaws, and Sobeys; (iii) US retail via Sam's Club; and (iv) B2B services including office coffee programs and turnkey private label manufacturing. The product line is supported by a thick stack of certifications (USDA Organic, Canada Organic Regime, QAI Organic, Rainforest Alliance with 55%+ of coffee certified, Halal via Etimad, Kosher via COR, and Swiss Water chemical-free decaffeination) and a sustainability program with Trees for the Future that has planted 802,503 trees.

Revenue mechanics blend unit-priced CPG sales (12oz bags at $17.99, 24ct K-Cups from $25.99, 10ct Nespresso at $10.99), a discounted subscription annuity, wholesale/retail placement, and contract-based private label. The Organica sub-brand extends into the certified-organic segment. With 51–100 employees, distribution spanning coast-to-coast Canada and limited US shelf presence, 2,240 verified subscription reviews averaging 4.7/5 stars, and 6+ million cups brewed cumulatively since founding, Zavida is a bootstrapped, founder-controlled specialty coffee operator rather than a venture-backed growth business.

Name

ZAVIDA

Legal name

Zavida Coffee Company Inc.

Website

https://zavida.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Zavida Coffee Roasters is a Canadian privately-held flavoured coffee company that produces and distributes 40+ varieties across whole bean, ground, K-Cup, and Nespresso-compatible formats via D2C e-commerce, major Canadian retailers, US Sam's Club, and B2B private label programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: One-time purchases of coffee products through zavida.com online store. Customers purchase whole bean, ground, K-Cup, Nespresso pods, and frac packs at listed retail prices.
2. Coffee Subscription: Recurring subscription model offering 15% discount on all orders with auto-delivery. Flexible frequency options (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly). No minimum commitment. Includes free shipping on orders over $49 in Canada.
3. Retail/Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale supply to major Canadian retailers (Costco, Walmart, Loblaws, Sobeys) and US retailer Sam's Club. Bulk product orders to retail locations for resale to consumers.
4. Business/Corporate Accounts: Office coffee service programs, private label manufacturing, and corporate membership programs targeting businesses, cafes, and hospitality operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zavida Coffee Roasters roasts, blends, and packages flavoured, single origin, and organic coffees sold under its own brand in multiple formats including whole bean, ground, K-Cup compatible pods, Nespresso compatible capsules, and frac pack pouches. The company sells through its own e-commerce store with subscription delivery, distributes wholesale to major Canadian and US retailers, and offers private label and office coffee services to businesses.

Product overview

Zavida Coffee Roasters is a Canadian coffee company offering flavoured, single origin, and organic coffee products in multiple formats. The core product portfolio includes Whole Bean & Ground Coffee (12oz and 2lb bags), K-Cup Compatible Pods (22-30 count boxes), Nespresso Compatible Pods (10-60 count cartons/cases), and Frac Packs (bulk 64-pouch boxes). The company operates a Coffee Subscription service (15% discount with flexible delivery), an Organica sub-brand line of certified organic coffees, and business solutions including Private Label, Office Coffee, and Retail/Wholesale programs. Merchandise items round out the product ecosystem. The company is known for Canada's #1 selling flavoured coffee - Hazelnut Vanilla - and seasonal limited-edition flavours.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zavida Organica: Premium organic coffee line that is Rainforest Alliance Certified and meets USDA Organic and Canada Organic standards.

Products and services

• Whole Bean & Ground Coffee Premium roasted coffee sold as whole bean or pre-ground in 12oz and 2lb bags across flavoured, single origin, and organic varieties for home brewing consumers.
• K-Cup Compatible Pods Single-serve coffee pods engineered for Keurig K-Cup brewing systems, available in 22-30 count boxes across flavoured, single origin, and organic varieties for consumers and offices.
• Nespresso Compatible Pods Coffee capsules compatible with Nespresso Original Line machines, offered in cartons of 10 pods and cases of 60 pods in flavoured and espresso varieties.
• Frac Packs (Coffee Pouches) Pre-measured 2oz ground coffee portion packs for drip brewers yielding 8-10 cups per pouch, sold in bulk boxes of 64 pouches for office and food service use.
• Coffee Subscription Recurring delivery subscription service offering 15% discount on all orders with free shipping, flexible delivery frequency (weekly to monthly), and ability to skip, pause, or cancel anytime.
• Organica Coffee Line 100% organic coffee sub-brand certified by Rainforest Alliance, USDA Organic, and Canada Organic Regime, available in whole bean, ground, and single-serve formats.
• Private Label Services Turnkey private label coffee manufacturing service for companies wanting to create custom branded flavoured coffee products with end-to-end project support.
• Office Coffee Service Premium coffee solutions for workplace environments, providing employees and visitors with gourmet coffee experiences including bulk coffee supply and equipment support.
• Retail & Wholesale Program Wholesale and corporate membership program enabling retailers, wholesalers, and resellers to stock and distribute Zavida coffee products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6+ million coffees consumed by customers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Rainforest AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership since 2006 for sourcing over 55% of coffee from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. Certification ensures environmentally and socially responsible growing practices including protected forests, conserved rivers and soils, fair worker wages, and community support. Rainforest Alliance seal on products helps ensure continued support for coffee farmer livelihoods and community health.
• Trees for the FuturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon neutrality partnership through annual tree planting to offset carbon emissions. 802,503 fruit trees planted in African communities through Forest Garden Program. Supports agroforestry training, farmer livelihoods, and environmental conservation. Trees planted help develop self-sustaining ecosystems while revitalizing degraded lands.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Timothy's World Coffee: Canadian flavoured and specialty coffee brand owned by Keurig Dr Pepper, offering K-Cup compatible pods and roasted coffee in similar flavour-driven formats — directly comparable to Zavida's flavoured portfolio and Canadian retail positioning.
• Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee: One of Canada's largest coffee roasters with deep private-label and foodservice business, competing with Zavida for retailer private-label contracts and B2B office coffee programmes while serving many of the same Canadian retail banners.
• Van Houtte Coffee: Heritage Canadian flavoured and gourmet coffee brand (now part of Keurig Dr Pepper), selling K-Cup compatible pods and roasted coffee through grocery and foodservice — directly overlapping with Zavida's flavoured SKU mix and Canadian distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Keurig Dr Pepper: Owner of Keurig brewing systems and a portfolio of flavoured coffee brands (Green Mountain, Timothy's, Van Houtte); competes with Zavida's K-Cup compatible pods while controlling machine IP and shelf placement at Canadian and US retailers.
• Nespresso (Nestlé): Operates the Nespresso Original Line system that Zavida's compatible capsules target; controls proprietary capsule IP, premium brand, and global retail footprint — a key competitive incumbent on Zavida's pod format economics.
• Green Mountain Coffee Roasters: Flagship Keurig Dr Pepper flavoured coffee brand sold in K-Cup format across US and Canadian mass retailers; the most direct flavoured-coffee competitor on the same compatible-pod platform as Zavida.
• Folgers (The J.M. Smucker Co.): Mass-market US flavoured and traditional coffee brand sold through grocery and club channels including Walmart and Sam's Club — competing with Zavida for the same shelf sets and household budgets in US club and grocery.

Regional players

• Kicking Horse Coffee: Canadian specialty/organic coffee roaster (now owned by AGF) competing with Zavida for premium shelf space at Canadian grocers and natural food retailers, with overlapping organic and fair-trade credentials.
• Ethical Bean Coffee: Canadian small-batch specialty roaster with strong sustainability positioning (Rainforest Alliance, organic), competing with Zavida's Organica sub-brand in Canadian natural and mainstream grocery channels.

Emerging players

• Hills Bros. Coffee: Heritage flavoured and blended coffee brand sold at US mass and club retailers, occupying a similar 'accessible flavoured coffee' position to Zavida and competing for the same value-conscious flavoured-coffee shopper.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/ZavidaCoffee
• Facebookfacebook.com/ZavidaCoffeeCompany
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zavidacoffeeroasters
• Instagraminstagram.com/zavidacoffeeroasters
• TikToktiktok.com/@zavidacoffeeroasters
• Xx.com/zavidacoffee

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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