Intermix Beverage

What Intermix Beverage does

Intermix Beverage is an employee-owned, privately held B2B wholesale distributor founded in 1989 and headquartered in the United States, supplying coffee, tea, beverages, café consumables, and equipment-related supplies to local coffee shops, restaurants, national chains, hotels, and universities across North America. The company operates a Magento-based e-commerce storefront (shop.intermixbev.com) presenting a curated catalog of more than 20 supplier brands, including coffee roasters (Carraro, European Roasterie, Intelligentsia, Lavazza, Peace Coffee, Wildflyer), syrup and flavor brands (DaVinci, Monin, Routin 1883), cold brew (Wandering Bear), matcha (Tenzo, Rishi), plant-based dairy alternatives (Califia, Minor Figures), chocolate (Ghirardelli), and water filtration (Everpure, Vivreau). Products are organized into roughly twenty categories spanning coffee, cold brew, dairy alternatives, syrups, chocolate, smoothies, frappe bases, energy drinks, tea, chai, matcha, lemonade, garnishes, cleaning, smallwares, paper goods, and water filtration, with publicly listed unit pricing and 5-10% bulk discounts for 6-12 unit purchases.

The business model is B2B wholesale distribution with multi-channel order capture: customers transact directly through the e-commerce storefront for self-serve ordering, via a toll-free inside-sales line (1-800-388-9012), or through a field/redistribution program for enterprise accounts. Equipment, parts, service, and maintenance are delivered through affiliated entities under common ownership — primarily Espresso Services Inc. — enabling a "full-circle" partnership that bundles supplies with equipment lifecycle support, training, and menu development. The company markets through its website, email newsletter, and organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), and operates as a regional distributor with no disclosed headcount, no public revenue, no venture or institutional capital, and no subsidiaries.

Revenue mechanics are transaction-based rather than subscription-based: Intermix resells third-party branded products at publicly listed unit prices with bulk volume incentives, earning wholesale margins on each SKU. The integrated supply-plus-service model creates moderate switching costs for customers who standardize on the equipment-and-supply stack, and the curated multi-brand portfolio functions as a one-stop sourcing alternative to direct-from-roaster or multi-vendor procurement. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology platforms, patents, certifications, or institutional backing are disclosed in the source data.

Name

Intermix Beverage

Legal name

Intermix Beverage

Website

https://shop.intermixbev.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Intermix Beverage is an employee-owned B2B wholesale distributor founded in 1989 that supplies coffee, beverages, café consumables, and equipment-service support to coffee shops, restaurants, national chains, hotels, and universities across North America through a curated multi-brand e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foodservice Beverage & Coffee Supplies Distribution

akta.pro primary industry

Beverage (Non-Alcoholic) Foodservice Distribution (CRAOABAJ)

Keywords

• Wholesale beverage distribution
• Coffee supplies wholesale
• Café equipment supplies
• Foodservice beverage distribution
• B2B café supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Beverage Supplies: B2B wholesale distribution of coffee, syrups, dairy alternatives, cold brew, tea, chai, matcha, frappe bases, energy drinks, cleaning products, paper products, water filtration, and smallwares/accessories. Products sourced from curated brand partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Intermix Beverage is a B2B wholesale distributor that supplies coffee, cold brew, syrups, dairy alternatives, tea, matcha, chai, frappe bases, energy drinks, smoothies, chocolate, water filtration, cleaning products, paper goods, and smallwares/accessories to coffee shops, restaurants, national chains, hotels, and universities. The company complements its consumables catalog with coffee equipment, parts, service, maintenance, training, and menu development through its affiliated Espresso Services division.

Product overview

Intermix Beverage is an employee-owned wholesale distributor of beverages, café supplies, and equipment serving coffee shops, restaurants, national chains, hotels, and universities for over 35 years. The company operates primarily as a curated e-commerce distribution platform (built on Magento) offering a broad portfolio of branded products organized into categories: Coffee (Carraro, European Roasterie, Intelligentsia, Lavazza, Peace Coffee, Wildflyer), Cold Brew (Wandering Bear), Green Coffee, Dairy Alternatives (Califia, Minor Figures, Pacific, Tulip by Hollander), Syrups (DaVinci, Monin, Routin 1883), Chocolate Powders & Sauces, Smoothies & Purees, Frappe Bases, Energy & Refreshers (Monin Brilliance, Lotus), Tea (Harney & Sons, Rishi), Chai, Matcha (Tenzo, Rishi), Lemonade & Cider, Garnishes & Toppings, Cleaning Products, Smallwares & Accessories (Routin 1883 pumps and racks, Monin pumps), Paper Products, and Water Filtration (Everpure, Vivreau). The company also provides equipment, parts, service, and training through its affiliated division Espresso Services.

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Products and services

• Coffee (Multi-brand portfolio: Carraro, European Roasterie, Intelligentsia, Lavazza, Peace Coffee, Wildflyer) Wholesale coffee offering spanning Italian espresso and capsules (Carraro, Lavazza), specialty roasters (Intelligentsia, European Roasterie), fair trade organic, single origins, flavored coffee, and retail options for coffee shops, restaurants, and foodservice operators.
• Cold Brew Ready-to-serve and concentrate cold brew coffee products including Wandering Bear Cold Brew Concentrate in 6/32oz cartons, made from organic coffee sourced from Peru, Mexico, and Nicaragua, for café and foodservice operators.
• Green Coffee Unroasted green coffee beans for roasting or brewing applications, supplied wholesale to roasters and operators.
• Dairy Alternatives Non-dairy milk alternatives for coffee and beverage programs including Califia, Minor Figures, Pacific, and Tulip by Hollander brands.
• Flavoring Syrups (DaVinci, Monin, Routin 1883) Flavoring syrups from DaVinci, Monin, and Routin 1883 brands including varieties such as Cookie Butter, Brown Sugar, Green Mint, Green Apple, Speculoos, and Dubai Chocolate, plus sugar-free options, for use in coffee and specialty drinks.
• Chocolate Powders & Sauces Chocolate-flavored powders and sauces from DaVinci, Ghirardelli, Hollander, Monin, and Routin 1883 for use in coffee drinks and culinary creations at cafés and foodservice operations.
• Smoothies & Fruit Purees Smoothie bases and fruit purees from Dr. Smoothie, Monin, Routin 1883, and Smartfruit brands for café and foodservice operators.
• Blended Frappe Base Blended frappe bases in coffee and coffee-free varieties from Big Train, Cappuccine, DaVinci, Hollander, Ghirardelli, Monin, and Routin 1883 brands for blended beverage programs.
• Energy & Refreshers Energy drinks and refreshers from Dr. Smoothie, Lotus Plant Power, Monin Brilliance, Smartfruit, and Routin 1883, including Monin Brilliance with Coffeeberry Energy, green coffee extract, L-theanine, vitamin B12, and guarana (80mg caffeine per 1oz serving).
• Tea (Harney & Sons, Rishi) Tea products including Harney & Sons hot and iced tea bags, and Rishi Tea in sachets, loose leaf, iced tea, and matcha formats for foodservice tea programs.
• Chai (Concentrate & Powder) Chai concentrate and powder formats including Minor Figures Barista Chai Concentrate in 6/32oz cartons for barista chai programs.
• Matcha Matcha products including Tenzo Matcha Latte (1kg bag) sourced from organic farms in Japan with added organic cane sugar, and Rishi Tea matcha varieties.
• Lemonade & Cider Lemonade and cider beverage bases and concentrates for café and foodservice menus.
• Garnishes & Toppings Garnishes and toppings for beverages including whipped cream, cinnamon, chocolate shavings, and other finishing touches for beverage service.
• Cleaning Products Specialized cleaning products for coffee equipment, espresso machines, tea equipment, and general café cleaning.
• Smallwares & Accessories Equipment accessories for brewing, espresso, syrup pumps and racks, tea preparation, and whipped cream and soda products, including Routin 1883 syrup pumps and racks and Monin 64oz bottle pumps.
• Paper Products Disposable paper products including cold cups, hot paper cups, coffee filters, and miscellaneous paper goods for café and foodservice use.
• Water Filtration (Everpure, Vivreau) Water filtration systems from Everpure and Vivreau brands for use in coffee and beverage equipment to ensure water quality for foodservice operations.
• Equipment, Service & Training (via Espresso Services) Equipment solutions, parts, service, maintenance, coffee education, and menu development for coffee programs, offered through affiliated division Espresso Services to coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, and universities.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Espresso Services Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company providing equipment sales, service, and maintenance support. Intermix operates under the Espresso Services umbrella with aligned divisions for comprehensive beverage program support.
• F&O ImportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFocused division within the Espresso Services family providing additional import capabilities for beverage equipment and supplies.
• PasquiniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFocused division providing Pasquini branded coffee equipment and related support services.
• CarrarominorOthersItalian espresso and coffee brand supplied through Intermix, including espresso beans and capsules.
• European RoasterieminorOthersCoffee supplier offering blends, espresso, fair trade organic, single origins, and flavored coffee with some products shipped from Intermix warehouse.
• Intelligentsia CoffeeminorOthersSpecialty coffee roaster supplying blends and espresso products through Intermix.
• LavazzaminorOthersItalian coffee brand supplying drip coffee, espresso, pods and capsules through Intermix.
• Peace CoffeeminorOthersCoffee supplier offering blends, espresso, and single origins.
• Wandering BearminorOthersCold brew concentrate supplier, pioneers in cold brew since 2014. Products made from organic coffee with origins in Peru, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
• DaVinci GourmetminorOthersPremium syrup brand creating high-quality drink crafting products with high-quality ingredients.
• MoninminorOthersFrench syrup and beverage flavoring company founded in 1912, operating in 140 countries with natural ingredients and authentic flavors.
• TenzominorOthersMatcha and energy drink brand founded in 2016, sourcing from best organic farms in Japan with organic cane sugar.
• Routin 1883minorOthersFrench syrup brand established in the French Alps over a century ago by Philibery Routin, known for pure and intense flavors inspired by professionals.
• GhirardelliminorOthersPremium chocolate powders and sauces supplier for beverage applications.
• Califia FarmsminorOthersPlant-based milk alternatives supplier.
• Minor FiguresminorOthersBarista oat milk and chai concentrate supplier for coffee shops.
• EverpureminorOthersWater filtration systems supplier for coffee and beverage equipment.
• VivreauminorOthersPremium water filtration solutions for foodservice establishments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• US Foods: Major broadline foodservice distributor supplying restaurants and institutions with broad product ranges, increasingly adding specialty and premium categories that compete directly with Intermix's curated portfolio.
• KeHe: Specialty foodservice distributor serving grocery, foodservice, and convenience channels, comparable to Intermix in product breadth and customer type but operating at much larger scale with broader category coverage.
• UNFI: Specialty and natural foodservice distributor supplying independent retailers, restaurants, and institutional buyers, comparable to Intermix in specialty product curation but at significantly larger scale and broader assortment.
• Sysco: Largest broadline foodservice distributor in North America supplying restaurants, hotels, and institutions with full-line assortments including coffee and beverages, representing the broadline competitive overlap with Intermix's customer base.

Direct peers

• Café Imports: Specialty green coffee importer and distributor serving roasters and foodservice operators, comparable to Intermix's green coffee category and supplier curation expertise in the specialty coffee supply chain.
• Coffee Holding Company: Public specialty coffee roaster and wholesale distributor (NASDAQ: JVA) supplying foodservice and retail with branded and private-label coffee, operating in the same curated wholesale beverage distribution category as Intermix.
• Kobrick Coffee Co. NYC-based specialty coffee and beverage distributor serving foodservice operators with beans, equipment, and service, closely paralleling Intermix's integrated product-and-service model for coffee shops, restaurants, and hospitality.
• Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee: Major private coffee and tea manufacturer and distributor serving foodservice and retail with branded and private-label products, comparable to Intermix's curated multi-brand wholesale model and tea/coffee breadth.
• Dillanos Coffee Roasters: Specialty coffee roaster and foodservice distributor supplying espresso, coffee, and related supplies to cafés and restaurants across the western US, mirroring Intermix's core offering to coffee shops and restaurants.

Emerging players

• WebstaurantStore: Digital-first foodservice supply marketplace with expanding coffee, tea, and beverage equipment categories, competing for the same SMB foodservice buyers with stronger e-commerce scale and broader assortment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/IntermixBev

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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