Alliant Coffee Solutions

Name

Alliant Coffee Solutions

Legal name

Alliant Coffee Solutions

Website

https://alliantcoffee.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Coffee Distribution

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee & Tea Service Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Single-Serve Coffee (Pods, Capsules) (CRADAHAH), Specialty Coffee & Tea (Single-Origin, Micro-lot, Premium) Processing (AFAFADAJ)

Keywords

• Office coffee distribution
• Wholesale coffee supply
• OCS provider products
• Branded beverage distribution
• Office break room solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonds

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Coffee and Beverage Distribution: Alliant Coffee Solutions generates revenue by distributing branded coffee, tea, and related hot beverage products to Office Coffee Service (OCS) providers. The company acts as a wholesale distributor offering soft pods, bulk coffee, single serve cups, portion packs, solubles, and flavor products from multiple brand partners including Wolfgang Puck Coffee, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Reunion Coffee Roasters, and others. Products are sold in bulk formats suitable for commercial brewers and office coffee machines.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alliant Coffee Solutions is a B2B wholesale distributor that supplies Office Coffee Service (OCS) providers nationwide with branded coffee, tea, and related hot beverage products. Its portfolio includes soft pods, bulk coffee, single serve cups, portion packs, solubles, flavored sweetener packets, hot cup products, and cleaning products across more than 15 brand lines such as Wolfgang Puck Coffee, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Reunion Coffee Roasters, Donut Shop Blend, Kahawa 1893, Hurricane Coffee, Organa, Barnie's Coffee Tea Co., Skinnygirl, Carlo's Bake Shop, Barista Select, Cafexpress, Yummy, and Quick & Clean. The company positions itself as a convenient one-stop shop with sustainability-certified, compostable packaging options.

Product overview

Alliant Coffee Solutions is an office coffee service provider offering a comprehensive B2B product portfolio for office break rooms. The company operates as a one-stop shop distributing multiple branded coffee and beverage products through office coffee service (OCS) providers. The product portfolio includes seven core product formats (Soft Pods, Bulk Coffee, Portion Packs, Solubles, Single Serve Cups, Flavor Sweeteners, and Hot Cup Products) across 14 branded sub-lines including Wolfgang Puck Coffee, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Reunion Coffee Roasters, Donut Shop Blend, Kahawa 1893, Hurricane Coffee, Organa, Barnie's Coffee Tea Co., Skinnygirl, Carlo's Bake Shop, Barista Select, Cafexpress, Yummy, and Quick & Clean. The company emphasizes sustainability through compostable soft pods (ASTM D6868 certified), Rainforest Alliance certification on Hurricane brand, Fairtrade certification on select products, and B-Corp certification for Reunion Coffee Roasters. Quick & Clean maintenance products (cleaning cups and descaler) support the brewing equipment ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wolfgang Puck Coffee: Gourmet specialty coffee brand with light to dark roasts and sweet to tangy flavor profiles. Roasted in small batches to ensure freshness.
• The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
• Reunion Coffee Roasters
• Donut Shop Blend
• Yummy
• Quick & Clean
• Cafexpress
• Barista Select
• Flavor Singles
• Skinnygirl
• Carlo's Bake Shop
• Barnie's Coffee Tea Co.
• Kahawa 1893
• Hurricane Coffee
• Organa

Products and services

• Soft Coffee Pods Compostable soft coffee pods packaged in 100% compostable materials, compatible with all commercial soft pod brewers and individually sealed for freshness; sold wholesale to OCS providers for office break rooms.
• Bulk Coffee Fresh roasted bulk coffee available in ground or whole bean formats for commercial brewers and bean-to-cup machines, supplied to OCS operators in larger package sizes.
• Portion Packs Traditional pre-measured coffee packaging in 2.0 oz and 2.5 oz packs to produce an 8-10 cup pot of fresh brewed coffee in office settings.
• Soluble Powdered Beverages Soluble powder collection under Barista Select and CafeXpress brands for creating espresso-style and café-style beverages in office break rooms.
• Single Serve Cups Ground coffee packed in airtight single serve cups, compatible with single serve cup brewers, preserving freshness and ensuring consistent brewing.
• Flavor Singles Sweetener Packets Single serve flavored sweetener packets available in Caramel, Vanilla, Hazelnut, and Peach flavors, offered as a travel and office use flavoring alternative to syrups.
• Quick & Clean Brewer Maintenance Products Single cup brewer cleaning cups and descaler solution for removing flavor transfer, limescale, and mineral buildup in coffee machines, sold as non-toxic, phosphate-free, biodegradable products.
• Hot Cup Products (Vending Cups, Lids, Sleeves) Hot cup products including vending hot cups, lids, and sleeves in 10, 12, 16, and 20 oz sizes under Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and Wolfgang Puck brands for office vending setups.
• Wolfgang Puck Coffee Line Specialty coffee brand from Chef Wolfgang Puck featuring small-batch hand-crafted roasts and blends, available in soft pods, bulk coffee, and portion packs for office break rooms.
• The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Line Premium coffee and tea brand since 1963 with globally sourced ingredients and hand-blended flavors, offered to OCS operators nationwide in compostable pods, ground, and whole bean formats.
• Reunion Coffee Roasters Line Award-winning B-Corp certified roaster focused on quality, sustainable coffee farming, and responsible development, distributed through Alliant's OCS network.
• Kahawa 1893 Coffee Line Specialty-grade coffee from woman-owned farming cooperatives in Africa, available in compostable soft pods and frac packs with QR codes for digital tipping of farmers; first nationally distributed Black and woman-owned coffee brand in the U.S.
• Hurricane Coffee Line Southern-inspired smooth coffee brand, 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified, with BPI compostable single serve cups and donations to disaster relief organizations.
• Organa Certified Organic Tea Line Certified organic tea brand crafted by a tea master, offering pure and all-natural teas including Chai, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Lemon Chamomile, and Panfired Green.
• Barnie's Coffee Tea Co. Line Neighborhood coffee house brand since 1980 offering flavors including Cafe Blend, Creamy Buttery Caramel, Santa's White Christmas, and Hawaiian Kona Blend.
• Carlo's Bake Shop Coffee Line Coffee collection inspired by Cake Boss Buddy Valastro featuring whimsical bakery flavors such as Bada Boom, Buddy's Blend, Chocolate Cannoli, and Dulce de Leche.
• Skinnygirl Coffee Line Lifestyle coffee brand targeting women with straightforward single serve options including Americano, Breakfast Blend, Half Caff, Salted Caramel, Coconut Macaroon, and Pumpkin Spice.
• Donut Shop Blend Coffee Line Best-selling office coffee blend with a please-all taste profile and retro packaging, designed for broad appeal in office break rooms.
• Barista Select Premium Coffee Line Premium coffee experience brand emphasizing quality, flavor, and craftsmanship across soluble powders and specialty whole bean coffees.
• Cafexpress Premium Powdered Beverage Line Premium powdered beverage brand offering café-style drinks including Non-Fat Real Milk, Premium Dark Cocoa, French Vanilla Creamer, and French Vanilla Cappuccino for office break rooms.
• Yummy Compostable Single Serve Coffee Line Compostable single serve coffee cups with fun flavor profiles including Mornin' Bliss, Americano Dark, and Cake Pop, designed for broad appeal in offices.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kahawa 1893coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 June 2024Kahawa 1893 is the first nationally distributed Black and woman-owned coffee company in the United States. Their compostable soft pods and frac packs are available to OCS operators nationally through Alliant Coffee Solutions. Kahawa 1893 sources specialty-grade coffee beans from woman-owned farming cooperatives in Africa, with QR codes on packaging allowing consumers to digitally tip farmers.
• Rainforest AllianceminorOthersRainforest Alliance is committed to preserving the rainforest through responsible business and sustainable livelihoods. Alliant offers Hurricane Coffee line made entirely of Rainforest Alliance Certified products. Partnership focuses on sustainability and environmental responsibility.
• Fair Trade USAminorOthersFair Trade certification partner. Alliant offers brands that are Fair Trade Certified. The company believes in using coffee as a force for good and highlights that 85% of consumers trust the Fairtrade mark.
• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)minorOthersSustainability partner focused on responsible forestry and environmental practices.
• Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)minorOthersBPI is a not-for-profit organization that provides the authoritative information people need to make informed decisions about biobased products. Partnership supports Alliant's compostable packaging claims.
• The Coffee Bean & Tea LeafcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive partnership bringing The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf products to office coffee services nationwide. Since 1963, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has been a leading global roaster and retailer of specialty coffees and teas. Through this partnership, their compostable single cup coffee pods, ground coffee, and whole bean coffee are available to OCS operators from coast to coast.
• Reunion Coffee RoasterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAward-winning, B-Corp certified Reunion Coffee Roasters has cultivated strong relationships worldwide with growers committed to quality, sustainable coffee farming, and responsible development. Their products are distributed through Alliant's OCS network.
• Wolfgang Puck CoffeecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with world-renowned Chef Wolfgang Puck to offer premium specialty coffee products. Roasted in small batches, each coffee combines gourmet flavor with superior smoothness. The Wolfgang Puck Coffee line includes soft pods, bulk coffee, and portion packs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rogers Family Company: Rogers Family Company is an organic and Fair Trade coffee roaster and supplier selling through foodservice, OCS, and grocery. Comparable as a sustainability-positioned B2B coffee supplier overlapping with Alliant's certified portfolio.
• Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee: Mother Parkers is a North American coffee and tea manufacturer serving foodservice, OCS, and private-label customers. Directly comparable as a B2B coffee/tea supplier with broad product formats including pods and single-serve cups.
• Coffee Holding Company: Coffee Holding Company is a wholesale coffee roaster, packer, and distributor serving foodservice, OCS, and private-label customers in the US. Comparable as a multi-format coffee distributor with similar channel exposure.
• S&D Coffee: S&D Coffee is one of the largest custom coffee roasters and a direct OCS distributor in the US, supplying office coffee service providers with roasted coffee, tea, and related products. Comparable business model, customer base, and product formats to Alliant.
• Royal Cup Coffee: Royal Cup is a family-owned coffee and tea importer, roaster, and distributor serving foodservice and OCS operators across the US. Comparable as a multi-brand, multi-format coffee supplier targeting the same OCS channel.
• Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA: Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA is a coffee roaster and distributor (Chock full o'Nuts, Hills Bros., Cain's) supplying foodservice and OCS operators. Comparable as a branded coffee distributor targeting office and foodservice channels.
• Farmer Bros. Co. Farmer Bros. is a publicly traded coffee roaster, wholesaler, and distributor serving foodservice and Office Coffee Service operators nationally. Highly comparable as a B2B coffee supply partner to OCS routes, with overlapping product formats (roasted coffee, pods, soluble, single-cup).

Broad incumbents

• Keurig Dr Pepper: Keurig Dr Pepper is the dominant single-serve coffee system and beverage company with deep OCS relationships through Keurig brewers and licensed pods. Broad incumbent that competes for OCS shelf space and influences pod format standards.
• Nestlé Professional: Nestlé Professional (including Nescafé, Nespresso Professional) supplies coffee solutions across foodservice and OCS at global scale. Broad incumbent with overlapping single-serve and soluble offerings but a much wider portfolio than Alliant.

Emerging players

• Café Britt: Café Britt is a specialty coffee roaster and brand offering single-serve pods and packaged coffee for retail and foodservice. Comparable as a premium/specialty brand that could partner with or compete against Alliant for OCS shelf space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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