Acquired by Hamburg-based Tchibo in 2016, and Capitol Foods in 2018, the parent company Tchibo, recognising the strong values and reputation for quality and sustainability, has decided to consolidate its UK & Ireland businesses under the Scottish brand’s name.

The single business will provide customers with a wider range of products from across the entire business portfolio whilst offering improved efficiency and service to its entire customer base.

The recently announced investment in the Glasgow roastery has expanded its production capabilities, with new coffee products coming into the Glasgow HQ over the coming 12 months.

The winner of Glasgow’s Most Outstanding Business at the Glasgow Business Awards in 2023, the company sees this move as one of the most exciting changes to the coffee market in a decade.

Paul Chadderton, managing director of Matthew Algie, said: “This is a significant moment for our business and particularly for our Glasgow HQ which is the beating heart of our business.

“Coupling this move with the recent investment programme we announced back in April 2023 it places the firm in a very strong position to build upon our growth strategy and at a pivitoal moment in the coffee sector.

“The majority of the senior leadership team, including myself, have all relocated to Glasgow as we continue to expand the capabilities of the site including launching our new fully recyclable packaging, various new product lines and our training and development hub which is an industry leading centre for training the next generation of baristas across the UK and Ireland.”

Coffee continues to be one of the fastest moving sectors, with the post pandemic boom in coffee drinkers showing no signs of slowing down. With the single company now operating under one collective vision, the team are excited to offer an even more customer centric operation.

Mr Chadderton continued: “We are seeing new markets emerge as businesses look to grow their sources of revenue. Sectors such as garden centres no longer simply use their cafes as a footfall driver but is a critical part of their income.

“Matthew Algie is perfect positioned to help these businesses and our staff are experts in helping firms get more out of coffee offering. Whether it be helping firms move to more sustainable operations by using our carbon neutral products, or simple supporting local cafes adapt to the ever-changing trends within the market, this new announcement will accelerate our ability to support out tens of thousands of customers.

“I look forward to leading this famous business into the next chapter of its illustrious history.”