About Matthew Algie
We’re born and bred in Glasgow. Our business was founded on the Clyde back in 1864, and we’re still here today. We are proud to roast exceptional coffee for thousands of cafés and hospitality businesses across the UK & Ireland.
Our workforce has grown to over 250 to support our expanding customer base, product range and service offering. We count some of the industry’s leading talents among our staff, from green coffee buyers and roasting technicians, to barista trainers and field engineers.
We work together with a shared mission, to help coffee shops thrive. Now more than ever, this our driving passion.
Our Coffee Machines
UK & Ireland’s biggest selection of coffee machines and kit; traditional espresso machines, filters and brewers to bean-to-cup and innovative vending concepts.
Our Sustainability Manifesto
Sustainability is, and always will be, a core principle of how we do business at Matthew Algie.
Work With Us
Looking for a new career? Find out about our latest job vacancies at Matthew Algie
Our Awards and Recognitions
30 under 30 membership
For Amy Oroko, 2020
The edie 30 Under 30 is a nomination-based membership community of 30 talented sustainability and energy professionals, aged 30 and under, who have already achieved great things or are showing fantastic promise.
Carbon Neutral Gold Standard
2019, Working with One Carbon World, we verified our carbon footprint and offset our emissions. We are the first roastery in the world to achieve the Carbon Neutral Gold Standard.
Community Impact Award
The Business Charity Awards for Twin & Twin Trading, 2019
Our collaborative sustainability programme with the San Juan del Oro and Pangoa coffee cooperatives, Marks and Spencer, Taylors of Harrogate and Twin & Twin Trading
Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability
For Ewan Reid, 2019
Ewan has pioneered an approach to sustainable sourcing, which has kept Matthew Algie ahead of the curve. He has spearheaded the extensive use of certifications, such as Fairtrade, whilst also seeking to strengthen supply chain relationships and invested in long-term, direct partnerships with coffee cooperatives
Outstanding Demonstration of Social Impact
Award from The University Of Manchester, 2017
We were one of eight selected suppliers to be shortlisted for the University of Manchester’s inaugural sustainability awards. The university were particularly impressed with our approach to prevention of modern slavery in our supply chains, as well as the way we’ve encouraged young people into the business.
Water Management Award
2Degrees Award for ‘Water Management’, 2015
For our collaborative project with the San Juan del Oro cooperative, Twin, the Fairtrade Foundation and Marks and Spencer.
Environmental Leadership Shortlist
Shortlisted for ‘Environmental Leadership’ Award by Scottish Business in the Community, 2015, for our approach to climate change adaptation at origin and mitigation at home.
Partner Leadership Shortlist
Shortlisted for ‘Leadership Award for Partnership’ by Marks and Spencer, 2015, for our collaborative project with the San Juan del Oro cooperative, Twin, the Fairtrade Foundation and Marks and Spencer.
Plan A Commitment Award
‘Plan A Commitment’ Award from Marks and Spencer, 2012, for successful delivery of a bespoke triple certified coffee blend.
Most Ethical Company – EU Awards
Third place (2009) and Commended (2011) for ‘Most Ethical Company – Europe’ at Allegra Strategies European Coffee Symposium
Sustainable Development Award
Glasgow Business Award for ‘Sustainable Development’, 2011, for successful waste segregation strategies.
Tony McVerry, Esquires Coffee - The Organic Coffee Co.
“In 2000 Esquires Coffee, with its roots firmly established in Vancouver, established a presence in both the UK and Ireland. A critical decision for the company was to select the right coffee partners who shared the same passion, ethos and values in terms of quality, sustainability and great tasting coffee. After extensive research, we chose Matthie Algie as our coffee partners and 20 years on the guiding principles that led us to this decision continues to this day. From their state of the art Roastery with cutting edge technology and the sustainability programmes they operate through their Fairtrade and Organic principles that produce such amazing bespoke blends for Esquires right through to their expertise on the ground to all our outlets is a crucial factor in our ongoing success in the marketplaces we operate in.”