1999
Menno Simons first steps into Ethiopian specialty coffee market.
As a coffee bean importer, we have embarked on a journey to discover, develop, and deliver great traceable coffees. And we welcome you to join us. We work together with coffee farmers, cooperatives, and exporters to provide roasters with traceable green specialty coffees.
Driven by curiosity, we discover new coffees and partners across the globe as we navigate the complex coffee market.
Coffee is a journey of exploration. The ever-evolving landscape of cultivation, processing techniques, roasting, and brewing reflects the vast diversity and perpetual innovation of the market. Global and regional challenges demand agility, ingenuity, and grit. With over 20 years of experience, Trabocca derives joy and energy from this complexity, creating better access to the market. We aim to continuously learn, adapt, and create solutions to discover great coffee.
Committed to fostering market access and mutual benefit along the production chain, we develop enduring relationships based on shared values.
Before coffee reaches your cup, it flows through many hands, each contributing to a storied journey. Diverse profiles are backed by rich cultures and communities in both producing and destination countries. Trabocca aims to build lasting relationships that transcend mere business. We recognize that only through collaborative effort we can establish positive social and environmental impacts. Cultivating innovation, knowledge, and awareness to develop great coffee.
Dedicated to closely monitoring coffee along every step of its journey, we deliver quality coffee and reliable service.
Consistency is the foundation of sustainability. Translating the dedication of our partners to the safe delivery of exceptional coffee requires proven logistics and quality protocols. Trabocca meticulously monitors quality specifications and regulatory changes to maintain a resilient supply chain. Upholding these standards, we can assure stable supply chains without compromising on unique flavor profiles to constantly deliver great coffee.
Captivated by the new coffee flavors he experienced in Ethiopia, Menno Simons founded Trabocca: a coffee bean importer with a strong focus on Ethiopian specialty coffee.
With an eye for potential, it wasn’t long before he brought the first certified Organic Ethiopian coffee to the market in 2004. Menno began to deepen out his knowledge of Ethiopia and started to explore other coffee origins.