Our story starts back in 1989 when Annie, Franco, and their children left Sydney in search of a more rural lifestyle.
Their journey up the coast led them to the beautiful Byron Bay hinterland, where they found the perfect spot: twelve acres of land they transformed into a coffee plantation and hobby farm.
With every coffee tree hand-planted and every bean harvested and processed by hand, it was tough, labor-intensive work that needed long hours and plenty of helping hands. In those early days, they used a small 5-kilo Greek roaster that Franco had modified himself. Today, we’ve upgraded to a 60-kilo Italian roaster that reliably produces fantastic coffee.
Franco dedicated himself to learning the art of roasting and blending, while Annie managed sales and operations, selling the coffee beans at local markets. Thanks to hard work and a relentless commitment to quality, the business grew naturally and steadily. Eventually, they shifted from farming their own coffee beans to ethically sourcing premium green beans from the best coffee-growing regions around the world.
Being environmentally conscious is at the core of BBCC’s operations. The entire business runs on 100% solar energy, we recycle all in-house paper and offer reusable 5-kilo coffee tins to local cafés — saving up to 100,000 bags from ending up in landfills. BBCC’s organic coffee and decaf options are mycotoxin tested, and we repurpose all coffee sacks and grain-pro bags. This dedication has earned the brand a spot among the top 10% of environmentally impactful businesses in the Northern Rivers.
Over the years, Byron Bay Coffee Company has grown from a small family venture into a thriving medium-sized business, supplying coffee to over 100 cafés in Australia and Japan and over 80 retailers.
Despite the growth, we’ve always stayed true to our ‘family roots’, and we’re incredibly grateful for our amazing team, who have become like family.
Our focus remains on integrity, delivering consistent flavour and providing top-notch service to our clients.
From the moment we get up in the morning with the sun rising, a day in the life of Byron Bay Coffee Company forms the essence of every cup of coffee. We truly believe that our environment, our people and our ethos is a partnership you will be proud to be a part of.
We acknowledge the Arakwal people of the Bundjalang Nation as the Traditional owners of country and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We extend that respect to the wider Aboriginal People of the many nations, tribes and clans throughout Australia. We pay respect to their elders past, present and emerging future leaders and commit to building a brighter future together.
