The Glasgow-based coffee roaster has unveiled a major coffee facility upgrade featuring state-of-the-art automated production and packing lines
Founded in 1864, Matthew Algie is one of the UK and Ireland’s largest coffee suppliers, providing roasted coffee and coffee equipment to more than 7,500 businesses and employing 400 staff | Matthew Algie
Scotland’s Matthew Algie has unveiled a major coffee factory upgrade with a focus on efficiency and eco-friendly production as it works to boost capacity and achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Marking its 160th anniversary, the coffee group has introduced state-of-the art technology to its Glasgow factory, including a new green handling and blending system, upgraded automation, new conveying systems and packaging line.
The upgrade also features a new pallet-packing robot capable of packing coffee into carboard boxes, passing them through the production line and positioning them for delivery. In a bid to further increase capacity while cutting costs and emissions, Matthew Algie has replaced traditional hessian sacks with larger one-tonne transportation bags and now ships coffee in bulk containers.
The upgrades are the culmination of a
multi-million-pound investment secured by Matthew Algie in 2023 to increase annual roasting capacity to 2,500 tons per year.
“After sixty rich years of roasting coffee at our beloved Glasgow site, we knew it was time for a fresh upgrade and we’re thrilled to share our exciting roastery transformation. This multi-million-pound investment isn’t just about enhancing our operations—it’s about brewing a brighter, more sustainable future,” said Paul Chadderton, Managing Director of Sales and Marketing, Matthew Algie.
Founded in 1864, Matthew Algie is one of the UK and Ireland’s largest coffee suppliers, providing roasted coffee and coffee equipment to more than 7,500 businesses and employing 400 staff.
The Glasgow-based coffee roaster was early proponent of ethical coffee sourcing, introducing the UK’s first Fairtrade espresso in 1997 and the world’s first triple-certified (Fairtrade, Organic and Rainforest Alliance) espresso in 2004.
In 2019, Matthew Algie became the world’s first carbon neutral coffee roastery after working to offset emissions through carbon credits projects in Uruguay and India. The business continues to work with Fairtrade to
support farmers and producers around the world in countries including Rwanda, Ethiopia, Peru, and Honduras.
Part of
Tchibo Group since 2016, in January 2024, Matthew Algie became the German coffee giant’s flagship coffee brand in the UK and Ireland following the
strategic merger of Tchibo Coffee Services and Dublin-based Capitol foods.