UK’s Lincoln & York plans to double production in two years

Lincoln & York staff at the company’s Brigg-based roastery | Photo credit: Lincoln & York

North Lincolnshire-based private label coffee roaster Lincoln & York has announced plans to double the size of its business by 2026. 
 

Founded in September 1994 by James Sweeting and Simon Herring, Lincoln & York is now one of the UK’s largest independent coffee roasters. Sourcing coffee from over 40 origins, the private label supplier roasts 9,000 tonnes of coffee annually at its 6,000sq ft facility and promotes itself as the ‘discreet manufacturer’ of coffee blends for 150 hospitality and retail clients across the UK and Europe. 

In a blog post marking its 30th anniversary, Lincoln & York said it plans to double production volume by 2026, supported by further investment in its roasting and packaging facilities. 

“There’s no doubting how far we’ve come in a relatively short space of time. Having grown consistently for the past 30 years, we now have ambitions to double the business by 2026. This growth will of course be supported by continued investment in the roastery, including a £1m investment this year,” said Ian Bryson, Managing Director, Lincoln & York. 

Lincoln & York has already invested over £4m ($5.3m) in production site upgrades since 2020, installing a new 600kg Brambati roaster, high-speed retail packing line, new storage facilities and a state-of-the-art coffee lab. 

The private label coffee roaster also has a strong commitment to sustainability and its roastery was awarded Carbon Neutral status by net-zero campaign group One Carbon World in 2023. The business also announced plans to introduce 100% recyclable packaging by the end of 2024. 

Lincoln & York posted a 9% year-on-year fall in sales in the 12 months to 2 February 2024 to £42.9m ($57.3m). However, it reported a pre-tax profit of £1.9m ($2.5m) compared to a £522,798 ($698,837) loss during the previous year.