Notre impact

Seedlings in a field.

Durabilité

Certifications:
Row of logos: Rainforest Alliance, USDA Organic, Fairtrade, Swiss Water Process, Direct Trade.

Timeline

Looking back on 30 years of sustainable coffee in Canada, we celebrate remarkable progress that reflects our deep commitment to sustainability. But our story began well before the launch of Reunion, with our Chairman’s first company founded in 1978, laying the groundwork for what would become a legacy of responsible coffee. This journey highlights our dedication to meeting rigorous standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability, a commitment to sustainable coffee, from seed to cup.

  • 1978
    Peter Pesce founds Bourbon Coffee
  • 1986
    Bourbon becomes the largest distributor of specialty coffee in Canada
  • 1988
    Bourbon Coffee is sold to Kraft
  • 1995
    Reunion is founded
  • 1995
    Sources decaffeinated coffee using the Swiss Water Process, reinforcing our commitment to offering chemical-free options for consumers
  • 2001
    Purchases its first Fairtrade and Organic coffee
  • 2002
    Partners with Bullfrog Power for renewable energy solutions at our facility
  • 2003
    Becomes Rainforest Alliance certified
  • 2006
    Launches Las Hermosas, coffee that supports community projects and programs in Colombia
  • 2007
    Joins the Board of the Specialty Coffee Association, Member of the Sustainability Board
  • 2008
    Partners with Grounds for Health to support women in coffee producing regions
  • 2011
    Launches Sierra Verde: over 1 million trees have been planted through our tree planting partners. We are committed to planting at least 10,000 trees each year in support of restorative economy
  • 2012
    Launches Compostable Pods Packaging
  • 2012
    Joins the Board of Grounds for Health
  • 2013
    Becomes B Corp Certified. A proud moment that reinforced our mission to build a more sustainable and equitable coffee industry
  • 2015
    Opens the door to its flagship Coffee Bar in Roncesvalles community
  • 2015
    Is named Specialty Coffee Association’s Macro Roaster of the year
  • 2016
    Modernizes lighting to LED in the plant through Save On Energy Program
  • 2016
    Applies reflective paint to the building, supporting energy efficiency
  • 2017
    Is named Canada’s Greenest Employers
  • 2017
    Co-founds the Canadian chapter of the Specialty Coffee Association. Chaired the Membership Committee
  • 2023
    Is named Business of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce
  • 2023
    Joins the Board of the Coffee Association of Canada. Chairs the Sustainability Committee
  • 2025
    In partnership with Tempo Flexible Packaging, Reunion's research and development of recycle-ready packaging is nominated by the Packaging Association of Canada for its Sustainable Package Design and Package Innovation Design awards. This packaging wins an Award of Distinction under Sustainable Packaging Design category
  • 2025
    Joins the Board of Fairtrade Canada
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