Social Responsibility

We answer your questions about rising coffee prices…

The price of green coffee has risen to historical highs over the last 12 months. Here, we share insights into how these price increases impact MCM’s buying practices and pricing, and what we are doing to help our customers navigate increasing costs.

2021 Customer Survey

At Melbourne Coffee Merchants we rely on feedback from our customers and peers to continuously improve our offerings, service and communication. We recently asked you to share your thoughts via our 2021 Customer Survey. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed! We are so grateful for your time in completing the survey, and the honest and open insights that you shared.

The Umuvumu Project

Through the Umuvumu Project, MCM’s roasting partners will have the opportunity to donate directly to the children of Umuvumu Kindergarten by raising money through bean sales and promotion of the project.

Why Transparency is important (and difficult) and what we are doing about it.

MCM is joining a growing group of concerned and committed importers and roasters who wants to hold the industry to a higher standard and drive more transparency across the supply chain. In this post, we explore why transparency is important (and why it’s hard), and what we are doing to build a more sustainable future for coffee.

A new pasteurisation machine for Dukunde Kawa

The new pasteurisation machine at Dukunde Kawa was installed in early 2019. Many people in the coffee community in Australia rallied together make this happen.

Supporting the women of Dukunde Kawa

During our recent trip to Rwanda, we were delighted to visit the Dukunde Kawa Cooperative and officially open their recently constructed community building. It was an incredible moment, and one that we’re excited to share with our many friends and customers who generously contributed to this project.

We support World Coffee Research

World Coffee Research’s mission is to grow, protect, and enhance supplies of quality coffee, while improving the livelihoods of the families who produce it. Learn how you can support their mission and help to ensure there is a sustainable future for coffee.

Introducing Same Cup

This November marks the launch of Same Cup, a Sydney based organisation dedicated to improving diversity and inclusivity in the specialty coffee industry, and one we are proud to be supporting