Masteroast Coffee announces new commercial director

Matthew Mills, who is the son of the original founder of the business, has been appointed in the role, re-joining the company after a recent stint working in New York.

Mills has been in the coffee business for 15 years and has worked across three continents.

Sourcing strategies​

His responsibilities will include coffee sourcing strategies and management of Masteroast’s commercial interests, including a recently acquired part-ownership of a coffee mill and exporting company in Colombia.

“I am delighted to have someone of Matthew’s expertise and experience within the company,” ​said managing director Andy Fawkes.

 “His appointment underlines our long-term commitment to continuing what we do as a strong, independent player in the UK and European markets​.”

The firm has recently been spearheading market developments in sustainable coffee products, including biodegradable coffee bags and recyclable aluminium capsules. It has pledged to convert at least 70% of its customer packaging on to more sustainable platforms over the next two years.

Meanwhile, earlier this month, Bristol-based coffee ingredients manufacturer Beyond the Bean secured a £50,000 deal​​ to export its products to the Middle East.