VANCOUVER, BC, Canada – Artigiano, Vancouver’s premium coffee and café brand renowned for its specialty coffee and European-inspired ambience, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Salt Spring Coffee, a pioneer in organic and fair-trade coffee roasting. This acquisition positions Artigiano as the second-largest roaster of organic coffee in Canada and the nation’s only roaster of Regenerative Organic Certified® coffee.
Founded in 1996 on Salt Spring Island by Mickey McLeod and Robbyn Scott, Salt Spring Coffee has been committed to producing high-quality, organic, and fair-trade coffee. The company is celebrated for being Canada’s first Regenerative Organic Certified® coffee roaster, setting the highest standards for soil health, ecosystem preservation, and farmworker fairness.
“Integrating Salt Spring Coffee into the Artigiano family is a significant milestone,” said Dean Shillington, President & Owner of Artigiano. “Salt Spring Coffee’s unwavering dedication to sustainability and exceptional coffee quality aligns seamlessly with our values. This partnership broadens our product offerings while strengthening our commitment to environmental stewardship, including a continued focus on organic and non-GMO ingredients in everything we serve.”
Mickey McLeod, President of Salt Spring Coffee, shared his enthusiasm: “Joining forces with Artigiano is a natural progression for us. Artigiano’s commitment to premium quality, thoughtful sourcing, and deep community connections aligns perfectly with the values that have guided Salt Spring Coffee since day one. We are confident that this collaboration will elevate our shared vision of delivering outstanding coffee experiences while prioritizing sustainable and regenerative practices.”
Shillington added in a statement: “With Artigiano’s growing presence and dedication to crafting meaningful café experiences, this partnership will expand our collective reach through café experiences and grocery retail while staying true to the shared values that define both of our brands. The Salt Spring brand and its community will remain fully intact, and we look forward to building on its strong foundation and fostering further growth.”