Glasgow coffee supplier secures deal with CalMac ferries
The partnership will see Matthew Algie's coffee served on ferries sailing from Scottish ports including Wemyss Bay, Uig, Ullapool, Troon, Kennacraig, Oban, Mallaig, and Ardrossan.
John Fullerton (Matthew Algie Field Service Engineer) and Dave Gannon (Calmac Retai Lead) (Image: Matthew Algie)
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Matthew Algie will also provide drinks to an onshore coffee cabin based at Ardrossan Port.
Paul Chadderton, of Matthew Algie, said: "We're honoured to have been chosen for this significant partnership that will provide passengers from around the world who are visiting some of Scotland's most picturesque island locations with a product from a proudly Scottish supplier.
"Hopefully, our flat whites will be accompanied by flat seas."
Matthew Algie x CalMac (Image: Matthew Algie) The partnership between Matthew Algie and CalMac unites two historic Scottish organisations, as Matthew Algie was founded more than 160 years ago, while CalMac has been in operation for more than 170 years.
The coffee supplier has installed 42 machines on the CalMac vessels, including a mixture of Bean to Cup, Traditional Barista, and Bulk Brewers.
The Bean to Cup machines will serve Piacetto Coffee, while the Traditional Barista machines will serve Peak & Wild coffee, Matthew Algie's most sustainable brand.
John Fullerton (Matthew Algie Field Service Engineer) and Andrew Clydesdale (Senior Catering Rating for Calmac) (Image: Matthew Algie)
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Dave Gannon, retail lead for CalMac, said: "We are delighted to welcome Matthew Algie and their high-quality coffee as a CalMac supplier.
"Their bid really stood out and we are already receiving positive feedback from customers who are enjoying their products when they sail with us.
"Offering Scottish and local produce to our customers, whether they are woven into our menus or sold directly in our shops, is a key element of our retail strategy.
"Supporting locally-based businesses shows our support for them and gives our customers a taste of Scotland during their trip.
"We look forward to growing this important partnership and moving full steam ahead with Matthew Algie."
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