Coffee Anatomy Competitors

Koko Black is a company built out of passion. In 2001 Koko Black set off to discover the essence of chocolate which we felt was not being fully expressed in Australia. We had the idea that chocolate could inspire, connect and ignite the senses and dreamed of creating something unique and special. We travelled to Germany to learn the art of making chocolate from the bean and then on to Belgium where we met a passionate and talented chocolatier, who later helped kick start the development of Koko Black’s chocolate signature. In 2003 Koko Black’s flagship store opened in Melbourne’s iconic Royal Arcade and today you’ll find Koko Black stores across Australia in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra. Our aim has not changed since our formative days; the dream to create something special. The idea that chocolate could inspire, to ignite connections with chocolate’s deep sensory pleasure and personality. We blend ideas and ingredients with mastery to create unexpected signature chocolate experiences. Whether indulging in one of our signature pralines or truffles, or escaping from the outside world and surrendering to a moment of bliss with a Belgian Hot Chocolate, we aim to surprise and delight our customers. With over 100 chocolates and counting - the Koko Black range is complex indulgent and always adventurous. Born from a balance of principles and values that we hold close, each individual chocolate is meticulously crafted here in Melbourne, from the finest natural ingredients. We want to shape the way people see chocolate - it's our responsibility and we want to do it properly. Our passion for chocolate and the connection it inspires is the very heart of our brand and it leads us as we endeavor to surprise, excite and delight our customers.

When it comes to specialty coffee ST. ALi was one of the first, one of the pioneers; the ones who defined specialty coffee in Melbourne; and the ones who continue to push boundaries forward. Found down a back alley you have to know where to go to get to, since inception ST. ALi has been an industry leader in direct relationships with farmers, in-house roasting, expert coffee brewing, with a best-in-category food offering. We’re a stand-alone brand, unique, focused—and hard to replicate. While our spiritual home will forever be our laneway roots in South Melbourne, we also own and run the Sensory Lab brand of stores in the CBD and now at Melbourne International Airport. We’ve partnered with Mercedes-Benz to open their Australia first 'Mercedes Me' concept store in Collins Street, and in 2015 expanded into the international market, opening a sister ST. ALi in Jakarta. As the innovative leader of ST. ALi, disruptive entrepreneur Salvatore Malatesta has established a fresh and visionary focus on branding, accessible customer education, and a world-class coffee offering that is relevant, sincere—and always a little rock and roll.

Bean Alliance Group is an innovative company exhibiting excellence in coffee roasting, supply-chain, strategy and socially responsible programs. From small beginnings in 1981 firstly as Monte Coffee then later as The Bean Alliance, and now as Bean Alliance Group, the company has a rich and diverse history. The dynamic team in the heart of Melbourne have expertise in sourcing, blending, roasting and packaging award-winning, roasted coffee straight from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility – the first in Australia certified to roast organic, the Australian Certified Organic Non-Alcoholic Beverage of the Year 2019 Winner, and a trailblazer in the sustainable space. Bean Alliance Group aims for the highest level of integrity and delivered strategic intent. • Quality in products and services • Value & the value proposition • Segmentation, a leader in the coffee market dynamic • Product Diversification – award winning Project t Premium Tea & Indulge Your Senses Superfine Drinking Chocolate & LuxElixirs Turmeric and Matcha • Coffee Integrity – freshness, flavour, aroma teamed with certification programs such as Australian Certified Organic (ACO) & manufacturer integrity HACCP. • Authenticity – ACO, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, Swiss Water Method, Ethical Tea Partnership and White Ribbon. • Design and Brand Leaders – assisting start-ups with strategic approach. • Campaign and Media – adding to the ever-evolving media landscape in support of street art, local talent and creative originality.