Coffee Holding Co Inc (NASDAQ: JVA) is an integrated wholesale coffee roaster and dealer that sources, roasts, and distributes coffee products across three categories: private label and branded roasted coffees, wholesale unprocessed green coffee, and specialty coffees. Revenue is transactional, generated through sales of roasted ground coffee to supermarkets, wholesalers, and retail customers, and through sales of green coffee to specialty gourmet roasters. The company operates with nearly 50 years of experience in the coffee industry and is incorporated in Nevada, with operations conducted in the United States. Products are delivered to customers within 72 hours of roasting. The company is a charter member of the Specialty Coffee Association of America and describes itself as one of the largest distributors of Swiss Water Processed Decaffeinated Coffees and Dattera specialty Brazil coffees in the United States. Andrew Gordon has served as President, CEO, CFO, and Treasurer since 1997. A revolving credit facility matures June 28, 2026. The company uses short-term coffee futures and options contracts to partially hedge green coffee price exposure, with gains and losses reflected in cost of sales.

Revenue model

Transactional sales across three product lines: private label and branded roasted ground coffees sold to supermarkets, wholesalers, and retail customers; unprocessed green coffee sold to specialty gourmet roasters; and specialty coffees. Pricing spans value, competitive, and premium tiers. No subscription or licensing revenue model is disclosed in the filing.

Products and services

Private label and branded roasted ground coffees at competitive, value, and premium price levels; unprocessed green coffee including over 90 specialty coffee offerings; Swiss Water Processed Decaffeinated Coffees; Dattera specialty Brazil coffees; AA Arabica premium gourmet coffee. Roasting is performed using a slow-roasting process with delivery within 72 hours of roasting.

Customers and end markets

Supermarkets, wholesalers, individually owned and multi-unit retail customers for branded and private label products. Specialty gourmet roasters, coffee houses, single store operators, mall coffee stores, and mail order sellers for wholesale green coffee. Customers located in the United States and certain countries in Asia, as well as Canada and multiple international countries for green coffee.

Value-chain role

Integrated roaster-dealer positioned between green coffee suppliers and end retail or foodservice customers. Sources green coffee, roasts under private label and proprietary brands, and distributes directly. Also acts as a pass-through dealer of unprocessed green coffee to third-party roasters. Uses futures and options contracts to manage green coffee input costs.

Geographic exposure

Primarily United States. Green coffee sold to customers in the United States, Canada, and multiple international countries. Branded and private label products sold in the United States and certain countries in Asia.

Source: SEC 10-K, filed 2026-01-28

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