Flowood, Mississippi, Mississippi · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

BeanFruit Coffee Co.

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level

TagsBeanFruit Coffee Co.Mississippi coffee roasters Ethiopia Kenya Mexico Independent Origin / region level Roasts in-house

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BeanFruit Coffee Co. is an award-winning specialty coffee roaster based in the Jackson, Mississippi metro area. The company is dedicated to providing fresh-roasted, single-origin coffees while fostering consumer education about the coffee supply chain. It is notable for being the only Fair Trade Certified roaster in Mississippi and for its focus on high-quality micro-lots.

Ownership

BeanFruit Coffee Co. is an independent, Black-owned business founded and operated by Paul Bonds.

Founded

2009

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

BeanFruit is a highly regarded micro-roaster recognized for its commitment to single-origin coffees and its success in national competitions, including the Good Food Awards.

Sourcing countries

Ethiopia · Kenya · Mexico

Farm-level sourcing

The brand emphasizes single-origin coffees and focuses on educating consumers about the origins of their beans. While they prioritize transparency regarding the source of their coffee, they generally provide information at the country or regional level rather than consistently naming specific farms or individual producers for every offering.

Notable coffees

— Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chele'lektu
— Kenya AA Gakuyuni

In the news

Recent news and media coverage about BeanFruit Coffee Co., as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2024-11-19 · Garden & Gun

BeanFruit Coffee Company Perks Up Mississippi’s Java Scene and National Grocery Shelves

BeanFruit Coffee Company has undergone a significant brand refresh, featuring new vibrant packaging that has helped the Mississippi-based roaster expand its presence into national retail channels. The profile highlights founder Paul Bonds's journey and the company's ongoing commitment to fair trade and sustainable sourcing practices.

2024-10-22 · Mississippi Today

Paul Bonds - an evolution from a dislike for coffee to coffee drinker and coffee entrepreneur importing and exporting around the globe

This feature details the professional evolution of Paul Bonds, the founder of BeanFruit Coffee Company, from a coffee skeptic to a prominent entrepreneur in the specialty coffee industry. The article provides an inside look at the company's current operations in Flowood, Mississippi, and its role in the global coffee supply chain.

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-24. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand's founding year is widely cited as 2009 in various media profiles, it is not explicitly stated on their primary 'About' page.

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