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Caffe Marco

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info

TagsCaffe Marco Kentucky coffee roasters Sumatra Brazil Colombia Rwanda Uganda Independent Roasts in-house

Caffe Marco is a small-batch coffee roaster based in Paris, Kentucky, that specializes in European-style roasting. Founded in 2006, the company focuses on providing organic and Fair Trade certified coffees to the local Kentucky market and beyond. They operate primarily as a roastery without a traditional retail cafe, distributing their products through various regional retailers.

Ownership

Caffe Marco is an independent, family-owned business founded by Mark Newberry.

Founded

2006

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

Caffe Marco is known for its small-batch, European-style medium-dark roasts and its focus on certified organic and Fair Trade coffee. It is a long-standing fixture in the Kentucky artisan coffee scene, often marketed under the 'Kentucky Proud' label.

Sourcing countries

Sumatra · Brazil · Colombia · Rwanda · Uganda

Farm-level sourcing

The brand sources its beans from certified organic and Fair Trade family farms. While they specify the countries of origin, they do not publicly name the specific farms or producers for their coffees.

Notable coffees

— Bello e Secco (20th Anniversary Dark Roast)
— Luna Italiana
— The Parisian
— Marco's Finest

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-22. 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 lists several countries of origin, specific farm or producer names are not disclosed on their website or in public documentation.

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