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Shakopee, Minnesota · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Cameron’s Specialty Coffee
Owned by Grupo NutresaRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
Visit Cameron’s Specialty Coffee's site Cameron's Coffee is a large-scale specialty coffee roaster and distributor based in Minnesota that produces a wide range of classic, flavored, and organic coffee products. The company utilizes precision air-roasting technology to create consistent, smooth flavor profiles for a national consumer market. They maintain a strong focus on accessibility and sustainability through initiatives like their compostable EcoPods.
Ownership
Cameron's Coffee was acquired by the Colombian food conglomerate Grupo Nutresa in 2019 for $113 million. The brand continues to operate its roasting and distribution facilities in Shakopee, Minnesota, under the ownership of the parent company.
Founded
1978
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Cameron's is widely known for its 'Always Smooth, Never Bitter' marketing promise, achieved through a signature precision air-roasting process. They are also recognized for their wide variety of flavored coffees and their eco-friendly, compostable single-serve EcoPods.
Farm-level sourcing
Cameron's sources premium Arabica beans globally but does not publicly disclose specific farm, farmer, or washing station names for its products. Their sourcing approach focuses on a supplier code of conduct and general ethical standards rather than farm-level transparency.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://www.cameronscoffee.com/
- https://www.comunicaffe.com/colombian-grupo-nutresa-acquires-camerons-coffee-in-the-united-states
- https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/62104-15
- https://www.cameronscoffee.com/pages/impact
- https://www.cameronscoffee.com/pages/about-camerons
- https://www.twincities.com/2019/09/23/shakopee-based-camerons-coffee-acquired-by-colombia-based-food-company
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-27. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the brand mentions sourcing from various regions, they do not publish a list of specific sourcing countries or farm-level details on their website.