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Mother Earth Coffee Co.

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Mother Earth Coffee Co.; not a documentary photograph
Owned by Paris Brothers, Inc.Named roasting partner: Parisi CoffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsMother Earth Coffee Co.Kansas coffee roastersEthiopiaColombiaIndonesiaNicaraguaOwned by Paris Brothers, Inc.Origin / region level
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Mother Earth Coffee is a Kansas City-based brand dedicated to providing organic, direct-trade coffee with a focus on environmental and social sustainability. By partnering with small family farms, the company aims to support ethical livelihoods while delivering high-quality, small-batch roasted coffee to consumers. The brand has transitioned its business model to focus primarily on wholesale distribution and retail grocery availability.

Corporate ownership disclosure

Mother Earth Coffee Co. is owned by Paris Brothers, Inc.

Mother Earth Coffee is a brand owned by Paris Brothers, Inc., a specialty food company based in Kansas City. The brand operates as a wholesale-focused entity and utilizes the roasting facilities of Parisi Coffee, another brand under the Paris Brothers umbrella.

Ultimate owner: a mid-size coffee group

Ownership is disclosed when documented. Corporate parents can shape sourcing and independence claims. Public sources were researched as of 2026-10-23.

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Ownership
Mother Earth Coffee is a brand owned by Paris Brothers, Inc., a specialty food company based in Kansas City. The brand operates as a wholesale-focused entity and utilizes the roasting facilities of Parisi Coffee, another brand under the Paris Brothers umbrella.
Founded
2005
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Parisi Coffee. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
Mother Earth Coffee is known for its commitment to USDA-certified organic and direct-trade coffee. The brand focuses on small-batch, sustainably sourced beans available primarily through retail grocery channels and wholesale partnerships.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Colombia · Indonesia · Nicaragua
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes direct trade relationships with family farms and cooperatives, such as UCA San Juan De Rio Coco in Nicaragua. While they highlight specific regions and partner organizations, they generally market their coffees by origin or blend rather than naming individual farms for every product.
Notable coffees
  • — Organic Ethiopia Jimma
  • — Organic Colombia Santa Marta
  • — Organic Sumatra Mandheling
  • — Organic Medium Roast
  • — Organic Dark Roast
  • — Organic Breakfast Blend
In the news

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

2026-09-26 · Sprudge Coffee
Paris Brothers Becomes Paris Group

Paris Brothers, Inc., the parent company of Mother Earth Organic Coffee, has rebranded as Paris Group to better reflect its expanded operations in coffee roasting, contract manufacturing, and distribution. The company remains family-owned and continues to manage its portfolio of consumer brands, including Mother Earth, from its headquarters in Kansas City.

2026-09-09 · NOSH.com
Paris Brothers Becomes Paris Group

The company announced a corporate name change to Paris Group to align its identity with its current scale, which includes roasting tens of millions of pounds of coffee annually. Mother Earth Organic Coffee remains a key part of the company's owned consumer brand portfolio under the new corporate structure.

2026-09-08 · Kansas City Business Journal
Paris Brothers rebrands as Paris Group amid national growth push

The Kansas City-based company behind Mother Earth Coffee and Parisi Coffee has rebranded as Paris Group to support its national growth strategy. This transition follows the company's recent move to a new downtown headquarters in the Power & Light District.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-23. 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 mentions direct trade relationships, specific farm names are not consistently provided for all single-origin offerings on their website.

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