Wellington-founded coffee roastery, Coffee Supreme, acquired Gabriel Coffee in early February in a deal that appeared on Companies Office records on March 4.
Following the deal, Coffee Supreme will move its Sydney roasting operations to Gabriel Coffee’s Chatswood facility.
Gabriel Coffee will continue to operate under its established brand name.
Coffee Supreme chief executive, Andrew Low, has stated that the company’s recent acquisition aligns with its “aggressive growth strategy.”
“This is about strengthening our foundations and ensuring we continue delivering the best coffee experiences for our customers. We’re committed to maintaining the integrity of both brands while creating opportunities for growth and innovation,” Low said.
When BusinessDesk enquired about a potential relocation from Wellington, Low affirmed that the company has no plans of doing so.
“Wellington remains the heartland in New Zealand … No change.”
Established in Wellington in 1993, Coffee Supreme has since expanded its operations to include roasteries in Wellington, New Zealand, and Tokyo, Japan. The specialty coffee group achieved B Corp certification in December 2024.
Gabriel Coffee was founded in 2006 and currently caters to over 200 wholesale customers. The coffee roaster produces the Easy Tiger, Day Maker, The O.G., and Low Rider, as well as a variety of single-origin coffees sourced globally from countries such as Peru, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
“My decision to partner with a renowned brand like Coffee Supreme has been a long and thoughtful journey,” Gabriel Coffee founder Sam Gabrielian said of the agreement between Gabriel Coffee and Coffee Supreme.
“After years of discussions with Andrew Low, it became clear that our shared values and vision made this partnership the right move.”
“I’m excited to continue doing what I love as Head of Coffee for Australia while also remaining a shareholder in the combined business.”