Malongo Virtual Booth-2020 EUROPEAN FOOD ONLINE EXPO

Introduction

History

The Malongo business started out as a small roasting house in a district of Nice in the 1930s, and has remained attached to its roots of good traditional coffee with great odour in a friendly atmosphere. MALONGO is currently a dynamic and atypical SME, and is recognised by professionals and individuals alike for the quality of its coffees and the strength of its ethical commitments.

Quality coffees

MALONGO imports its coffee beans from the best plantations around the world, grown according to traditional farming methods. The brand is omnipresen throughout the production process, from the plantations to the cups on the tables of consumers.

Traditional Roasting

All MALONGO coffees are roasted using the best possible method: «Using traditional techniques over 20 minutes». Thanks to the guidance of an expert roaster, this method brings out the true finesse of the aromas of the greatest Arabica coffees. The beans are then air cooled, and never titrate more than 2% humidity.

Fair trade

MALONGO was the first and is the oldest French firm to use the Max-Havelaar fair trade label. The brand purchased 30 different origins of green coffee under fair trade conditions in 2017, representing 4724 tons, i.e. 58.1% of its imports. MALONGO fights to advertise and improve fair trade, and invests in the certification of new cooperatives.

Organic farming

More than half of Malongo coffees and 100% of MALONGO teas hold organic «AB» certification, applying strict specifications guaranteeing that the product was produced without fertilisers or pesticides, among other aspects. MALONGO is organising several training initiatives to promote organic farming and leads agronomic research projects in order to improve productivity while reducing the impact of agriculture on the environment.

Sustainable development, innovation

Renewable energies, waste sorting and re-use, eco-design, responsible packaging, natural paper pods, coffee machine recycling, personnel and supplier awareness: MALONGO has laid down strict guidelines for sustainable development. The new EK’OH espresso machine is manufactured and assembled in France, has a low energy profile, is recyclable, and can be repaired infinitel.

Training

Thanks to its in-depth knowledge of coffee acquired since 1934, the MALONGO training centre is able to ensure that company personnel maintain their excellent standards. Its three training centres can pass on the noble knowledge of coffee to both amateurs and professionals. The training centre also organises sessions for the National education authority and vocational high schools, and organises the highly reputed Young Coffee Professional Contest. Coffee-grower teaching modules are organised in producing countries.

Barista workshop by Malongo

MALONGO invites its customers to come along for a splendid trip to the heart of the producing countries at its "Quality French coffee shops", via three spaces: The Boutique workshop (to purchase coffees, teas, machines, culinary arts, etc.), the Roasting workshop (with green coffee roasted on request, a great show with a fantastic aroma!) and the Barista workshop, to taste homemade specialities prepared by MALONGO's expert baristas right on the spot. The coffee shop trend in its most responsible & French form! Three boutiques in France… and in several large capital cities around the world soon.