UCC UESHIMA COFFEE

UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd. is Japan's leading coffee company, founded in 1933 in Kobe, Hyogo prefecture. The company operates the world's only comprehensive coffee business encompassing every aspect of coffee 'from cup to seed,' including cultivating seedlings on estates in production countries, raw ingredient procurement and importing, R&D and quality assurance, manufacturing, product distribution and sales, and promoting coffee culture. UCC's diverse product portfolio includes ground coffee, instant coffee, ready-to-drink beverages, single-serve coffee systems, and coffee brewing equipment for both home-use and out-of-home markets. The company serves various industries including foodservice, hospitality, retail, and consumer packaged goods sectors. UCC operates coffee estates globally, including the famous Blue Mountain Coffee Clayton Estate in Jamaica, and maintains subsidiaries across multiple countries including the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Philippines, Vietnam, and Australia. The company is known for its innovative technologies such as the UCC Fresh Aroma System and commitment to quality through its Coffee Masters program. UCC's business model spans the entire coffee value chain from bean cultivation to final consumer products, making it unique in the global coffee industry. The company continues to expand internationally while maintaining its reputation for premium Japanese coffee craftsmanship and innovation.