The limited-edition guest roast – with tasting notes of dark chocolate, dried cheery and maple syrup – will be available to BM client sites from July until December.
The beans have been sourced from BM’s Fairtrade coffee partner Soppexcca, a co-operative farm in Nicaragua, where almost 40% of the members are women and profits go into education, farm diversification and health centres.
Lin Dickens, marketing director at BM Caterers, said: “When Wendy Bartlett and I first visited Nicaragua nearly ten years ago believing in women’s empowerment, it was only natural for us to seek out and support women in the coffee trade. This initiative is about more than just sourcing coffee – it’s about sharing the stories and passion of women coffee farmers through a dedicated guest roast.
“Our focus extends beyond the farm, ensuring women are leading every stage of the coffee journey, from roasting green beans to crafting unique flavour profiles. By collaborating with women across the industry, we’ve ensured that every aspect of this coffee– from sourcing to roasting and even marketing – was shaped by strong, talented women who are passionate about their craft.”