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Local Roaster Celebrates 50 Years as Pioneer of The Specialty Coffee Industry
Fratello means ‘brother’ in Italian – a fitting moniker for Calgary-based Fratello Coffee Roasters, the family-focused coffee pioneer celebrating 50 years in the industry. Brothers Chris and Russ Prefontaine are at the helm of what started as their dad, Cam’s, humble coffee distribution company in 1974, (he switched to being a roaster in 1985), and the pair has continued to build on the family legacy to become a preeminent roaster (distributor, equipment service provider) in
Lucy Haines
Nov 26, 20245 min read
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