AN IMPORTER OF FINE GREEN COFFEES FOR OVER 100 YEARS
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Founded in 1917 by Richard and Ralph Balzac, Balzac Brothers represents four generations of family tradition in importing fine green coffee. For nearly a century, we have supplied coffee roasters with high quality wholesale coffee. Our specialty coffees are highly esteemed in the industry, and our level of dedication to each customer is unrivaled.

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Richard and Ralph Balzac found Balzac Bros – largest importers of Colombian coffee

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Balzac Brothers opened office at 96 Wall Street in Manhattan, NY

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Inauguration meeting of the Associated Coffee Industries of America, attended by Ralph Balzac

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Richard and John Balzac start in the second generation of the business

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75th Anniversary of the NY Coffee & Sugar Exchange, attended by Jane and Richard Balzac

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Ralph Balzac becomes honorary life member of Green Coffee Association (Richard Balzac was on the Board of Directors)

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First actual full container of Brazilian coffee brought to the US by Balzac Brothers

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Balzac Brothers moves office to Westchester, Bronxville

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Ann Balzac Keane & Raymond Keane (Richard Balzac’s son-in-law) join the business, 3rd generation

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Balzac Brothers moves office to 11 Fulton Street in Charleston, SC

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Balzac Brothers imports first full container of Rainforest Alliance Certified Coffee

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Balzac Brothers wins Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award

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Raymond Keane on Board of Directors of NCA

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Raymond Keane becomes new President,fourth generation starts working at Balzac Brothers.

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Balzac Brothers hosts the annual Rainforest Alliance cupping in Charleston, SC

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Balzac Brother’s lab becomes CQI certified.

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Balzac hosts 2014 Rainforest Alliance Central American annual cupping in Charleston, SC.