Stingers Roast

Fairtrade coffee at Concordia

Elevate your coffee experience with Hospitality Food Services, the dedicated team that brings you Stingers Roast coffee on campus. Sourced from Brûleries Faro, a local, independent Quebec roaster, our high-quality coffee beans are carefully selected and expertly roasted to deliver exceptional flavor in every cup.

At the heart of this process is Manos de Mujeres, a remarkable cooperative of women farmers in Nariño, Colombia. Their dedication and passion for coffee growing shine through in every cup we serve.

Stingers Roast is more than just a coffee—it’s a reflection of Concordia’s commitment to ethical practices. Since 2016, we've proudly held the title of a Fair Trade Campus, striving to offer Fairtrade-certified products across campus. By choosing Fair Trade, you’re supporting better prices, safer working conditions, and a brighter future for farmers and producers in the Global South.

Where to get Stingers Roast

Looking for a warm cup of Stingers Roast? We've got you covered! You can grab a cup at any Hospitality Concordia location.

About Stingers Roast

The beans: Manos de Mujeres

Every cup of Stingers Roast is crafted with care from beans grown by Manos de Mujeres, a remarkable collective of women farm owners in La Unión, Nariño, Colombia. As part of Fundación Agraria y Ambiental Para el Desarrollo Sostenible (FUDAM) a Fairtrade and organic coffee cooperative, these women are at the forefront of sustainable coffee farming.

What began in 2000 with just seven dedicated farmers has blossomed into a thriving community of over 300 small-scale coffee growers. Their commitment to quality and sustainability is infused into every bean, ensuring that your Stingers Roast not only tastes incredible but also supports a better future for these inspiring women and their communities.

FUDAM's commitment to sustainability goes beyond nurturing the land—it extends to empowering its members. To support and uplift their women members, FUDAM established the Manos de Mujeres program. This initiative provides female growers with a gender-equity premium for every pound of coffee they sell, recognizing their invaluable contributions.

Globally, women contribute up to 70% of the labor in coffee production, yet only 20-30% of farms are owned by women. FUDAM is dedicated to closing this gender gap by empowering women both financially and socially. Through the Manos de Mujeres program, FUDAM is paving the way for a more equitable and inclusive future in the coffee industry, where women farmers thrive and lead the way.

The coffee roaster: Brûlerie Faro 

Founded in Sherbrooke, Quebec, in 1982, Brûlerie Faro is a family-owned business with a passion for roasting exceptional coffee. Rooted in a philosophy of green, fair, and respectful practices, Brûlerie Faro has been championing sustainability and ethical sourcing for over 20 years. Their commitment to offering certified Fairtrade coffee reflects their dedication to creating a positive impact—from farm to cup—while embracing sustainable development in everything they do.

Certifications for Stingers Roast coffee