Distant Lands Trading

Ito En, Japan’s largest tea company and beverage manufacturer,  has announced the acquisition of the US coffee company Distant Lands Trading (DLTC) for 10 billion yen ($83 million). DLTC specializes in custom roast coffees for private label grocery and food service clients and also sources premium green coffees direct from origin for specialty coffee roasters, as well as private label brands. Through the move, Ito En is aiming to expand …