Kroger Veteran Finds Perfect Brew and Pairing With Joe’s Colombian Coffee

Houston, Texas Apr 10, 2025 (EMWNews.com) – Joe’s Famous® leadership team is pleased to welcome Arlene O’Bannion, a 45-year veteran of The Kroger Company in manufacturing and in-store merchandising. O’Bannion has accepted a partnership with Joe’s Colombian Coffee. She leads the company’s growth initiatives regarding merchandising and service.

“With Arlene O’Bannion onboard, the plan is to expand our reach and earn supermarket placement to further solidify our position in the market,” CEO Steve De Gloria said. “Our products have been selling successfully on Amazon, which is a testament to their quality and appeal to consumers.”

Joe’s Famous® is an official Juan Valdez coffee of Colombia certified by the National Coffee Federation. This specialty coffee has earned an 85-cupping score, which indicates it is an excellent and high-quality product. The Specialty Coffee Association developed the coffee tasting and scoring methodology known as coffee cupping. Grading is given to coffee by certified samplers called Q-graders.

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