Our Story
Passionate about coffee
Union of Coffee Roasters V. Katsantas (UniCof), was founded in 1994 by V. Katsantas and is a family owned business. UniCof is based in Thessaloniki, operating near the port of Thessaloniki at the business-owned tax-free warehouse, and is dedicated to green coffee trading, with importing, exporting, and sourcing the finest coffee beans from around the world, ensuring a fresh and natural flavor in every bag and every cup.
Our focus on quality and sustainable sourcing practices guarantees the highest standard of coffee for our customers.
Our Mission
Committed to Excellence, Guided by Passion, Dedicated to Quality
Our mission is to bridge the world's finest coffee-growing regions with Europe's most discerning roasters and coffee businesses. By sourcing exceptional green coffee from renowned origins like Brazil, Costa Rica, Vietnam, and Indonesia, we provide our partners with the premium beans they need to create outstanding coffee experiences.
As a Greek-based company, we combine Mediterranean trading expertise with a deep commitment to quality, transparency, and sustainable practices. We import both Arabica and Robusta varieties, ensuring our clients have access to diverse, traceable, and consistently excellent green coffee that meets the exacting standards of today's specialty coffee market.
Through ethical sourcing and strong partnerships, from origin farmers to our roaster clients, we aim to create lasting value across the entire coffee supply chain while supporting the growth and sustainability of the global coffee community.
Our Values
Quality
It lies within our deepest value ebodiment to stay true and consistent to the highest quality standards and trade coffees of superior taste. We ensure that each shipment delivers the exceptional taste, consistency, and bean integrity our customers depend on.
Partnership & Expertise
Based in Greece, we combine Mediterranean business values with deep expertise in the global coffee market. Our strategic location serves as an ideal gateway for European distribution, while our established relationships with origin producers ensure reliable supply and competitive pricing. We view our clients as long-term partners, supporting their success with personalized service, market insights, and dependable logistics
Leadership
Our commitment is not to just follow trends, but to a be critical factor in shaping and supporting the market in every way that we can. Our commitment to leadership is both internal and external, supporting all stakeholders, creating value in the coffee supply chain.
Variety
We source and supply an extensive range of premium green coffee, both Arabica and Robusta, from renowned growing regions worldwide. Our diverse portfolio accommodates every roasting profile and market requirement, from premium commercial qualities to specialty single-origins, ensuring we meet the unique needs of each client.
Transparency & Traceability
Every coffee bag we import and distribute in the market follows strict transparency and traceability protocols. We maintain complete documentation of sourcing, processing methods, and shipping records, providing our clients with detailed certificates of origin and quality reports.
Sustainability
We are committed to responsible sourcing that supports both environmental protection and farming communities. By partnering with certified sustainable farms and cooperatives, we promote eco-friendly cultivation practices, fair compensation for producers, and long-term viability of coffee-growing regions. Our approach ensures quality coffee today and for generations to come.
