Kenco

With a place in the British coffee market since 1923, Kenco Coffee has become a firm favourite brand on the supermarket shelves and offices across the country for decades. Founded by Kenyan farmers, Kenco has always championed great tasting coffee.

kenco The Kenya Coffee Company, as it was originally known, began distributing coffee in Britain in 1923. Founded by Kenyan farmers who were selling roasted and ground coffee on the streets, it soon found its way to Mayfair in London via mail order to British country houses. In the 1920s, Kenco would expand its premises in Bermondsey and Earlsfield, as coffee became a staple in high end chic London restaurants. Soon enough, Kenco had expanded into retail, opening what they claim is the first branded coffee shop chain in the UK.

Unlike today, coffee wasn’t big business back then, but Kenco were leading the way. The business continued to grow in the 1930s as Kenco took over premises in Earlsfield and Bermondsey, with their own chain of branded coffee shops. By 1962, they were sourcing coffee beans from markets all over the world and changed their name to the Kenco Coffee Company. In the 1980s, Kenco launched its first freeze dried, instant coffee using the same beans as their roast and ground coffee. In the 2000s, Kenco focused on sustainability as it partnered with the Rainforest Alliance. By 2010, all of Kenco’s coffee was certified. Kenco continues to innovate with products like the first instant flat white coffee in 2017, to the first ambient iced coffee and more.

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Uplifting Coffee Kenco has been perfecting its range of coffee products for over a century. From what began as a roaster in Kenya is a rich myriad of different coffee products that we know and love today. What underpins it all is the importance of making coffee that we can all feel good about. It’s not just about taste, but the story behind every cup.
Sustainability All Kenco Coffee is Rainforest Alliance certified - meaning the farm has met high standards for environmental, social and economic sustainability. This is hugely important for Kenco, as they were originally founded by Kenyan farmers. Kenco have also pioneered eco-friendly packaging and greener options like refill pouches.
Innovation Kenco have always innovated and learned from the changing demands and tastes from the world around them. From freeze dried instant coffee, to world firsts such as whole bean instant and ambient iced coffees, to instant flat whites. Kenco are never afraid of change and making bold, new steps.
Social Impact Kenco is keenly aware of its social impact and responsibility as a world leading coffee company. In 2014, they began an initiative called Coffee Vs Gangs, which symbolised a long term commitment to help young people in Honduras find alternatives to gang life through being introduced to coffee farming.
Better Communities Anything can be achieved over a great tasting cup of coffee. Kenco prioritises the importance of building better communities via ethical sourcing and social initiatives such as the Coffee Vs Gangs program established in 2014. Partnerships such as the Rainforest Alliance also ensure a strong relationship with the farming community.

Passionate about making coffee we can all feel good about. For over a century, Kenco has been bringing people together over the best tasting coffee, and helping to make a better world for everyone. If everyone can get together over a great tasting coffee, we’re already halfway there.

Kenco champions great coffee whilst understanding the importance of making a positive impact on people and the planet. Kenco is more than just a coffee brand, but shares a rich collection of purpose and values rooted in its long standing heritage and history.

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Kenco Smooth Instant Coffee 750g 68% Off RRP only £42.68 View full range

Kenco Cappuccino Instant Coffee Tin 1kg 10% Off RRP only £36.33 View full range

Kenco Millicano Whole Bean Instant Coffee 500g 4032082 KS11433 59% Off RRP View full range only £40.65

Kenco Decaffeinated Freeze Dried Instant Coffee 500g 4051043 KS16235 59% Off RRP View full range only £47.52

Kenco Millicano Americano Instant Coffee 500g Tin NWT801 5% Off RRP View full range only £29.98

Kenco Smooth Instant Coffee Sticks 1.8g (Pack of 200) 4032261 KS65685 59% Off RRP View full range only £35.38

Kenco Smooth Instant Coffee Box of 200 Sticks NWT076 View full range only £41.05

Kenco Really Rich Freeze Dried Instant Coffee 750g 4032089 KS16233 £44.21 67% Off RRP Eco Friendly

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Kenco Smooth White Coffee Sachets 12.4g (Pack of 8) FOKEN042 KS57187 £3.84 54% Off RRP View full range

Kenco Cappuccino Sachets 14.8g (Pack of 8) FOKEN015 KS67768 £3.94 54% Off RRP View full range

Kenco Latte Original Sachets 16.3g (Pack of 8) FOKEN016 KS67781 £3.94 54% Off RRP View full range

Douwe Egbert Pure Gold Black 25s x 76mm Vending Cups. NWT2006 £11.49 View full range

Kenco In-Cup Maxwell House White 25s, 76mm NWT1263 £11.61 View full range

Kenco In-Cup Pure Gold White 7oz x 25s, 76mm NWT2005 £11.61 View full range

Kenco In-Cup Rich Roast Black 7oz x 25s, 76mm NWT1261 £11.61 View full range

Kenco In-Cup Rich Roast White 7oz x 25s , 76mm NWT2003 £11.61 View full range

Kenco In-Cup Smooth Roast Black 7oz x 25s, 76mm NWT2002 £11.61 View full range

Kenco In Cup Vegetable Soup 25s, 76mm NWT6703 £11.74 View full range

Kenco In-Cup Chicken Soup 25s 76mm Paper Cups NWT6702 £11.74 View full range

Kenco Americano Black 12oz On The Go (8 Cups) NWT419 £11.86 89% Off RRP View full range

Kenco In-Cup Bovril 7oz x 25s, 76mm NWT6705 £12.11 View full range

Kenco In-Cup Smooth Roast White 7oz x 25s, 76mm NWT1148 £12.12 View full range

Kenco Bovril Beefy Drink 12oz On The Go (10 Cups) NWT425 £12.74 86% Off RRP View full range

Kenco Millicano Original Instant Coffee 100g NWT8384 £12.84 View full range

Kenco Maxwell House In-Cup Cappuccino 7oz x 25s NWT2009 £12.89 View full range

Cadbury Hot Chocolate In-Cup 25s, 76mm NWT1265 £13.04 View full range

Kenco Smooth Instant Coffee Vending Bag 300g Pack NWT352 £20.84 View full range

Kenco Rich Instant Coffee Vending Bag 300g Pack NWT353 £21.09 View full range

Kenco Decaffeinated Instant Coffee Vending Bag 300g Pack NWT354 £22.36 View full range

Kenco Instant Latte Coffee 1kg 4090764 KS70321 £23.03 67% Off RRP View full range

Kenco Decaffeinated Instant Coffee 500g Tin NWT068 £30.62 View full range

Kenco Westminster Filter & Cafetiere Coffee 1kg NWT073 £32.09 Eco Friendly

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Kenco Instant Cappuccino Coffee 1kg 4090763 KS70318 £34.51 59% Off RRP View full range

1x Kenco Smooth Roast Granules 750g CT0080 £35.76 View full range

1x Kenco Rich Roast Granules 750g CT0082 £38.90 View full range

More About Kenco

More Information About Kenco

Kenco has a rich history dating back to 1923, when it was first sold in Britain. Back then, coffee wasn’t as popular as it is today, and it would take several decades for it to become a mainstream delicacy. However, Kenco paved the way after opening its own coffee shop in Sloane Square. Before coming to the UK, Kenco was founded by a group of retired Kenyan coffee growers who first traded as “The Kenya Coffee Company Limited.” Trading in Vere Street, Mayfair in the 1920s, the shop sold roast and ground coffee, but most of its sales were by mail order to big country houses.

After World War 2, Kenco opened eleven coffee shops in locations such as Wimbledon and Golders Green in London. These are largely accredited as some of the first branded high street coffee shops in the UK. By the 1960s, café culture was starting to thrive in the UK, and by 1962, the Kenyan Coffee Company was re-branded as Kenco to reflect that the amount of coffee the company bought from Kenya was actually in decline. In the 1980s, Kenco introduced freeze dried instant coffee to keep up with household demand. By 2011, the brand introduced the first whole bean instant coffee under Millicano, which is a blend of 15% roast & ground coffee and instant coffee. Within a month, it had nearly sold a million packs and became their most successful coffee launch ever.

Today, Kenco remains a household staple and has introduced all kinds of new coffee products to keep up with demand, such as iced coffee and instant flat whites. If you can’t find the Kenco Coffee you are looking for, please reach out to a friendly member of our team who will be more than happy to help. Alternatively, be sure to browse all of our Coffee available to order online at affordable prices.

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