Farmer Brothers announced it has appointed John Moore as president. Mr. Moore has served as interim CEO since October 1, 2023. His appointment follows a robust evaluation process conducted by the company?s board and its advisors.

Before being named as the company?s interim CEO, Mr. Moore served as Farmer Brother?s head of coffee, where he was responsible for the company?s green coffee procurement, research and development, coffee excellence, roasting and manufacturing, and coffee sustainability initiatives. Prior to joining Farmer Brothers in May 2023, Mr. Moore served as the chief executive officer for Vassilaros Coffee from 2018 to 2023. Earlier in his career, Mr. Moore was the senior trader and general manager at Volcafe Specialty Coffee, the chief executive officer and managing partner of FAL Coffee Inc. and the vice president of sales and marketing at Octavio Inc., dba Dallis Coffee.

He has also founded and led several businesses, including Jolly Roger Imports, ELIXIR Cocktail & Espresso Bar and the German expansion of New York Gourmet GmbH & Co. Mr. Moore is a Certified Q grader and Cup of Excellence head judge.