ALDI SÜD GROUP
since 2026
Global Coffee Platform (GCP)
The Global Coffee Platform (GCP) is a membership-based organization that brings together coffee producers, traders, roasters, retailers, NGOs, governments, and other stakeholders to address sustainability challenges across the coffee sector. Established in 2016, GCP builds on the work of the 4C Association, the Sustainable Coffee Program, and the International Coffee Organization’s networks, creating a coordinated and farmer-focused approach to sustainable coffee production. Through pre-competitive collaboration, GCP enables stakeholders to align on and drive collective action on key sector challenges, including climate change, pest and disease outbreaks, and the ageing of coffee trees and farming communities - supporting farmer's prosperity and well-being.
NewCoffee, ALDI SÜD Group’s coffee roastery joined the Global Coffee Platform (GCP) as a member in 2026. The membership was established to strengthen sector-wide collaboration, align on industry commitments, and contribute ALDI’s experience in responsible coffee sourcing and sustainability transformation. Through its sourcing approach, NewCoffee works closely with suppliers and cooperatives in key origin countries. Through GCP’s global network and country platforms, particularly in Brazil and Vietnam, the membership enables stronger sector alignment, knowledge exchange, and collaboration opportunities, while positioning ALDI SÜD as an active contributor to collective action on coffee sustainability.
