StoneX Group Has Acquired Coffee Processor Integra
The firm purchased the Colombian processor to expand its global coffee sourcing and physical commodities presence.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Coffee
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StoneX Group has signed an agreement to acquire Colombian coffee processor Integra. The deal integrates the processor into StoneX's physical commodities division.
Why it matters
The acquisition provides StoneX with a direct presence at coffee origin in Colombia and a licensed exporter to support its growing international coffee supply business.
Integra operates the La Bonita coffee mill in Amagá, Colombia, which handles the processing of coffee bags standardized at a 60-kilogram weight.
The players
StoneX Group
StoneX is a global financial services firm that operates a physical commodities division focused on coffee sourcing and trading.
Integra
Integra is a Colombian coffee processor that operates the La Bonita mill and manages coffee exports from its base in Amagá.
Manuel Rueda
Manuel Rueda is the founder of the coffee processor Integra.
The details
Through this transaction, conducted via its Switzerland-based trading arm, StoneX will retain Integra's existing team and sourcing model. This acquisition builds upon StoneX's recent expansion, including the 2024 purchase of Mercon Specialty and the 2025 launch of a coffee green hub in Kansas City.
Timeline
2015: Integra was founded by Manuel Rueda.
2016: Integra completed its first exports to the United States.
2020: StoneX launched its dedicated coffee trading business.
2024: StoneX acquired Mercon Specialty.
October 12, 2026: StoneX announced the agreement to acquire Integra.
Culture Shift
The acquisition follows the broader industry trend of major commodity firms integrating local exporters to control supply chains. This shift reflects a move toward vertical integration as global traders aim to secure consistent access to origin-based coffee sources.
This business move may lead to shifts in coffee sourcing reliability for international buyers and roasting partners. It does not immediately change individual consumer retail pricing for coffee products at the grocery store.
The takeaway
The deal signals StoneX's intent to deepen its control over the global coffee trade by owning origin-level infrastructure. Industry observers expect this integration to streamline the supply process from Colombian mills to international hubs.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine.
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