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About Grumpy Mule Organic Colombia Whole Bean (Planadas)
Owner · https://www.cafedirect.co.uk/acquisition-of-bewleys-uk/
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Price tier$$
Websitehttps://grumpymule.co.uk
owner nameCafedirect acquired by Cafedirect via the Bewley's UK acquisition (June 2023)
ownerhttps://www.cafedirect.co.uk/acquisition-of-bewleys-uk/
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/grumpy_mule/
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vegan0
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Clean & Safe: last checked2026-07-28
Last checked2026-07-28
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01Certificationssharedgood
Regenerative organic0
Grade / certificationFairtrade + Organic (organic-labelled lines)
02Ownership & legal entityowngood
owner nameCafedirect acquired by Cafedirect via the Bewley's UK acquisition (June 2023)
ownerView source
03Sourcing & supply chainsharedgood
Traceable supply chainYes
Single originYes
Single ingredientYes
Grown InPlanadas, Colombia
PackagingRecyclable (kerbside varies)
Packaging detailRecyclable flexible coffee bag (brand-stated recyclable packaging)
04Scan coverage & transparencysharedgood
Verified byHold The Throne product analysis + brand ingredients
Clean & Safe: last checked2026-07-28
Last checked2026-07-28
How this date was establishedverified
Scan noteNot assessed: the strict food ingredient vocabulary and product-type exclusions have not completed validation.
Records read12
Eligible records12
Scan method versionvalidation gate 2026.09
05Possible flagssharedwatch
Why no scoreNot assessed: the strict food ingredient vocabulary and product-type exclusions have not completed validation.
06Other recorded detailssharedgood
CompanyGrumpy Mule
Glyphosate lab-tested0
Authenticity verified (proof it is 100% real)The Organic Colombia is Fairtrade and organic certified, single-origin from Planadas, Colombia; roasted in Meltham, Yorkshire.
Whole foodYes
AdditivesNone
Processing levelMinimally processed
CountryUnited Kingdom
Price From£6
Price tier$$
WebsiteVisit site
Amazon/buy nowView source
Ships toUK, EU
Positive note 1Certified organic
Negative note 1Only organic-labelled lines are certified organic; many Grumpy Mule coffees are Rainforest Alliance rather than organic.
Positive note 2Traceable, farm-to-shelf
Positive note 3Single origin
Positive note 4Fair Trade sourced
NOVA processing class1 Unprocessed / minimally processed
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Overall: where this info comes fromMixed
Packaging sourceView source
Source typeBrand-stated
Packaging source: last checked2026-07-29
Plant-Based1
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InstagramView source
Emailorders@grumpymule.co.uk
Recorded verdictNOT ASSESSED
Assessment statusnot_assessed
Styles scanned12
Full catalogue scanno
Catalogue-scan qualificationNot assessed: the strict food ingredient vocabulary and product-type exclusions have not completed validation.
Verdict
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Is Grumpy Mule organic?
Yes. Grumpy Mule is certified organic (Fairtrade + Organic (organic-labelled lines))
Is Grumpy Mule a whole food / single ingredient?
Yes. Grumpy Mule is a whole, single-ingredient coffee with nothing added.
Where is Grumpy Mule from?
Grumpy Mule is single-origin from Planadas, Colombia.
Is Grumpy Mule traceable and ethical?
Grumpy Mule publishes its sourcing. Fair Trade certified.
Is Grumpy Mule organic and traceable farm-to-cup?
The Organic Colombia is Fairtrade and organic certified, single-origin from Planadas, Colombia; roasted in Meltham, Yorkshire.
What certifications does Grumpy Mule hold?
Certified organic Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G, GB-ORG-02) / Soil Association.
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