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Oval Coffee Roasters Expands Retail Distribution Through Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market
PRESS RELEASE — NEWS PROVIDED BY Andrew J Itzkowitz for Oval Coffee Roasters
NEW YORK, NY (OCTOBER 2026) — Oval Coffee Roasters announced a new retail partnership with Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market, supported by Whisha Specialty Coffee Distributors.
The partnership brings Oval’s whole-bean coffees to Kings and Balducci’s stores across Long Island, Westchester County, New York City, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and surrounding markets.
Oval roasts its coffee at its facility in Hunts Point, The Bronx. The initial assortment includes whole-bean coffees featuring distinct product attributes, including women-produced sourcing, natural processing, and a half-caffeine blend.
Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market are specialty grocery banners within Albertsons Companies. The retailers offer curated selections across fresh foods, gourmet groceries, prepared foods, beverages, and other food categories.
“This partnership allows us to establish and solidify Oval Coffee Roasters’ position within the specialty grocery channel,” said Andrew Itzkowitz, Managing Director of Oval Coffee Roasters. “We have grown through independent and natural food networks, including INFRA and National Co+op Grocers, as well as through premium independent retailers. Those early retail partners helped create the foundation for this next stage of growth.”
Oval’s retail expansion follows placements with independent and natural food retailers, including DeCicco & Sons, Clark’s Market, and other specialty grocers.
Oval Coffee Roasters is a New York City-based specialty coffee company focused on sourcing, roasting, and presenting coffee in an approachable format for consumers.
About Oval Coffee Roasters
Oval Coffee Roasters is a New York City-based specialty coffee company roasting in Hunts Point, The Bronx. The company produces whole-bean coffees with clear product attributes, including women-produced sourcing, natural processing, and half-caffeine profiles. Oval’s coffees are available through independent, natural, specialty, and premium grocery retailers.
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