History of
the International Coffee Corporation:
On September 30, 1977, the J. Aron Company, one of the nation’s largest
coffee traders, discontinued its coffee business in New Orleans. (Click here
to learn more about J. Aron’s important contributions to the rich
history of the New Orleans
coffee trade) Our company was founded the very next day, October 1, 1977, as
ten former Aron employees formed the International Coffee Corporation,
working in the same offices and desks vacated by J. Aron at 336 Magazine Street.
Things were different under the new consortium ownership, put together by our
current Chairman, William G. Madary. Besides Mr. Madary, who acted as
CEO/COO, shareholders with board of directors’ representation included
Tate & Lyle Investments of England,
European coffee merchants Haroca Holding (Rothfos) of Switzerland, and sugar traders
Czarnikow-Rionda Company of New
York. The distinguished group of original board
members included Carlos Nottebohm of the prominent Guatemalan family of
coffee producers and exporters, and Charles “Harry” Faulk, former
President and CEO of the New York Board of Trade. Mr. Madary, founder of ICC,
has over 60 years experience in the coffee business.
The Madary family subsequently acquired the interest of the other owners, and
today controls the Company. In 1989 we moved into our current offices at 300
Magazine, a building that has been at the heart of the New Orleans coffee trade for more than a
century. It previously housed the offices of coffee importers such as Leon
Israel Brothers, and most recently the Cargill Corporation. Over the course
of time, other members of the Madary family joined the company: Matt, William
III, and Marie.
Since the future holds the same opportunities as the past 35 years, ICC looks
with optimism towards our golden anniversary, 2027. Our team is in place:
ready, willing, and able to provide green coffee from every worldwide origin
and provide the service and contractual responsibility expected by our
customers from experienced coffee merchants. We look forward to sharing this
experience, along with our knowledge and passion for coffee, with you.
To view
pictures of our office staff and friends click here.
Our office at
300 Magazine, New Orleans LA
