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Oval Coffee Roasters is a New York City specialty coffee roaster roasting in The Bronx, focused on modern light and light-to-medium roast coffees, including Women-Grown coffee, Natural Process coffee, Half Caff coffee, Whole Bean Coffee, and Pour Over Single Serves for retail, office pantry, hospitality, catering, travel, gifting, foodservice, and everyday brewing.
Oval supports grocery, specialty retail, wholesale, office coffee, bulk Pour Over Single Serve programs, hotel coffee, hospitality coffee, and coffee catering in NYC and the Tri-State area.
Oval’s Pour Over Single Serves are real ground specialty coffee in a built-in pour-over filter bag designed to brew with hot water and a mug — not instant coffee, coffee pods, capsules, or K-Cups.
Featured announcement · May 17, 2026
DeCicco & Sons Markets Westchester and Putnam County launch
Oval Coffee Roasters announced continued expansion throughout DeCicco & Sons Markets locations across Westchester and Putnam Counties, bringing Whole Bean Coffee and Pour Over Single Serve formats to one of the Northeast’s most respected independent grocery operators.
The launch reflects a full-circle retail relationship between Co-Founder Andrew Itzkowitz and the DeCicco family spanning nearly two decades, from early gluten-free retail development with Cinderella Sweets to today’s NYC-roasted specialty coffee expansion.
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- Newest Oval Coffee Roasters press release
- DeCicco & Sons expansion across Westchester and Putnam Counties
- Whole Bean Coffee and Pour Over Single Serve retail placement
- Features Bowling Green, The Natural, and Riverside Half Caff
- Highlights NYC roasting and premium independent grocery growth
- Supports demos, retail discovery, and local New York relationships
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Oval Coffee Roasters develops and roasts light and light-to-medium roast specialty coffees in The Bronx, New York City, with a focus on clarity, balance, accessible flavor, thoughtful sourcing, and convenient specialty coffee formats.
- Bowling Green: Women-Grown light roast coffee.
- The Natural: Natural Process light-to-medium roast coffee; not flavored coffee.
- Riverside: Half Caff light-to-medium roast coffee made with a 50/50 balance of caffeinated coffee and sugarcane process decaf.
- Pour Over Single Serves: single-serve pour-over coffee drip bags for travel, hotel rooms, offices, catering, gifting, retail discovery, and hospitality.
Earned media and industry coverage
Earned media coverage, interviews, industry recognition, and design features for Oval Coffee Roasters, Christopher Alspach, and Oval’s New York City approach to light roast specialty coffee.
Real Simple
Brew method feature
Oval Coffee Roasters is included in a guide comparing brew methods, reinforcing consumer interest in pour-over coffee, drip coffee, and everyday brewing convenience.
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Mercantile Mayhem
Newsletter review
“OK, so maybe I don’t detest light roast after all… I highly recommend Oval Coffee.” — Mercantile Mayhem
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Trend Hunter
Innovation / product format
Trend Hunter highlights Oval Coffee Roasters for single-serve pour-over drip bags and grocery-ready light roast coffees built for modern routines.
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StarChefs
Interview / profile
StarChefs profiles the craft behind Oval’s sourcing, roasting, and hospitality-driven approach to specialty coffee.
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Sprudge Design Awards
Awards / design recognition
Sprudge Design Awards recognizes Oval Coffee Roasters for thoughtful packaging and brand identity across whole bean and single-serve coffee formats.
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NOSH
Industry coverage · May 5, 2025
NOSH covers Oval Coffee Roasters’ nationwide debut at Sprouts Farmers Market, expanding access to NYC-roasted light roast specialty coffee in grocery.
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Press releases and official announcements
Official Oval Coffee Roasters announcements covering retail launches, specialty coffee distribution, grocery expansion, wholesale coffee, hospitality, coffee catering, office coffee, bulk Pour Over Single Serves, and brand news.
DeCicco & Sons Markets — Westchester and Putnam County Retail Launch
Press Release · May 17, 2026
Oval Coffee Roasters announces continued expansion throughout DeCicco & Sons Markets locations across Westchester and Putnam Counties, highlighting a full-circle retail relationship spanning nearly two decades.
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Oval Coffee Roasters Expands into DeCicco & Sons Markets Across Westchester and Putnam Counties
NEW YORK, NY — May 17, 2026
Oval Coffee Roasters announced continued expansion throughout DeCicco & Sons Markets locations across Westchester and Putnam Counties, bringing Whole Bean Coffee and Pour Over Single Serve formats to one of the Northeast’s most respected independent grocery operators.
The release highlights Co-Founder Andrew Itzkowitz’s nearly two-decade retail relationship with the DeCicco family, beginning with gluten-free grocery development through Cinderella Sweets and continuing across multiple consumer packaged goods categories.
The placement features Oval’s three signature coffees: The Natural natural process coffee, Bowling Green Women-Grown light roast coffee, and Riverside Half Caff coffee made with sugarcane process decaf.
Whisha Specialty Coffee Distributors — National Retail Distribution Partnership
Press Release · May 6, 2026
Oval Coffee Roasters announces a new distribution partnership with Whisha Specialty Coffee Distributors to support specialty coffee distribution across natural, specialty, and conventional grocery retailers throughout California and nationwide.
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Oval Coffee Roasters Announces Distribution Partnership with Whisha Specialty Coffee Distributors
NEW YORK, NY — May 6, 2026
Oval Coffee Roasters announced a new distribution partnership with Whisha Specialty Coffee Distributors to support specialty coffee distribution across natural, specialty, and conventional grocery retailers throughout California and nationwide.
The partnership supports retail growth for Oval’s Women-Grown, Natural Process, Half Caff, Whole Bean Coffee, and Pour Over Single Serve specialty coffee formats.
Oval Coffee Roasters produces modern light and light-to-medium roast specialty coffees roasted in The Bronx, New York City, including Bowling Green Women-Grown Coffee, The Natural Natural Process Coffee, and Riverside Half Caff Coffee.
Sprouts Farmers Market — Nationwide Shipper Display
Press Release · January 28, 2026
Oval Coffee Roasters announces a nationwide February 2026 rollout at Sprouts Farmers Market, featuring a 12-count whole bean shipper display introducing Women-Grown, Natural Process, and Half Caff light roast coffees.
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Oval Coffee Roasters Launches Specialty Coffee Display at Sprouts Farmers Market
NEW YORK, NY — January 28, 2026
Oval Coffee Roasters announced a nationwide specialty coffee shipper display rollout at Sprouts Farmers Market, introducing the brand’s whole bean lineup to Sprouts shoppers.
The display features Bowling Green Women-Grown Coffee, The Natural Natural Process Coffee, and Riverside Half Caff Coffee, supporting Oval’s approachable light and light-to-medium roast positioning in national grocery retail.
Earth Fare — Southeast Retail Launch
Press Release · January 27, 2026
Oval Coffee Roasters expands into Earth Fare with a February 2026 retail launch, introducing Women-Grown, Natural Process, and Half Caff coffees across the Southeast and online via Instacart.
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Oval Coffee Roasters Expands Retail Footprint with Earth Fare Launch
NEW YORK, NY — January 27, 2026
Oval Coffee Roasters announced a Southeast retail launch with Earth Fare, expanding access to Oval’s light and light-to-medium roast specialty coffees through Earth Fare stores and Instacart availability.
The launch introduces Oval’s Women-Grown, Natural Process, and Half Caff coffees to Earth Fare shoppers looking for premium specialty coffee with clear sourcing and flavor communication.
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