Merilyn was Honoured to be Nominated for Organic Woman of the Year 2024
What a night! Sitting among some of the most passionate and inspiring leaders in the organic industry, Jasper Coffee’s very own Merilyn Parker had the honour of being nominated for Organic Woman of the Year in 2024. And let us tell you—it was a moment to remember.
The event was held by Australian Organic Limited, the leading organic certification body of Australia.
Merilyn isn’t just a name in the organic coffee world; she’s a trailblazer.A change-maker. Someone who’s been brewing change (pun absolutely intended) since co-founding Jasper Coffee with Wells Trenfield back in 1989. Together, they set out to build a business rooted in sustainability, innovation, and fairness—and boy, did they deliver.
Here’s why her story matters to you.
Exceptional Coffee Starts with Relationships
For over 34 years, Merilyn has traveled to coffee-growing regions around the world, building lasting relationships with farmers, families, and communities. These partnerships aren’t just business deals—they’re friendships. It’s this direct connection to growers that ensures every cup of Jasper Coffee you enjoy is made from carefully sourced, high-quality beans.
Forward Thinking Organic Coffee
Merilyn has always believed that great coffee should do great things. That’s why, in 2003, Jasper Coffee became one of Australia’s first certified organic coffee roasteries, and today, it’s one of the country’s longest-running. You can feel good knowing your coffee is as kind to the planet as it is to your taste buds.
Empowering Women, Changing Lives
Merilyn’s work goes far beyond Melbourne. Through Jasper Coffee’s partnership with Café Femenino, she has championed women-led coffee cooperatives across the globe, helping them grow their businesses and gain independence, it was part of her vision that we first bought this great coffee into Australia. Through our Peru Penachi Cafe Femenino coffee you’re directly supporting these initiatives—helping women and families build better futures, one cup at a time.
Equality in Every Cup
The coffee industry has long been male-dominated, but Merilyn has broken every barrier. From creating opportunities for herself when none were offered to ensuring women hold senior leadership roles at Jasper Coffee, she’s led by example, empowering women around her to lead and be strong in themselves.
Your Coffee, Their Future
When you sip Jasper Coffee, you’re not just enjoying a great brew—you’re making a real impact. The care and effort Merilyn has poured into fostering sustainability, equality, and community ensures that your choice supports farmers, their families, and the environment.
So, the next time you brew a cup of Jasper Coffee, think of the journey it’s taken to get to you—the generations of farmers, the communities uplifted, and the planet protected—all thanks to Merilyn’s vision.
Jasper Coffee isn’t just coffee. It’s a moment to share and grow. And you’re part of it.
