The hall of fame is all about acknowledging people and businesses which have made a significant contribution to making our industry what it is today.
This year accolades go to Fulvio Pagani of Rio Coffee who is such a deserved recipient having contributed to the industry for over 53 years.
In 1955 Fulvio arrived in Australia as a post war migrant and settled in Adelaide where coffee was virtually non-existent and… mostly perculated. Around 10 years later he began his business from a small tin shed, and started importing coffee machines, biscuits, pasta and chocolates. Over time his coffee production increased from 30kg per week to over 5 tonnes! Congratulations Fulvio on an amazing career and a successful business. Hard work, passion and integrity seem to be the secret to your success!