GlobeNewswire Inc | Dec 16, 2020 04:05PM EST

December 16, 2020

NORTHLAKE, Texas, Dec. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Farmer Bros. Co. (NASDAQ: FARM) (the Company), a national coffee roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea, and culinary products, today announced that it has been recognized by Newsweek as one of Americas Most Responsible Companies of 2021. The awards list was announced onDecember 2nd, 2020and can be viewed onNewsweek's website.

The list recognizes the top 400 most responsible companies in the United States and was developed by analyzing key performance indicators within the environmental, social, and corporate governance areas.

Deverl Maserang, CEO of Farmer Brothers, commented, This recognition as one of the countrys most responsible companies is a validation that our multi-year commitment to sustainability is working. We will continue to set ambitious goals and hold ourselves accountable as we work to achieve balance between natural capital, human capital and economic capital.

About Farmer Brothers

Founded in 1912,Farmer Bros. Co.is a national coffee roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and culinary products. The Companys product lines include organic, Direct Trade and sustainably produced coffee. With a robust line of coffee, hot and iced teas, cappuccino mixes, spices, and baking/biscuit mixes, the Company delivers extensive beverage planning services and culinary products to itsU.S.based customers. The Company serves a wide variety of customers, from small independent restaurants and foodservice operators to large institutional buyers like restaurant, department and convenience store chains, hotels, casinos, healthcare facilities, and gourmet coffee houses, as well as grocery chains with private brand coffee and consumer branded coffee and tea products, and foodservice distributors.

Contact

Ellipsis Jeff Majtyka & Kyle KingInvestor.relations@farmerbros.com(646) 776-0886