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UK coffee roasters to close after 76 years amid liquidation

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Joe Black Coffee Roasters dates back to 1950 and supplies coffee to businesses across the UK. <i>(Image: Getty Images)</i>
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A UK coffee company is set to close after 76 years in business, having entered voluntary liquidation.

Joe Black Coffee Roasters dates back to 1950 and is known for its long-standing presence in Liverpool and supply of coffee to businesses across the UK.

The company supplied coffee to cafés, restaurants, hotels, and workplaces across the UK and beyond.

Its website says: "Whether you’re picking up your morning cappuccino at a local café, brewing a cafetière at home, or stocking up for your restaurant or office, we make sure each cup delivers the flavour, freshness, and quality you’d expect straight from the roaster."

Joe Black Coffee Roasters also offered various other services, including training and coffee machine servicing.

The company said on its website that it aimed to deliver "exceptional coffee experiences" and supported businesses "every step of the way."

Joe Black Coffee Roasters enters liquidation after 76 years

Following 76 years in business, Joe Black Coffee Roasters is now set to close after entering liquidation.

Adam Price and Lane Bednash of CMB Partners UK Limited were appointed as joint administrators on September 8, according to The Gazette .

Joe Black Coffee Roasters has been contacted for comment.

Other UK companies that have closed or entered administration/liquidation in 2026

It has been a tough year for the UK high street, with several other retailers entering administration or liquidation and others announcing widespread store closures.

Major high street brands LK Bennett, Claire's, and Quiz have been forced to close all their remaining stores after falling into administration.

UK fashion retailer Leading Labels is also set to close its remaining 15 stores after falling into liquidation in May.

Whitbread closed all its standalone UK restaurants earlier this month:

TG Jones and the British Heart Foundation will also be closing around 150 stores each across the UK.

Wynsors World of Shoes is shutting 17 stores across the UK, with closing down sales already underway at several affected branches.

Other retailers have been forced to close stores this year, including:

Several UK travel companies have ceased trading or entered administration in 2026:

Wayfairer Travel Limited has also suspended all services "until further notice" as it looks to appoint an administrator.

Meanwhile, four UK airlines have fallen into administration or liquidation:

UK delivery company Yodel is set to be phased out after being acquired by InPost.

It's also been reported that Morrisons is looking to sell some of its in-store pharmacies as it continues to cut costs.

Meanwhile, iconic fashion brand Nasty Gal has shut down its website after being sold by Debenhams in a deal worth around £12 million (US$16 million).

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It hasn't all been bad news for the UK high street, with several major brands announcing new store openings for 2026, including Aldi, M&S, and Superdrug.

Meanwhile, brands including Evans and Bodycare have returned to the UK high street this year after previously closing all their stores.

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