Just Planet is celebrating a standout achievement at the 2026 Clean + Conscious Food + Nutrition Awards, with two of its organic Fairtrade single-origin coffees recognised among Australia and New Zealand’s leading conscious products.

Announced on 3 September 2026, the results saw Just Planet’s Nicaraguan coffee beans win Gold in the coffee category, while its Colombian coffee beans received Bronze.

For the family-owned Sunbury coffee roastery, the two medals are recognition of something that has always sat at the heart of the business: exceptional coffee should taste good and do good.

Since Lee and Norman Palumbo founded Just Planet in 2008, the Melbourne coffee roaster has built its approach around organic coffee, Fairtrade sourcing, sustainability and positive community impact.

Gold for Just Planet’s organic Nicaraguan coffee beans

Taking home Gold, Just Planet’s organic Nicaraguan coffee beans deliver a balanced, distinctive cup.

Just Planet’s Nicaraguan coffee is composed of beans harvested from several Arabica plant varieties: Caturra, Catuai, Catimor, Marseillaise and Parainema. Available for espresso, filter, plunger, stovetop and AeroPress, it offers premium organic Nicaraguan coffee to coffee lovers in Melbourne and across Australia alike.

It’s flavour profile has been described as: subtle citrus leads into red apple and grape flavours, followed by a smooth, medium body and a chocolate finish.

It is an approachable yet layered single-origin coffee that has appeal for both everyday drinkers and those who enjoy exploring the finer details in the cup.

Customers can order 250g or 1kg bags, choose whole beans or a grind suited to their preferred brewing method, and receive coffee freshly roasted for each order in recyclable, home-compostable packaging across Australia.

Taste is only part of the story. Purchasing this Fairtrade organic coffee helps support socially responsible projects connected to environmental awareness and impact in Nicaragua.

Bronze for Colombian single-origin coffee

Just Planet’s Colombian coffee beans earned Bronze with a flavour profile that is equally memorable but distinctly its own.

It’s flavour profile has been described as: ‘vibrant green apple brings brightness to the cup, balanced by a creamy toffee body and the deep richness of baker’s chocolate on the finish.’

Made from the Typica varietal, this organic Colombian coffee reflects Just Planet’s commitment to carefully sourced single-origin coffee beans.

The social impact extends back to origin: purchases help support projects assisting Indigenous farmers in Colombia who use traditional practices to revitalise the land and encourage natural reforestation.

Together, the Gold and Bronze medals showcase the variety possible within organic Fairtrade coffee. Two origins, two distinctive sensory experiences and one shared commitment to people and planet.

Why the Clean + Conscious Awards matter

The Clean + Conscious Food + Nutrition Awards celebrate products that combine quality and performance with ethical practices, sustainability and positive social impact.

Entries undergo an initial assessment before finalists are independently trialled by relevant members of the expert panel.

Products are judged on factors including performance, innovation, sustainability, ethical practices and social impact, with scores determining Gold, Silver, Bronze and Editor’s Choice winners.

That thorough process gives Just Planet’s two 2026 medals added weight. They recognise not only what is experienced in the cup, but also the values and practices behind each bag of coffee.

Award-winning coffee with a conscience

Just Planet sources high-quality organic coffee from accredited Fairtrade farms and roasts it in Sunbury, Victoria.

Its sustainability practices include composting coffee grounds, using compostable coffee bags and supplying reusable buckets to wholesale customers. The business also supports community, health and learning programs across coffee-growing countries, alongside initiatives in its own local community.

For conscious coffee drinkers, these latest awards offer a simple invitation: discover coffee that connects flavour with purpose.

Whether brewed as espresso, pour-over, plunger or AeroPress, Just Planet’s award-winning Nicaraguan and Colombian coffee beans bring the character of their origins into every cup.

The 2026 Clean + Conscious Gold and Bronze medals are a proud milestone for Just Planet, its customers and the communities behind the beans. More than an award win, they affirm a long-held belief that quality, fairness and environmental responsibility belong together.

Ready to taste the Gold winner? Explore Just Planet’s organic Fairtrade Nicaraguan coffee beans online, or visit the Just Planet Roastery & Espresso Bar in Sunbury to experience award-winning coffee roasted in Melbourne.