Updated September 30, 2026

What is Founded?

In short

The year a company started trading.

Founded is the year a company started trading, which gives a sense of how long it has been in business. Abel & Cole has been going since 1988, and 1st In Coffee since 2002. Age says little about quality on its own, but it does tell you whether a brand has stayed trading through earlier versions of the market you are shopping in.

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