D.E. Master Blenders 1753 N.V. (OTCMKTS:DEMBF) is an international coffee and tea group renowned for its premium beverage brands. The company develops, produces and markets a broad range of coffee and tea products, including whole beans, ground coffee, coffee capsules, tea sachets and loose-leaf tea. In addition to its retail offerings, the firm supplies coffee machines and manages office coffee services and foodservice solutions for commercial clients worldwide.
The company’s brand portfolio features storied names such as Douwe Egberts, with roots dating back to 1753 in the Netherlands; Jacobs, recognized for its signature roast coffees; L’OR, a specialty coffee capsule brand; and Pickwick, a leading European tea label. These brands are supported by an integrated production network that includes green coffee sourcing, roasting, blending and packaging facilities, ensuring consistent quality and innovation across its product lines.
D.E. Master Blenders traces its modern corporate structure to 2013, when its coffee and tea operations were spun off from Sara Lee Corporation and listed on the Euronext Amsterdam. In 2015, the company’s global coffee business merged with Mondelez International’s coffee division to form Jacobs Douwe Egberts, reinforcing its position among the world’s largest coffee producers and broadening its operational scale and market reach.
Today, the combined company serves more than 100 markets across Europe, North America, Asia and Latin America. Its ongoing focus on sustainability and innovation has led to initiatives in responsible sourcing, carbon footprint reduction and development of recyclable or compostable packaging solutions, aligning its product offerings with evolving consumer preferences for high-quality, environmentally responsible beverages.
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