Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) Coffee

Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) is a powerhouse in the global coffee industry, with its origins deeply rooted in the Netherlands through the Douwe Egberts brand, founded in 1753. The brand merged with the coffee division of the American giant Mondelez International (owner of the Jacobs brand) in 2015 to create JDE. Today, the manufacturing process is distributed across multiple countries to serve a global market, utilizing vast production facilities in the Netherlands, Germany, and beyond.

The ultimate ownership lies with JDE Peet's, which was formed after the merger between Jacobs Douwe Egberts and Peet's Coffee. JDE Peet's is a Dutch-domiciled company, but its primary shareholder is JAB Holding Company (Joh. A. Benckiser), a private conglomerate based in Luxembourg. This ownership structure represents a blend of Dutch heritage and international investment, ensuring the brand remains a leader in both the retail and professional coffee sectors worldwide.