About Us
JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS
For more than 265 years, we have been inspired by the belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries around the world through iconic household names including: Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L’OR, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao & Gevalia.
Company OverviewOur Heritage
Johann Jacobs and Egbert Douwes didn't know where their journeys would lead them.
They just believed that everyone deserved the coffee they love.
And that's what we still stand for today.
Our Investors
We are a privately held company owned by Acorn Holdings B.V. (majority share), in partnership with
Mondelēz International Inc. (minority shareholder).
Meet our
leadership team
The JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS leadership team has significant experience leading consumer goods organisations around the world.
Our Why
we are inspired by our belief that...
It's amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee
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We value
SIMPLICITY
We value openness, directness and modesty.
We respect that the simplest messages are the most powerful.
Simplicity creates clarity.
We value
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
We think, act and behave like owners.
We look for creative ways to recognise and pursue opportunities to ensure our ideas succeed.
We value
ACCOUNTABILITY
We take charge of what is ours to create the outcomes to which we have committed. We rise above circumstances to get the results we want.
We value
DISCIPLINE
We do things the right way.
We believe in pursuing mastery – and learning from our mistakes along the way.
We value
SOLIDARITY
We move forward as one because we are stronger when we act together.We share in our achievements.Our solidarity is what gives us the credibility and power to make the difference.