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Jacobs
Headquarters
Germany

Jacobs is a well-known brand of coffee. It began in Germany in 1895. A person named Johann Jacobs started the company. Today, you can find Jacobs coffee in many countries. It is especially popular in Europe.

Where Jacobs Coffee Is Sold

Jacobs coffee is sold in many countries around the world. You can find it in places like Germany, Austria, Poland, and Russia. It is also popular in countries like Switzerland and Mexico. You can even find it in parts of Africa, such as South Africa and Namibia.

How Jacobs Grew Over Time

Leadership and Company Changes

In 1970, Klaus Johann Jacobs took charge of the company. He helped Jacobs grow a lot! The company joined with a Swiss chocolate company called Interfood in 1982. Together, they formed a new company named Jacobs Suchard.

Later, in 1987, Jacobs Suchard bought an American candy company called Brach's. In 1990, most of Jacobs Suchard was sold to Kraft Foods. This shows how the company changed and expanded over the years.

Popular Jacobs Coffee Brands

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Jacobs coffee in Mexico

Jacobs offers different types of coffee for people to enjoy. Here are some of their well-known brands:

  • Jacobs Krönung: This is a very popular type of Jacobs coffee. In some places, it is called Jacobs Monarch. You can also find it in special disks for the Tassimo coffee maker.
  • Jacobs Night&Day: This coffee is made for different times of the day.
  • Jacobs Cronat Gold: Another popular blend offered by Jacobs.
  • Jacobs 3in1: This product makes it easy to prepare coffee. It includes coffee, sugar, and creamer all in one packet.
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