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- Miko N.V. is a vertically integrated company specializing primarily in the coffee roasting and out-of-home coffee services sector, headquartered in Turnhout, Belgium, and founded in 1801. The company operates under a comprehensive business model serving offices, hospitality institutions, healthcare, and public organizations, offering its own roasted, ground, and packaged coffee brands including Miko, Puro Fairtrade Coffee, and Grand Milano. Its product offerings include a full range of coffee beverages, coffee machines such as filtered coffee makers, espresso machines, water coolers, and automated hot and cold beverage dispensers, along with technical support and delivery services. Miko also previously operated a plastics packaging segment, which was divested in 2021 to PACCOR, enhancing its focus on coffee-related business activities. The company serves markets primarily in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Germany, with a strong presence in Europe.
Recent developments include Miko's strategic growth in coffee services with a focus on innovation and market expansion. In 2024, the company reported a consolidated turnover of 277.1 million EUR, underscoring continued business strength. Additionally, Miko has expanded its product lineup through new partnerships and technology integration, notably with innovation in AI-powered educational robot products for children under the brand Miko, targeting global markets, increasing diversification beyond traditional coffee products. This partnership with Xplore Brands aims to expand its reach in family-oriented tech and educational sectors. Miko remains active in acquisitions and strategic alliances, including the 2021 acquisition of SAS Koffie NV to broaden its coffee offerings.
Overall, Miko operates across coffee roasting, equipment supply, machine rental, and comprehensive service packages to out-of-home markets, while its historic plastics packaging business has been successfully transitioned out to focus on coffee and innovation-driven products globally. The company employs over 1,300 people and leverages a legacy of more than two centuries in the food and beverage sector. Recent strategic expansions emphasize digital innovation, service excellence, and geographical growth mainly within the Benelux region and broader European market.