Paulig is a Finnish

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food and drink company, founded in 1876. The company's brands are Paulig, Santa Maria, Risenta and Poco Loco. Paulig has 2,000 employees in 13 countries and its net sales in 2019 were EUR 921 million.

History

The history of Paulig began in 1876, when

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established a new company in

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. Paulig had arrived in

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from

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, in 1871. Finland was undergoing big changes, which brought big opportunities in the business. Paulig imported salt, coffee, spices, flours,

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and

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. During the first decades, Paulig's office was located in Helsinki. , Gustav's wife, took care of the company after Gustav died in 1907. Gustav's and Bertha's son, Eduard Paulig, was the managing director of the company from 1919 to 1947. During the era of Eduard Paulig, the company developed into an important company in Finland. In October 2011, Paulig introduced the Cupsolo capsule machine to the market, which can be used to prepare drinks such as Paulig's popular Juhla Mokka and Presidentti coffees, Tazza cocoa, tea and specialty coffees such as cappuccino and espresso. In September 2016, Paulig acquired Gold & Green Foods to market

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products.

International business

When the

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declared their independence from the

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in 1991, Paulig began to cooperate with other old chambers of commerce. Paulig started business in

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, Estonia in 1993.

Some products

* Presidentti * Juhla Mokka * Brazil * Paulig Mundo * Paulig Espresso Originale * Paulig Fortissimo * Frezza (ice-cold milk coffee)

References

External links

* Companies based in Helsinki Companies established in 1876 Finnish brands Coffee brands Food and drink companies of Finland 1876 establishments in Finland Coffee in Europe Agriculture companies of Finland {{Finland-company-stub

History

International business

Some products

See also

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