Who owns Merrild?
Merrild is owned by Lavazza (Italy), which has owned the brand since 2015.[1] Merrild was founded in 1964 in Denmark and was independent until 2015.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Luigi Lavazza S.p.A. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1964–2015)
- Owner HQ
- 🇮🇹 Italy, Turin
- Origin
- 🇩🇰 Denmark
- Founded
- 1964
- Category
- Beverages › Coffee, tea & hot drinks › Coffee
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Merrild
Merrild is one of the leading coffee brands in Denmark and the Baltic states. Lavazza acquired it in 2015, its first significant step towards becoming a European rather than an Italian company. The purchase was followed within two years by Carte Noire in France and Kicking Horse in Canada, part of the same expansion.
Ownership timeline of Merrild
Where Merrild sits in Lavazza
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Merrild?
The parent company of Merrild is Lavazza, a family-owned company headquartered in Italy.
Is Merrild Danish or Italian?
Merrild originated in Denmark in 1964, but it is owned today by Lavazza, which is headquartered in Italy. So Merrild is a Danish-origin brand under Italian ownership.
Since when has Lavazza owned Merrild?
Lavazza has owned Merrild since 2015.
Who owned Merrild before Lavazza?
Merrild was an independent company from its founding in 1964 until Lavazza acquired it in 2015.
Is Merrild still owned by Lavazza?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Merrild is still owned by Lavazza. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Lavazza Group — the company — Luigi Lavazza S.p.A., Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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