Since 1862, House of Julius Meinl companies have been independent and entrepreneurial forces in their respective industries. In parallel, the Julius Meinl family has sought to use its standing and influence for the benefit of its chosen causes
Entrepreneurial since 1862
Spanning Six Generations
Going back to the foundation of its business activities in 1862, the Meinl Family has been a family of merchants and investors.
Julius Meinl I
Julius Meinl I is the founder of the company of the same name. He is considered to be a pioneer of the coffee industry. The sale of freshly roasted coffee was first made possible by the roasting method he developed in 1862.
Julius Meinl II
Julius Meinl II was a successful businessman, who was also extraordinarily active on the political and social front. Under his management, his father’s simple food shop grew to become one of Austria’s leading companies.
Julius Meinl III
Julius Meinl III took over the family’s food company from his father Julius Meinl II in 1933 and continued to expand it across Europe. After Austria’s so-called “Anschluss” into Nazi Germany in 1938, he left the country and emigrated to England.
Julius Meinl IV
Julius Meinl IV joined the family business, Julius Meinl AG, as a member of the Supervisory Board. Established by his great-grandfather in 1862, Julius Meinl AG was one of the leading food retailing and food producing companies in Austria.
Julius Meinl V
Julius Meinl V heads House of Julius Meinl. The name Julius Meinl is synonymous with a family business, and the brand is one of the best known and most prestigious not only in Austria.
Julius VI
Julius Meinl VI was born in 1986. He has over 10 years of principal investment and entrepreneurial experience. Currently, Julius Meinl VI is a director of Julius Meinl Living, where his is driving the development and opening of the company’s initial aparthotels.
Doing Well By Doing Good
Julius Meinl V is actively engaged in Jewish philanthropy. He provides support to Jewish communal institutions in Austria, in particular, to the World Jewish Congress
"The Julius Prague" will Open Officially in July
On 4 July 2022, The Julius, a new international hospitality brand from the Julius Meinl family, will officially open its inaugural location, which is designed by Matteo Thun & Partners
KEX Confectionery Confirms the Salvation of Salzburg Schokolade
The financial restructuring of Salzburg Schokolade is complete and an agreement has been reached with Mondelēz. Salzburg Schokolade can now move forward with confidence.
Julius Meinl Living launches "The Julius" brand
Julius Meinl Living reveals its brand strategy. The company's flagship properties will be known as “The Julius”
Julius Meinl am Graben reopens after a comprehensive renovation
On 22nd October 2021, Julius Meinl am Graben reopened after a comprehensive renovation.
Completely new shopping experience at Austria's top address for delicatessen - logo and corporate colours have also been modernized.
Julius Meinl Living aquires operating aparthotel in Budapest
Julius Meinl Living PLC, through its group companies, acquires prime real estate assets for development into serviced residences that the group will then operate itself (“Julius Meinl Living”).
Julius Meinl am Graben closes for a comprehensive renovation
On 2nd June 2021, Julius Meinl am Graben is closing for comprehensive renovation.
Julius Meinl am Graben opened at its current address in 1950 as a small grocery shop and quickly developed into a much larger delicatessen, today with an…
Julius Meinl Living publishes its 2020 accounts
Julius Meinl Living publishes its consolidated 2020 accounts
Julius Meinl Living PLC, through its group companies, acquires prime real estate assets for development into serviced residences that the group will then operate itself (“Julius Meinl Living”).
House of Julius Meinl invests in Baudoin & Lange
Investment in Baudoin & Lange
The House of Julius Meinl is pleased to announce that it has today completed a minority investment in ABBVL Limited, the holding company for Baudoin & Lange.
KEX Confectionery announces New Group CEO
KEX Confectionery Announces New Group CEO
KEX Confectionery SA, the holding company for all the KEX Confectionery group’s interests in the confectionery sector is pleased to announce that Mr Tomasz Bławat has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer.