Who are we
Our History
The story of Cafés Méo begins in the early 1920s, when Jules and Emile Meauxsoone (two brothers from Warneton in Belgium, aged about twelve) fled the German occupation and arrived in Lille. They then began selling dairy products, poultry and coffee on the markets to support their family.
But very quickly, Jules and Emile abandoned poultry and dairy products to concentrate on coffee, which was of poor quality at the time. Indeed, there was no brand yet. Coffee was bought in large quantities by a few importers who resold it to wholesalers. The latter supplied the grocery stores that took care of roasting it for the customer.
Today, Méo represents 95 years of know-how and 100% French roasting. Our mission: To make the pleasure of drinking coffee sustainable and committed. Our family business uses all its expertise, from the selection of our coffees to their roasting carried out in Lille, to guarantee the finesse of our products. A pioneer in organic products and an expert in coffee beans, we are committed to offering you exclusive recipes without compromising on quality.
Our Values
Since 1928, Méo has been committed to creating coffees from the most beautiful plantations in the world, certified organic, fair trade and all roasted in France. A multitude of recipes with a unique signature, offered in beans, ground or capsules and always at affordable prices. Clearly, Méo creates for everyone and for every moment of the day, quality, committed and accessible coffees.
Quality
We select the best origins, among the most beautiful plantations in the world to offer you high-quality coffees. From our excellent beans to our 100% Arabica recipes, including our pure origins, all are roasted in an artisanal way. Since 1928, our traditional methods have been passed down from generation to generation to offer you an exceptional cup.
We have created a variety of recipes with varied taste notes and intensities to help you discover a thousand and one flavors. In beans, ground, pods or capsules, our experts will direct you to the most suitable solution. To satisfy all the tastes and expectations of your customers or employees, we locally roast 100% Arabica coffees, Arabica-Robusta blends, fair trade, organic or decaffeinated coffees... and always at the most affordable prices possible, to meet all budgets and all structures.
Commitment
We care for our planet and have been contributing to the development of a more ethical world for over 30 years. We support Max Haavelar licensed cooperatives to develop fairer coffees. We improve the living conditions of producers and promote natural coffee cultivation. From recycling our waste to developing more environmentally friendly packaging, such as our compostable capsules, we make our coffees true ambassadors of a better world.
Our commitment extends to our professional offering, which provides an organic and fair trade alternative for each type of product (certified organic and fair trade coffee beans, organic cane sugar, compostable cups, etc.)
Craftsmanship & Expertise
Coffee making is a subtle art, our know-how is based on five essential pillars: the choice of raw material, mastery of original blends, roasting expertise, fine precision in grinding and packaging that preserves aromas.
Our coffee offer
For the Pros
With our offer for professionals, we go a step further, by offering an even more personalized customer experience and more in-depth expertise:
- Choosing coffee and preparation methods
- Support in the creation and finalization of your turnkey coffee solution
- Proposal of additional products selected in a conscious and responsible manner
- leasing offer including advice, maintenance and after-sales service
- A business relationship based on trust with unique and regular contacts
Choosing Méo coffee for your business or establishment means choosing a unique taste quality, a more ecological coffee and a more economical offer.
Contact us
To define your ideal coffee solution and obtain a quote