Founded in Belgium over 200 years ago, Miko is expanding its presence internationally through a buy-and-build strategy.
The coffee service provider recently bought two new businesses in Europe as part of its international growth plans. According to a press release, the company chose Norway and the United Kingdom for their strong growth potential, as well as the clear demand for high-quality, sustainable coffee solutions.
“The Norwegian market is strategically very important to us, as high margins are still being achieved there,” explains CEO Karl Hermans. “At the same time, there is a strong focus on sustainability and quality – two values that are part of Miko’s DNA.”
Miko is already active in the east of the country through its Kaffebryggeriet subsidiary, but recently announced the acquisition of Kronen Kaffe (based in Stavanger), which gives it access to the west coast as well. “With Kronen Kaffe, we are taking an important step towards establishing a national presence in Norway,” Karl adds.
Not to mention, the company generates an annual turnover of approximately €3 million and employs six people, providing Miko with the growth opportunities it seeks.
From household groceries, to hospitality, to headquarters
The company also announced the acquisition of Roast & Ground, an established player in the UK office coffee supply segment, on 31 March 2026. “The acquisition underscores the importance of office coffee within the Miko Group,” Karl shared. “This segment is not only experiencing structural growth but also currently offers more attractive margins than the hospitality segment.”
Karl said the Roast & Ground acquisition also responds to changing consumption trends in the country. “While tea was traditionally dominant, coffee consumption has increased significantly in recent years and is now greater... This evolution creates additional growth opportunities for high-quality coffee service in the workplace.”
This is not the first time Miko has shifted its focus, either. When it was founded in 1801, more than 200 years ago, it was a grocery shop dealing in colonial merchandise. At the turn of the century, around 1900, the enterprise established a coffee roasting business as its main activity instead. Only in the 70’s did the company switch from selling coffee as a mass product to providing the coffee services the world is familiar with today.
The Belgian ‘model’ of the typical Miko coffee service was subsequently exported abroad through acquisitions. Currently, the company owns and manages coffee service subsidiaries in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, the UK, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Australia. Miko also exports its coffee products and concepts to independent partners in about 30 other countries globally.
With a turnover of €3.5 million and a workforce of around 20 people, Karl noted that Roast & Ground can further expand its market position in the UK and realise economies of scale beyond the country.
