
Melitta is a German company founded in 1908 by Melitta Benz in Dresden, Germany. She is known for inventing the first paper filter for coffee, which was a revolutionary step in the preparation of this drink.
Today, Melitta specializes in the production of coffee, coffee machines, paper coffee filters, and other household products. Its range includes not only coffee, but also various products for food preparation and storage. The company actively operates on the world market, having subsidiaries in various countries.
Melitta is part of the Melitta Group, which remains a private family company with many years of history. At the moment, Melitta Group has about 5,000 employees worldwide. In 2019, the company's annual turnover exceeded 1.5 billion euros.