Episode 2 of 2
Acquisition of Mège-Mouriès Patents
- When
- 1871
- Where
- Oss, Netherlands
The company acquired patents for Hippolyte Mège-Mouriès' invention in 1871, enabling the introduction of manufactured margarine.
In 1871, Antoon Jurgens United acquired the patents and rights to Hippolyte Mège-Mouriès' invention. This acquisition allowed the company to introduce manufactured margarine, marking a key development in its history.
Sources
- Margarine Unie Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-03
- Oss Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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