Fritz Minges opened a grocery store with its own roastery on Bamberg's Maximiliansplatz. In the following years, the company increasingly specialized in coffee, with the in-house roastery performing traditional, artisanal, slow-roasting processes. By the 1950s, Minges had established itself as a respected coffee roaster in the region, known for its high-quality products and continuous development.

Minges Kaffee was one of eleven coffee roasters in Bamberg, Franconia. In the 1950s, coffee culture in Germany experienced a boom, leading to increased demand and flourishing competition among local roasters. Minges Kaffee was able to assert itself in this environment and laid the foundation for the company's later expansion and success.

Rolf Minges took over his father's business and pushed the company's specialization in coffee. In the 1980s, the company relocated to Breitengüßbach to meet growing demand. There, Minges increasingly focused on traditional drum roasting to further refine the quality and flavor of their coffees.

Minges Coffee Roastery celebrated its 75th anniversary and acquired the license to produce Feinkost Käfer coffee that year. This partnership enabled Minges to expand its portfolio with high-quality coffee specialties and enter new markets. As a result, the company experienced a new wave of international success and further consolidated its position in the premium coffee segment.

Ulli Minges, grandson of founder Fritz Minges, took over the management of the company in the third generation. During this time, the company faced economic challenges but was able to expand its market position through strategic decisions and the support of long-term partners. Under Ulli Minges' leadership, the product range was further refined and adapted to modern coffee trends, while preserving the artisanal roasting tradition.

The traditional Viennese coffee brand Alvorada became part of the Minges family. With this acquisition, the Minges coffee roastery expanded its portfolio to include the popular Alvorada products, known for their Austrian coffee tradition. By integrating Alvorada, Minges strengthened its market presence in German-speaking countries and combined German and Austrian coffee culture under one roof.

The Minges coffee roastery celebrated its 90th anniversary with an open day in Breitengüßbach. To mark this milestone, the products were presented in a new design and logo, combining tradition and modernity. In addition, numerous Minges products once again received the Superior Taste Award, underscoring the high quality and outstanding taste of their coffees. We also began a close collaboration with Naturland – the Association for Organic Agriculture.

In 2024, Käfer was awarded “Top Brand” in the “Whole Bean” category by “Lebensmittelzeitung” for the coffee products we produce - a significant milestone that recognizes our high quality standards and our flair for excellent coffee enjoyment. At the same time, we have launched a partnership with Naturland - Verband für ökologischen Landbau e. V. to further promote our commitment to sustainable farming practices and environmental awareness.