rival cafes Since 1880 Menu Home About May 14, 2014 Presentation by cafesrival Reception Founded in 1880, the Rival company is a major coffee brand in the Saint-Etienne region. Its director, Pierre Rival, took over the family business, succeeding his father. Thanks to an artisanal roasting, based on traditional techniques, the products offered by our company have always been guaranteed of constant freshness and quality. It is a whole know-how, placed at your disposal, in order to benefit from a product which best meets your expectations. Indeed, we work with a large network of clients, mainly in the Rhône Alpes Auvergne region, but also at the national level. The clientele is made up of CHR (Cafés, Hotels, Restaurants) but also hospitals, retirement homes, collective catering, etc. We work in harmony with all of our partners in order to provide them with the best possible service. Because coffee is a profession! Trust a specialist. Historical In 1874 , Mr. Benoit Girard set up a wholesale grocery store and coffee shop in Saint-Etienne. 6 years later, he specialized in only roasting coffee. Subsequently,　in 1901 , Mlle Girard, daughter of the founder, married Mr Rival. This is why the brand is transformed into “Cafés GIRARD-RIVAL”, then more simply “Cafés RIVAL”. In 1976 , Rival coffees underwent a major transformation: - The company becomes a family SA (Société Anonyme) and moves to new premises, where it is currently located. - The evolution of roasting techniques also pushes the company to modernize: automation of packaging lines, improvement of the conditions of reception of green coffee and supply of the roasting machine. For 130 years, a company has been able to adapt to changes in the market. Benoit Girard => Antoinette Girard + Antonin Rival => Pierre Rival => JP Rival => P Rival Advertisements Leave a comment Advertisements Search Archives May 2014 Meta Register Log in Blog at WordPress.com.