Jules Bel (30 September 1842 – 11 January 1904) was a French cheese maker. He was the founder of

Groupe Bel The Bel Group (a.k.a. Groupe Bel or Fromageries Bel in French) is a multinational cheese marketer centered in France. Overview The Bel Group is headquartered at 2 allée de Longchamp in Suresnes (near Paris). It manufactures and distributes pr ...

Early life

Jules Bel was born on 30 September 1842 in Chambéria, in rural France.Jules Bel
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Career

In 1865, Bel started his cheese company.Bel Group: Company History: A behind the scenes look at the Bel saga
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Personal life

He married Adèle Odile Colombet.

Death

He died on 11 January 1904 in Orgelet, France.

References

1842 births 1904 deaths People from Franche-Comté Cheesemakers French company founders {{France-business-bio-stub