Breville is an Australian kitchen appliance company founded in 1932 by Bill O'Brien and Harry Norville in Sydney, Australia. The company first gained widespread recognition in 1974 when it introduced the original sandwich toaster (jaffle iron), which became a cultural icon in Australian households. Breville Group Limited is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange and has grown into a global premium small kitchen appliance brand, operating under the Breville name in Australia, North America, and select markets, and as Sage by Heston Blumenthal in the United Kingdom and Europe.
Breville's product lineup includes espresso machines, coffee grinders, blenders, juicers, toaster ovens, food processors, stand mixers, slow cookers, tea makers, and smart ovens. The brand is particularly renowned for its espresso machines, with the Barista Express, Barista Pro, and Oracle series establishing Breville as a leading name in home espresso. The Breville Smart Oven line, featuring Element IQ technology that adjusts heating elements based on the cooking function, has also been widely acclaimed.
Breville's design philosophy centers on what it calls "Food Thinking" -- deeply understanding the science behind food preparation and translating that knowledge into intuitive, high-performance appliances. The company employs a dedicated team of food scientists and engineers who collaborate to create products that deliver professional-quality results at home. Breville has expanded aggressively in North America, where its premium positioning and strong reviews from publications like Wirecutter and Bon Appetit have driven significant growth. The company generates over $1 billion AUD in annual revenue and continues to gain market share in the global premium small appliance segment.