Thermal contract manufacturers in Europe

Eisleben, Germany

Thermal — Baking · Freezing — Block freezing · Bakery — Viennoiserie / laminated dough +1 more

Frozen bakery, par-baked bread and viennoiserie producer for foodservice and retail.

Hannover, Germany

Thermal — Baking · Bakery — Biscuits & cookies · Bakery — Cake mixes +1 more

Major German biscuit and wafer producer (~2,500 FTE, since 1889) with plants in Barsinghausen, Berlin, Varel and Skanderborg DK. Confirms private-label production.

Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France

Freezing — IQF · Thermal — Sterilization · Thermal — Pasteurization +4 more

Family-owned major (since 1853) for canned, frozen and fresh vegetables — branded and MDD across multi-site operations (Estrées-Mons, Renescure, Russy-Bémont).

Servon-sur-Vilaine, France

Thermal — Baking · Freezing — Block freezing · Bakery — Bread +2 more

Le Duff family group (since 1988) operating 6 plants globally for frozen viennoiserie, breads and premium pastries. Contract for chains and retail.

Saint-Laurent-Blangy, France

Thermal — Baking · Freezing — Block freezing · Dry — Dry blending +3 more

European leader in ready-to-bake doughs (since 2012, Ardian PE). 16 plants (12 EU, 4 NA), 80,000 t capacity for pâtes à tarte, pizzas, crepes, pancakes and cookies.

Ivry-sur-Seine, France

Thermal — Baking · Freezing — Block freezing · Bakery — Viennoiserie / laminated dough +2 more

Major MDD frozen BVP supplier (since 1983, Vivescia/NutriXo) with 16 worldwide plants for croissants, breads and sweet pastries.

Bretten, Germany

Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Thermal — Sterilization · Pet food — Treats & chews +1 more

Big European PL pet food producer (since 1937) across multiple plants.

Lohne, Germany

Wet — Liquid filling (carton) · Drying — Spray drying · Thermal — Pasteurization +2 more

Major egg processor (since 1986) — liquid, dried egg and ready-to-use egg products for industry/foodservice.

Bayeux, France

Freezing — IQF · Freezing — Block freezing · Thermal — Industrial cooking +2 more

Le Duff group pure-play co-manufacturer (since 1980) with 3 sites for frozen ready meals and seafood — private label only.

La Chapelle-sur-Erdre, France

Freezing — Block freezing · Thermal — Baking · Bakery — Cake mixes +1 more

PE-owned UK and FR leader (since 1985) with 9 plants for frozen patisserie — cakes, tarts and individual desserts.

Boue, France

Thermal — Pasteurization · Packaging — Pouching · Wet — Liquid filling (glass) +3 more

Bel Group/MOM compote MDD producer (since 1888) — Pots and gourdes Pom'Potes for branded and private-label.

Kevelaer, Germany

Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Thermal — Baking · Thermal — Industrial cooking +2 more

Top-3 EU producer of dog baked goods (~60,000 t/yr, since 1949). Dry and wet pet food plus dog treat baking with strong PL.

Bordeaux, France

Thermal — Baking · Freezing — Block freezing · Wet — Sauce manufacturing +3 more

Family-owned major MDD operator (since 1989) — La Boulangère, Daunat and Sodebo for sandwiches, salads and frozen pastry.

Moenchengladbach, Germany

Wet — Beverage formulation · Wet — Liquid filling (PET) · Wet — Liquid filling (can) +7 more

Largest European beverage co-packer (KKR/PAI owned) with multiple German sites — Erftstadt, Calvörde, Erkelenz, Grünsfeld, Walchsee. Soft drinks, juices, RTD across PET, can and carton.

Rinteln, Germany

Wet — Beverage formulation · Wet — Liquid filling (PET) · Wet — Liquid filling (carton) +4 more

Major PL juice manufacturer (since 1936) — juices, ACE drinks, ice teas. Sites incl. Waibstadt.

Aachen, Germany

Thermal — Industrial cooking · Wet — Liquid filling (glass) · Confectionery — Fillings +1 more

Leading private-label fruit preparations producer (since 1893) — jams, fruit preparations for dairy/bakery and marzipan.