Thermal contract manufacturers in Europe
131 thermal contract manufacturers across 6 countries in Europe, with the largest concentrations in Germany (45), France (44) and Belgium (20). Capabilities most often listed alongside: Freezing — Block freezing (32), Bakery — Bread (20) and Bakery — Viennoiserie / laminated dough (17). IFS (110), BRCGS (44) and Organic (15) are the most frequently listed credentials.
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- Alpro NV (Danone)
Wevelgem, Belgium
Thermal — UHT · Wet — Aseptic filling · Fermentation — Lactic acid bacteria +3 more
Plant-based pioneer (since 1980) — soy, almond, oat, coconut drinks, yoghurts and desserts. Captive Danone plant rather than typical co-manufacturer.
- Andros
Biars-sur-Cere, France
Thermal — Pasteurization · Wet — Beverage formulation · Wet — Liquid filling (glass) +4 more
Family-owned (Gervoson, since 1947) major producer of compotes, jams, juices and ice cream — branded plus MDD.
- Aoste Justin Bridou
Aoste, France
Thermal — Curing · Thermal — Smoking · Meat & seafood — Charcuterie
Sigma Alimentos (Campofrío) division for cured ham and charcuterie — branded and MDD.
- Apetito AG
Rheine, Germany
Freezing — Block freezing · Freezing — IQF · Thermal — Industrial cooking +1 more
Major frozen ready meals producer (>11,500 FTE, since 1958) for foodservice and retail.
- Aryzta Bakeries Deutschland
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.
- Aryzta France
Evry-Courcouronnes, France
Freezing — Block freezing · Thermal — Baking · Bakery — Bread +1 more
Aryzta AG (CH) operating ex-Hubert plants for frozen BVP — breads and viennoiserie.
- Aviko Group BV
Steenderen, Netherlands
Freezing — IQF · Freezing — Block freezing · Thermal — Frying +4 more
Major Dutch frozen-potato producer (since 1962) processing >1M tonnes potatoes/year across multiple sites including Cuijk, Lomm and Dronten. Subsidiary of Royal Cosun cooperative.
- Bahlsen GmbH & Co KG
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.
- Bakkersland BV
Hedel, Netherlands
Thermal — Baking · Freezing — Block freezing · Packaging — MAP (modified atmosphere) +2 more
Dutch market leader in fresh bakery products (formed 1999 via merger of 10 family bakeries). ~20 bakery plants combined with Borgesius family group; private-label heavy.
- Barry Callebaut Belgium NV
Wieze, Belgium
Thermal — Roasting (cocoa) · Dry — Grinding · Dry — Dry blending +3 more
World's largest B2B chocolate manufacturer. Wieze produces ~350,000 t/year of industrial chocolate, cocoa products and gourmet brands (Callebaut, Cacao Barry, Carma, Van Houten, Ruby).
- Bel Group
Suresnes, France
Thermal — Pasteurization · Dairy — Cheese · Dairy — Plant-based cheese +1 more
Bel family-owned major (since 1865) producing Babybel, La Vache qui rit, Boursin and cheese, fruit and plant portions across multi-site French operations (Lons, Dole, Sablé, Évron, Vendôme, Mayenne, La Ferté-Bernard, Croisy).
- Belcolade (Puratos)
Erembodegem, Belgium
Thermal — Roasting (cocoa) · Encapsulation — Enrobing · Confectionery — Industrial chocolate (couverture, compound) +2 more
Puratos's chocolate brand and B2B production unit producing made-in-Belgium couverture, fillings and compounds for industrial and artisanal chocolatiers.
- Belgian Waffles Thijs (Biscuiterie Thijs)
Multiple sites, Belgium
Thermal — Baking · Freezing — IQF · Bakery — Waffles & pancakes +1 more
Number-one private-label partner for Belgian waffles. 5 sites, 28 lines, 900M+ waffles per year, exporting to 36+ countries.
- Bewital petfood GmbH & Co KG
Suedlohn-Oeding, Germany
Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Thermal — Sterilization · Pet food — Treats & chews +1 more
Modern dry+wet pet food capacity (~550 FTE, since 1958) — Belcando, Leonardo brands plus PL for specialist trade.
- Beyers Koffie NV (Sucafina)
Puurs-Sint-Amands, Belgium
Thermal — Roasting (coffee) · Dry — Grinding · Dry — Sachet & stick-pack filling +3 more
Belgium's largest coffee roaster (~30,000 t/year) and operator of the world's largest fully-electric industrial roastery; 95% private label across beans, ground, capsules and pads.
- Biscuit International — Belgium
Wervicq / Ghislenghien, Belgium
Thermal — Baking · Extrusion — Hot extrusion · Bakery — Biscuits & cookies +3 more
Belgian operations of pan-European private-label biscuit leader (Platinum Equity). Includes Ghislenghien rice cake JV and Haust toast brand.
- Bonduelle
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).
- Brasserie de Luxembourg Mousel-Diekirch SA
Diekirch, Luxembourg
Fermentation — Alcoholic · Wet — Liquid filling (glass) · Wet — Liquid filling (can) +2 more
AB InBev brewery (Diekirch since 1871, Mousel since 1825) producing Diekirch Premium, Grand Cru, Unfiltered and Radler. New 2019 brewhouse dimensioned for 200,000 hL/year.
- Brasserie Nationale SA
Bascharage, Luxembourg
Fermentation — Alcoholic · Wet — Liquid filling (glass) · Wet — Liquid filling (can) +4 more
Luxembourg's largest brewery (since 1842/1764, merged 1975) producing Bofferding, Battin and Funck-Bricher organic. ~165,000 hL/year plus a Lodyss mineral-water bottling line; recently acquired Boissons Heintz to add drinks distribution.
- Bridor
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.
- Brioche Pasquier
Les Cerqueux, France
Thermal — Baking · Bakery — Viennoiserie / laminated dough · Bakery — Bread +2 more
Family-owned major (since 1974, >90% family-held) with 14 French plants for brioches, viennoiserie, biscottes and pâtisserie.
- Cargill BV
Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands
Thermal — Roasting (cocoa) · Separation — Wet fractionation · Dry — Milling +5 more
B2B ingredient producer with sites in Bergen op Zoom, Sas van Gent and Amsterdam covering cocoa, glucose syrups, starches and oils with custom-blend services.
- Cargill Cacao et Chocolat France
Marbache, France
Thermal — Roasting (cocoa) · Separation — Wet fractionation · Confectionery — Fillings +2 more
Cargill division producing industrial cocoa liquor, butter and B2B chocolate.
- Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate (BE)
Mouscron / Antwerp, Belgium
Thermal — Roasting (cocoa) · Dry — Grinding · Confectionery — Cocoa powder / butter / liquor +2 more
Major Belgian cocoa grinder and industrial chocolate supplier; ingredient supplier with some toll capability for chocolate makers.
Browse by sector
- Thermal — Pasteurization (38)
- Freezing — Block freezing (32)
- Thermal — Baking (30)
- Thermal — Industrial cooking (28)
- Bakery — Bread (20)
- Meat & seafood — Charcuterie (17)
- Bakery — Viennoiserie / laminated dough (17)
- Freezing — IQF (16)
- Dairy — Cheese (16)
- Wet — Liquid filling (glass) (14)
- Meat & seafood — Fresh & processed meat (14)
- Bakery — Cake mixes (13)
- Thermal — Roasting (cocoa) (13)
- Thermal — Sterilization (13)
- Drying — Spray drying (13)
- Meat & seafood — Marinated meats (12)
- Wet — Liquid filling (carton) (11)
- Coffee, tea & cocoa — Cocoa products (10)
- Dairy — Butter & cream (10)
- Fruit & veg — IQF vegetables / fruits / herbs (9)
- Packaging — MAP (modified atmosphere) (9)
- Pet food — Treats & chews (9)
- Dairy — Caseinates (9)
- Thermal — UHT (8)