Thermal — Baking contract manufacturers in Europe
30 baking contract manufacturers across 5 countries in Europe, with the largest concentrations in France (11), Germany (11) and Belgium (4). Capabilities most often listed alongside: Bakery — Bread (19), Bakery — Viennoiserie / laminated dough (17) and Freezing — Block freezing (16). IFS (29) and BRCGS (15) are the most frequently listed credentials.
30 entries — page 1 of 2
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cerelia Group
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.
- Conditorei Coppenrath & Wiese GmbH & Co KG
Mettingen, Germany
Thermal — Baking · Freezing — Block freezing · Bakery — Cake mixes +1 more
Largest frozen bakery in Europe (~2,000 FTE, since 1975, Oetker Group) — frozen cakes, tarts and rolls including private-label.
- Continental Bakeries BV
Dordrecht, Netherlands
Thermal — Baking · Extrusion — Hot extrusion · Bakery — Biscuits & cookies +3 more
One of the largest European private-label biscuit manufacturers (~$1.1bn revenue) operating 13+ plants. Brands Haust, Gille, Grabower, Bussink and Brinky. Subsidiary of Biscuit International (Platinum Equity).
- Delifrance
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.
- Freiberger Lebensmittel GmbH
Berlin, Germany
Freezing — Block freezing · Thermal — Baking · Bakery — Bread +2 more
Major European PL pizza producer (since 1976, Südzucker) — frozen pizza and pasta.
- Harry-Brot GmbH
Schenefeld, Germany
Thermal — Baking · Freezing — Block freezing · Bakery — Bread
Market leader for breads in Germany (~4,200 FTE, 9 sites, since 1688). Industrial bread/rolls including private-label and own brand.
- Harry's France
Chateauroux, France
Thermal — Baking · Bakery — Bread · Bakery — Viennoiserie / laminated dough +1 more
Barilla-owned (since 1970) producing pre-packed sliced bread, brioches and panettone for retail private-label and branded.
- Jacquet Brossard
Lievin, France
Thermal — Baking · Bakery — Bread · Bakery — Cake mixes
Limagrain coop major (since 1973) for sliced bread and cakes — brioches and pains de mie.
- Lambertz Group
Aachen, Germany
Thermal — Baking · Coffee, tea & cocoa — Cocoa products · Bakery — Biscuits & cookies
Major seasonal private-label producer (since 1688) — Lebkuchen, Printen, biscuits with substantial PL/seasonal capacity.
- Lieken GmbH
Duesseldorf, Germany
Thermal — Baking · Freezing — Block freezing · Bakery — Bread +1 more
Major bakery private-label producer (~3,000 FTE, owned by Agrofert CZ) — packaged baked goods, bake-off, multi-site since 1922.
- Lotus Bakeries NV
Lembeke, Belgium
Thermal — Baking · Bakery — Biscuits & cookies · Snacks — Energy bars +1 more
Listed Belgian bakery group behind Biscoff (speculoos), nākd, BEAR and TREK. Predominantly own-brand but co-manufactures select products with partners.
- Mademoiselle Desserts
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.
- Mera Tiernahrung GmbH
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.
- Mestemacher GmbH
Guetersloh, Germany
Thermal — Baking · Bakery — Bread · Bakery — Cake mixes
Major pre-packaged bread private-label producer (since 1871) — pumpernickel, whole-grain breads, baking mixes; also bio.
- Nestle Wagner GmbH
Otzberg, Germany
Freezing — Block freezing · Thermal — Baking · Bakery — Bread
Major frozen pizza producer (since 1956, Nestlé) including private-label.
- Neuhauser
Folschviller, France
Thermal — Baking · Freezing — Block freezing · Bakery — Bread +1 more
InVivo coop (since 1925, acquired) producing frozen breads and viennoiserie for retail private-label.
Browse by sector
- Thermal — Baking (30)
- Bakery — Bread (19)
- Bakery — Viennoiserie / laminated dough (17)
- Freezing — Block freezing (16)
- Bakery — Cake mixes (12)
- Bakery — Biscuits & cookies (6)
- Bakery — Rusks (4)
- Packaging — MAP (modified atmosphere) (2)
- Freezing — IQF (2)
- Extrusion — Hot extrusion (2)
- Bakery — Crackers (2)
- Bakery — Rice cakes (2)
- Extrusion — Pet food extrusion (2)
- Pet food — Treats & chews (2)
- Wet — Sauce manufacturing (2)
- Sauces — Cold sauces (2)
- Oils & fats — Margarines & shortenings (2)
- Oils & fats — Edible oils (refined, virgin, organic) (2)
- Bakery — Waffles & pancakes (1)
- Dry — Dry blending (1)
- Pasta & rice — Fresh pasta (1)
- Meat & seafood — Marinated meats (1)
- Coffee, tea & cocoa — Cocoa products (1)
- Snacks — Energy bars (1)