Thermal — Industrial cooking contract manufacturers in Europe
16 industrial cooking contract manufacturers across 3 countries in Europe, with the largest concentrations in France (8), Germany (4) and the Netherlands (4). Capabilities most often listed alongside: Freezing — Block freezing (7), Freezing — IQF (5) and Meat & seafood — Marinated meats (5). IFS (16) and BRCGS (5) are the most frequently listed credentials.
16 entries
- Apetito BV
Den Bosch, Netherlands
Thermal — Industrial cooking · Freezing — Block freezing · Infant & medical — Medical nutrition
Frozen ready-meals producer for healthcare and foodservice with private-label capability.
- Celavita BV
Wezep, Netherlands
Thermal — Industrial cooking · Packaging — MAP (modified atmosphere) · Fruit & veg — Fresh-cut
Fresh and chilled potato meal components and ready-to-cook potato side dishes for private label. Part of Royal Cosun.
- Davigel
Martin-Eglise, France
Freezing — IQF · Freezing — Block freezing · Thermal — Industrial cooking +1 more
Sysco-owned (since 1963) frozen foods producer for foodservice and retail — branded and MDD.
- Fides Petfood France
Longue-Jumelles, France
Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Thermal — Industrial cooking · Pet food — Treats & chews +1 more
Fides group (BE) French plant for dry and wet pet food private label.
- Frial
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.
- Iglo GmbH
Hamburg, Germany
Freezing — IQF · Freezing — Block freezing · Thermal — Industrial cooking +3 more
Major frozen vegetables, fish and meals producer (since 1956, Nomad Foods).
- Kermene
Vilde-Guingalan, France
Thermal — Industrial cooking · Freezing — Block freezing · Meat & seafood — Fresh & processed meat +2 more
E.Leclerc captive MDD producer (since 1969) for beef, pork and ready meals.
- Le Graet Fidele
Carhaix, France
Thermal — Industrial cooking · Thermal — Sterilization · Pet food — Semi-moist
Le Graët group wet pet food contract specialist for mousses and bouchées en gelée (appertisé).
- Madrange
Limoges, France
Thermal — Industrial cooking · Thermal — Smoking · Meat & seafood — Charcuterie
Cooperl-owned (since 1924) producer of cooked ham and charcuterie — strong MDD.
- Maitre CoQ
Saint-Fulgent, France
Thermal — Industrial cooking · Meat & seafood — Ready-to-cook poultry
LDC subsidiary (since 1957) producing branded and MDD poultry.
- Marie
Briec, France
Freezing — Block freezing · Thermal — Industrial cooking · Meat & seafood — Marinated meats
LDC subsidiary (since 1979) producer of frozen ready meals — branded and MDD.
- Schwartau Werke GmbH & Co KGaA
Bad Schwartau, Germany
Thermal — Industrial cooking · Wet — Liquid filling (glass) · Fruit & veg — Jams & fillings +2 more
PL jams, syrups and bars (Corny brand) producer (since 1899, Hero Group) with strong private-label activity.
- Stockmeyer GmbH
Versmold, Germany
Thermal — Industrial cooking · Thermal — Smoking · Packaging — Vacuum packing +2 more
Sausage and ham producer (heristo subsidiary) with retail private-label focus.
- The Vegetarian Butcher
Breda, Netherlands
Thermal — Industrial cooking · Freezing — IQF · Alt-protein — Soy protein +3 more
Plant-based meat manufacturer (since 2010) supplying retail, foodservice and QSR (notably Burger King). Now part of Vivera Foodgroup since the September 2025 acquisition from Unilever.
- Vion Food Germany GmbH
Duesseldorf, Germany
Thermal — Industrial cooking · Freezing — Block freezing · Packaging — Vacuum packing +3 more
29-site pork/beef processor with strong PL and Food Family branded portfolio.
- Vivera BV
Holten, Netherlands
Extrusion — Low-moisture extrusion (LME / TVP) · Thermal — Industrial cooking · Freezing — IQF +5 more
One of Europe's largest dedicated plant-based protein producers (since 1990) supplying 27,000+ supermarkets across 25 countries. Subsidiary of JBS (Brazil); acquired The Vegetarian Butcher from Unilever in 2025.
Browse by sector
- Thermal — Industrial cooking (16)
- Freezing — Block freezing (7)
- Freezing — IQF (5)
- Meat & seafood — Marinated meats (5)
- Meat & seafood — Charcuterie (4)
- Meat & seafood — Fresh & processed meat (3)
- Packaging — MAP (modified atmosphere) (2)
- Pet food — Semi-moist (2)
- Meat & seafood — Fish processing (2)
- Thermal — Smoking (2)
- Packaging — Vacuum packing (2)
- Alt-protein — Soy protein (2)
- Alt-protein — Wheat protein (2)
- Alt-protein — Pea protein (2)
- Meat & seafood — Plant-based meat analogues (2)
- Infant & medical — Medical nutrition (1)
- Fruit & veg — Fresh-cut (1)
- Extrusion — Pet food extrusion (1)
- Pet food — Treats & chews (1)
- Fruit & veg — IQF vegetables / fruits / herbs (1)
- Thermal — Sterilization (1)
- Meat & seafood — Ready-to-cook poultry (1)
- Wet — Liquid filling (glass) (1)
- Fruit & veg — Jams & fillings (1)