Thermal contract manufacturers in Europe

Caldes de Montbui, Spain

Drying — Spray drying · Fermentation — Precision · Thermal — Pasteurization

Catalan agri-food research institute with postharvest, food processing and animal nutrition pilot capacity.

Isigny-sur-Mer, France

Drying — Spray drying · Thermal — Pasteurization · Dairy — Butter & cream +4 more

Cooperative-owned (since 1909) producer of AOP butter and cream plus cheese and infant formula. Strong infant capability.

Prossedi, Italy

Fruit & veg — IQF vegetables / fruits / herbs · Thermal — Frying · Thermal — Pasteurization +2 more

Italian plant-rich innovations company specializing in high-quality vegetable and plant-based products with advanced processing capabilities and integrated supply chain control.

Hedensted, Denmark

Thermal — Baking

Danish butter cookie manufacturer established 1962, producing authentic cream-filled and butter biscuits in decorative tins worldwide with all-natural ingredients and no preservatives.

Lievin, France

Thermal — Baking · Bakery — Bread · Bakery — Cake mixes

Limagrain coop major (since 1973) for sliced bread and cakes — brioches and pains de mie.

Bulebel, Malta

Thermal — Industrial cooking · Thermal — Baking · Packaging — Cartoning +3 more

State-of-the-art industrial catering facility offering meal services, bakery, pastries, and specialized healthcare catering. ISO 22000:2018 certified with R&D and testing laboratories.

Joure, Netherlands

Thermal — Roasting (coffee) · Dry — Grinding · Drying — Spray drying +5 more

Major coffee roasting and instant coffee plant; primarily branded but accepts private-label work via JDE Origin.

Chouze-sur-Loire, France

Wet — Beverage formulation · Thermal — Pasteurization · Wet — Liquid filling (glass) +3 more

Independent juice press/bottle co-packer — sparkling, juices, ciders and mousseux at 50,000 bottles/day.

Pouldreuzic, France

Thermal — Sterilization · Wet — Liquid filling (glass) · Meat & seafood — Charcuterie

Family-owned iconic producer (since 1907) of pâté and charcuterie en conserve — Pâté Hénaff — branded plus some private label.

Jijona, Spain

Confectionery — Bars · Confectionery — Caramel · Thermal — Roasting (nuts) +2 more

Spanish artisan confectionery company specializing in traditional nougat (turrón), ecological variants, and sweet products since 1931. Offers private label and ingredient services.

Moy, Dungannon, United Kingdom

Pet food — Wet (cans, trays, pouches) · Packaging — Canning · Packaging — Pouching +1 more

Premium-quality wet cat and dog food manufacturer producing complete meals in cans, plastic trays, and pouches, with focus on natural ingredients and nutrition.

Hannover, Germany

Thermal — Roasting (coffee) · Coffee, tea & cocoa — Roasted beans

Family contract coffee roaster from 500 kg minimum batch sizes.

Brussels, Belgium

Confectionery — Gummies & jellies · Confectionery — Hard candy · Confectionery — Pralines +2 more

Belgian artisanal confectionery manufacturer with 4 generations of tradition since 1938, specializing in high-quality sweets and gummies made with authentic ingredients like Arabic gum.

Latvia

Drying — Freeze drying / lyophilization · Thermal — Industrial cooking · Packaging — Pouching +1 more

Premium freeze-dried ready-to-eat meals for hiking, camping, and travel made with real ingredients. Just add hot water for meals ready in minutes.

Heising, Germany

Thermal — Pasteurization · Dairy — Cheese

Major soft cheese and mold-ripened cheese producer (since 1908) including private-label.

Mainz, Germany

Thermal — Roasting (coffee) · Dry — Grinding · Coffee, tea & cocoa — Roasted beans +1 more

Long-established contract coffee roaster and private label specialist (since 1990).

Dorsten, Germany

Coffee, tea & cocoa — Roasted beans · Coffee, tea & cocoa — Ground coffee · Thermal — Roasting (coffee) +1 more

Leading German coffee roaster specializing in organic, fair-trade, and specialty coffees for retail and private-label brands since 1924. Modern production with ecological focus.

Donji Miholjac, Croatia

Snacks — Potato chips · Snacks — Popped snacks · Snacks — Nut mixes +1 more

Leading Croatian snack producer specializing in potato chips, flips, popcorn, and healthy snacks with over 6000 tonnes annual capacity.

Werther, Germany

Fruit & veg — Dehydrated vegetables · Thermal — Frying · Freezing — IQF

Pahmeyer is a German potato manufacturer producing fresh and processed potato products from their own cultivation. They operate from field to table with sustainable practices including renewable energy.

Belęcin, Poland

Fruit & veg — Canned vegetables · Fruit & veg — IQF vegetables / fruits / herbs · Fruit & veg — Jams & fillings +3 more

KEKBEL-MAX is a food processing company specializing in canned and processed mushrooms, fruits, and vegetables in glass jars, metal cans, and cardboard TETRA packaging.

Sint-Niklaas, Belgium

Wet — Aseptic filling · Thermal — Sterilization · Dry — Tableting +2 more

Belgian sterile-injectables CDMO with food-grade adjacency (animal health and infant nutrition crossover).

Lützelflüh, Switzerland

Bakery — Breakfast cereals · Extrusion — Breakfast cereal extrusion · Thermal — Roasting (pulses)

Swiss cereal co-manufacturer specializing in breakfast cereals, flakes, pops, and granules made from various grains. Processes 10,000 tonnes annually with multiple food safety and organic certifications.

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.

Valcea, Romania

Bakery — Bread improvers · Bakery — Breakfast cereals · Confectionery — Fillings +4 more

KETOS PRODUCTION manufactures spices, ingredients for pastry and confectionery, and packages food products with 30 years of experience. IFS certified facility specializing in sugar products, breadcrumbs, cereals, beans and spices.