Contract manufacturers in Germany

Schloss Holte-Stukenbrock, Germany

Bakery — Bread · Bakery — Bread improvers · Bakery — Viennoiserie / laminated dough +1 more

Dermaris GmbH produces convenience bakery products including breads, rolls, focaccia, and pastries for retail, catering and gastronomy in conventional and organic formats.

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.

NRW, Germany

Supplements — Tablets · Supplements — Powders · Supplements — Capsules +3 more

Largest European cooperative of microalgae producers. Supplies bulk spirulina and chlorella as flakes, powder, granulate, tablets and capsules. B2B and finished consumer products under the grood brand.

Neuenkirchen-Voerden, Germany

Thermal — Pasteurization · Eggs — Liquid egg products

Egg products PL specialist (since 1928).

Unterhaching, Germany

Wet — Sauce manufacturing · Wet — Liquid filling (glass) · Thermal — Pasteurization +2 more

Major German PL sauces producer (since 1845) — mustard, ketchup, mayo, dressings.

Bad Hersfeld, Germany

Supplements — Powders · Dry — Powder filling · Packaging — Primary packaging

Energy-self-sufficient spirulina farm heated by waste heat from biogas plant. Supplies raw-food spirulina powder, crumbles and granules as B2B raw material for food and feed.

Rostock, Germany

Meat & seafood — Charcuterie · Meat & seafood — Fresh & processed meat · Thermal — Smoking

Traditional meat and sausage specialist in Rostock producing regional German sausage and ham products for retail, food service, and industrial customers since the 1950s.

Quakenbrueck, Germany

Extrusion — Low-moisture extrusion (LME / TVP) · Extrusion — High-moisture extrusion (HME) · Fermentation — Biomass +5 more

DIL/Bühler Technology Center 'Proteins of the Future' (since 1983, expanded 2021) — pilot extrusion (low- and high-moisture meat analogs), HPP, fermentation, freeze drying, packaging, sensory; contract research and contract manufacturing.

Zeven, Germany

Dairy — Milk powders (skim, full cream) · Dairy — Whey ingredients (WPC, WPI, hydrolysates) · Dairy — Lactose & GOS +8 more

Europe's largest dairy cooperative by milk volume. Ingredient division covers WPC, WPI, MPC, lactose, permeate and infant-formula powders. Contract manufacturing through DMK Industry; encapsulation capability (Wheyco Wismar).

Germany

Dairy — Ice cream

Leading German ice cream manufacturer and top-5 European producer with over 60 years of expertise in developing high-quality ice cream solutions for global customers.

Hamburg, Germany

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

Drum-roast contract coffee roastery (since 2009).

Darmstadt, Germany

Drying — Spray drying · Encapsulation — Microencapsulation · Fermentation — Lactic acid bacteria +4 more

Major beverage and food ingredient supplier (since 1838) — flavors, juice concentrates, plant ingredients via spray drying, fermentation and blending.

Emmerthal, Germany

Separation — Evaporation · Dry — Dry blending · Ingredients — Minerals +1 more

Mineral salts and contract production for nutrition and pharma (since 1886).

Bonn, Germany

Supplements — Herbal extracts · Supplements — Probiotics · Supplements — Powders +1 more

Trader and processor of premium raw materials including microalgae, botanical extracts and powders, carotenoids, enzymes and flavonoids for dietetics, pharma and supplement industry. Supports private-label and contract development.

Billerbeck, Germany

Dairy — Milk powders (skim, full cream) · Dairy — Yoghurt · Dairy — Butter & cream +6 more

Specialist CDMO combining spray, freeze and vacuum-belt drying with dairy fermentation. Dairy Originals range: mascarpone, sour cream, buttermilk, skyr, yoghurt and crème fraîche powders. Private-label; ~450 employees.

Neuruppin, Germany

Meat & seafood — Fresh & processed meat · Sauces — Soups · Thermal — Industrial cooking

German food manufacturer specializing in home-style preserved dishes including stews, meals, and meat specialties for over 90 years.

Nieder-Olm, Germany

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

Major juice producer (since 1857) — Hohes C and Granini brands plus some PL/license production.

Herford, Germany

Confectionery — Industrial chocolate (couverture, compound) · Confectionery — Bars

Brand-owner and contract development partner for organic chocolate. Produces via Ludwig Weinrich plant. Private-label and co-development for organic and vegan chocolate ranges.

Oberschönegg, Germany

Dairy — Yoghurt · Dairy — Milk powders (skim, full cream) · Meat & seafood — Fresh & processed meat

Leading German dairy co-manufacturer specializing in yoghurt, desserts, quark, and milk powders. Operates multiple production facilities across Europe serving 75+ countries.

Oberschoenegg, Germany

Fermentation — Lactic acid bacteria · Thermal — Pasteurization · Wet — Liquid filling (carton) +2 more

Yogurt and dessert producer (since 1920) including private-label.

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.

Apensen, Germany

Dairy — Ice cream · Freezing — IQF · Freezing — Block freezing +1 more

Specialist ice cream manufacturer producing private label ice cream products for retailers across Europe since 1955, with two family-owned production facilities.

Elsdorf, Germany

Dairy — Yoghurt · Sauces — Dressings · Dairy — Plant-based drinks +3 more

Elsdorfer is a contract manufacturer of yogurts, dressings, sauces and plant-based alternatives for private label brands, part of the Bauer Group with three production facilities.

Coburg, Germany

Extrusion — Low-moisture extrusion (LME / TVP) · Extrusion — High-moisture extrusion (HME) · Meat & seafood — Plant-based meat analogues +1 more

Pea-protein extrusion specialist (since 2014, 60% Pfeifer & Langen) producing plant-based meat finished goods for retail.