Rietberg, Germany

Heinrich Kühlmann GmbH

Leading German delicatessen manufacturer producing salads, antipasti, hummus, and specialty prepared foods for retail, food service and private label customers since 1912.

Heinrich Kühlmann GmbH is a fourth-generation family-owned delicatessen manufacturer based in Rietberg, Germany, with over 1,500 employees. Founded in 1912 by Heinrich Kühlmann as a regional agricultural trading business, the company has evolved into one of Germany's leading delicatessen producers. The company manufactures a diverse range of premium prepared foods including vegetable salads, antipasti, hummus, and specialty dishes under both its own brands and private label arrangements.

The company operates multiple production facilities across Europe, including their main manufacturing sites in Rietberg and Delbrück (Germany), a hummus-focused production plant in Dörentrup (Germany), and a subsidiary production facility called Pimenta in Łowicz, Poland established in 2022. They also maintain sales offices in Enschede (Netherlands) and London (United Kingdom). The company emphasizes sustainability, quality craftsmanship, and innovation while preserving traditional recipes and techniques.

Kühlmann serves customers through three main channels: branded retail products sold through traditional retail and discount channels, private label manufacturing for retail partners, and food service operations. Their product portfolio includes antipasti, vegetable-based salads with various proteins, hummus variants, vegan alternatives, breakfast products, and traditional delicacies. In 2024, the company established Zentrik Maschinenbau, a subsidiary manufacturing food production equipment and providing machinery services to the food industry.

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