Bad Zwischenahn, Germany
Ruegenwalder Muehle Carl Mueller GmbH & Co KG
German market leader in plant-based meat (since 1834, Pfeifer & Langen majority). Sausage and plant-based meat manufacturing across 3 plants — Bad Zwischenahn, Wilhelmshaven, Vechta.
Rügenwalder Mühle is a family-owned company in its seventh generation, with origins tracing back to 1834 in Pomerania. The company manufactures a broad portfolio of cured and processed meat products including sausages, spreads, and fresh preparations, alongside an extensive range of vegan and vegetarian alternatives. Its vegan product line encompasses plant-based sausages, deli meats, ground meat analogues, and convenience products, marketed under the "Vegane Mühlen" brand alongside traditional meat-based offerings. The company sources soya from German growers for its plant-based formulations and emphasizes sustainability in its product development and supply chain. The website indicates production in Bad Zwischenahn and emphasizes quality control and food safety standards, though specific process certifications or capacity details are not stated on the site.
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