Thermal — Industrial cooking contract manufacturers in Germany

Tönisvorst, Germany

Meat & seafood — Fresh & processed meat · Thermal — Frying · Thermal — Industrial cooking +1 more

Leading German convenience meat producer since 1958, specializing in frikadellen, burgers, schnitzels, nuggets and vegan snacks with IFS Higher Level certification.

Rheine, Germany

Freezing — Block freezing · Freezing — IQF · Thermal — Industrial cooking +1 more

Major frozen ready meals producer (>11,500 FTE, since 1958) for foodservice and retail.

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.

Bremerhaven, Germany

Freezing — IQF · Freezing — Block freezing · Thermal — Industrial cooking +3 more

Major frozen producer (since 1905) — fish, vegetables, ready meals — with active COPACK private-label division.

Bremervoerde, Germany

Thermal — Industrial cooking · Freezing — Block freezing · Meat & seafood — Charcuterie +2 more

Strong PL frozen meat meals producer (since 1984, ~300 FTE Hilter, owned by CMP Capital). Frozen ready-meals and meat convenience.

Garrel, Germany

Meat & seafood — Fresh & processed meat · Meat & seafood — Charcuterie · Thermal — Industrial cooking +1 more

Leading German meat and sausage producer with operations in Garrel and Oldenburg. Specializes in pork and beef processing, offering premium products with transparent supply chains.

Bad Rothenfelde, Germany

Thermal — Industrial cooking · Thermal — Sterilization · Packaging — Canning +6 more

Heavy private-label group (~€1.4bn, since 1908) — Stockmeyer, Saturn Petcare, Ferdi Fuchs, Provital, Riedl across cooked sausage, convenience, fish.

Vilsbiburg, Germany

Thermal — Industrial cooking · Thermal — Smoking · Meat & seafood — Charcuterie +1 more

Bavarian sausage producer (since 1934) including organic.

Hamburg, Germany

Freezing — IQF · Freezing — Block freezing · Thermal — Industrial cooking +3 more

Major frozen vegetables, fish and meals producer (since 1956, Nomad Foods).

Kevelaer, Germany

Extrusion — Pet food extrusion · Thermal — Baking · Thermal — Industrial cooking +2 more

Top-3 EU producer of dog baked goods (~60,000 t/yr, since 1949). Dry and wet pet food plus dog treat baking with strong PL.

Rechterfeld, Germany

Thermal — Industrial cooking · Freezing — Block freezing · Packaging — MAP (modified atmosphere) +3 more

Major poultry slaughter and processor (~8,000 FTE, since 1932) with Wiesenhof brand and Green Legend plant-based line.

Kemnath, Germany

Thermal — Industrial cooking · Thermal — Smoking · Packaging — Vacuum packing +2 more

Sausage, ham and convenience meat producer (since 1859) including private-label.

Rheda-Wiedenbrueck, Germany

Thermal — Industrial cooking · Thermal — Smoking · Freezing — Block freezing +5 more

Largest German meat producer (~16,000 FTE, €6.3bn) — pork/beef slaughter, processing, sausages and convenience for major LEH (Aldi, Lidl, Rewe) and foodservice.

Leopoldshöhe, Germany

Meat & seafood — Fresh & processed meat · Meat & seafood — Fish processing · Meat & seafood — Plant-based meat analogues +4 more

German co-manufacturer of frozen ready-to-eat meals including plant-based dishes, fish products, and meat meals for retail and foodservice. 30-year family business certified for quality and sustainability.

Versmold, Germany

Thermal — Industrial cooking · Thermal — Smoking · Packaging — Vacuum packing +3 more

Sausage and cold-cut producer (since 1932) with strong private-label.

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.

Remscheid Lennep, Germany

Pasta & rice — Fresh pasta · Meat & seafood — Fresh & processed meat · Sauces — Cold sauces +2 more

Steinhaus has specialized for over 175 years in producing fresh pasta, premium roasted meats, sausages, and sauces. Located in Germany, they offer diverse product lines from classic pasta to specialty vegan options.

Versmold, Germany

Thermal — Industrial cooking · Thermal — Smoking · Packaging — Vacuum packing +2 more

Sausage and ham producer (heristo subsidiary) with retail private-label focus.

Hilter am Teutoburger Wald, Germany

Thermal — Industrial cooking · Packaging — Pouching · Packaging — Cartoning +4 more

UNIQFOOD is a food professional and contract manufacturer specializing in frozen convenience dishes, semi-finished products and components for business customers since 1969.

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.

Ostbevern, Germany

Meat & seafood — Fresh & processed meat · Meat & seafood — Plant-based meat analogues · Freezing — IQF +1 more

Convenience specialist for poultry, beef, pork, and plant-based products in chilled and frozen formats. The company operates from Ostbevern, Germany, with over 850 employees and is Germany's sixth-largest poultry producer.

Muenster, Germany

Thermal — Industrial cooking · Freezing — Block freezing · Packaging — Vacuum packing +2 more

Major slaughter and processing cooperative (~7,100 FTE, since 1928) with ~30% export.

Aachen, Germany

Thermal — Industrial cooking · Wet — Liquid filling (glass) · Confectionery — Fillings +1 more

Leading private-label fruit preparations producer (since 1893) — jams, fruit preparations for dairy/bakery and marzipan.