Co manufacturing contract manufacturers in Europe

Bergisch Gladbach, Germany

Drying — Spray drying · Dry — Agglomeration · Dry — Dry blending +5 more

European leader in instant powders (~4,800 FTE). Family-owned (Krüger / Pfeifer & Langen 50/50) since 1971; openly produces for Aldi, Starbucks, Costa across instantization, agglomeration, coffee capsules and sweeteners.

Soest, Germany

Thermal — Baking · Bakery — Cake mixes · Bakery — Viennoiserie / laminated dough

World leader in Stollen production (since 1884, ~1,000 FTE) with sites in Soest, Duingen, Mettingen and Salzkotten — also includes private label.

Cottbus, Germany

Wet — Sauce manufacturing · Wet — Liquid filling (glass) · Oils & fats — Specialty fats +1 more

Linseed oil, oils, mayonnaise and sauces producer (since 1928) with strong PL.

Cholet, France

Thermal — Pasteurization · Wet — Beverage formulation · Wet — Liquid filling (PET) +2 more

LSDH-partnered major MDD producer (since 1962, new Cholet plant 2023) for soft drinks and syrups (BRSA private label).

La Croix-Saint-Ouen, France

Thermal — Baking · Bakery — Viennoiserie / laminated dough

Family-owned (since 1996) producer of brioches and viennoiserie open to private label.

Paris, France

Extrusion — High-moisture extrusion (HME) · Meat & seafood — Plant-based meat analogues · Alt-protein — Soy protein

Plant-based bacon and lardons specialist (since 2019) using HMMA-style production with some toll capacity.

Belgium

Wet — Sauce manufacturing · Wet — Emulsification · Sauces — Mayonnaise +3 more

Belgian condiment specialist (mayo, ketchup, mustard, BBQ, Ardennes, American, vinaigrettes) for frieries, snack bars and hospitality.

Paris, France

Wet — Liquid filling (glass) · Dry — Capsule filling · Supplements — Liquid supplements +2 more

Plant-based focused façonnier offering liquid and dry plant supplements and cosmetics.

Paris, France

Dry — Capsule filling · Wet — Liquid filling (glass) · Supplements — Capsules +2 more

25-year-old CDMO (since ~1999) for liquid and dry supplements plus sprays based on natural ingredients.

Sainte-Barbe, France

Dry — Tableting · Wet — Liquid filling (glass) · Dry — Granulation +4 more

Long-standing family pharma CDMO (since 1935) producing tablets, drops, granules and gummies for homeopathic and supplement applications.

Castres, France

Dry — Capsule filling · Wet — Liquid filling (glass) · Supplements — Capsules +2 more

Pierre Fabre phyto specialist producing capsules, sirops and tisanes for phyto-aromatherapy.

Laval, France

Drying — Spray drying · Thermal — Pasteurization · Thermal — UHT +6 more

Largest dairy globally (Besnier family, since 1933) with 90+ French sites producing branded and MDD cheese, milk, butter and ingredients.

Ploudaniel, France

Drying — Spray drying · Thermal — Pasteurization · Beverages — Dairy drinks +3 more

Even/Triskalia coop major (since 2009) producing milk, butter, cheese and cream — Régilait, Paysan Breton — branded plus MDD.

Aachen, Germany

Thermal — Baking · Coffee, tea & cocoa — Cocoa products · Bakery — Biscuits & cookies

Major seasonal private-label producer (since 1688) — Lebkuchen, Printen, biscuits with substantial PL/seasonal capacity.

Luebeck, Germany

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

Contract coffee roastery and private-label specialist (since 1923).

Figeac, France

Thermal — Curing · Thermal — Sterilization · Meat & seafood — Charcuterie

LDC subsidiary (since 1893) Sud-Ouest specialty for foie gras, terrines and conserves.

Sable-sur-Sarthe, France

Thermal — Industrial cooking · Freezing — Block freezing · Meat & seafood — Ready-to-cook poultry +3 more

Largest EU poultry producer (LDC family, since 1968) — Galliance, Marie, Maître CoQ, Loué — for branded and MDD across multi-site operations.

Carhaix, France

Thermal — Industrial cooking · Thermal — Sterilization · Pet food — Semi-moist

Le Graët group wet pet food contract specialist for mousses and bouchées en gelée (appertisé).

Vitre, France

Packaging — Repacking · Packaging — Secondary packaging · Packaging — Kit assembly

Family-owned multi-site toll co-packer with 15 lines for sleeves, bundling and promo packs.

Cournon-d'Auvergne, France

Freezing — Block freezing · Thermal — Baking · Bakery — Viennoiserie / laminated dough

Family-owned (since 1992) frozen French pastry specialist for foodservice (US/EU) — croissants and pains au chocolat.

Hamburg, Germany

Wet — Sauce manufacturing · Wet — Liquid filling (glass) · Wet — Liquid filling (PET) +1 more

Mayonnaise, remoulade, ketchup, dips and deli salads producer (since 1966) with strong PL focus.

Marcq-en-Baroeul, France

Fermentation — Biomass · Drying — Spray drying · Ingredients — Flavors +1 more

Family-owned major (since 1853) for yeast fermentation and drying — baker's yeast, yeast extracts and biotech.

Marcq-en-Baroeul, France

Drying — Spray drying · Drying — Vacuum drying · Encapsulation — Microencapsulation +3 more

Lesaffre group division offering custom drying as a service. Standard, vacuum and electrostatic (PolarDry®) spray drying with 20 production lines for yeast extracts, microbial ingredients, flavours and fermentation actives.

Bois-Colombes, France

Separation — Decanting · Separation — Wet fractionation · Wet — Liquid filling (glass) +2 more

Avril group major (since 1908) for edible oils refining and bottling — sunflower, rapeseed and olive — branded plus MDD.