Conditorei Coppenrath & Wiese GmbH & Co. KG

What Conditorei Coppenrath & Wiese GmbH & Co. KG does

Conditorei Coppenrath & Wiese Gmb & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of premium frozen desserts and bakery products, founded in 1975 by Aloys Coppenrath and Josef Wiese and headquartered in Mettingen, Westphalia. The company produces frozen cream cakes, cheesecakes, gateaux, tarts, strudels and bread rolls under categories branded as Cream Desserts, Cakes & Tarts, National Specialities, and dedicated sub-lines including Cafeteria and Torten-Träume. Its core manufacturing technology is blast freezing at temperatures down to minus 44 degrees Celsius immediately after production, combined with a proprietary continuous cream whipping method developed in 1974, which together preserve freshness, vitamins, and flavor without the use of added preservatives; an enhanced apple peeling system reduces raw-material waste to 5 percent. The company operates a single consolidated production site in Mettingen with capacity for up to 260,000 cream cakes per day and 80,000 litres of cream processed daily, alongside hand-finishing on artisanal steps and an automated high-bay warehouse that holds inventory for a maximum of 14 days at minus 25 degrees Celsius.

The company is privately held and operates as a subsidiary of Dr. August Oetker KG within the Oetker Group, distributing exclusively through B2B food retail channels under its own label. It sells wholesale to supermarket chains and independent grocers whose freezer sections carry the products, with end consumers reaching the brand via retailers rather than direct e-commerce. Distribution spans Germany as the primary market, plus the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Austria, the BeNeLux region, Portugal, and Central and Eastern Europe, supported by wholly-owned sales subsidiaries (Coppenrath & Wiese (UK) Ltd., Coppenrath USA, LP) and the logistics subsidiary Overnight Tiefkühl-Service GmbH, which delivers products in specialized deep-freeze trucks direct to retailers' freezer warehouses. Approximately 60 percent of raw materials are sourced regionally, the workforce comprises colleagues from over 50 nations, and sustainability commitments include a 25 percent food-waste reduction by 2025, 100 percent recyclable packaging by end of 2025, and a 35 percent greenhouse-gas reduction by 2030 against a 2021 base year; certifications include DIN EN ISO 14001, DIN EN ISO 50001, IFS Food, BRC Global Standard, RSPO, and Rainforest Alliance.

Name

Conditorei Coppenrath & Wiese GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

Conditorei Coppenrath & Wiese KG

Website

https://coppenrath-wiese.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Conditorei Coppenrath & Wiese is a German manufacturer of premium frozen desserts and bakery products, selling wholesale to food retailers and supermarket chains across Europe and the United States under its own brand and via regional subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Frozen Bakery Products

NAICS

Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing (311813), Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing (311412)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Bakery Products Manufacturing (AFAKAAAF)

Keywords

• Frozen bakery products
• Frozen desserts
• Frozen cakes
• Cream gateaux
• Frozen pastries

Headquarters

HQ city

Osnabrück

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Frozen Bakery Products Sales: The company generates revenue by manufacturing and selling premium frozen desserts, cakes, gateaux, cheesecakes, tarts, strudels, and bread rolls to food retailers. Products are sold wholesale to supermarket chains and independent grocers across Germany and export markets. The company maintains control of the entire cold chain from production through to retailer's deep-freeze warehouses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Conditorei Coppenrath & Wiese manufactures and wholesale-sells premium frozen desserts, cakes, gateaux, cheesecakes, tarts, strudels, and bread rolls to food retailers and supermarket chains. Products are blast-frozen immediately after production at arctic temperatures (down to minus 44 degrees Celsius), which preserves freshness, flavour, vitamins, and minerals without any added preservatives. The full range is sold through supermarket freezer sections in Germany and multiple export markets.

Product overview

Conditorei Coppenrath & Wiese is a German frozen bakery and dessert company offering a portfolio of deep-frozen cakes, tortes, cheesecakes, gateaux, strudels, and pastries. The product range spans four main categories: Cream Desserts (including Chocolate Gateau, Strawberry Gateau, and Black Forest Gateau), Cakes & Tarts (including Chocolate Fudge Cake and Plum Tart), National Specialities (including British-style cheesecakes like Toffee Cheesecake, Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake, Lemon Meringue Pie, and traditional German Apple Strudel), and a Patisserie Selection assortment. All products are deep-frozen immediately after production to preserve freshness without preservatives. Individual products are also available under sub-brands like Cafeteria (mini pastries and pre-sliced tray bakes) and Torten-Träume (premium cakes).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Toffee Cheesecake Smooth cheesecake on a crispy biscuit base, topped with rich toffee sauce and delicious cream. A British-style National Speciality sold through supermarket freezer sections.
• Chocolate Fudge Cake Frozen chocolate fudge cake ready to eat in under 5 minutes, heated in microwave with chocolate sauce melting over a warm chocolate base. Sold in the Cakes & Tarts category.
• Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Tangy raspberry sauce swirled into a deep layer of cheesecake on a crunchy biscuit base. A British-style National Speciality sold through supermarket freezer sections.
• Chocolate Gateau Chocolate sponge with layers of creamy chocolate mousse and chocolate-flavoured sauce, decorated with chocolate flakes. A Cream Dessert sold through supermarket freezer sections.
• Lemon Meringue Pie British dessert speciality with tender lemon filling encased in a crisp pastry base and topped with meringue swirls, crisp on the outside and delicate inside.
• Strawberry Cheesecake Velvety cheese mix on a crispy crumb base topped with masses of fresh strawberries in fruity strawberry sauce. A British-style National Speciality sold through supermarket freezer sections.
• Strawberry Gateau Layers of golden sponge with fruity strawberry sauce and creamy vanilla-flavour filling. A Cream Dessert sold through supermarket freezer sections.
• Black Forest Gateau Alcohol-free classic German speciality with chocolate sponge layers and cherry filling in light, fluffy vanilla cream, finished with finest morello fruits. A signature Cream Dessert of the company.
• Mandarin Cream Cheesecake Cheesecake combined with fruity mandarin cream infused with mandarin pieces, on a crunchy biscuit base and topped with mandarin mousse. A National Speciality sold through supermarket freezer sections.
• Strawberry Cream Cheesecake Cheesecake combined with light strawberry cream infused with strawberry pieces, on a crunchy biscuit base and topped with rich strawberry mousse. A National Speciality sold through supermarket freezer sections.
• Patisserie Selection Selection of patissier favourites: 10 individual portions of different Torten, Cream Cake Slices, Sponge Rolls, and Tartlets. A multi-portion assortment sold through supermarket freezer sections.
• Almond Cream Cake Classic German speciality (Mandel-Bienenstich) made with full-flavoured caramelised nuts as a key ingredient in delicious crunchy almond topping, with fluffy cream filling enriched with vanilla flavours.
• Apple Strudel Original Apple Strudel made with fresh top-quality apple filling, fruit pieces and sultanas refined with cinnamon, wrapped in crisp flaky pastry. Quick and easy to bake from frozen.
• Plum Tart Luscious plum tart with juicy fruits on a crisp pastry base, topped with golden brown streusel crumbs. A ready-baked cake that can be cooked from frozen, sold under Cakes & Tarts.
• Unsere Goldstücke (frozen bread rolls) Germany's first fully baked, frozen bread rolls under the Unsere Goldstücke brand. A ready-to-serve frozen bread product line sold through retail freezer sections.
• Cafeteria product line Sub-brand launched in 2001 comprising mini pastries and pre-sliced tray bakes tailored to single and two-person households. Sold through supermarket freezer sections.
• Torten-Träume (Cake Dreams) line Sub-brand of four premium cakes launched in 2009, featuring sophisticated ingredients and hand-decorated finishes, sold under the Cream Desserts category.
• Kleiner Augenblick (Little Moment) Conditor Desserts The company's first frozen Conditor Desserts launched in 2011, marketed as small individual indulgence portions. Sold through supermarket freezer sections.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 260,000 cream cakes produced per day at Mettingen facility
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Spedition Overnight Tiefkühlservice GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany subsidiary established in 1994 that provides direct delivery of frozen products to retailers using specialized deep-freeze trucks. Maintains the company's complete cold chain from production warehouse to retailer's deep-freeze facilities. The subsidiary originated from the proven direct delivery method developed at the company's Osnabrück-Atter warehouse built in 1985.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dr. Oetker: Sister company within the Dr. August Oetker KG group, producing frozen pizza, frozen desserts, baking aids, and other food products. The closest direct comparable in the German frozen food category with overlapping retail customers and similar blast-freezing / cold-chain requirements.
• Findus Group: Major European frozen food manufacturer with broad portfolio including frozen ready meals, fish, and vegetables, sold via the same retail channels. Overlaps with Coppenrath & Wiese in retailer relationships and cold-chain logistics requirements.
• Europastry: Spanish frozen and ambient bakery manufacturer with deep European supermarket penetration in bread, pastries, and sweet baked goods. Direct comparable in frozen-bakery manufacturing supplying retail freezer aisles across multiple European countries.
• Bahlsen: Premium German baked goods and confectionery manufacturer (famous for Leibniz biscuits). Comparable as a heritage German brand selling premium sweet baked goods through European retailers with a similar premium-positioning, family-heritage narrative, and quality-led marketing approach.
• Iglo Group: One of Europe's largest frozen food brands, owned by Nomad Foods, with a portfolio spanning frozen fish, vegetables, and ready meals sold through the same European supermarket freezers that stock Coppenrath & Wiese desserts.
• Aryzta: Swiss-headquartered frozen bakery group producing artisan breads, sweet baked goods, and pastries for European retailers and foodservice. Operates at similar scale with comparable B2B retail distribution and frozen-bakery product mix.

Emerging players

• Lotus Bakeries: Belgian premium baked goods company (Biscoff, Bonne Maman) that has scaled a premium sweet baked-goods brand globally. Comparable in premium positioning, brand-led marketing, and selective international expansion, though Lotus's products are shelf-stable rather than frozen.

Broad incumbents

• McCain Foods: Global frozen food incumbent with a much broader portfolio centred on frozen potatoes but extending into frozen meals and desserts. Comparable as a category leader in retailer-frozen-food supply, though their dessert exposure is more limited than Coppenrath & Wiese's.
• General Mills: US food conglomerate with major frozen and baked goods businesses including Pillsbury, Annie's, and Totino's. Broad incumbent overlap in frozen prepared foods, frozen desserts, and dough-based products sold through mass-market retail.
• Nestlé (Häagen-Dazs / Stouffer's): Global food giant whose Häagen-Dazs and Stouffer's brands compete directly in the premium frozen dessert and ready-meal aisles. Overlaps with Coppenrath & Wiese on premium frozen dessert positioning and on retailer shelf negotiations across European and US markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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