KASTNER Group

What KASTNER Group does

KASTNER Group is an Austrian family-owned food and beverage wholesaler founded in 1828, operating across the full gastronomy-to-retail value chain. Its assortment comprises approximately 60,000 specialty articles spanning fresh, dry, frozen, organic, and beverage categories, and it serves gastronomy operators, hospitality businesses, hotels, and food retailers across Austria through 9 or more operational sites.

The group operates through a portfolio of distinct subsidiary brands, each targeting a specific channel or category: STOP+SHOP for cash-and-carry wholesale; BIOGAST for organic wholesale; MeinBioMarkt for organic branded retail; Nah&Frisch for proximity convenience retail; KASTNER AllesWein for specialty wine distribution; and myProduct.at for e-commerce and private-label offerings. This multi-format structure lets KASTNER capture demand across both B2B foodservice and B2C/retail end-customer segments from a shared procurement backbone. Headcount of 501-1,000 employees supports procurement, warehouse and distribution operations, retail store staffing, and the e-commerce platform.

KASTNER monetizes through unit-margin-based wholesale and retail sales: cash-and-carry and delivery sales to gastronomy, hotel, and retail trade customers; branded-retail grocery sales through MeinBioMarkt and Nah&Frisch; and direct online sales through myProduct.at. The diversified channel mix reduces dependence on any single customer segment, while the private-label platform provides an incremental margin lever distinct from the distribution core. Pricing is determined per format (wholesale cost-plus, convenience retail RRP, e-commerce SKU-level) rather than through subscription or platform-fee mechanisms.

Name

KASTNER Group

Legal name

KASTNER Service GesmbH

Website

https://kastner.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1828

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

KASTNER Group is an Austrian family-owned food and beverage wholesaler founded in 1828, operating across gastronomy, hospitality, hotels, and food retail via 9+ sites and subsidiaries spanning cash-and-carry, organic wholesale and retail, specialty wine, and e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food and Beverage Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers (42441)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141), Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Online B2B Grocery Supply for Small Businesses (Wholesale-to-Consumer/Prosumer) (CRAHAIAL)

Keywords

• Food wholesale distribution
• Gastronomy supply services
• Organic food wholesale
• Retail franchise concepts
• Convenience store concepts

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwettl

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Food & Beverage Sales: Core revenue from wholesale distribution of food and beverages to gastronomy, hotel, and retail businesses. Offers approximately 60,000 specialty gastronomy articles (Gastro-Fachsortiment) plus standard grocery range. Customers purchase using KASTNER Karte at wholesale prices.
2. Delivery Services: Delivery service for Gastronomie-/Zustellkunden (gastronomy/delivery customers) with regular scheduled deliveries to businesses. Part of KASTNER Service offering.
3. WebShop Platform: Online ordering platform where customers can browse products, place orders for pickup or delivery. Prices visible after login. Includes Click2Collect service.
4. Franchise & Retail Concepts: Revenue from Nah&Frisch franchise concept, MeinBioMarkt franchise, and KASTNER STOP+SHOP convenience store concept for independent retailers.
5. myProduct.at E-commerce Platform: E-commerce platform for Austrian producers to sell online, bringing manufacturers and brands to market digitally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KASTNER Group is an Austrian B2B food and beverage wholesaler operating physical pickup markets (Abholmärkte), a delivery service, and the KASTNER WebShop to supply approximately 60,000 specialty gastronomy articles plus standard grocery range to gastronomy, hotel, and retail businesses. Registered customers access wholesale pricing through the KASTNER Karte. The group also operates organic wholesale (BIOGAST), wine specialty services (KASTNER AllesWein), retail franchise concepts (Nah&Frisch, KASTNER STOP+SHOP, MeinBioMarkt), and a producer e-commerce platform (myProduct.at).

Product overview

KASTNER Group is an Austrian food and beverage wholesale company operating since 1828, offering a multi-format portfolio comprising physical wholesale branches (Abholmarkt und Gastrodienst), e-commerce (WebShop with FACT-Finder search), mobile app (Scan App), and multiple retail sub-brands. The core offering includes approximately 60,000 specialty gastronomy articles across fresh produce, frozen goods, dry goods, and non-food categories. Sub-brands include Nah&Frisch (independent retail), KASTNER STOP+SHOP (convenience), BIOGAST (organic wholesale), MeinBioMarkt (organic franchise), myProduct.at (producer e-commerce), and KASTNER AllesWein (wine specialty). Services include Click2Collect, KASTNER Prime (extended catalog), CoolBoxx (cold chain logistics), WhatsApp info service, and the KASTNER Card loyalty program. The company serves gastronomy, hospitality, retailers, and food service professionals across Austria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIOGAST: Austria's largest organic wholesaler with full range for gastronomy and large-scale catering
• KASTNER STOP+SHOP
• Nah&Frisch
• MeinBioMarkt
• myProduct.at

Products and services

• KASTNER Abholmarkt und Gastrodienst B2B wholesale food and beverage distribution service offering a specialty gastronomy range of approximately 60,000 articles; registered customers can purchase at wholesale prices via the KASTNER Karte at physical branch locations or via delivery service.
• KASTNER WebShop Online ordering platform for registered B2B customers to order food, beverages, and non-food products; features FACT-Finder product search, KASTNER Prime extended catalog, and Click2Collect pickup option with delivery also available.
• KASTNER Scan App Mobile application enabling customers to scan product barcodes from flyers, warehouses, or on the go and quickly add items to their WebShop cart for ordering.
• KASTNER AllesWein Specialty wine and beverage program offering an AllesWein Journal (quarterly), AllesWein Newsletter (4x/year), AllesWein Price List (annual), and dedicated wine advisors for gastronomy customers.
• BIOGAST Austria's largest organic specialty wholesaler offering a full bio/organic range with appropriate packaging and container sizes for gastronomy and large kitchens.
• Nah&Frisch franchise concept Retail franchise brand and partnership model for local neighborhood grocery stores in Austria, providing independent merchants with a recognized brand, wholesale supply, and marketing support.
• KASTNER STOP+SHOP franchise concept Convenience store franchise format for petrol stations and convenience shops, providing a specialized product assortment for on-the-go customers.
• MeinBioMarkt franchise concept Franchise concept for organic grocery stores, providing a proven business model and brand for independent organic retailers.
• myProduct.at e-commerce platform E-commerce platform and service for Austrian producers and brands to sell online, hosting an annual convention for Austrian e-commerce producers.
• KASTNER Genussmessen trade fairs Annual tasting trade shows showcasing trends, innovations, and culinary discoveries for gastronomy, hospitality, and catering professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 60,000 specialty gastronomy articles available
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Die Tafel Österreich (Allianz gegen Lebensmittelverschwendung und Armut)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026KASTNER is a founding member of the 'Alliance Against Food Waste and Poverty' initiated by Die Tafel Österreich. Participated in first joint meeting with approximately 100 representatives from business, agriculture, social services, and logistics to develop concrete solutions against food waste and nutritional poverty. Also supports Die Tafel with food donations.
• Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026KASTNER hosted approximately 100 international CEOs and executives from leading consumer goods companies at their Abholmarkt Wien Nord as part of the Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit 2026 'Exploring Store Tour'. This positions KASTNER as an innovative Austrian wholesale model.
• Hilfswerk NiederösterreichminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership providing exclusive purchasing benefits and services to Hilfswerk Niederösterreich employees at all KASTNER pickup markets as recognition for their social work.
• Eurovision Song Contest 2026minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026BIOGAST (KASTNER subsidiary) served as central logistics partner for Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, providing organic food supply at international standards as part of sustainability commitments.
• Lebenshilfe NiederösterreichminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026KASTNER supports Lebenshilfe NÖ taking over Nah&Frisch market in St. Anton to ensure continued local food supply while supporting social enterprise.
• HLF Krems (Höhere Lehranstalt für Tourismus)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Long-standing partnership celebrating 50 years of HLF Krems alumni. KASTNER supports culinary/hospitality education.
• Wirtshauskultur NiederösterreichminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026KASTNER is a long-standing partner of the 'Fest der Wirtshauskultur Niederösterreich' event supporting traditional Austrian hospitality culture.

Scale indicators5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Transgourmet Österreich: Owned by Coop Group, Transgourmet is one of the leading foodservice wholesalers in Austria and Switzerland, serving hotels, restaurants, and caterers with broad grocery, fresh, and non-food assortments. Directly comparable to KASTNER's Abholmarkt & Gastrodienst business model.
• METRO Cash & Carry Austria: Global cash-and-carry B2B wholesaler with a strong Austrian presence serving HoReCa, traders, and resellers. Competes head-to-head with KASTNER's pickup-market format across similar SKU breadth and customer segments.
• CHEF'S CULINAR: German-headquartered foodservice wholesale specialist serving gastronomy and large-scale catering across the DACH region. Closely comparable to KASTNER's gastronomy distribution and BIOGAST large-kitchen operations.
• Lekkerland: REWE-owned convenience and foodservice supplier operating across Europe with logistics for on-the-go and HoReCa channels. Highly comparable to KASTNER STOP+SHOP convenience concept and B2B delivery infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• REWE Group Austria (B2B division): Major Austrian grocery retailer with significant B2B and foodservice operations alongside consumer retail. Overlaps with KASTNER's wholesale supply, franchise support, and HoReCa delivery services as part of a wider portfolio.
• SPAR Österreichische Warenhandels-AG: Largest Austrian grocery retailer with extensive store network and growing foodservice / wholesale offerings. Comparable as a domestic Austrian anchor for retail supply, though focused primarily on consumer retail.
• Sysco Corporation: Largest global foodservice distributor serving restaurants, healthcare, and hospitality with broad SKU depth and multi-format distribution. Demonstrates the scaled-up version of KASTNER's gastronomy wholesale model.
• Performance Food Group: US-based foodservice and convenience distributor with broad B2B operations across multiple formats. Comparable as a multi-segment wholesale platform though operating at much larger scale than KASTNER.

Regional players

• Eurocash Group: Largest food wholesaler in Poland operating Cash & Carry and franchise formats (abc, Delikatesy Centrum). Comparable multi-format wholesale-plus-franchise model, though serving Central/Eastern Europe rather than Austria directly.
• Bidfood: UK-based foodservice wholesaler delivering to pubs, restaurants, and care homes with broad ambient, fresh, and frozen ranges. Operates a similar B2B distribution + digital ordering model as KASTNER but in the UK market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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