What Gourmetfein does

Gourmetfein is an Austrian family-owned meat processing company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Michaelnbach, Upper Austria, operating as GF Fleischproduktion GmbH & Co KG with GF Management GmbH as general partner. The company produces Leberkäse (meatloaf) in over 20 varieties, gourmet sausages (Wiener, grill, BBQ mixes), and premium delicatessen products under the Zellinger Feinkost sub-brand, plus beef and pork cuts for the gastronomy sector under the ÖBERIO Hofgenau line. Its core operational technology is a single meat processing facility that combines traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art production equipment, anchored by a closed value chain covering 206 Austrian partner farms (46 pig farmers and 160 cattle farmers) with feed, husbandry, processing, and delivery all conducted domestically.

The company sells through three primary channels: gas station retail (over 3,500 German shops plus BP, Shell, ENI, A1, SOCAR, Esso, and Avia in Austria), food retail (Eurogast, Billa Unterwegs), and a B2B gastronomy and hotel supply business with its own logistics fleet. Direct-to-consumer channels include an online shop (shop.gourmetfein.com), a factory outlet and restaurant (Kulinarium) open every Friday in Michaelnbach, and the Leberkäse Finder mobile app (iOS/Android) with Google Maps integration. Differentiation rests on a sworn affidavit by owner Fritz Floimayr guaranteeing 100% Austrian origin, Europe-only farm-level origin labelling on every package, GMO-free and additive-free formulation, and 50% lower CO2 emissions per a European Research Institute for Sustainability study. Gourmetfein has 51-100 employees, generates no publicly disclosed revenue, is family-owned with no external funding, and distributes within the DACH region (Austria and Germany) plus occasional international events.

Name

Gourmetfein

Legal name

GF Fleischproduktion GmbH & Co KG

Website

https://gourmetfein.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gourmetfein is an Austrian family-owned meat processor founded in 2004 that produces premium Leberkäse, gourmet sausages, and delicatessen products from a closed 206-farm Austrian value chain, selling primarily through gas station retail, food retail, and B2B gastronomy channels across Austria and Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Processed meat products

NAICS

Animal Slaughtering and Processing (3116), Meat Processed from Carcasses (311612), Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers (424470)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Meat Packing Plants (2011)

akta.pro primary industry

Pork Wholesale (Primal/Subprimal, Boxed Pork) (AFAIADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Meat, Poultry & Seafood Wholesale (AFAIAHAF), Specialty & Gourmet Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAI)

Keywords

• Premium meat products
• Meatloaf production
• Gourmet sausages
• Meat processing
• Austrian meat manufacturer

Headquarters

HQ city

Michaelnbach

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - B2C: Direct product sales to consumers through gas stations (BP, Shell, ENI, SOCAR, etc.), food retailers, and online shop. Products include Leberkäse, sausages, and delicatessen specialties.
2. Product Sales - B2B/Gastronomy: Full-service supplier for catering and hotel industry providing premium products along with holistic concepts and practical solutions. Own logistics fleet for reliable delivery.
3. Factory Outlet (Kulinarium): Direct sales through company-owned factory outlet in Michaelnbach, open every Friday 12:00-17:00, selling finest cold cuts, Leberkäse, fresh pork and beef, and Zellinger delicacies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gourmetfein manufactures and sells premium Austrian meat products centered on natural-crust Leberkäse (meatloaf) in over 20 varieties, along with gourmet sausages, grill sausages, and delicatessen specialties sold under the gourmetfein, ÖBERIO Hofgenau, and Zellinger Feinkost brands. The company processes approximately 1,400 pigs per week at its Michaelnbach facility using a closed value chain that traces every package back to one of 206 partner farmers in Austria, and distributes through gas station retail, food retail, the gastronomy/hotel industry, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce shop, and the Kulinarium factory outlet.

Product overview

Gourmetfein is an Austrian meat processing company specializing in Leberkäse (meatloaf) and fine meat products, founded in 2004. Its product portfolio centers on natural-crust meatloaf in over 20 varieties, complemented by gourmet sausages, hot dogs, and the Zellinger Feinkost delicatessen sub-brand. The ÖBERIO Hofgenau sub-brand provides high-quality beef and pork cuts for the gastronomy and hotel sector. The company operates a direct-to-consumer online shop, a mobile Leberkäse Finder app (with Google Maps integration for outlet location), and a factory-outlet Kulinarium in Michaelnbach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ÖBERIO Hofgenau: Premium beef and pork line with 100% traceability from field to plate, sourced from Austrian partner farms.
• Zellinger Feinkost by gourmetfein

Products and services

• Leberkäse (Meatloaf) Gourmetfein's flagship product, a hand-wrapped natural crust meatloaf made from approximately 80% pork and beef, available in over 20 varieties (e.g., Classic, Chili Cheddar, Chili, Cheese & Bacon, Tomato Mozzarella, Weißwurst, Extra Smoked). Pre-cooked and easy to prepare in the oven.
• Feinschmecker Würstel (Gourmet Sausages) Fine gourmet sausages including Wiener (thin Frankfurters) and Wiener variants, produced from 100% Austrian meat.
• Feinschmecker Würstel (Grillwürstel / BBQ Sausages) BBQ sausages and grill sausage mix for grilling occasions, made from 100% Austrian meat.
• Zellinger Feinkost (Zellinger Delicatessen) A delicatessen sub-brand offering premium cold cuts, smoked specialties, and cured meats. Includes award-winning products such as the 1st-place Smoked Cheese Sausage (Rauchkäsewurst) recognized by Zeit für GENUSS magazine.
• ÖBERIO Hofgenau Fleischspezialitäten (ÖBERIO Hofgenau Meat Specialties) High-quality beef and pork product line with 100% traceability from field to plate, targeting the gastronomy and hotel industry. Includes whole pork loin and other cuts.
• Leberkäse Finder App Mobile application (iOS and Android) that helps users find the nearest gourmetfein product outlet, integrating with Google Maps for store location and navigation.
• Gourmetfein Online Shop Direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform delivering the full product range (meatloaf, sausages, delicatessen) to customers' homes across Austria, with 100% Austrian meat and GMO-free guarantees.
• Kulinarium (Factory Outlet & Restaurant) Factory outlet and on-site restaurant in Michaelnbach, open every Friday 12:00-17:00, where customers can purchase and sample gourmetfein and Zellinger specialties including freshly prepared meatloaf and sausages.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ÖBERIO Hofgenau (Partner Farms)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2020Closed value chain partnership with 46 pig and 160 cattle partner farmers in Austria. Farmers supply exclusively to gourmetfein with regional feed (80% from own cultivation) and GMO-free feeding. Partnership includes sustainability commitments, no glyphosate use, and short transport routes (max 1 hour).
• Zellinger FeinkostcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZellinger delicatessen brand integrated into gourmetfein product portfolio. Products include fine cold cuts and delicatessen specialties produced under the same quality standards.
• StieglminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership at GAST trade fair where Stiegl provided venue for gourmetfein to welcome guests with Leberkäs tastings during official opening.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wiesbauer: Austrian family-owned meat processor and sausage producer (Wiener, Leberkäse, ham) with comparable product portfolio and premium DACH positioning. Most direct competitor in the Austrian specialty sausage / Leberkäse category.
• Handl Tyrol: Austrian producer of Speck, sausage, and Leberkäse specialties with regional sourcing and a focus on Tyrolean origin. Direct overlap with Gourmetfein's Austrian-sourced, regional-origin positioning and product mix.
• Reinert: German prepared meat manufacturer specializing in sausages, deli meats, and convenience meat products. Closely comparable in product format and DACH retail/gas station distribution, with similar mid-sized scale.
• Wiltmann: German sausage and cold cut producer supplying retail and food service with ham, salami, and cooked sausages. Comparable in product format and DACH retail exposure.
• Bauernfeind: German regional meat processor producing Leberkäse, sausages, and cold cuts for retail and gas station channels. Directly comparable in category, format, and DACH regional distribution.
• Nölke: German family-owned meat processing company producing premium sausages, ham, and Leberkäse under the 'Nölke' and 'Reinert' brands. Comparable in mid-sized premium positioning and DACH retail channels.

Broad incumbents

• Herta (Nestlé): Mass-market prepared meat brand (cold cuts, Leberkäse-style products, sausages) owned by Nestlé. Competes across the same DACH shelf but as part of a much broader packaged food portfolio; a key reference point for retail-buyer negotiations.
• Zur Mühlen Gruppe (Tönnies): One of Germany's largest sausage and convenience meat producers, part of the Tönnies group. Competes in the same DACH shelf with much greater scale, exerting pricing pressure on smaller players like Gourmetfein.

Regional players

• Fleischerei Karl Jost: Austrian/German meat processor supplying gas station and retail with Leberkäse and snack-format meat products. Comparable in product format and channel mix, though smaller and more regional.

Emerging players

• BINDER Feinkost: German delicatessen and sausage producer focused on premium and convenience meat products for retail and food service. Overlaps with Gourmetfein's Zellinger Feinkost sub-brand in the premium sausage / cold cut niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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