Delphi Organic

What Delphi Organic does

Delphi Organic GmbH is a privately held, founder-led B2B wholesale importer and distributor of certified organic raw ingredients, headquartered in Münster, Germany with a logistics and Quality Assurance branch in Hamburg. Founded in 2003 by three managing partners — Michael Hebendanz (global sourcing), Patrick Curran (purchasing), and Markus Dornhege (sales and accounting) — the company has built a 20-year sourcing footprint across 19+ countries, encompassing nuts and kernels (almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, walnuts, macadamia, pecans, pistachios, Brazil nuts, peanuts, cedar), pseudocereals (chia, millet, buckwheat, amaranth, quinoa), oils (avocado, macadamia, coconut), coconut derivatives (oil, milk, flour, sugar, chips, grated), oilseeds, pulses, sweeteners, dried fruits, and superfoods. Customers are food manufacturers, packagers, wholesalers, and private label companies procuring in pallet and full-container volumes with a 750 kg minimum order quantity per product; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

The company's underlying technical capability is its supply-chain quality control system. Local employees and independent cooperation partners in China (Patty Zhu), Peru (Frank Schreiber), Mexico (Manuel Barrera), and the Philippines (Igor Krasnov, Julian Wondorf) conduct initial analytical and sensory assessments before shipment, and the company partners with GALAB Laboratories GmbH for residue analytics, on-site loading control, and sampling. A supplier and complaint management system monitors the supply base continuously, and products are re-checked after customs clearance before dispatch. Certification scope covers EU Organic (DE-ÖKO-001 via Kiwa-BCS), Naturland, Bio Suisse, USDA Organic, Fair Trade, IFS Broker, and Kosher, with memberships in the Waren-Verein der Hamburger Börse e.V. The brand 'Delphi Organic' is registered with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (file number 304 43 127.3/29).

Revenue mechanics are straightforward B2B wholesale: sales-led, direct-inquiry transactions with food-sector buyers, supported by recurring trade fair participation (Biofach, Nordic Organic Food Fair Malmö), a corporate website with downloadable product-range brochures, an email newsletter via Rapidmail, and a multi-platform social presence. There is no e-commerce storefront or consumer-facing channel; all transactions are bulk and enterprise-scale. The company has maintained since-founding partnerships with Mediterranean nut supplier The Health Food Company (HFC, Sicily) and global analytics partner GALAB, supported a sesame cultivation project in northern Uganda linked to the Lichtstrahl Uganda social project, and operates without external institutional capital.

Name

Delphi Organic

Legal name

Delphi Organic GmbH

Website

https://delphiorganic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Delphi Organic is a privately held, founder-led B2B wholesale importer and distributor of certified organic raw ingredients — nuts, seeds, oils, coconut products, pulses, grains, and superfoods — sourced from 19+ countries and sold in bulk pallets and containers to food manufacturers, packagers, wholesalers, and private label companies worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Food Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers (4245)

SIC

Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic Bulk Foods, Grains & Nuts Wholesale (AFAIAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural, Organic & Health Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAK), Organic & Natural Packaged Grocery Wholesale (AFAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Organic raw ingredients
• Wholesale food distribution
• Bulk commodity supply
• Certified organic foods
• B2B food trading

Headquarters

HQ city

Münster

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Wholesale of Organic Raw Ingredients: The company operates as a wholesale trader of certified organic raw ingredients, selling bulk quantities (pallets and full containers) to the food industry, manufacturers, packagers, and private label companies. Products are imported worldwide from certified organic farms and sold to relevant food sector customers globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Delphi Organic is a B2B wholesale importer and distributor of certified organic raw ingredients, supplying food manufacturers, packagers, wholesalers and private-label companies worldwide with bulk quantities (pallets and full containers, minimum 750 kg per product) of nuts, cereals and pseudocereals, oils, coconut products, oilseeds, pulses, sweeteners, dried fruits and superfoods. Each shipment is supported by a local origin-country inspection network, accredited-laboratory residue testing via GALAB, and multiple organic, fair-trade and quality certifications held on file.

Product overview

Delphi Organic is a wholesale trading company for certified organic raw materials, operating as a B2B supplier of bulk commodities to the food industry, manufacturers, and packagers. The product portfolio consists of diverse organic raw ingredients across multiple categories: nuts and kernels (almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, walnuts, macadamia, pecans, cedar, Brazil nuts, peanuts, pistachios), cereals and pseudocereals (chia, millet, buckwheat, amaranth, quinoa), oils and fats (avocado oil, macadamia oil, coconut oil), coconut products (grated coconut, chips, milk, sugar, flour), oilseeds (sesame, sunflower seeds, linseed, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, blue poppy), pulses (lentils, peas, beans), sweeteners (agave syrup, erythritol, cocoa nibs), dried fruits (raisins, sultanas, goji berries), and superfoods (chia, goji berries, turmeric). Products are sourced globally from certified organic farms and supplied in pallet and container quantities with a minimum order quantity of 750 kg per product. The company emphasizes quality assurance through partnerships with accredited laboratories and holds multiple organic and fair trade certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Organic Almonds Organic almonds sourced from Italy and Spain, available in multiple varieties including blanched, diced, sliced, pinned, flour, whole brown, and diced and roasted; supplied in bulk pallets and containers for use in marzipan, pastries, liqueurs and snacks.
• Organic Hazelnuts Organic hazelnuts sourced from Italy and Turkey, available whole brown or roasted, supplied in bulk for use in confectionery, spreads and snacks.
• Organic Cashew Kernels Organic cashew kernels sourced from Vietnam and Brazil, supplied in bulk for snacks, confectionery and culinary applications.
• Organic Walnuts Organic walnuts sourced from Moldova and Ukraine, supplied in bulk for baking, confectionery and snacks.
• Organic Macadamia Nuts Organic macadamia nuts sourced from Kenya, supplied in bulk for confectionery, snacks and culinary applications.
• Organic Pecan Nuts Organic pecan nuts sourced from Mexico, supplied in bulk for baking and confectionery.
• Organic Cedar Kernels Organic cedar nuts sourced from Siberia, supplied in bulk.
• Organic Brazil Nuts Organic Brazil nuts sourced from Egypt, Uganda, Paraguay and China, supplied in bulk.
• Organic Peanuts Organic peanuts sourced from China, supplied in bulk.
• Organic Pistachios Organic pistachios sourced from Turkey and Spain, supplied in bulk.
• Organic Chia Organic chia seeds supplied as a superfood and used in cereals, smoothies and baking.
• Organic Millet Organic millet grain supplied as a cereal and used in gluten-free applications.
• Organic Buckwheat Organic buckwheat supplied as a pseudocereal for gluten-free applications.
• Organic Amaranth Organic amaranth supplied as a pseudocereal and superfood.
• Organic Quinoa Organic quinoa supplied as a pseudocereal for various culinary applications.
• Organic Avocado Oil Organic avocado oil sourced from Kenya, supplied as a gourmet cooking oil.
• Organic Macadamia Oil Organic macadamia oil supplied as a culinary oil.
• Organic Coconut Oil Organic coconut oil available as Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) and Refined Coconut Oil (RBD), sourced from Sri Lanka and the Philippines.
• Organic Grated Coconut Organic grated coconut available in fine and medium varieties, sourced from Sri Lanka and the Philippines.
• Organic Coconut Chips Organic coconut chips, natural or lightly roasted, sourced from Sri Lanka.
• Organic Coconut Milk Organic coconut milk available in various fat percentages (17%, 18%, 24%, 30%), aseptic format, sourced from Sri Lanka.
• Organic Coconut Sugar Organic coconut sugar sourced from Indonesia.
• Organic Coconut Flour Organic coconut flour sourced from Sri Lanka and the Philippines.
• Organic Sesame Organic sesame seeds sourced from Uganda, Paraguay and other countries, available unhulled and hulled, with Naturland certification available.
• Organic Sunflower Seeds Organic sunflower seeds supplied for snacks and culinary applications.
• Organic Linseed Organic linseed/flaxseed supplied for baking and as a nutritional supplement.
• Organic Pumpkin Seeds Organic pumpkin seeds sourced from China and Europe, available shelled or with shine skin.
• Organic Hemp Seeds Hulled organic hemp seeds sourced from Baltic States.
• Organic Blue Poppy Organic blue poppy seeds supplied in bulk.
• Organic Lentils Organic lentils sourced from Turkey and India, available in red split, red whole (footballs) and brown Crimson varieties.
• Organic Peas Organic peas supplied for soups, stews and as protein sources.
• Organic Beans Organic beans sourced from China, available in black, pinto, kidney, mung and white/navy varieties.
• Organic Agave Syrup Organic agave syrup supplied as a natural sweetener.
• Organic Erythritol Organic erythritol supplied as a sugar alternative.
• Organic Cocoa Nibs Organic cocoa nibs supplied for confectionery and as a superfood.
• Organic Raisins Organic raisins supplied for baking, snacks and as a natural sweetener.
• Organic Sultanas Organic sultanas sourced from Uzbekistan and Turkey.
• Organic Goji Berries Organic goji berries supplied as a superfood.
• Organic Turmeric Organic turmeric supplied as a superfood and spice.
• B2B Organic Raw Material Sourcing & Quality Assurance Service B2B service of sourcing certified organic raw ingredients from global suppliers on behalf of food manufacturers, packagers, wholesalers and private label companies, including pre-shipment quality assessment by local origin-country inspectors, accredited laboratory residue analytics through GALAB, supplier and complaint management, and post-customs recheck before dispatch.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quality of products verified by accredited laboratories and local experts in origin countries before shipment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GALAB Laboratories GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationGALAB Laboratories is one of the world's leading specialists in food safety and analytics, with subsidiaries around the globe. They support Delphi Organic's quality control from the origin, offering efficient on-site loading control and sampling. Their work ensures that product quality meets prevailing standards according to strictly defined criteria, contributing to the safety of the supply chain. Delphi Organic has maintained a successful collaboration with GALAB for many years.
• The Health Food Company (HFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBased at the foot of Mount Etna in Pedara, Sicily, The Health Food Company has been dedicated to procuring high-quality organic almonds and other nuts from the Mediterranean region since 1999. Founded by Luciano Scire and Massimo Rindone, HFC guarantees quality at the source by carefully selecting local partners and conducting regular visits to producing countries. The two companies have partnered since Delphi Organic's founding, with continuous joint project development. HFC also markets products imported by Delphi Organic from around the world in Italy, Spain, and Switzerland.
• Lichtstrahl Uganda e.V.minorOthersDelphi Organic supports the social aid project 'Lichtstrahl Uganda e.V.' in Gulu, northern Uganda, through monthly contributions. The association operates a medical station, maternity ward, preschool, primary school, and children's and mothers' crisis center. Adjacent to this, Delphi Organic's sesame cultivation project is located, meeting high standards for quality and sustainability. Through purchasing sesame, customers help support such social projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tradin Organic (Acomo): Amsterdam-headquartered global trader of organic food ingredients (nuts, seeds, grains, oils, dried fruits) supplying food manufacturers and private-label brands worldwide. Closest comparable to Delphi in product breadth, multi-origin sourcing model, and B2B organic wholesale focus.
• Euro Company Srl: Italian-headquartered B2B supplier of organic and Fair Trade ingredients (nuts, dried fruits, seeds, grains) sourced globally for food industry and private-label customers. Closely comparable to Delphi in sourcing geography, product mix, and customer types.

Regional players

• Naturkost Schramm: German organic wholesale distributor (Crailsheim-based) supplying organic retailers and food manufacturers with bulk ingredients. Comparable in German market focus and bulk-organic wholesale role, though with stronger retail-channel orientation.
• Naturkost Übelhör: Southern-German organic wholesaler distributing organic dried goods, nuts, grains, and pulses to organic retailers and food manufacturers. Comparable as a regional B2B organic wholesale competitor with similar product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Davert GmbH: German organic brand specializing in grains, pseudocereals, legumes, nuts and seeds under its own label. Overlaps with Delphi on product categories (millet, buckwheat, amaranth, quinoa, sesame, lentils) but operates a brand-led retail model rather than pure B2B wholesale.
• Hain Celestial Group: US-listed global organic and natural products company with significant B2B ingredient supply alongside branded consumer goods. Comparable in organic ingredient categories (nuts, seeds, grains) but operates at vastly larger scale across consumer and ingredient channels.
• Whole Earth Brands (ingredion organic ingredients): Global supplier of plant-based sweeteners, specialty ingredients and organic products. Comparable in providing organic specialty ingredients (sweeteners, coconut products, oils) to food manufacturers, though at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• SunOpta: North-American plant-based and organic ingredient company with global sourcing of organic and non-GMO ingredients. Comparable B2B organic ingredient distribution across similar product categories, though at much larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Rapunzel Naturkost: German organic food company producing and trading organic ingredients (nuts, seeds, oils, dried fruits) with strong own-brand presence. Comparable in German organic sourcing footprint and product overlap, with the addition of branded consumer products.

Others

• GALAB Laboratories GmbH: Hamburg-based accredited food analytics laboratory and Delphi's quality assurance partner. Listed because of its ecosystem role (third-party lab enabling supply-chain quality claims); not a competitor but a comparable German organic/food-industry service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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