What Pfalzgraf Konditorei does

Pfalzgraf Konditorei GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer of frozen cakes and gateaux (Tiefkühl-Torten und -Kuchen) headquartered in Pfalzgrafenweiler, Black Forest. Founded in 1985 with roots in a 1960s Black Forest coffee shop (Café Brünz), the company produces approximately 30,000 cakes and gateaux daily from a single site that was expanded with a new 6,000 sqm production building opened in July 2025. Its portfolio spans five categories — Kuchen, Torten, Landfrauenkuchen, Blechkuchen, and Sahneschnitten — across 60+ SKUs in tiered portion sizes (12, 16, 20, 24, 35 portions), with clean-label formulations (no preservatives, artificial colors, hardened fats, or soy), over 60% palm-oil-free, and a new vegan cream slice launched in 2026.

The business is predominantly B2B foodservice, supplying bakeries, caterers, hotels, restaurants, QSR/coffeeshops, and social/healthcare facilities across more than 40 countries through dedicated international sales staff and a European distributor/reseller network. Revenue is generated through wholesale frozen-product sales at quote-based B2B pricing, complemented by a small factory outlet and on-site 'essbar' restaurant for direct consumer sales. Marketing is conducted via European trade fairs, downloadable catalogs in multiple languages, a Matterport virtual showroom ('Black Forest Lounge'), social media, and a newsletter, while compliance is anchored by IFS Food and ISO 50001 certifications. The company is led by Roland Brünz (co-founder), Dirk Brünz (joined late 1980s), and second-generation Managing Director Tim Brünz (joined 2023).

Name

Pfalzgraf Konditorei

Legal name

Pfalzgraf Konditorei GmbH

Website

https://pfalzgraf.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pfalzgraf Konditorei is a family-owned German frozen-bakery manufacturer producing approximately 30,000 cakes and gateaux daily for B2B foodservice customers — bakeries, caterers, hotels, restaurants, QSR, and healthcare — exporting to over 40 countries from its Black Forest headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Frozen Bakery Manufacturing

NAICS

Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing (311813), Commercial Bakeries (311812), Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing (3118)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Pastry, Cakes & Tortes Manufacturing (AFAKAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bakery & Desserts Distribution (CRAOABAE), Cake Shops & Custom Celebration Cakes (THAFAFAC), Pastry, Cakes & Desserts Wholesale (AFAIAFAB)

Keywords

• Frozen bakery products
• Frozen cream cakes
• Foodservice bakery supply
• Industrial pastry manufacturing
• Wholesale gateaux production

Headquarters

HQ city

Pfalzgrafenweiler

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Frozen Bakery Products: Wholesale frozen cakes and gateaux sold to foodservice businesses including bakeries, caterers, hotels, restaurants, and healthcare facilities. Products delivered frozen with various portion sizes (12, 16, 20, 24, 35 portions) to meet different business needs.
2. Factory Outlet Retail: Direct-to-consumer sales through the company's factory outlet store in Pfalzgrafenweiler, where consumers can purchase products directly. Also includes on-site restaurant 'essbar' serving lunches and cakes.
3. International Export: Export of frozen bakery products to over 40 countries worldwide, representing a significant portion of revenue with international expansion focus.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pfalzgraf Konditorei manufactures and wholesale-distributes frozen cakes and gateaux (Tiefkühl-Torten und -Kuchen) for professional foodservice customers. Its product range spans five main categories — Kuchen (baked cakes), Torten (cream gateaux), Landfrauenkuchen (country-style cakes), Blechkuchen (sheet cakes), and Sahneschnitten (cream slices) — available in multiple portion sizes (12, 16, 20, 24, 35 portions) and including vegan, lactose-free, and palm-oil-free variants. The company also operates a factory outlet (Werksverkauf) and on-site restaurant 'essbar' in Pfalzgrafenweiler, and exports to over 40 countries.

Product overview

Pfalzgraf Konditorei is a frozen cake and gateaux bakery company based in Pfalzgrafenweiler, Black Forest, Germany. The company produces frozen bakery products across five main product categories: Kuchen (Baked Cakes), Torten (Cream Gateaux), Landfrauenkuchen (Country-Style Cakes), Blechkuchen (Sheet Cakes), and Sahneschnitten (Cream Slices). The portfolio includes over 60 individual products including classic German gateaux (Black Forest, Tiramisu), seasonal fruit varieties, and specialty items. In 2026, the company launched its first vegan cream slice product. All products are frozen and designed for professional foodservice customers including bakeries, hotels, restaurants, caterers, and healthcare facilities. The company employs over 200 people and produces approximately 30,000 cakes and gateaux daily, exporting to over 40 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kuchen (Baked Cakes) A product line of individual baked cakes sold frozen to foodservice customers in 12-portion formats, including Apfeltorte (apple gateau), Schokokuchen (chocolate cake), Blueberry Cheesecake, Cheesecake New York Style, and Erdbeer-Tarte (strawberry tart). Designed for bakeries, restaurants, hotels, caterers, coffeeshops/QSR, and social/healthcare foodservice operations in Germany and over 40 export markets.
• Torten (Cream Gateaux) A product line of premium frozen cream gateaux in 12-14 portion formats, including Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest Cherry Gateau), Himbeer-Stracciatella-Torte (Raspberry Stracciatella Gateau), Eierlikör-Schoko-Sahnetorte (Eggnog Chocolate Cream Gateau), Karotten-Frischkäse-Torte (Carrot Cream Cheese Gateau), and Schoko-Mousse-Torte (Chocolate Mousse Gateau). Sold to professional foodservice customers across Europe and beyond.
• Landfrauenkuchen (Country-Style Cakes) A product line of regional country-style cakes sold frozen in 14-portion formats, including Käse-Kirsch (cheese and cherry), Zwetschge mit Butterstreuseln (plum with butter crumble), Apfel (apple), Wildheidelbeere (wild blueberry), and Rhabarber-Erdbeere (rhubarb and strawberry). Targeted at foodservice operators seeking traditional German countryside-style cakes.
• Blechkuchen (Sheet Cakes) A product line of frozen sheet cakes in 20-24 portion formats, including Apfel-Butterstreusel, Wiener Apfel, Rhabarber-Erdbeer, Kirsch-Sand, Russischer Zupfkuchen, Käse, Apfel-Mandel, Butterstreusel, Zitronen, Nuss-Karamell, Marmor, Schoko, Heidelbeer-Limetten, and Zwetschgen-Blechkuchen. Designed for high-volume foodservice use such as catering, hotels, and social facilities.
• Sahneschnitten (Cream Slices) A product line of frozen cream slices in 16-24 portion formats (some products available up to 35 portions), including Schoko-Sahneschnitte, Schwarzwälder Kirsch-Sahneschnitte, Sahneschnitte à la Tiramisu, Mandel-Bienenstich-Schnitte, Donauwelle, Himbeer-Stracciatella-Sahneschnitte, Himbeer-Sahneschnitte, Mandarinen-Sahneschnitte, Beeren-Sahneschnitte, Erdbeer-Sahneschnitte, Erdbeer-Joghurt-Sahneschnitte, and the 2026 vegan Erdbeer-Cremeschnitte. Sliced format for efficient portion service in foodservice.
• Vegan Erdbeer-Cremeschnitte (Vegan Strawberry Cream Slice) A frozen vegan cream slice made with airy sponge, fine vegan cream, and a refined strawberry topping, added to the Sahneschnitten range as part of the 2026 Product Catalogue. Targeted at foodservice customers seeking vegan dessert options, with 25x38cm dimensions and 20 portions per unit.
• Werksverkauf (Factory Outlet) and 'essbar' On-site Restaurant Direct-to-consumer services at the Pfalzgrafenweiler site: the factory outlet (Werksverkauf) sells frozen Pfalzgraf cakes and gateaux directly to consumers (Monday-Friday 9:00-12:30 and 13:00-17:30, Saturday 9:00-12:30), and the on-site restaurant 'essbar' serves lunches and cakes Monday-Friday 11:00-14:00. Both serve as consumer touchpoints alongside the B2B business.

Quantifiable outcome

• Daily production capacity of ~30,000 cakes and gateaux
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Coffee & Hospitality BerlinminorOthers · 24 November 2026European Coffee Symposium event. Event scheduled for November 24-26, 2026 in Berlin.
• Lang & Steudler BlaichachminorOthers · 17 November 2026Trade fair participation. Event scheduled for November 17-18, 2026.
• MEGA StuttgartminorOthers · 15 November 2026Trade fair partnership at MEGA Stuttgart. Event scheduled for November 15-16, 2026.
• Alles für den Gast SalzburgminorOthers · 7 November 2026Major European hospitality trade fair in Salzburg, Austria. Event scheduled for November 7-10, 2026.
• Bidfood Expo PragminorOthers · 13 October 2026Trade fair participation at Bidfood Expo in Prague. Event scheduled for October 13-15, 2026.
• Chefs Culinar DüsseldorfminorOthers · 13 September 2026Trade fair participation. Event scheduled for September 13-14, 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
• Faszination FoodminorOthers · 13 September 2026Trade fair partnership. Event scheduled for September 13-14, 2026.
• Schwälbchen MainzminorOthers · 4 September 2026Trade fair participation. Event scheduled for September 4-5, 2026.
• Chefs Culinar LeipzigminorOthers · 30 August 2026Trade fair participation where Pfalzgraf showcases products to foodservice professionals. Event scheduled for August 30-31, 2026 in Leipzig, Germany.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coppenrath & Wiese: German family-owned frozen cake and bakery specialist producing frozen tortes, sheet cakes, and pastries for foodservice and retail. Closest direct competitor with similar B2B foodservice focus, frozen-cake specialization, and comparable scale across Europe.
• Erlenbacher Backwaren: German frozen cake and pastry manufacturer supplying bakeries, hotels, and foodservice with cream cakes, sheet cakes, and tortes. Highly comparable in product mix, B2B foodservice channel, and frozen-bakery specialization.
• Conditorei Junge: German traditional patisserie and confectionery producer with retail bakery chain and B2B frozen cake offerings. Comparable in cake/torte product range and German foodservice presence, though with stronger retail-store footprint.
• Europastry: Spanish frozen bakery manufacturer with strong European foodservice presence, producing frozen breads, pastries, and cakes. Comparable in frozen bakery focus and B2B channel, though more weighted toward bread/patisserie than premium tortes.

Broad incumbents

• Dr. Oetker: Major German food conglomerate with frozen cake, dessert, and bakery lines (e.g., Dr. Oetker frozen cakes). A broad incumbent with overlapping frozen bakery capabilities but a much wider portfolio and greater scale across multiple food categories.
• Bahlsen: Iconic German biscuit and cake manufacturer with branded packaged bakery goods sold across Europe. Comparable in German bakery heritage and B2B foodservice reach, but focused on packaged biscuits/cookies rather than frozen fresh cakes.
• Aryzta: Swiss-headquartered global frozen bakery group producing cakes, breads, and pastries for foodservice and retail worldwide. Overlapping frozen-bakery capabilities but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Lantmännen Unibake: European frozen bakery group producing breads, pastries, and cakes for foodservice and retail across multiple countries. Adjacent peer with overlapping frozen bakery capabilities and pan-European foodservice distribution.
• Nestlé Professional: Global foodservice division of Nestlé offering desserts, frozen treats, and bakery items to hotels, restaurants, and caterers. Broad incumbent with overlapping foodservice dessert category but much larger and more diversified portfolio.

Others

• CSM Ingredients: Global bakery ingredients and solutions provider supplying mixes, bases, and finished-product capabilities to industrial bakery manufacturers. Thematically adjacent as an enabling supplier/comparable in the frozen cake manufacturing ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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