Höhenrainer Delikatessen

What Höhenrainer Delikatessen does

Höhenrainer Delikatessen GmbH is a privately held, family-owned Bavarian poultry processor founded in 1963 in Großhöhenrain, Upper Bavaria, and operated today by managing directors Florian Lechner and Korbinian Lechner. The company manufactures a full portfolio of 100% turkey- and chicken-based products — sausages (Wiener, Debreziner, Käsekrainer, Rostbratwurst, Weißwurst), hams (Brustschinken, Grillbratwurst, Lachsschinken), cold cuts (Fleischwurst, Bierschinken, Leberkäse, Kaiserjagdwurst, Paprikafleischwurst), and ready meals (Cordon Bleu, Schnitzel Wiener Art, Frikadelle) — under roughly 35 active SKUs across five categories.

Production is anchored in a single facility in Großhöhenrain (Lauser Str. 1, 83620) using modified-atmosphere packaging (Schutzatmosphäre) with nitrogen and CO₂ mixtures for shelf life, an in-house biological wastewater treatment plant achieving nitrate below 1 mg/L, and an integrated renewable-energy stack (solar, wood-pellet steam boilers, Alpine hydroelectric power since 2015). These systems together save over 400,000 liters of heating oil annually and avoid approximately 920,000 kg of CO₂ per year, supporting ISO 50001:2018 and Ökoprofit/Umweltpakt Bayern credentials alongside the 21-consecutive IFS Food audit pass (most recently February 2026).

Höhenrainer sells through three channels: a direct-to-consumer e-commerce site (der-puten-shop.de) and a factory outlet at the production site with weekly 'Happy Monday' discount promotions; selected German supermarket and food retail chains for wholesale volume; and, historically, institutional buyers such as Munich hospitals. With approximately 250 employees, an average tenure of 17 years, 19 nationalities on staff, and more than 100 apprentices trained across four professions, the business operates a classic mittelstand model focused on regional brand strength, premium quality certification, and a horizontal segmentation strategy spanning health-conscious consumers, Best Agers, and retail/food-service buyers — all within a single-country (Germany) footprint.

Name

Höhenrainer Delikatessen

Legal name

Höhenrainer Delikatessen GmbH

Website

https://hoehenrainer.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Höhenrainer Delikatessen GmbH is a family-owned Bavarian poultry processor founded in 1963 that manufactures 100% turkey and chicken sausages, hams, cold cuts, and ready meals for German supermarkets, an online shop, and a factory outlet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Processed Poultry Products

NAICS

Poultry Processing (311615), Animal Slaughtering and Processing (3116), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Poultry Slaughtering And Processing (2015)

akta.pro primary industry

Further Processing (Cooked, Smoked, Cured & Deli Meats) (AFAKALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Poultry Cured/Smoked & Deli Products (Turkey Ham, Deli Slices, Bacon-Style) (AFANACAD), Deli & prepared foods (retail/foodservice pack) manufacturing (AFAKAHAF)

Keywords

• Poultry meat products
• Turkey sausages
• Bavarian deli meats
• Ready-made poultry meals
• Halal certified meat

Headquarters

HQ city

Großhöhenrain

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Poultry Product Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling turkey/poultry sausages, ham, sliced meats, and ready-made products through multiple distribution channels including retail, wholesale, factory outlet, and e-commerce
2. Factory Outlet Sales: Direct factory outlet sales with discounted products, including 'Happy Monday' promotions offering up to 50% discounts on selected items

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Höhenrainer Delikatessen manufactures and sells 100% turkey and poultry-based deli products including liver sausages, hams, frankfurters, cold cuts, and ready-made meals such as schnitzel and cordon bleu. All products are produced at the company's facility in Großhöhenrain, Bavaria, using modified atmosphere packaging to extend shelf life. The company sells its products directly to consumers via its own online shop and factory outlet, as well as through selected supermarkets and food retailers across Germany.

Product overview

Höhenrainer Delikatessen is a family-owned Bavarian poultry meat product manufacturer specializing in 100% turkey and chicken products. The product portfolio includes five main categories: Turkey Liver Sausage (Putenleberwurst) featuring the Gourmet Liver Sausage; Turkey Ham products (Putenschinken) including Breast Ham, Grilled Breast Ham, Paprika Breast, Premium Paprika-Coated Breast, and Turkey Salmon Ham; Turkey Sausages (Putenwürstchen) including Wiener, Debreziner, Käsekrainer, Roast Bratwurst, White Sausage, and various cheese grillers; Cold Cuts/Aufschnitt including various Fleischwurst, Bierschinken, Krakauer, Leberkäse, and Paprika specialties; and Turkey Ready Products (Puten-Fertigprodukte) including Cordon Bleu, Schnitzel Wiener Art, Frikadelle, and Chilli-Cheese Frikadelle. All products are characterized by low fat content, high protein content, and are produced in Bavaria using renewable energy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• der-puten-shop.de: Online shop for purchasing Höhenrainer turkey and poultry products

Products and services

• Puten-Gourmet-Leberwurst (Turkey Gourmet Liver Sausage) Premium turkey liver sausage made from 100% turkey, part of Höhenrainer's flagship Putenleberwurst product line for retail and consumer use.
• Puten-Brustschinken (Turkey Breast Ham) Turkey breast ham product made from 100% turkey meat, part of the Putenschinken (Turkey Ham) product line targeted at health-conscious consumers seeking low-fat, high-protein alternatives to pork hams.
• Puten-Lachsschinken (Turkey Salmon Ham) Special turkey breast ham cold-smoked with juniper notes, made from 111g turkey breast per 100g product; contains only 2% fat and 23% high-quality protein.
• Puten-Rostbratwurst (Turkey Roast Sausage) Coarse, juicy turkey roast sausage reminiscent of Franconian style, with approximately 20% less fat than comparable sausages made from other meats. Part of the Putenwürstchen (Turkey Sausages) range.
• Puten-Weißwurst (Turkey White Sausage) Traditional Bavarian white sausage made from 100% turkey, offering a lighter, lower-fat alternative to the conventional pork-based Weißwurst.
• Puten-Wiener (Turkey Wiener Sausage) Classic Wiener sausage made from 100% turkey meat, featuring natural casing and beechwood smoking for crispness; 25% less fat than comparable pork Wieners.
• Puten-Käse-Griller (Turkey Cheese Griller) Turkey sausage filled with cheese, grilled and ready-to-eat, part of the company's cheese-griller product family including standard and chili variants.
• Puten-Fleischwurst (Turkey Bologna-style Cold Cut) Turkey-based cold-cut sausage (Fleischwurst), part of the Geflügel-Aufschnitt cold cuts product category available in whole pieces and self-service (SB) packaging.
• Puten-Leberkäse (Turkey Meatloaf) Traditional Bavarian Leberkäse made from turkey meat, a baked cold-cut specialty in the Geflügel-Aufschnitt product category.
• Puten-Cordon-Bleu (Turkey Cordon Bleu) Turkey schnitzel filled with ham and cheese, breaded and cooked — a ready-to-heat convenience meal from the Puten-Fertigprodukte product line.
• Putenschnitzel Wiener Art (Turkey Wiener-style Schnitzel) Sliced from whole turkey breast, delicately seasoned, thinly breaded and crispy cooked — a ready-made meal suitable for hot or cold consumption in the Puten-Fertigprodukte line.
• Chilli-Cheese Frikadelle Turkey meatball with spicy cheese and chili, made from 63% poultry meat (turkey, chicken) with 10% cheese; suitable for hot and cold consumption, in the Puten-Fertigprodukte line.
• Puten-Paprikabrust (Turkey Paprika Breast Ham) Turkey breast ham with paprika seasoning, part of the Putenschinken (Turkey Ham) product family.
• Premium-Putenbrust im Paprikamantel (Premium Turkey Breast in Paprika Coating) Premium turkey breast ham coated in paprika, the flagship offering in the Putenschinken (Turkey Ham) product line.
• der-puten-shop.de Online Shop Direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel (sub-brand: der-puten-shop.de) through which Höhenrainer sells its full range of turkey and poultry products online to individual customers across Germany.
• Factory Outlet (Werksverkauf) in Großhöhenrain Physical factory outlet at the production site in Großhöhenrain, Bavaria, offering the company's full product range plus regional partner products (honey, cheese, spirits); features Happy Monday discount promotions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Turkey ham contains only 2% fat and 23% protein
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mittelschule Feldkirchen-WesterhamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Educational partnership since 2023 providing students insights into the company and training professions, creating early connections with potential future employees
• Ratisbona Compliance GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides the company's whistleblower system ('RC-Whistle') with legal expertise for anonymous reporting of misconduct, creating additional trust and security for employees and business partners
• IHK München-OberbayerncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognition as TOP-Bildungspartner 2025 demonstrating commitment to vocational training and youth education in the region
• Kleinhöhenrainer WasserversorgungminorOthersLocal water supply association providing over 50,000 m³ of water annually from local springs, with the company as largest customer
• Bienenlehrpfad Kleinhöhenrain (Imkerei Hermann)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partnership selling honey and specialty products at the factory outlet
• Hubert Stadler (Dorfkäserei)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional cheese producer partnership offering local products at the factory outlet
• Brennerei Alois StacheterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distillery partnership for spirits and liqueurs sold at factory outlet
• Naturgartenverein e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership since 2013 supporting biodiversity and habitat preservation for plants and animals

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wiesenhof (PHW-Gruppe): Germany's largest poultry processor and integrated supplier of fresh and processed poultry products including sausages and deli meats; directly comparable category, geography, and channel set to Höhenrainer, but operates at substantially larger scale.
• Heidemark: German turkey specialist producing fresh turkey cuts and further-processed turkey deli products for retail and foodservice; the closest direct peer to Höhenrainer's 100% turkey positioning within Germany.
• Zur Mühlen Gruppe: German poultry and convenience food manufacturer producing sausages, cold cuts, and ready-to-eat poultry products for private label and branded customers; highly comparable product portfolio and German retail orientation.
• Gutfried (Tönnies): Long-established German sausage and deli meat brand owned by Tönnies Group; competes directly with Höhenrainer in supermarket sausage listings with overlapping categories like Wiener, Bratwurst, and cold cuts.
• Rügenwalder Mühle: German charcuterie manufacturer with strong deli-meat presence and a leading plant-based meat alternative business; comparable German retail channel and consumer target, with adjacent but distinct product positioning.
• Reinert: German family-owned sausage and convenience meat producer with deep supermarket listings; comparable family-owned German mittelstand model and sausage/del-meat category overlap.
• Friki GmbH: German poultry processor specializing in turkey and chicken further-processed products for retail and foodservice; similar mid-sized German poultry deli manufacturer with overlapping customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Stockmeyer: Major German processed-meat and convenience-food brand (part of Böklunder group) with broad sausage, deli, and ready-meal portfolio; overlaps with Höhenrainer across multiple categories but operates at national scale.

Regional players

• Bell Food Group: Swiss-headquartered chilled and processed meat group with German market presence through Bell Deutschland; comparable further-processed poultry and convenience categories, primarily serving German-speaking markets.
• Plukon Food Group: Large European poultry processor active in the Benelux and German markets producing fresh and further-processed poultry; comparable poultry manufacturing footprint in adjacent geographies to Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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