What Tuna Food does

Tuna Food GmbH is a German halal food manufacturer founded in 1987 and headquartered in Cologne (Köln), operating a 6,000 m² EU-standard-compliant production facility. The company produces a portfolio of over 70 halal-certified meat and delicatessen SKUs across eight core categories: sucuk (Turkish sausage), sausage, salami, pastirma (beef ham), frozen ready-to-eat products, doner kebab meat, red meat, and chicken. Its production is differentiated by adherence to Islamic slaughtering procedures, including hand slaughtering, non-stun methods, and a proprietary dry plucking process for chicken that avoids scalding water. All products are formulated without monosodium glutamate (E621), colorants (E120), soy, or gelatin. The company sells to European Muslim consumers and to wholesale/doner restaurant buyers across 10 European countries through more than 1,200 points of sale.

The company operates a multi-channel go-to-market: (1) wholesale distribution of more than 30 product varieties to independent butchers, markets, delicatessens, and retailers; (2) direct supply to doner restaurants through a dedicated "Trusted Doner Producer" wholesale channel; (3) the Tuna Metzgerei branded franchise program, offered in four store-format variants (MAXI 120m², MIDI 75m², MINI 40m², MARKET), supplying franchise partners with inventory and brand support; and (4) direct retail through affiliated points of sale. Tuna Food also maintains a consumer-facing mobile app on iOS and Android for product discovery and sales point location, and a B2B portal for wholesale and franchise order management. The company is privately held, managed by Fatih Ünal and Ömer Akbaba as Geschäftsführer, and has executed a €2.5 million facility investment in Belgium (2024) to bring operations into EU compliance.

Name

Tuna Food

Legal name

TUNA FOOD GmbH

Website

https://tunafood.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Tuna Food is a Cologne-based halal food manufacturer producing 70+ certified meat and delicatessen SKUs, distributing through 1,200+ wholesale, franchise, and retail points across 10 European countries for Muslim consumers and B2B food partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Halal Meat and Delicatessen Manufacturing

NAICS

Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering (311611), Animal Slaughtering and Processing (3116), Meat Retailers (445240), Food Manufacturing (311), Other Food Manufacturing (3119)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Meat Packing Plants (2011), Poultry Slaughtering And Processing (2015), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ethnic Meat, Poultry & Seafood Wholesale (AFAIAIAC), Specialty & Exotic Meats Retail (Game, Halal, Kosher) (CRAHAHAF), Frozen Meat, Poultry & Seafood Manufacturing (AFAKACAG), Refrigerated Meat & Seafood (Processed/Packaged) (CRADACAK)

Keywords

• Halal meat production
• Delicatessen manufacturing
• Meat processing
• Doner kebab supply
• Halal butchery

Headquarters

HQ city

Köln

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Wholesale: Wholesale distribution of delicatessen products (sucuk, sausage, salami), frozen ready-to-eat products, doner, red meat and chicken to retailers, markets, butchers and Doner restaurants across Europe.
2. Franchise Revenue: Franchise fees and ongoing royalties from Tuna Metzgerei butcher shop franchise partners operating under the MAXI, MIDI, MINI, and MARKET store models.
3. Direct Retail Sales: Sales through company-affiliated and franchise sales points offering fresh meat, white meat, delicatessen and ready-made products directly to end consumers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tuna Food manufactures and distributes halal meat and delicatessen products including sucuk (Turkish sausage), sausage, salami, pastirma, frozen ready-to-cook items, doner kebab meats, red meat, chicken, and roasted beef across 10 European countries. The company also licenses the Tuna Metzgerei butcher shop franchise concept in four store sizes and operates a B2B wholesale portal serving retailers, butchers, delicatessens, and doner restaurants.

Product overview

Tuna Food is a halal meat and delicatessen company operating since 1987, offering a diversified portfolio of over 70 meat products across eight core categories: SUCUK (Turkish sausage), SAUSAGE, SALAMI, PASTIRMA (beef ham), FROZEN PRODUCTS, DONER, RED MEAT, CHICKEN, and ROASTING products. The company operates as a manufacturer-wholesaler with a 6,000 m² EU-standard production facility in Cologne, Germany, and distributes through more than 1,200 sales points across 10 European countries. Beyond products, Tuna Food offers franchise business models (Tuna Metzgerei butcher shop format in four sizes), a B2B wholesale portal, and a consumer mobile application for product discovery and sales point location. All products are produced according to Islamic procedures with emphasis on halal, naturalness (no glutamate, colorants, soy, or gelatin), and high meat ratios.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SUCUK (Turkish Sausage) Spiced Turkish fermented sausage made from beef, prepared with a special formula and heat treatment. A flagship halal product for European Muslim consumers.
• Sausage Mix of veal, oil, salt and spices pasteurized in steam ovens. Available in beef, chicken, and flavored varieties including grilled, jumbo, and canned options.
• Salami Cured meat product mixing veal and chicken with special spices, cooked in steam ovens and pasteurized. Available in sliced and baton forms with pepper and Hungarian varieties.
• Pastirma (Beef Ham) Traditional Turkish dried cured beef product, developed with a focus on beef; one of the staples of Turkish cuisine.
• Frozen Ready-to-Cook Products Ready-to-cook frozen products including kebabs, doner, meatballs, chicken products, pizzas, and Turkish ravioli (mantı). Prepared according to traditional taste recipes for quick meal preparation.
• Doner Kebab Meats Halal doner kebab varieties including chicken doner, minced meat doner, special doner, and young bull leaf meat doner (Tosun Leaf Doner). Carefully prepared by experienced cooks for doner restaurants.
• Red Meat Products Fresh red meat products including lamb, veal, and young bull cuts. Master butcher-prepared in hygienic environments following Islamic procedures. Includes carcass, steaks, chops, minced meat, and organ meats.
• Chicken (White Meat) Products White meat products prepared by master butchers following Islamic methods. Includes whole chicken, breast, thigh, drumstick, wings, and shank cuts. Uses dry plucking method for hygiene (no scalding water).
• Roasting (Kavurma) Products Roasted beef products including baton roast (3kg) and sliced roast beef (150g), ready-to-eat roasted meat products.
• Tuna Metzgerei Butcher Shop Franchise Franchise concept for halal butcher shop retail format offering fresh meat, white meat and delicatessen products. Available in MAXI (120 m²), MIDI (75 m²), MINI (40 m²), and MARKET configurations, with inventory lists, equipment guidance and brand support provided to franchise partners.
• Tuna Food Mobile Application Mobile application for iOS and Android enabling customers to discover halal products and locate nearby sales points. Available on App Store and Google Play.
• Tuna Food B2B Portal Business-to-business portal for wholesale partners and franchisees to manage orders and business relationships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37 years of experience in halal meat production
• +2 more outcomes

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

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Şahin Et: German-based Turkish-origin halal meat producer offering sausages, sucuk, doner and fresh meat across Europe. Directly competes with Tuna Food in the European Turkish/halal delicatessen segment with a similar wholesale and B2B model.
• Al Kabeer Group (2M Invest): One of Europe's largest dedicated halal meat producers, supplying frozen and fresh halal meat to retailers and foodservice across multiple European countries. Comparable product portfolio (frozen halal meat, sausages, doner) and overlapping distribution channels.
• Euro Döner Produktion: German-based halal doner kebab meat producer supplying restaurants and wholesalers across Europe. Directly comparable to Tuna Food's doner product line and overlapping B2B foodservice customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Reinert Gruppe: Established German meat processor producing sausages, hams and convenience meat products. A larger incumbent in the broader German meat category that increasingly overlaps with Tuna Food in sausages, deli meats and frozen convenience.
• Zur Mühlen Gruppe: German meat-processing group producing sausages and deli products, including halal lines, for European retail and foodservice. Overlaps with Tuna Food in further-processed meat categories and wholesale distribution to retailers.
• Müller Fleisch: German meat producer supplying beef, pork and processed meat products to retail and foodservice across Europe. Comparable scale and product overlap in processed and packaged meat categories where Tuna Food competes.
• Westfleisch: German meat cooperative slaughtering and processing beef, pork and poultry for retail and foodservice across Europe. Competes with Tuna Food in wholesale packaged meats and foodservice meat supply.

Regional players

• Banvit (BRF): Turkish poultry producer (now part of BRF) supplying chicken and further-processed poultry products primarily to Turkey and MENA. Comparable to Tuna Food's chicken product line but operates primarily in a different geographic footprint.
• Pınar Et: Turkey-based red meat and processed meat producer under Pınar brand. Comparable in further-processed meat (sausages, sucuk-style products) and in serving halal-conscious consumers, though primarily in Turkey rather than Europe.
• Keskinoğlu: Turkish integrated poultry and further-processed meat company. Comparable to Tuna Food's chicken and frozen product lines but with a Turkey-focused distribution footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TunaFoodEU

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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