What EDEKA Foodservice does

EDEKA Foodservice Handelshof Management GmbH is the German B2B Cash & Carry and foodservice distribution arm of the EDEKA cooperative Verbund, founded in 1957 when the C+C division of EDEKA Großmarkt began operating at Ruhrschnellweg in Bochum. The company serves professional buyers across hotels, restaurants, cafés, institutional catering (schools, hospitals, care homes, corporate cafeterias), food traders, and convenience retailers, operating 60+ wholesale markets across Germany together with a nationwide delivery service using multi-chamber refrigerated vehicles with a €500 minimum order threshold. The product offering spans branded articles from a 40+ partner network (including Hellmann's, Knorr Professional, Dr. Oetker Professional, Nestlé, Kraft Heinz, MILRAM, Danish Crown and Aviko), EDEKA's own label tiers (Classic, Premium, Herzstücke), and internally produced fresh items via EDEKA Fruchtkontor, EDEKA Frische-Manufaktur, EDEKA Südwest Fleisch, Bauerngut, Schwarzwaldhof and Schäfer's.

Name

EDEKA Foodservice

Legal name

EDEKA Foodservice Handelshof Management GmbH

Website

https://edeka-foodservice.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

EDEKA Foodservice is a German B2B wholesale food distributor (founded 1957) serving hotels, restaurants, institutional caterers, retailers and convenience operators through 60+ Cash & Carry markets and nationwide delivery, operating as part of the EDEKA cooperative Verbund.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Food Distribution

NAICS

Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers (4244)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140), Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Foodservice Cash-and-Carry (Restaurants/Caterers) (CRAHACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Restaurant & Foodservice Supply Cash-and-Carry (Chef Stores) (CRAHAMAD), Institutional Foodservice Distribution (Education, Healthcare, Government) (CRAOABAM)

Keywords

• Wholesale food distribution
• Cash and carry markets
• Gastronomy supply
• Foodservice wholesale
• Hospitality procurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Offenburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food & Non-Food Product Sales: Sale of food and non-food products to professional customers including restaurants, hotels, caterers, and traders through C&C markets and delivery service
2. Loyalty Program (Treueaktion): Points-based loyalty program where customers earn points per €25 net purchase and redeem for premium items (travel accessories, luggage) at discounted prices up to 74% savings
3. Delivery Service: Delivery service to professional customers with minimum order value of €500, utilizing multi-chamber refrigerated vehicles

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EDEKA Foodservice operates Cash & Carry wholesale markets and a nationwide delivery service that supply food and non-food products to professional customers in gastronomy, hotels, community catering, and specialized retail. The assortment spans brand-name articles, regional specialties, and EDEKA's own private-label lines, complemented by a loyalty program, digital ordering platforms, and permanent low-price offerings across 2,000+ articles.

Product overview

EDEKA Foodservice is a wholesale food retailer operating as one of Germany's leading C+C (Cash & Carry) market chains serving professional customers in gastronomy, hotels, catering, and specialized retail. The company offers a unified platform combining physical wholesale markets at over 60 locations nationwide with a nationwide delivery service. The product portfolio centers on a comprehensive Food and Non-Food assortment spanning brand articles, regional specialties, and EDEKA's own brands (EDEKA Foodservice Classic, Premium, and Eigenmarken lines). The core offering is complemented by a loyalty program (Treueaktion), seasonal concepts like the Eiskonzept for ice sales and Grill-Guide for barbecue season, educational content through Warenkunde, and digital services including customer cards (digitalizable via Klarna, Mobile Pocket, and Virtual Cards apps), ordering systems (Choco, Selly, FoodNotify), and WhatsApp-based promotional delivery. The brand partner network includes over 40 named manufacturers while internal EDEKA partners include production facilities like EDEKA Frische-Manufaktur, Bauerngut, and the EDEKA Fruchtkontor produce distribution network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EDEKA Fruchtkontor: EDEKA Fruit Kontor facilities including locations in Hamburg, Bonn, Munich, Bari, and Valencia for fruit and vegetable sourcing and distribution.
• EDEKA Frische-Manufaktur
• EDEKA Südwest Fleisch

Products and services

• EDEKA Foodservice C+C Abholmärkte

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 articles at permanently low prices (Dauerniedrigpreis)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BriatorecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 April 2026Travel accessories partner for loyalty program (April 30 - August 29, 2026): aluminum suitcases, trolleys, business backpacks, travel bags at up to 74% savings with loyalty points
• Adler SchwarzwaldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBlack Forest cheese and sausage specialties partner, supplying fine regional German delicacies
• AvikocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPotato products for kitchen and snack operations, crispy potato specialties
• BartschercoreTechnology or IntegrationLarge kitchen equipment and innovative product solutions for professional catering
• Danish Crown ProfessionalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium meat and sausage products for professionals in the food industry
• Dr. Oetker ProfessionalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood concepts in pizza, cake and dessert categories from the well-known Dr. Oetker brand
• frischli MilchwerkecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMilk products, desserts and cream solutions including 125-year anniversary products
• Hellmann'scoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld's number 1 mayonnaise brand for out-of-home consumption
• HOMANNcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGermany's market leader for sauces of all kinds
• Kraft HeinzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSauces, dressings and brand classics worldwide
• Knorr ProfessionalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProducts as foundation for gastronomy, seasoning and base products
• Lotus BakeriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFine cookies and pastry classics like Biscoff
• MILRAMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFresh milk, cheese and dairy products including plant-based alternatives; over 30 years partnership
• NestlécoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand diversity from beverages to desserts under Nestlé Professional
• Salomon FoodworldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialist for burgers, finger food and snack innovations
• WibergcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduct groups including spices, soups, sauces and more for professional kitchens
• EDEKA Fruchtkontor (Fruchtkontor Nord)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHamburg port location with 50 ripening chambers, modern packaging station, 23,000 sqm, daily fresh produce handling
• EDEKA Fruchtkontor (Fruchtkontor West)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBornheim near Bonn, 15,400 sqm, loading ~120 trucks daily, central hub for Western Germany
• EDEKA Fruchtkontor (Fruchtkontor Süd)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarching near Munich, ~15,000 sqm, reliable fresh produce supply for Southern Germany
• EDEKA Fruchtkontor (Fruchtkontor Bari)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApulia region Italy, strategic sourcing for Mediterranean produce including grapes, figs, tomatoes, leafy greens
• EDEKA Fruchtkontor (Fruchtkontor Valencia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Antonio near Valencia Spain, 28,000 sqm, sourcing citrus, stone fruit, melons from Southern Europe and North Africa
• ChococoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital ordering platform integration for streamlined purchasing processes
• SellycoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital ordering system integration for professional customers
• FoodNotifycoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital ordering platform for food service industry customers
• EDEKA Frische-ManufakturcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional convenience and fresh products, modern production, strong logistics, supplying hundreds of markets daily
• EDEKA Südwest FleischcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerButcher craftsmanship combined with modern production, transparent processes, regional anchoring
• Schäfer'scoreStrategic or Co-development Partner100% subsidiary of EDEKA Minden-Hannover, combining artisan baking tradition with modern production
• BauerngutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium meat and sausage products from controlled origin, traditional craftsmanship, transparent traceability
• SchwarzwaldhofcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinest ham and sausage specialties from the Black Forest, traditional aging with selected ingredients
• Rheinberg KellereiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAround 450 wines from 15 countries, international variety, modern bottling and strict quality standards

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CHEFS CULINAR: CHEFS CULINAR is a leading German foodservice wholesale specialist serving gastronomy, hotels, and community catering with a multi-regional branch network and delivery service. Directly comparable to EDEKA Foodservice in target customers and assortment strategy.
• FrischeParadies: FrischeParadies is a German premium foodservice specialist focused on fresh, gourmet, and specialty ingredients for top gastronomy and hotels. Comparable to EDEKA Foodservice's premium and fresh-produce positioning for high-end customers.
• Transgourmet Deutschland: Transgourmet is the foodservice wholesale arm of the Coop Group in Germany, operating the Selgros Cash & Carry chain plus a delivery business. Directly competes in the same B2B foodservice customer segments.
• METRO AG: METRO AG operates the largest Cash & Carry foodservice wholesale network in Germany and Europe. Directly competes with EDEKA Foodservice across gastronomy, hospitality, and trader customers with a comparable multi-channel C+C plus delivery model.
• Bidfood Germany: Bidfood is an international foodservice wholesaler with German operations serving out-of-home and hospitality customers. Direct overlap with EDEKA Foodservice in delivery-led B2B foodservice supply.

Broad incumbents

• US Foods: US Foods is a major US broadline foodservice distributor with a comparable customer mix of restaurants, healthcare, hospitality, and convenience. Provides international benchmark for foodservice wholesale scale economics.
• Lekkerland (REWE Group): Lekkerland, now part of REWE Group, is a major German convenience and foodservice distributor serving travel, hospitality, and on-the-go channels. Broader scope than EDEKA Foodservice but overlaps in foodservice supply.
• Sysco Corporation: Sysco is the largest foodservice distribution company in North America, serving restaurants, hotels, and institutions. Comparable business model (broad-line foodservice wholesale to professionals) at much larger global scale.

Emerging players

• RUNGIS Express: RUNGIS Express is a German fresh-foods specialist serving gastronomy customers with a curated assortment. Overlaps with EDEKA Foodservice's premium/fresh segment but with a smaller footprint and niche positioning.

Others

• EDEKA Zentrale (parent): EDEKA Verbund is the parent cooperative and provides EDEKA Foodservice with shared branding, sourcing scale, and captive retailer demand. Not a competitor but the controlling ecosystem that defines EDEKA Foodservice's strategic envelope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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