Schne-Frost Kartoffelspezialitäten

What Schne-Frost Kartoffelspezialitäten does

Schne-Frost Kartoffelspezialitäten, operating under the legal entity Schne-frost Ernst Schnetkamp GmbH & Co. KG, is a German manufacturer of frozen potato specialties headquartered in Löningen, Lower Saxony. The company is family-owned and managed by Ernst-Rainer Schnetkamp and Torsten Neumann, with operational roots tracing back to 1958 via its heritage Südoldenburger Kartoffelhaus brand. It produces deep-frozen, pre-fried potato products across five core product lines — Classic, Gourmet, Fingerfood, Bio, and Rustico — comprising more than 60 SKUs, manufactured using deep-freezing technology that extends shelf life up to 18 months and preserves nutritional integrity. Raw material is 100% German-sourced potatoes, and the Bio product line holds certification under DE-ÖKO-001.

The business model is exclusively B2B, selling directly to large-scale food service operators (Großverbraucher) — including gastronomy, hotels, catering, institutional kitchens, and quick-service restaurants — through regional Key Account Managers covering Southern, South-Western, and Western Germany. Distribution is handled in-house via three named KAMs (Joachim Hafner, Dirk Grumm, Detlef Spitzer), with no third-party distribution partnerships evident. Alongside the master brand, the company maintains a multi-brand portfolio spanning Avita (vegetarian specialties), Schwarmstedter (retail), Snackmaster (microwave snacks), and the heritage Südoldenburger Kartoffelhaus line.

Recent commercial activity includes the October 2025 launches of Crunchy Potato Balls, CRUNCHI Sweet Potato Wedges, and a Cheese Snacks (Käse-Snacks) line; multiple DLG Gold Awards for 2026; participation in Anuga 2025; and a sustainability partnership with ZNU. The company operates exclusively within Germany with no disclosed international footprint, and no revenue, headcount, or external funding data are publicly available.

Name

Schne-Frost Kartoffelspezialitäten

Legal name

Schne-frost Ernst Schnetkamp GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://schne-frost.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Schne-Frost Kartoffelspezialitäten is a family-owned German B2B manufacturer of frozen potato specialties headquartered in Löningen, Lower Saxony, serving institutional foodservice operators via regional Key Account Managers and a multi-brand portfolio including Avita, Schwarmstedter, and Snackmaster.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Frozen Potato Specialities

NAICS

Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing (311412), Frozen Food Manufacturing (31141)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Prepared Foods & Meals Manufacturing (AFAKACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Snacks & Appetizers (CRADADAD), Frozen Foods Wholesale (Packaged & Private Label) (AFAIAHAA)

Keywords

• Frozen potato products
• Foodservice manufacturing
• Potato specialities
• Bulk frozen foods
• Private label snacks

Headquarters

HQ city

Löningen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Frozen Potato Products: Sale of frozen potato specialities to large-scale food service operators, professional kitchens, restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and institutional food service (Betriebsverpflegung, Sozialverpflegung). Products are sold in bulk packaging (e.g., 5x1.0kg bags, 4x2.5kg bags) through direct sales. Revenue is generated through recurring bulk orders from professional buyers.
2. Private Label / Co-packing: The company operates brands including Avita (vegetable specialities), Schwarmstedter (retail potato pancakes and rösti), Snackmaster (microwaveable snacks), and Südoldenburger Kartoffelhaus (classic snacks), suggesting both branded and private-label business models.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Schne-Frost Kartoffelspezialitäten manufactures and supplies pre-fried, deep-frozen potato specialities (fries, wedges, hash browns, rustic potato dishes, snacks, and organic lines) to B2B foodservice customers. The company sells bulk-packaged frozen potato products in formats such as 5x1.0 kg and 4x2.5 kg bags to professional kitchens, restaurants, hotels, catering operators, and institutional food services in Germany through a direct Key Account Manager sales model.

Product overview

Schne-Frost Kartoffelspezialitäten is a frozen potato specialty company serving professional foodservice (gastronomy, catering, hotellerie, canteens) and retail sectors. The product portfolio is organized into five product lines: Classic (fries, wedges, fried potatoes), Gourmet (traditional and trendy specialties including Gnocchi, Kartoffel-Risotto, Pommes Dauphines, Herzogin-Kartoffeln), Fingerfood (snacks including Crunchy Potato Balls, Hash Brown Fries, Cheese Snacks), Bio (organic products with DE-ÖKO-001 certification), and Rustico (rustic handmade-style products). The company also operates four sub-brands: Avita (vegetarian vegetable specialties), Schwarmstedter (retail potato pancakes and rösti), Snackmaster (modern microwave/oven snacks), and Südoldenburger Kartoffelhaus (budget classics since 1958). Products are distributed primarily to B2B foodservice customers with preparation methods including deep frying, oven baking, combi steamer, pan, and air fryer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Avita: Innovativ vegetarisch - für Foodservice und Retail. Avita bietet Gemüsespezialitäten mit Biss, vom Blumenkohl-Käse-Medaillon bis hin zum Couscous-Gemüse-Törtchen. Frisch, leicht und natürlich veggie.
• Schwarmstedter
• Snackmaster
• Südoldenburger Kartoffelhaus

Products and services

• Classic Sortiment (Pommes Frites, Wedges)
• Gourmet Sortiment
• Fingerfood Sortiment
• Bio Sortiment
• Rustico Sortiment
• Avita sub-brand (vegetable specialities)
• Schwarmstedter sub-brand (retail potato pancakes/rösti)
• Snackmaster sub-brand (microwave/oven snacks)
• Südoldenburger Kartoffelhaus sub-brand (budget classics)
• Crunchy Potato Balls
• CRUNCHI Sweet Potato Wedges
• Käse-Snacks (Cheese Snacks line)

Quantifiable outcome

• Products maintain quality for up to 18 months shelf life (MHD)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• GoodfriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoodfries is listed as a partner on the Schne-Frost website, likely a distribution or reseller relationship for frozen potato products in specific markets.
• DTI (Tiefkühlkost)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDTI (Tiefkühlkost) is listed as a partner, likely involved in distribution of frozen food products.
• BOGK (Bundesverband Obst, Gemüse und Kartoffelverarbeitung)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOGK is the German Federal Association for Fruit, Vegetable and Potato Processing. Schne-Frost's membership supports industry representation and standards.
• EuppaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuppa is listed as a partner, potentially a distribution partner for potato products in specific regional markets.
• Oldenburger MünsterlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium partner of the Oldenburger Münsterland regional initiative, supporting the regional food cluster and local economy positioning.
• Flying HopeminorOthersFlying Hope is a charitable initiative that Schne-Frost supports as part of its corporate social responsibility programme.
• Zentrum für Nachhaltige Unternehmensführung (ZNU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZNU (Centre for Sustainable Corporate Management) is a partner supporting Schne-Frost's sustainability strategy and certification (ZNU Standard for sustainable food business).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aviko: Aviko is one of the world's largest frozen potato product manufacturers, headquartered in the Netherlands. It directly competes with Schne-Frost in supplying frozen fries, wedges, rösti, and specialty potato products to European food service and retail customers.
• KMC: KMC is a Danish-based supplier of potato-based ingredients and frozen potato products for food service and industrial customers. It is directly comparable to Schne-Frost in product type and European customer base.
• Agristo: Agristo is a Belgian producer of frozen potato products serving retail, food service, and industrial customers across Europe. Its product portfolio in fries, croquettes, and specialties directly overlaps with Schne-Frost's offerings.
• Frosta: Frosta is a German frozen food manufacturer offering a wide range of frozen meals, vegetables, and potato products. Its German food service and retail footprint, particularly in convenience and natural ingredients, makes it a directly comparable peer to Schne-Frost.

Emerging players

• Idahoan Foods: Idahoan Foods is a US-based manufacturer of dehydrated potato products (hash browns, mashed potatoes) with growing food service presence. While format differs (dehydrated vs. frozen), it overlaps with Schne-Frost in potato-based foodservice solutions and adjacent product categories.
• Nordgetreide: Nordgetreide is a German food manufacturer active in frozen potato and convenience products. Its product mix and German food service focus make it a relevant point of comparison for Schne-Frost's regional operations.

Broad incumbents

• Lorenz Snack-World: Lorenz Snack-World is a German snack manufacturer with broad product coverage. It is comparable to Schne-Frost's Snackmaster sub-brand in the savory snack category and shares the German retail channel.
• McCain Foods: McCain is a global leader in frozen potato products serving retail and food service worldwide. It overlaps directly with Schne-Frost's core product lines and customer base, but operates at far larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Lamb Weston: Lamb Weston is a major global supplier of frozen potato products including french fries and formed potato specialties. It competes with Schne-Frost in European food service accounts and brings significantly larger scale and product breadth.

Regional players

• Dieffenbach's: Dieffenbach's is a German manufacturer of frozen potato products based in the same regional market. It is comparable to Schne-Frost in product focus (fries, wedges, specialties) and primarily serves Germany-scale food service and retail customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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