Nordic Museum Krogmann

What Nordic Museum Krogmann does

Nordgemüse Krogmann (legal entity: Nordgemüse GmbH) is a German B2B fresh-produce trading company founded in 1922 and headquartered in Buchholz/Aller, Lower Saxony. The company specializes in year-round supply of fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, cranberries, strawberries, and superfood berries such as aronia, goji, and kiwi berries) and asparagus (green and white), complemented by frozen produce. Sourcing is global, drawing from approximately 70 production partners across Germany, Southern and Eastern Europe, North Africa, Southern Africa, the Americas, and Mexico, with about 30 plantations in the Lüneburger Heide serving as the primary domestic supply base.\n\nThe company's physical infrastructure is centered on the Nordgemüse Packing Center, a 3,000 m² climate-controlled facility equipped with three conventional packing lines, one organic line, automatic sorting, multi-head weighing, top-sealing, and colour and soft sorters for quality control. Peak capacity is up to 125 tonnes of blueberries per day. Certifications include QS, IFS Wholesale, and EU Bio, with organic blueberries available since 2018. The customer base is B2B: retailers and wholesalers in Germany, with secondary exposure to food-service operators. Distribution flows through direct sales and the broader Gemüsering-Gruppe network, of which Nordgemüse is a subsidiary.\n\nThe business model is traditional B2B commodity trading: revenue is generated on a quote-based, per-shipment basis across fresh and frozen produce, plus packing services for third-party volumes. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held, family-managed through three generations (Managing Directors Wilhelm Krogmann and Christiaan Koellreuter), and operates with 11-50 employees. Marketing is largely direct-account-driven, supported by the Gemüsering-Gruppe's collective buying and distribution reach.

Name

Nordic Museum Krogmann

Legal name

Nordgemüse GmbH

Website

https://nordgemuese.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nordgemüse Krogmann is a German B2B fresh-produce trader founded in 1922, specializing in year-round supply of berries and asparagus through a 3,000 m² packing center, serving retailers and wholesalers across Germany and globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fresh Produce Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (424480)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Berry Sorting & Packing Facilities (AFAOAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Natural, Organic & Health Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAK)

Keywords

• Fresh produce trading
• Berry wholesale distribution
• Asparagus supply
• Fruit packing services
• Frozen fruit wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Buchholz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fresh Produce Trading: Trading fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, cranberries, strawberries) and asparagus year-round. Sources from Germany (Lüneburger Heide), Southern Europe, Morocco, Mexico, South Africa, Namibia, Chile, Peru, Argentina, and other global growing regions.
2. Frozen Produce: Trading frozen fruits and vegetables, complementing the fresh produce offering.
3. Packaging Services: Providing packing services for berries and asparagus with all packaging sizes. State-of-the-art facilities handle conventional and organic produce.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nordgemüse Krogmann trades fresh and frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, cranberries, strawberries, and superfood berries) and asparagus year-round to B2B retailers, wholesalers, and food-service customers. The company operates a 3,000 m² climate-controlled packing center in Buchholz/Aller with peak capacity of 125 tonnes of blueberries per day, handling both conventional and organic produce. Products are sourced from approximately 70 production partners across Germany, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Product overview

Nordgemüse Krogmann operates as a fresh and frozen fruit and vegetable trading company specializing in berries and asparagus. The company offers a unified portfolio combining year-round produce trading with state-of-the-art packing services through its modern Nordgemüse Packing Center. The core products include Heidelbeeren (blueberries), Himbeeren (raspberries), Brombeeren (blackberries), Cranberrys, Erdbeeren (strawberries), Superfood Beeren (aronia, goji, kiwi berries), and asparagus (green and white). The packing center provides automated sorting, multi-head weighing, and top-sealing capabilities with peak capacity of 125 tonnes of blueberries daily. Products are available fresh and frozen, in all packaging sizes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nordgemüse Packing Center: The company's modern packing center in Buchholz/Aller, covering 3,000 m² of climate-controlled space with 3 conventional packing lines and 1 organic packing line.

Products and services

• Berries (Beerenobst) Fresh and frozen berries including blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, cranberries, strawberries, and superfood berries (aronia, goji, kiwi berries), available year-round from various international growing regions for B2B retail and wholesale customers.
• Heidelbeeren (Blueberries) — 'Die dicken Blauen' Blueberries marketed as 'Die dicken Blauen' (The Big Blues), sourced from approximately 30 plantations in Germany's Lüneburger Heide region and supplemented by imports from Romania, South Africa, Namibia, Chile, Peru, Morocco, Spain, Ukraine, and Serbia; organic blueberries available since 2018.
• Raspberries (Himbeeren) Raspberries sourced year-round from Germany, Southern Europe, Morocco, and Mexico, rich in vitamin C, folate, iron, potassium, antioxidants, and dietary fiber.
• Blackberries (Brombeeren) Blackberries sourced year-round from Mexico, Spain, and Germany, with additional supply from Italy, Portugal, and the Netherlands.
• Cranberries (Cranberrys) Cranberries primarily sourced from regional cultivation in the Lüneburger Heide, supplemented by Poland, USA, and Canada at season end.
• Strawberries (Erdbeeren) Strawberries sourced from German, Spanish, and Moroccan production, selected for superior taste and quality.
• Superfood Berries Seasonal fresh aronia berries from Germany, goji berries from Morocco and Spain, and kiwi berries (mini kiwis) from Chile and Portugal.
• Green Asparagus (Grüner Spargel) Green asparagus sourced from Spain, Germany, and Peru, available twelve months a year in all packaging sizes.
• White Asparagus (Weißer Spargel) White asparagus marketed seasonally alongside green asparagus.
• Nordgemüse Packing Center Services 3,000 m² climate-controlled packing facility with 3 conventional packing lines and 1 organic packing line, featuring automatic sorting, multi-head scales, and top-sealing technology. Peak capacity of up to 125 tonnes of blueberries per day; one of the most modern packing centers in North Germany.
• Packaging Services (Verpackungsdienstleistungen) Comprehensive packaging services including sorting, packaging in all sizes, and flexible packaging options for berries and asparagus year-round.

Quantifiable outcome

• Peak capacity of 125 tons of blueberries per day
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gemüsering Stuttgart GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Nordgemüse GmbH. Part of the Gemüsering-Gruppe which provides the fresh produce network including growing operations, trading companies, cutting and convenience food producers, and delicatessen product manufacturers. The group coordinates recruiting and other central functions.
• Früchte WidmannminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 'Berry Master' - long-term partner described as the 'Berry Master'. Nordgemüse's decades of experience in fruit wholesale is attributed partly to this partnership.
• Production Partners (~70)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproximately 70 production partners, primarily berry growers. Includes about 30 plantations in Lüneburger Heide (main German growing region for blueberries), plus international partners in Romania, South Africa, Namibia, Chile, Peru, Morocco, Spain, Ukraine, Serbia, Argentina, Poland, Italy, Portugal, Netherlands, and Mexico.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BerryWorld Group: European berry specialist supplying premium fresh berries to multiple European retailers year-round from a global grower network. Directly comparable as a berry-focused packer and trader with multi-origin sourcing and retail relationships.
• Früchte Widmann: German berry specialist and long-term partner of Nordgemüse, referenced in its own materials as the 'Berry Master'. Highly comparable as a wholesale trader and packer of berries serving German retail and food-service customers.
• MULTIFRUIT GmbH: German importer and wholesaler specializing in berries and stone fruit from Southern and Eastern Europe, Africa, and South America. Directly comparable as a European berry trading and packing specialist with similar sourcing geographies.
• Kölla GmbH & Co. KG: Major German fresh-produce trading and packing group serving European retail and wholesale customers. Directly comparable business model: B2B fresh fruit and vegetable sourcing, packing, and year-round distribution.
• BEHR AG: German B2B marketer and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables, including berries, asparagus, and exotics. Closely comparable as a German-headquartered produce trader serving retailers and food service with year-round multi-origin sourcing.

Broad incumbents

• SanLucar Fruit: European premium fresh-produce brand sourcing globally across berries, citrus, and vegetables for retail customers. Comparable in multi-origin fresh-produce trading and packing, with a stronger consumer-facing brand and broader category footprint.
• Gemüsering Stuttgart GmbH: Parent company of Nordgemüse and operator of a broader fresh-produce platform spanning growers, traders, convenience producers, and delicatessen manufacturers. Comparable as a German B2B fresh-produce distribution incumbent, but with significantly wider category and service breadth.
• Total Produce / Dole plc: Global fresh-produce giant (post Total Produce–Dole combination) with extensive European produce distribution including berries and exotics. Comparable as a multi-category, multi-region B2B produce supplier, though operating at dramatically larger scale.
• Driscoll's: Global berry specialist supplying blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries through licensed grower networks. Comparable on berry category focus and global year-round sourcing, but with strong consumer brand equity Nordgemüse lacks.
• Greenyard: Belgian-listed global market leader in fresh, frozen, and prepared fruit and vegetables, supplying European retailers. Comparable as a large-scale B2B produce supplier with significant frozen capability, but operating at materially larger scale and category breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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