What Andechser Molkerei Scheitz does

Andechser Molkerei Scheitz GmbH is a fourth-generation, family-owned organic dairy processor founded in 1908 and headquartered in Andechs, Bavaria. Since completing a full conversion to organic processing in 2009, the company has exclusively produced the ANDECHSER NATUR brand of approximately 150 organic milk, yogurt, cheese, butter, and specialty dairy products under Bioland and Demeter certifications. Raw milk is sourced from approximately 600 contracted organic farmers operating roughly 14,000 cows and 11,000 goats, with the cooperative governed by voluntary standards that exceed regulatory minimums — including the company's 2005 GMO-free commitment, its 2008 farmer-level traceability system, and the 2021 KlimaBauer climate initiative covering ~30 environmental measures.

The company processes and packages its dairy portfolio at a single Hundertwasser-designed facility in Andechs, utilizing on-site BHKW/DHKW cogeneration that delivers 92% energy efficiency, 72% self-generated electricity, and approximately 1.6 million kg of CO2 savings per year. Distribution occurs through four primary channels: German supermarket chains, the Naturkost Süd e.V. network of independent organic specialty retailers, the company's own direct-to-consumer e-commerce store, and an on-site farm shop; institutional B2B volume flows through a partnership with ALBRECHTHOF Catering serving roughly 200 kindergartens and schools. The product portfolio spans premium functional positioning — high-protein Skyr and Greek-style yogurt, lactose-free and goat-milk lines, children's Bio-Milkis pouches, and a growing out-of-home coffee-drink range — sold at premium price points (typically €1.09–€2.89 per unit).

The business is led by Managing Director Barbara Scheitz, who assumed control in 2003, and operates with a leadership team covering marketing, quality/environmental management, and milk procurement. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and there have been no funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership changes outside the founding family. The company has accumulated multiple sustainability recognitions including Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis 2018 and 2025, Umwelt- und Klimapakt Bayern Gold (2024), and Heinz Sielmann Ehrenpreis (2023), positioning ANDECHSER NATUR as a benchmark brand in the German organic dairy segment.

Name

Andechser Molkerei Scheitz

Legal name

Andechser Molkerei Scheitz GmbH

Website

https://andechser-natur.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Andechser Molkerei Scheitz GmbH is a family-owned Bavarian dairy founded in 1908 that exclusively produces ~150 organic milk, yogurt, cheese, and specialty dairy products under the ANDECHSER NATUR brand, sourced from ~600 organic farmers and sold through German supermarkets, organic specialty retailers, e-commerce, and an on-site farm shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Dairy Products

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers (424430)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic & Specialty-Claim Fluid Milk Processing (Organic, A2, Grass-Fed) (AFAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skyr & Icelandic-Style Cultured Dairy Manufacturing (AFAHADAI), Butter & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Sour Cream, Kefir) Wholesale (AFAIAEAB), Dairy Goat Farming (Milk Production) (AFAEAFAC)

Keywords

• Organic dairy products
• Milk processing
• Cheese manufacturing
• Yogurt production
• Dairy retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Andechs

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Organic Dairy Product Sales: Revenue from selling approximately 150 organic milk and cheese specialities through retail channels including supermarkets, natural food stores, online shop, and farm shop

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Andechser Molkerei Scheitz produces and sells approximately 150 ANDECHSER NATUR-branded organic dairy specialties under Bioland and Demeter certifications, including yogurt (mild, Greek-style, Skyr), fresh and shelf-stable cow and goat milk, butter, buttermilk, whey drinks, coffee drinks, cheese varieties (including biodynamic Mondscheinkäse and goat camembert), fresh pasta, and children's snacks (Bio-Milkis). The company sources milk from approximately 600 organic farmers with around 14,000 cows and 11,000 goats and operates a Hundertwasser-designed facility in Andechs, Bavaria.

Product overview

Andechser Molkerei Scheitz operates as a 100% organic dairy company producing around 150 different ANDECHSER NATUR organic milk and cheese specialties under the ANDECHSER NATUR brand. The product portfolio encompasses dairy categories including Yogurt (Bio-Jogurt in multiple fat variants and sizes, including Greek-style and high-protein options), Skyr, Quark/Skyr, Fresh Pasta (Tortellini, Gnocchi, Spätzle, Trigoni), Drinks (Bio-Lassi, Bio-Buttermilch, Bio-Kefir, Bio-Kaffee-Drinks), Cheese varieties (including Camembert, Gouda, Bergkäse, Butterkäse, Mondscheinkäse, goat cheese specialties, and Demeter biodynamic products), Butter and Cream, Goat Milk Products, Dessert, and Bio-Milkis for children. Products are manufactured in Bioland and Demeter quality with gentle processing, featuring extended ripening times for yogurts. The company emphasizes traceability to organic farmers, sustainability initiatives including the KlimaBauer climate protection program, and pasture-based farming with extensive grazing requirements averaging 170 days per year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ANDECHSER NATUR Bio-Jogurt mild 3,8% Fett Organic mild yogurt with 3.8% fat, triple-matured for creamy texture and mild, natural flavor; sold in 150g, 400g, 500g, and 1kg sizes; flagships ANDECHSER NATUR's yogurt range.
• ANDECHSER NATUR Bio-Jogurt griechischer Art 0,2% Fett High-protein organic Greek-style yogurt made from skimmed milk with 0.2% fat and 45g protein per 500g glass, targeted at health-conscious consumers and athletes.
• ANDECHSER NATUR Bio-Skyr Natur fettfrei 500g Fat-free organic Skyr with 55g protein per 500g jar; creamy texture and refreshing taste; positioned for low-carb diets and high-protein snacking.
• ANDECHSER NATUR Bio-Lassi Mango 3,5% Fett 250g Organic yogurt drink with mango prepared in Indian tradition using ripe mangoes and Bioland-quality organic milk.
• ANDECHSER NATUR Bio-Milkis Apfel-Banane Shelf-stable organic fruit puree combined with low-fat yogurt (40% yogurt, 60% fruit) in apple-banana flavor; no added sugar; positioned as an on-the-go snack for children.
• ANDECHSER NATUR Frische Bio-Weidemilch 3,8% Fett 1L Fresh organic pasture milk (3.8% fat) sourced from cows with extensive pasture access averaging 170 days per year; positioned under the KlimaBauer climate initiative.
• ANDECHSER NATUR Haltbare Bio-Ziegenmilch mindestens 3,0% Fett 1L Shelf-stable UHT organic goat milk (≥3.0% fat) with naturally occurring A2 protein, sourced from Bioland farms in the Alpine foothills.
• ANDECHSER NATUR demeter Bio-Mondscheinkäse 50% Fett i. Tr. ca. 3kg Biodynamic Demeter organic semi-hard cheese ripened for at least 7 weeks, processed on Light-Flower and Warmth-Fruit days; produced in partnership with Berglandmilch in Tyrol using Austrian organic milk.
• ANDECHSER NATUR Bio-Sauerrahm Rollenbutter 82% Fett 2,3kg Organic sour cream butter roll (82% fat) made via traditional long-ripening process; mild and fine-tangy flavor profile in a portionable 2.3kg format.
• ANDECHSER NATUR Frische Bio-Tortellini 225g Fresh organic cheese tortellini (225g) produced in Bavaria, filled with creamy soft goat cheese and thyme; ready in approximately 2 minutes.
• ANDECHSER NATUR Bio-Quark zum Backen 500g Organic baking quark (500g cup) with minimum 20% fat i.Tr., firmer and more compact texture than conventional quark; formulated for baking creations and sweet dishes.
• ANDECHSER NATUR Reine Bio-Buttermilch 500g Pure organic buttermilk (500g cup) produced as a natural by-product of Bio Almbutter manufacturing; high in protein, calcium, and vitamins B2 and B12.
• ANDECHSER NATUR Bio-Kaffee-Drinks (Cappuccino & Espresso) 230ml Premium organic ready-to-drink coffee beverages (Cappuccino and Espresso) in 230ml cups, made with Bioland milk at 3.8% milk fat and no additives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cows graze average 170 days/year, minimum 6 hours/day
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ALBRECHTHOF Catering and Menü GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for Bio-Milkis products to approximately 200 kindergartens and schools in seven districts. ALBRECHTHOF supplies balanced organic meals using ANDECHSER NATUR dairy products for healthy children's nutrition programs.
• Naturkost Süd e.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociation of independent organic retailers in southern Germany. Naturkost Süd represents specialty organic food retailers who carry ANDECHSER NATUR products as part of their premium organic dairy offerings.
• Technische Universität München (TUM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for the project 'Umwelt und Klimaschutzmanagement in der Wertschöpfungskette Milch' (Environmental and Climate Protection Management in the Milk Value Chain) examining environmental and climate effects in the dairy supply chain through 2026 with the goal of climate-neutral organic milk.
• Berglandmilch (Tirol)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner dairy in Tyrol, Austria that produces the demeter Bio-Moonshine cheese (Mondscheinkäse) for ANDECHSER NATUR using milk from Austrian organic farmers supplying the company.
• Molkerei Ennstal Milch (Steiermark)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAustrian partner dairy producing Bio-Ziegencamembert (goat camembert) for ANDECCHER NATUR, utilizing traditional 100+ year cheese-making expertise and specialized goat milk from the region.
• Kiwa BCS Öko-Garantie GmbHcoreOthersOrganic certification body (Code-Nr.: DE-ÖKO-001) that conducts annual inspections and certifications according to EU Eco-Regulation No. 2018/848 for Andechser Molkerei Scheitz.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Berchtesgadener Land Molkerei: German organic alpine dairy cooperative based in Bavaria, producing organic milk, butter, cheese, and yogurt under the Berchtesgadener Land brand. Most direct peer given shared organic focus, Bavarian/Alpine sourcing region, and overlapping premium dairy product portfolio aimed at health-conscious German consumers.
• Upländer Bauernmolkerei: Cooperative organic dairy in Hesse processing milk from regional organic farmers into milk, butter, cheese and yogurt under Upländer brand. Comparable as a regional German 100% organic dairy of similar scale with farmer-supply model and Bioland tie-ins.
• Schwarzwaldmilch GmbH: Regional German dairy from the Black Forest producing fresh milk, yogurt, cheese, and butter with strong regional farmer-brand identity. Comparable on German regional dairy processing, multi-category product line, and supermarket distribution, though not exclusively organic.
• Molkerei Söbbeke: Established German organic dairy founded 1895 producing organic milk, yogurt, quark, and cheese via farmer cooperatives in NRW. Directly comparable to ANDECHSER NATUR on organic positioning, family/farmer heritage brand narrative, multi-SKU portfolio, and German retail distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Müller (Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller): One of Germany's largest private dairy groups, producing milk, yogurt (Müllermilch), cheese, and dairy desserts across conventional and premium lines. Comparable as a broad German dairy incumbent with overlapping categories (yogurt, Skyr-style, fresh dairy) and national supermarket distribution, though at much larger scale and a more mass-market positioning.
• Hochland SE: Major German/European cheese manufacturer producing processed cheese, cream cheese, and dairy specialties for retail and foodservice. Compares as a broad incumbent in German dairy manufacturing with cheese and yogurt adjacencies, though it operates at significantly larger scale and with a broader conventional portfolio.
• Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH: German subsidiary of the Scandinavian dairy cooperative Arla Foods, producing conventional and organic milk, yogurt, butter, and cheese for German retail. Comparable as a major incumbent with strong supermarket presence and an organic sub-line competing for the same shelf space.

Regional players

• Bayernland eG: Bavarian dairy cooperative producing cheese, butter, and dairy specialties. Comparable on the Bavarian regional dairy processing model and farmer-ownership structure, serving overlapping German supermarket channels but operating a broader conventional-dairy portfolio rather than 100% organic.
• Meggle Group GmbH: Bavarian dairy company producing butter, cheese, and dairy ingredients with strong regional farmer roots and German retail presence. Comparable as a peer Bavarian dairy with deep farmer-supply relationships and similar premium positioning on butter and specialty cheese, though operating at larger scale and with a B2B ingredients business alongside.

Others

• Naturkost Süd e.V. Association of independent natural-food retailers in southern Germany that distributes ANDECHSER NATUR products. Listed as an adjacent ecosystem participant (channel partner / distribution association) rather than a competitor - relevant for understanding the specialty organic retail channel through which AN's products reach consumers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Profiles4 records

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