Ölmühle Solling

What Ölmühle Solling does

Ölmühle Solling GmbH is a family-owned organic oil mill (Bio-Manufaktur) founded in 1996 and headquartered in Boffzen, Lower Saxony, Germany. The company produces a portfolio of approximately 50 specialty cooking and vital oils, 30 spice oils, 20 vinegars, and 180+ additional organic specialty products including superfoods, natural cosmetics, and pet food. Core production technology centers on cold-press extraction at temperatures below 40°C, preserving raw food quality (Rohkostqualität) and heat-sensitive nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids. Production is conducted in small batches with significant manual quality control and government-accredited laboratory verification, with products bottled in UV-protected glass to extend shelf life. The flagship flaxseed oil carries an 8-week Mill-Fresh Guarantee, and the natural cosmetics line (Solling Naturkosmetik) carries NATRUE certification.

The business operates three complementary go-to-market motions. First, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel through the proprietary oelmuehle-solling.de storefront (available in German and English), shipping to 28 European countries with tiered shipping costs and free domestic shipping from €39. Second, a B2B wholesale and retail distribution channel served through a dedicated merchant portal with no minimum order value, no VPE-binding, and free domestic shipping from €95, targeting small retailers and resellers. Third, a private label contract manufacturing service leveraging the 180+ product portfolio for retailers and brands seeking own-label organic products. The company sources from a network of certified organic suppliers including Moroccan women's cooperatives (argan), Egyptian growers (black cumin), Austrian Styrian farmers (pumpkin seeds), and Philippine/Sri Lankan coconut producers. Operations carry multiple certifications including DE-ÖKO-039 (EU organic), NATRUE (natural cosmetics), and BIO VO 834/2007.

The company employs 11-50 staff, is registered as a private limited company (GmbH), and is owned and operated by the Baensch family (Sarah, Werner, and Sebastian Baensch). It has no external investors, no parent company, no M&A activity, and no public funding rounds. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales across all channels plus licensing-style arrangements for private label manufacturing.

Name

Ölmühle Solling

Legal name

Ölmühle Solling GmbH

Website

https://oelmuehle-solling.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ölmühle Solling is a German family-owned organic oil mill founded in 1996, producing 180+ cold-pressed organic specialty oils, vinegars, superfoods, and NATRUE-certified natural cosmetics via DTC e-commerce, B2B wholesale, and private label manufacturing across 28 European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Specialty Oils Manufacturing

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122), Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing (311224)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Virgin & Cold-Pressed Culinary Oils (AFAJALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Tropical Oils Processing (Avocado, Sesame, Peanut, Rice Bran, Grapeseed) (AFAKAEAE), Pesto, Cooking Pastes & Concentrated Flavor Bases Manufacturing (AFAKADAN)

Keywords

• Cold-pressed oils
• Organic edible oils
• Natural cosmetics
• Private label manufacturing
• Specialty oils wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Boffzen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Retail (B2C): Direct online sales to consumers via the company's own webshop (oelmuehle-solling.de) offering edible oils, vital oils, vinegars, superfoods, natural cosmetics, and pet food. Products are shipped across Europe with tiered shipping costs and free shipping thresholds. Revenue is generated through one-time product purchases at listed retail prices.
2. Wholesale / Retail Distribution (B2B Handel): Supply of artisan/manufactured organic specialities to retailers, wholesalers, and e-commerce merchants. The company offers no minimum order value, no VPE-binding, free shipping in Germany from €95, individual consulting, and sales support. Orders placed through a dedicated merchant portal.
3. Private Label Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing services allowing partners to brand products from the company's portfolio of 180+ organic oil, delicatessen, and natural cosmetics products under their own brand name. The company handles development, production, and quality management.
4. Physical Mill Shop Retail: In-person sales through company-operated mill shops (Mühlenläden), offering products directly to visitors, including product demonstrations and tastings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ölmühle Solling is a family-run German oil mill that cold-presses organic seeds, nuts, and fruits into premium edible oils, vital oils, and skincare-grade cosmetic oils. The company also produces vinegars, spice oils, coconut oil, natural cosmetics, and organic pet food, and offers private-label contract manufacturing and wholesale distribution to retailers and resellers.

Product overview

Ölmühle Solling is a family-run organic oil mill (Bio-Manufaktur) founded in 1996, located in Boffzen, Germany in the Weser Uplands region. The company produces a diverse portfolio of approximately 50 specialty cooking oils and vital oils, 30 spice oils, 20 vinegars, and over 180 additional organic specialty products. Their product range centers on cold-pressed edible oils (including Black Seed Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Coconut Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, Argan Oil, Olive Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Walnut Oil, Sesame Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, and MCT Oil), food supplements (Vitamin D3+K2 Oil, Omega-3 Capsules, Black Cumin Oil Capsules), and natural cosmetics under the Solling Naturkosmetik sub-brand (Shea Butter Skin Balm, Castor Oil Skin Care, Almond Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Herbal Balm). The company also offers B2B services including Private Label manufacturing and Retail Distribution, with products sourced from certified organic suppliers primarily in Egypt, Morocco, Austria, and the Philippines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Solling Naturkosmetik: Natural cosmetics product line including care oils, skin balms, and soaps, bearing the NATRUE organic cosmetics seal.

Products and services

• Black Seed Oil (Schwarzkümmelöl) Cold-pressed organic black cumin seed oil, native to Egypt, offered in 250 ml, 500 ml, and 1 L bottles. Marketed to health-conscious consumers for use as a dietary supplement and culinary oil.
• Coconut Oil (Kokosöl EG-Bio) Organic virgin coconut oil, available in a 500 ml jar for direct-to-consumer retail and a 5 L bulk container for food service and wholesale buyers. Used for cooking, baking, and as a natural skin and hair care product.
• Hemp Seed Oil (Hanföl) Organic cold-pressed hemp seed oil from EU agriculture, offered in 250 ml, 500 ml, and 1 L bottles for culinary use, salad dressings, and as a nutritional supplement rich in omega fatty acids.
• Argan Oil (Arganöl) Organic virgin argan oil from Moroccan argan kernels, available in 100 ml and 250 ml glass bottles. Marketed as a gourmet culinary oil and as a premium natural skin and hair care oil.
• Flaxseed Oil (Leinöl) Virgin cold-pressed flaxseed oil rich in omega-3 fatty acids, available in 250 ml, 500 ml, and 1 L bottles. Sold to health-conscious consumers for daily nutritional supplementation and use in cold cuisine.
• Pumpkin Seed Oil Roasted (Kernöl, geröstet) Organic cold-pressed pumpkin seed oil from roasted Styrian seeds, offered in 250 ml and 500 ml bottles. Targeted at consumers seeking a nutty specialty oil for salads and cold dishes.
• Olive Oil Italy Extra Virgin (Olivenöl Italien) Extra virgin olive oil from Italian organic cultivation, bottled in 500 ml dark glass. Sold to consumers as a culinary staple oil for Mediterranean cooking.
• MCT Oil (Kokosöl-Fraktion) Pure MCT oil from fractionated organic coconut oil, available in 500 ml. Marketed to keto and low-carb consumers as a quick-energy dietary fat for cooking, beverages, and bulletproof coffee.
• Vitamin D3 + K2 Oil Drops High-dose vitamin D3 with K2 dissolved in organic olive oil, in 20 ml dropper bottle. Marketed as a daily dietary supplement for bone, immune, and cardiovascular health.
• Rose Hip Powder (Hagebuttenpulver) Fine-ground organic rose hip powder in a 250 g pouch, made from whole rose hips. Sold to consumers as a natural vitamin-C supplement to mix into smoothies, muesli, or yogurt.
• Omega-3 Capsules (vegan) Vegan omega-3 capsules made from algae oil, in a 60-capsule pack. Marketed to vegetarian and vegan consumers as a plant-based source of EPA and DHA essential fatty acids.
• Black Cumin Oil Capsules Organic black cumin seed oil in easy-to-swallow capsules, sold as a daily dietary supplement for immune support. Available in a 90-capsule pack.
• Shea Butter Skin Balm (Sheabutter Hautbalsam) Natural skin balm made from unrefined organic shea butter, 100 ml tin. Marketed to consumers as a moisturizing balm for dry skin, lips, and as a base for natural skincare.
• Castor Oil Skin Care Oil (Rizinusöl Hautpflegeöl) Cold-pressed organic castor oil for external cosmetic use, in a 100 ml glass bottle. Sold as a natural skin and lash care product for consumers seeking plant-based beauty oils.
• Almond Skin Care Oil (Mandelöl Hautpflege) Cold-pressed organic sweet almond oil for cosmetic use, 100 ml bottle. Targeted at consumers as a gentle facial and body care oil for sensitive skin.
• Herbal Skin Balm (Kräuter-Hautbalsam) Natural skin balm blended with herbal extracts in a 100 ml tin, formulated for soothing and protecting dry, stressed skin. Sold to consumers seeking plant-based skincare.
• Evening Primrose Oil (Nachtkerzenöl) Cold-pressed organic evening primrose seed oil, in 100 ml and 250 ml glass bottles. Marketed to consumers for skin care and as a dietary supplement rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).
• Walnut Oil Virgin (Walnussöl, nativ) Virgin cold-pressed organic walnut oil in 250 ml and 500 ml bottles. Sold as a premium culinary oil for salads, dressings, and desserts.
• Sesame Oil Virgin (Sesamöl, nativ) Cold-pressed native organic sesame oil in 250 ml bottle. Sold to consumers as a nutty specialty oil for Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine.
• Apricot Kernel Skin Care Oil (Aprikosenkernöl Hautpflege) Cold-pressed organic apricot kernel oil for cosmetic use, 100 ml bottle. Targeted at consumers as a light, nourishing facial oil for normal and sensitive skin.
• Black Seed Oil Unfiltered (Schwarzkümmelöl, ungefiltert) Unfiltered organic black cumin seed oil, in 250 ml and 500 ml glass bottles, retaining natural sediments for enhanced flavor and nutrients. Sold to consumers seeking a less-processed culinary and supplement oil.
• Private Label Manufacturing (Lohnabfüllung & Private Label) Contract manufacturing service for retailers, brand owners, and wholesalers to source organic oils and natural cosmetics under their own label. Ölmühle Solling presses, fills, labels, and packages according to the customer's specification in its certified organic facility.
• Retail and Wholesale Distribution (Händler & Wiederverkäufer) Wholesale distribution program offering Ölmühle Solling's full range of organic oils, vinegars, cosmetics, and pet food to organic food shops, health food stores, pharmacies, and resellers across Germany with no minimum order quantity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8-week mill-freshness guarantee on flaxseed oil
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Organic Raw Material Suppliers NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996A stable network of selected suppliers characterized by long-term and trustworthy trade relationships based on mutual respect. Includes certified organic farmers and cooperatives globally sourcing raw materials from Morocco (argan nuts via women's cooperatives), Egypt (black cumin seeds), Austria (Styrian pumpkin seeds), Philippines/Sri Lanka (coconuts), and India (walnuts).
• Women's Cooperatives in Morocco (Essaouira and Ait Baamrame/Sidi Ifni)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmall-scale argan oil production near Agadir works with women's cooperatives for traditional cracking of argan nuts by hand, creating much-needed local employment. Supports the preservation of traditional cultivation and artisanal oil production in south-west Morocco (UNESCO biosphere reserve area).
• Organic Farmers in Austria (Styria)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSourcing of Styrian pumpkin seeds (from Cucurbita pepo var. styriaca) from organic farmers in Austria for the production of roasted organic pumpkin seed oil, a traditional Austrian specialty.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Primavera Life: German organic producer of cold-pressed oils, essential oils, and natural cosmetics with NATRUE certifications. Comparable in combining edible oils with NATRUE-certified cosmetics under one brand.
• Naturata: German organic food brand with a strong presence in organic oils, vinegars, and specialty foods sold through organic retail channels. Directly comparable product portfolio and distribution model to Ölmühle Solling.
• Bionia: Austrian organic oil producer specializing in cold-pressed pumpkin seed oil and other specialty oils. Closely comparable to Ölmühle Solling's Styrian pumpkin seed oil range and broader specialty oils portfolio.
• Brökelmann Ölmühle: German family-run oil mill producing cold-pressed organic specialty oils, vinegars, and related delicatessen products. Operates with a similar small-batch, organic-certified, premium positioning targeting the same German health-conscious consumer base.
• Bio Planete (Teutoburger Ölmühle): German organic oil mill specializing in cold-pressed edible oils, including specialty and culinary oils, with a comparable focus on EU organic certification and D2C plus retail distribution. One of the closest direct competitors to Ölmühle Solling in the German organic specialty oils segment.
• Mantlerhof: Austrian organic farm and oil mill producing cold-pressed pumpkin seed oil and other specialty oils. Small-batch, organic, family-run model similar to Ölmühle Solling's positioning.

Emerging players

• Kosterina: Premium extra virgin olive oil brand targeting health-conscious consumers via D2C e-commerce. Comparable in D2C-led premium positioning and content-driven marketing, though focused on olive oil rather than diverse specialty oils.
• La Tourangelle: Specialty oil producer offering a broad portfolio of artisan nut and seed oils via retail and online channels. Comparable in product breadth across cold-pressed culinary oils and D2C plus retail distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Deoleo: Global leader in olive oil and edible oils, owner of brands like Bertolli and Carapelli. Represents the broad incumbent benchmark in edible oils, against which specialty organic players like Ölmühle Solling compete for premium shelf space.
• Rapunzel Naturkost: One of Germany's largest organic food manufacturers, with a broad portfolio that includes cold-pressed organic oils. Larger and more diversified than Ölmühle Solling, but overlapping in the organic specialty oils category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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