What Immergut does

Immergut GmbH & Co. KG is a German contract bottling and co-packing specialist headquartered in Schlüchtern, Hesse, operating under the Bauer Gruppe corporate umbrella. The company converts raw milk, plant-based beverages, juices, and liquid foods into shelf-stable UHT products using Tetra Pak carton packaging formats (Tetra Edge, Tetra Prisma Edge, and flexible pouches), with in-house product development supported by a pilot UHT plant. Its operational footprint includes 200 employees, an annual capacity of approximately 200 million units and 74 million kg of processed liquid, a portfolio of 440+ articles built on 340 recipes, and exports to 43 countries representing more than 80% of output. Core service categories span B2B contract manufacturing, private-label production, and co-packing for food and beverage brands, healthcare and medical-nutrition companies, sports and functional nutrition, and pet food manufacturers.

Immergut's revenue model is two-pronged: (1) B2B contract manufacturing and co-packing, where revenue is generated through processing fees and manufacturing margins on third-party brands and private labels, with quote-based pricing negotiated individually; and (2) own-brand consumer sales through Immergut, Drinkfit, Naschkatze, PRO-FIT, FUEL, and the Milchbubie direct-to-consumer online factory outlet, distributed via German retail partners such as EDEKA. Go-to-market relies on enterprise field sales, an online product-configurator inquiry tool for inbound B2B leads, and active participation in international trade shows (notably Gulfood Dubai 2025). Customer concentration risk is moderate and spread across enterprise food and beverage brands, medical-nutrition companies, and international distributors.

The company is differentiated by an unusually deep certification stack (IFS Higher Level, BRC Grade A+, ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001, Bio, VLOG, Rainforest Alliance, FairTrade, Kosher, Halal), a 130-year operating history dating to 1894, and proven UHT expertise in complex niche categories such as enteral nutrition, lactose-free dairy, and protein-enriched functional beverages. Immergut's AI maturity remains at the exploratory stage: the only disclosed initiative is a single workshop with Tetra Pak and CompanyMind to evaluate AI potential, with no production deployments or proprietary AI systems.

Name

Immergut

Legal name

Immergut GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://immergut.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Immergut is a German UHT contract bottler and co-packer, headquartered in Schlüchtern, serving B2B food and beverage brands, medical-nutrition companies, and private-label producers across 43 countries, with a portfolio of own consumer brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Aseptic & Shelf-Stable Beverage Contract Manufacturing (UHT, Tetra Pak) (AFAFAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Bottling/Canning & Packaging Operations (AFAFABAO), Yogurt & Cultured Dairy Products Manufacturing (Kefir, Sour Cream, Labneh) (AFAKAKAC)

Keywords

• Dairy contract manufacturing
• UHT processing services
• Private label bottling
• Tetra Pak co-packing
• Co-packing dairy liquids

Headquarters

HQ city

Schlüchtern

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing (Co-Packing): Contract bottling and manufacturing services for third-party brands and private labels. Services include mixing, filling, and packaging based on customer recipes and specifications. Revenue is generated through processing fees and manufacturing margins.
2. Own Brand Products: Sale of proprietary branded products including Immergut (dairy classics), Drinkfit (milk drinks), Naschkatze (dessert sauces), and PRO-FIT (protein nutrition). Products sold through retail channels and direct-to-consumer via Milchbubie online factory outlet.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Immergut manufactures long-shelf-life UHT dairy, dessert, protein and lifestyle beverages and offers end-to-end contract bottling and co-packing services for third-party brands and private labels. Production covers recipe development, mixing, UHT processing, filling into Tetra Pak cartons and pouches, raw material and packaging sourcing, and finished goods distribution across 43 countries. In parallel, the company sells proprietary consumer brands (Immergut, Drinkfit, Naschkatze, PRO-FIT, FUEL) through retail and its Milchbubie outlet.

Product overview

Immergut is a contract bottling and dairy manufacturing company offering a portfolio of own-brand products (Immergut, Drinkfit, Naschkatze, PRO-FIT, FUEL) alongside comprehensive co-packing services. The company's service offering spans product concept and development, manufacturing, raw material sourcing, and packaging. Their packaging solutions utilize Tetra Pak carton formats (Tetra Edge, Tetra Prisma Edge) in various sizes and configurations, plus flexible pouch options. Product categories include protein-rich nutrition, vegan products, health/enteral nutrition, milk-based beverages, desserts, tea/juice drinks, and pet food. They operate as a full-service contract manufacturer (co-packer) serving both national and international markets with over 80% export share.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Immergut: Milk classics - premium quality dairy products since 1883, including various milk products.
• Drinkfit
• Naschkatze
• PRO-FIT

Products and services

• Immergut (own brand - dairy classics) Core proprietary brand of milk and dairy classics, positioned as premium quality since 1883, sold through German retail and as part of the company's branded portfolio.
• Drinkfit Own-brand flavoured milk drinks, milk-mix beverages, yogurt drinks and iced tea variants sold in convenient cartons for on-the-go consumption.
• Naschkatze Own-brand dessert sauces (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry) in resealable cartons, recognised as Topmarke 2024.
• PRO-FIT Own-brand high-protein RTD drink with 20g protein and fibre, positioned as a portable meal replacement for active lifestyles.
• FUEL Immergut's high-protein concept line for sports nutrition applications, demonstrating in-house expertise in protein RTDs.
• Contract Bottling / Co-Packing Service Full-service contract bottling covering concept development, product development per customer specifications, UHT manufacturing and co-packing of dairy and liquid food products for brands, retailers and private labels.
• Product Development Service Joint product conception and development support, leveraging supplier relationships and a pilot UHT plant for efficient recipe-to-shelf development cycles.
• Raw Material and Packaging Sourcing Sourcing of more than 3,000 raw materials plus packaging materials, leveraging bulk purchasing advantages for pricing optimisation.
• Tetra Pak Carton Packaging Service FSC-certified Tetra Pak carton packaging (Tetra Edge in 200/250/500/1000ml; Tetra Prisma Edge in 200/250/330ml) with multiple closure options (HeliCap, DreamCap, LightWingCap, straw), plus pouch packaging (Doypack 150-200ml stand-up; Cheerpack 70-500ml hanging bags).

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bauer GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company umbrella organization providing strategic direction and group synergies. Immergut operates under the Bauer Gruppe corporate structure, participating in group-wide initiatives including Business Unit meetings, national apprentice exchange programs, and shared compliance and sustainability frameworks.
• Tetra PakcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic packaging technology partner providing carton packaging equipment and materials (Tetra Edge, Tetra Prisma lines) and closures (HeliCap, DreamCap, LightWingCap). Also collaborated on AI potential workshop to explore technology applications for Immergut operations.
• CompanyMind GmbH & Co. KGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner that collaborated with Immergut and Tetra Pak on an AI potential workshop to explore opportunities for artificial intelligence integration into Immergut's operations and processes.
• Work PersonalleasingminorOthersStaffing and recruitment partner from Sinntal that participated in Mittelstandstalk radio discussion with Immergut about solutions for addressing labor shortages through international workforce.
• Heraeus Holding GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining cooperation partner for basic industrial training. Immergut conducts cooperative basic training for electronics and mechatronics apprenticeships with Heraeus in Hanau.
• Raw Material SupplierscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of reliable raw material suppliers enabling Immergut's product development and manufacturing capabilities. Close supplier relationships generate beneficial synergies and ensure quality inputs.
• Gewerbliche und Landwirtschaftliche Schule Wangen/AllgäuminorOthersVocational school partnership for dairy technologist and dairy lab technician apprenticeships. Block-format vocational training conducted at this school for theoretical instruction.
• Local Partners in Export MarketscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of reliable partners and distributors in export countries (China, Hong Kong, UK, Scandinavia) enabling Immergut's international presence. Particularly strong 10+ year relationships in China.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• FrieslandCampina: Dutch dairy major with extensive UHT, dairy beverages, infant nutrition, and ingredient capabilities. Overlaps with Immergut in UHT processing, branded and B2B dairy, and exports to Asian and European markets.
• Lactalis: Global dairy giant with significant private-label and contract manufacturing in UHT milk, flavored milk, and specialty dairy. A broad incumbent competing for the same private-label and export customers as Immergut.
• Arla Foods: European dairy cooperative with significant UHT, flavored milk, and nutrition product lines plus private-label manufacturing. Comparable as a co-packing and dairy-processing competitor, but at far larger scale and broader geographic footprint than Immergut.
• Müller Dairy (Theo Müller Group / Müllermilch): Large German dairy group with own-brand (Müllermilch, Landliebe) plus B2B and private-label UHT capabilities. A broader incumbent that overlaps with Immergut in UHT, flavored milk, and dessert/dairy co-packing but operates at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• Refresco: World's largest independent beverage contract manufacturer (co-packer), specializing in bottling private-label juices, dairy, and functional drinks. Highly comparable to Immergut's contract bottling/co-packing business model, especially in non-alcoholic beverages and UHT/aseptic packaging.
• DMK Group (Deutsches Milchkontor): Germany's largest dairy cooperative and a major UHT milk and dairy-ingredients manufacturer. DMK directly competes with Immergut in contract bottling, private-label dairy, and UHT processing for both German retail and international B2B customers.
• Hochwald: German dairy cooperative operating UHT milk, flavored milk, and condensed milk lines with a major export business. Comparable to Immergut in UHT processing, Tetra Pak packaging, and serving private-label B2B customers across Europe and beyond.
• Döhler: German-headquartered global manufacturer of beverages, ingredients, and dairy/dessert sauces with strong co-manufacturing capabilities. Comparable to Immergut in flavored milk drinks, dessert sauces, juice, and B2B contract manufacturing for international brand owners.
• Sachsenmilch (Müller Group): Part of Theo Müller Group, Sachsenmilch operates large-scale UHT milk and dairy-product manufacturing for private-label and B2B customers. Directly comparable in UHT/dairy processing scale, customer base, and German Mittelstand operating model.
• Meggle: German dairy company with UHT milk, dairy ingredients, and lactose-free specialty products. Comparable to Immergut in specialty dairy manufacturing, Tetra Pak/UHT packaging, and serving B2B and export customers across Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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