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Recheis (legal name: Josef Recheis Eierteigwarenfabrik und Walzmühle Gesellschaft m.b.H.) is an Austrian pasta manufacturer founded in 1889 and headquartered at Fassergasse 8–10 in Hall in Tirol, Austria. The company produces dried pasta products across six lines — Goldmarke (30+ variants), Dinkel (spelt), Vollkorn (whole grain), Low Carb, Gluten-free, and limited editions — for a total of more than 80 SKUs, using pressed and stamped pasta technology, high-temperature drying capable of reaching residual moisture as low as 7%, and sterilization-resistant formulations for ready-meal applications. Production runs in three daily shifts at the Hall in Tirol plant, drawing on Tyrolean Karwendel mountain water and durum wheat sourced exclusively under a 2016 contract-farming partnership with the Erzeugergemeinschaft Zistersdorf (EGZ), which coordinates over 200 family farms in Lower Austria's Weinviertel region.

The company sells branded pasta to Austrian consumers through every major domestic grocery chain (Billa, Billa Plus, Spar, Eurospar, Spar Gourmet, Interspar, Merkur, Maximarkt, AdeG, Sutterluety, MPreis, T&G) and online grocery platforms, and operates a separate B2B Private Label and Industry division supplying custom pasta manufacturing, industrial ingredients, and packaging formats from 250 g flow wrap up to 5 kg and big bags to retailers, food processors, and ready-meal producers. A dedicated gastronomy/professional channel serves hotels, restaurants, and caterers with a specialized product line, Nudelküche magazine, and a professional newsletter. Marketing emphasizes recipe content, food-blogger collaborations, social media (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube), and sustainability storytelling (Grüne Pause, TooGoodToGo, Caritas donations, One4One, Klimafitter Bergwald Tirol reforestation, PEFC-certified packaging).

Recheis is a privately held, family-owned business with no external private equity or venture capital investors, no parent company, and no subsidiaries. Stefan Recheis serves as Geschäftsführer (Managing Director), representing the fifth generation of family involvement. The company holds IFS Food, Bio (Organic), Kosher, and PEFC certifications. Geographic operations are confined to Austria with no global footprint claim, and the company provides no public mobile app, API, or AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Fills

Legal name

Josef Recheis Eierteigwarenfabrik und Walzmühle Gesellschaft m.b.H.

Website

https://recheis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Recheis is a 135-year-old, family-owned Austrian pasta manufacturer producing 80+ SKUs of branded, private-label, and industrial dried pasta at a single Hall in Tirol plant, sold nationwide through major Austrian grocery chains and a dedicated B2B and gastronomy division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pasta Manufacturing

NAICS

Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour (311824), Cookie, Cracker, and Pasta Manufacturing (31182)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAKABAB

Pasta Manufacturing (dry, fresh, filled)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Processing & Manufacturing/Breakfast Cereals, Pasta & Grain-Based Foods Manufacturing

SECONDARYAFAKABAK

Gluten-Free & Specialty Grain-Based Foods Manufacturing (GF pasta/cereals, ancient grains)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Processing & Manufacturing/Breakfast Cereals, Pasta & Grain-Based Foods Manufacturing

SECONDARYAFAKACAK

Dried & Dehydrated Foods Manufacturing

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Processing & Manufacturing/Canned, Frozen & Preserved Foods Manufacturing

Keywords

• Pasta manufacturing
• Dried pasta products
• Egg pasta production
• Private label pasta
• Gluten-free noodles

Headquarters

HQ city

Hall

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consumer Retail Products: Sale of branded pasta products through Austrian grocery retail chains including Billa, Spar, Interspar, Merkur, Maximarkt, AdeG, Sutterluety, MPreis, and T&G. Products include Goldmarke, Dinkel, Vollkorn, Low Carb, and Gluten-free lines sold in red packaging.
2. Private Label Manufacturing: Custom pasta manufacturing for retail chains and brands under private label agreements. The company provides product development, manufacturing, and packaging services for customer-specific pasta products.
3. Industrial Ingredients: Supply of deep-dried pasta products as ingredients for food processing industry, including ready meals, dry soups, and convenience products. Products feature high cooking stability for extended warming.
4. Gastronomy/Professional Segment: Specialized pasta products and solutions for professional kitchens, restaurants, and catering businesses in Austria.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Recheis manufactures and sells dried pasta products under its own brand (Goldmarke, Dinkel, Vollkorn, Low Carb, Gluten-free, limited editions) for Austrian retail consumers, produces custom private label pasta for retail chains and food brands, and supplies deep-dried pasta ingredients and sterilization-resistant pasta for the food processing industry and professional gastronomy. More than 80 products are made in Hall in Tirol from Austrian durum wheat sourced through over 200 contract family farms and water drawn from the Karwendel nature reserve. The company is privately held by the Recheis family and operates as a five-generation Austrian pasta specialist since 1889.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recheis Goldmarke Pasta Flagship branded premium pasta line from Recheis with more than 30 varieties sold in red packaging across Austrian grocery retail for family meals and traditional Austrian recipes.
• Recheis Dinkel (Spelt) Noodles Spelt-based pasta products sold under the Recheis brand for Austrian consumers seeking an alternative to durum wheat pasta.
• Recheis Vollkorn (Whole Grain) Noodles Whole grain pasta products sold under the Recheis brand for Austrian consumers seeking higher-fiber pasta options for everyday meals.
• Recheis Low Carb Pasta Low-carbohydrate pasta products sold under the Recheis brand for consumers following low-carb diets, packaged in PEFC-certified paper.
• Recheis Gluten-Free Pasta Gluten-free pasta products sold under the Recheis brand for consumers with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, distributed through specialty retailers like Solo Glutenfree and Austrian grocery chains.
• Recheis Fußballnudeln (Limited Edition) Limited edition football-shaped pasta made from 100% Austrian durum wheat in Pokal, Fußball, and Fußballschuh shapes, released for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and sold at Billa Plus and Interspar.
• Private Label Pasta Manufacturing Custom pasta manufacturing service for retail chains and brands, providing product development, manufacturing, and packaging under the customer's own brand. Flexible packaging options include plastic bags (250-550g), paper bags (400-550g), big bags, and flow wrap (250-5000g).
• Industrial Pasta Ingredients Deep-dried pasta products supplied as ingredients for the food processing industry, including ready meals, dry soups, and convenience products, with high cooking stability for extended warming and sterilization processing.
• Recheis Gastronomy / Professional Pasta Line Specialized pasta products and solutions for professional kitchens, restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses, served through a dedicated catalog, professional recipes, and the Nudelküche gastronomy magazine.

Quantifiable outcome

• 135+ years of continuous operation making pasta in Austria
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erzeugergemeinschaft Zistersdorf (EGZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership with over 200 agricultural family farms in Lower Austria Weinviertel region for contract durum wheat cultivation. EGZ coordinates farming, harvest, quality control, and transparent traceability. The partnership includes the 'Grüne Pause' sustainability initiative ensuring 7% of farmland receives rest periods for soil health.
• TooGoodToGominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the world's largest food waste app, allowing Recheis to sell surprise bags of products near expiration at reduced prices (€3.99 instead of €12) for pickup at the Hall in Tirol facility. Aims to prevent food waste and promote sustainability.
• Caritas and Social OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduct donations to Caritas, social institutions, supermarkets, and soup kitchens throughout Austria. Donations include flawless production samples and discontinued items to support social causes and prevent food waste.
• One4OneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial initiative partnership to set a sign against poverty. Recheis participates in programs addressing basic needs like food, housing, and medical care for people in Austria struggling to make ends meet.
• Klimafitter Bergwald TirolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReforestation initiative cooperation near Recheis headquarters in Hall, Tirol. Annual tree planting activities with colleagues to support Tyrolean forest preservation, which contributes to the water quality of the Karwendel nature reserve (source of Recheis production water).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• La Molisana: Italian pasta manufacturer focused on durum wheat dry pasta with traditional bronze-die and modern production. Comparable to Recheis on durum-wheat sourcing, multiple pasta formats and grocery channel distribution.
• Barilla: World's largest pasta manufacturer with a broad dry pasta portfolio sold through global grocery retail, including Austria. Directly comparable to Recheis in core dry pasta category and channel mix, though at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Pasta Zara: Italian dry pasta producer with a diversified portfolio of standard and specialty pasta products. Comparable to Recheis on dry pasta manufacturing, multi-shape product lines, and broad grocery retail distribution.
• Delverde: Italian premium pasta producer focused on bronze-die extrusion and traditional drying. Comparable to Recheis on premium dry pasta positioning, traditional processing methods and specialty line extensions.
• De Cecco: Italian premium dry pasta producer with a heritage brand positioning. Closely comparable to Recheis on premium dry pasta, brand-led retail distribution and emphasis on traditional processing and quality.
• Garofalo: Italian pasta manufacturer selling premium and specialty pasta varieties internationally. Comparable to Recheis in product range (multiple pasta shapes and grain-based variants), brand-led retail presence and private-label capabilities.

Regional players

• Tante Fanny: Austrian fresh pasta and dough brand. Comparable to Recheis as an Austrian-based pasta/dough manufacturer with domestic retail presence, though focused on fresh rather than dry pasta and serving a different sub-category.
• Catelli: Major Canadian dry pasta and specialty pasta manufacturer. Comparable to Recheis in dry pasta manufacturing, retail distribution and specialty/health-positioned product lines, but focused on the North American market.

Broad incumbents

• Buitoni (Nestlé): Long-standing pasta brand now part of Nestlé's broader food portfolio. Comparable to Recheis in dry pasta category presence but operates as part of a much larger packaged-food conglomerate with broader capabilities.

Emerging players

• Banza: US-based chickpea and legume pasta brand targeting health-conscious consumers with gluten-free and high-protein alternatives. Comparable to Recheis' specialty/health lines (Gluten-free, Low Carb) and growing retail distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4CpnhIsM_1J8irYMzMwOyw
• Facebookfacebook.com/recheis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/recheis
• Instagraminstagram.com/recheis_nudeln
• Pinterestpinterest.at/recheis_nudel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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