Okoring Handels

What Okoring Handels does

Ökoring Handels GmbH is a German organic food wholesaler (Berater-Großhandel / consultant wholesaler) headquartered in Mammendorf, Bavaria, and operating since 1993. The company distributes more than 12,000 certified-organic SKUs — including fresh produce, dairy, meat, frozen goods, dry goods, wines, natural cosmetics, and household items — to organic specialty retailers (Naturkostfachhandel), gastronomy and hospitality operators, event caterers, schools and kindergartens, social institutions, farm shops, subscription box operators, and food processors. Customers are exclusively B2B; Ökoring does not serve individual consumers. Delivery is conducted via the company's own truck fleet across Bavaria, parts of Austria, and South Tyrol, supported by self-pickup at the Mammendorf headquarters and a secondary regional hub in Nürnberg.

The core technical surface is the ecoinform-powered online shop (oekoring.ecoinform.de), which provides product database integration (including Datanature product descriptions and ingredients), enabling ~140 employees and downstream customers to browse assortment and place orders. The company integrates with multiple warehouse management and logistics platforms (Orderix.bio, Dataphone, Bio-Office, Bio-Bill, PC Gärtner, Biospeiseplanmanager). Ökoring holds IFS Wholesale certification at the 98.22% Higher Level (2025) and operates under organic certification DE-ÖKO-006. Membership since 2011 in the Gemeinwohl-Ökonomie (Economy for the Common Good) framework is a deliberate governance positioning rather than a regulatory requirement.

Revenue is generated through wholesale transactional margins on the 12,000+ article assortment, with pricing varying by delivery zone and order volume. The freight-free threshold sits at €590-690 net depending on zone (€690 for frozen goods), with minimum order values of €50 (frozen) and €40 (combined meat/wurst), and self-pickup minimums of €300 net (Mammendorf) and €400 net (Nürnberg). Sub-brands and product initiatives include 'Bio des Südens' and the BioRegional producer support program. Capital formation is conducted via Genussrechte (enjoyment rights), a debt-like instrument issued since 2003 to private investors. The go-to-market is sales-led with dedicated field sales representatives segmented by customer type (retail, gastronomy, Franken region) and supported by conversion consulting for foodservice clients.

Name

Okoring Handels

Legal name

Ökoring Handels GmbH

Website

https://oekoring.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Okoring Handels is a German organic food wholesale distributor (since 1993, ~140 employees, Mammendorf, Bavaria) supplying over 12,000 certified-organic SKUs via its own logistics fleet to organic specialty retailers, gastronomy, hospitality, schools, and processors across Bavaria, parts of Austria, and South Tyrol.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Food Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (424480)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic & Natural Packaged Grocery Wholesale (AFAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Organic food wholesale
• B2B food distribution
• Natural food retail supply
• Specialty food distribution
• Consultant wholesale trade

Headquarters

HQ city

Mammendorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale distribution of organic food products: Revenue generated through wholesale distribution of over 12,000 organic articles including fresh produce, dairy, meat, frozen goods, dry goods, wines, natural cosmetics, and household items to specialized organic retail and foodservice customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ökoring Handels GmbH operates as a Berater-Großhandel (consultant-wholesale) supplying more than 12,000 organic articles — fresh produce, dairy, meat, frozen goods, dry goods, wines, natural cosmetics, and household items — to natural food retailers, organic bakeries, hotels, gastronomy operators, schools, kindergartens, and social institutions. The company distributes its own brand 'Bio des Südens' alongside certified Bioland, Demeter, Naturland and Biokreis producer products through an ecoinform-powered online shop and its own logistics fleet covering Bavaria, parts of Austria, and South Tyrol.

Product overview

Ökoring Handels GmbH operates as a Bio-Großhandel (organic food wholesale) company with approximately 12,000 organic articles. The core offering consists of an online shop (ecoinform platform) for ordering fresh produce, dried goods, dairy, meat, frozen products, wines, natural cosmetics, and hygiene products. The portfolio includes the company's own brand 'Bio des Südens' and the BioRegional initiative supporting local producers. Service modules include specialized offerings for gastronomy, natural food retail, BINAKO educational network, and 'Genussrechte' (enjoyment rights) for sustainable investment. The company operates own logistics delivering throughout Bavaria, parts of Austria, and South Tyrol.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bio des Südens: A brand of Ökoring representing best organic products from southern regions, with a focus on conviction-based organic farming and close relationships with regional producers.

Products and services

• Online Shop (ecoinform) B2B ordering platform allowing registered wholesale customers to browse and order more than 12,000 organic articles, view product descriptions and ingredients, and arrange delivery via Ökoring's logistics fleet.
• Bio des Südens Ökoring's own regional brand of certified organic products sourced from long-standing producer partnerships across southern Germany and beyond, marketed under a distinct 'Bio des Südens' sub-brand identity.
• Gastronomie Wholesale Service Dedicated service program for gastronomy and hospitality customers (restaurants, hotels, event caterers, canteens) supplying fresh produce lists, ready-cut product ranges, beverage lists, seasonal specials, and free organic-conversion consulting.
• Naturkostfachhandel Service (Natural Food Retail Service) Comprehensive wholesale service program for natural food retailers including BNN3/Excel assortment lists, warehouse-management system interfaces (Bio-Office, Bio-Bill, PC Gärtner), daily fresh produce lists, and individualized promotional support.

Quantifiable outcome

• IFS Wholesale 98.22% Higher Level certification result
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BiolandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganic farming association partnership. Ökoring trades products following Bioland guidelines, one of Germany's largest organic farming associations.
• DemetercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiodynamic farming association partnership. Ökoring offers products certified under Demeter standards for biodynamic agriculture.
• NaturlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganic farming association partnership. Ökoring provides access to Naturland certified organic products.
• BiokreiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional organic farming association partnership focusing on small-scale farms.
• Slow Food e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational slow food movement membership supporting sustainable food culture and traditional food production.
• GreentablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable gastronomy certification and network partnership.
• BNN Bundesverband Naturkost NaturwarencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman industry association membership for natural food wholesalers and retailers.
• BNW Bundesverband nachhaltige WirtschaftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for sustainable economy membership supporting ethical business practices.
• Die RegionalencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of regional organic wholesalers enabling cross-regional cooperation and distribution.
• BINAKO Bildungsnetzwerk NaturkostcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational network partnership providing seminars, training, and excursions for organic trade professionals.
• Gemeinwohl ÖkonomiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Association for the Promotion of Economy for the Common Good since 2011. Business model based on community well-being principles.
• BiohotelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with hotel chain network specializing in organic hospitality.
• Bund NaturschutzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with environmental conservation organization.
• d/sign (Kerstin Dausel)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWeb design partner responsible for company website design and maintenance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Naturkost Elkershausen: Regional German organic wholesaler with depot-based distribution to natural food retail. Comparable mid-sized regional peer in the German organic wholesale landscape.
• Kornkraft Naturkost: Northern German organic wholesaler with depot delivery network serving natural food retail. Comparable B2B model with deep organic assortment and BioRegional-style producer partnerships.
• Bodan Großhandel für Naturkost: Regional organic wholesaler serving the Lake Constance/Bodensee area with own logistics and BioRegional-style sourcing. Closely comparable in size, regional scope, and product assortment.
• Biogroßhandel Münchner Kindl: Munich-based organic wholesaler referenced as a long-term Ökoring partner. Overlapping Bavarian territory with own organic distribution to specialty retail and gastronomy.
• Weiling Naturkost: Largest German organic wholesaler operating from Coesfeld with multi-region delivery, broad organic assortment, and B2B model. Most comparable scaled regional organic wholesale peer to Ökoring in business model and customer base.
• Chiemgauer Naturkost: Bavarian organic wholesaler mentioned in Ökoring's network partner Die Regionalen. Operates a similar B2B organic distribution model with a focus on regional producers in the Chiemgau area.
• Rinklin Naturkost: Southern German organic wholesaler operating a depot and delivery model for natural food retail. Direct competitor for retail customers across overlapping southern German territories.
• Terra Naturkost: Mid-sized German organic wholesaler with depot-based B2B distribution. Comparable in scale and assortment breadth to Ökoring for the natural food retail channel.
• Grell Naturkost: Hamburg-based organic wholesaler serving northern German natural food retail. Comparable B2B-only model with regional delivery and broad organic assortment.

Broad incumbents

• Metro AG: Major German cash-and-carry and food service wholesaler with a hospitality-focused assortment including organic lines. Overlaps with Ökoring in gastronomy/hotel supply but operates at far larger scale across conventional and organic categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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