What Teutoburger Olmuhle does

Teutoburger Ölmühle GmbH is a German specialty food manufacturer founded in 2001 and headquartered in Ibbenbüren, Münsterland. The company produces premium cold-pressed rapeseed and sunflower kernel oils using a patented mechanical seed peeling process that removes the bitter black hulls from rapeseeds before pressing, leaving only the golden kernel. This proprietary method yields oils with a distinctive golden color, fine-nutty flavor, and high smoke point (up to 180°C), and is the central technical differentiator versus conventional whole-seed pressing. The product portfolio comprises five core SKUs: signature Rapskernöl, Heiß Braten (high-oleic frying oil), Buttergeschmack (vegan butter-flavored oil), and their BIO counterparts, distributed under sub-brands Die kleine Mühle and Rapsgold.

The company operates a fully integrated single-site production model covering seed storage, pressing, and bottling, with a stated annual rapeseed processing capacity of 100,000 tonnes commissioned in 2014. Teutoburger Ölmühle generates revenue through one-time product sales to three primary customer segments: retail consumers via major German supermarket chains (EDEKA, Kaufland, Rewe), food service operators (Großverbraucher), and the food processing industry. Distribution is indirect-only — no direct-to-consumer online shop — relying on physical retail, organic/natural food stores (Biofachhandel, Reformhaus), and online marketplaces. The company employs over 90 staff and claims a market-leading position in the German cold-pressed rapeseed and sunflower kernel oil category. Operations are concentrated in the DACH region, with multiple certifications (IFS, BIO, Bioland, Naturland, Halal, Kosher, VLOG non-GMO, ISO 50001, DINO sustainability, GMP+) supporting both domestic premium positioning and limited export potential.

Name

Teutoburger Olmuhle

Legal name

Teutoburger Ölmühle GmbH

Website

https://teutoburger-oelmuehle.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Teutoburger Ölmühle GmbH is a German manufacturer of premium cold-pressed rapeseed and sunflower kernel oils using a patented seed peeling process, selling through major German retailers (EDEKA, Kaufland, Rewe), food service operators, and food processing industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Edible Oils Manufacturing

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing (311224)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Vegetable Oil Crushing & Refining (Soy, Canola/Rapeseed, Sunflower, Corn, Cottonseed) (AFAKAEAA)

Keywords

• Cold-pressed rapeseed oil
• Sunflower kernel oil
• Edible oil manufacturing
• Organic cooking oils
• Specialty culinary oils

Headquarters

HQ city

Ibbenbüren

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Specialty Edible Oil Sales: The company generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of premium cold-pressed rapeseed and sunflower kernel oils. Products are sold through retail channels (supermarkets, organic stores) and online marketplaces to consumers, food service businesses, and food processing industries. Revenue is derived from product sales with pricing typical of premium specialty food products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Teutoburger Ölmühle GmbH is a German oil mill headquartered in Ibbenbüren that manufactures premium cold-pressed rapeseed kernel and sunflower kernel oils. The company uses a patented mechanical peeling process that removes bitter black hulls from rapeseeds before cold pressing, leaving only the golden kernel for processing. Products are marketed under the Teutoburger brand and sub-brands to food retail chains, food service operators, and the food processing industry.

Product overview

Teutoburger Ölmühle is a market-leading manufacturer of cold-pressed rapeseed and sunflower kernel oils in premium quality. The company produces a focused portfolio of five core rapeseed and sunflower oil products: Rapskernöl (signature cold-pressed rapeseed oil), Heiß Braten (high-oleic frying oil), Buttergeschmack (butter-flavored vegan oil), plus their organic counterparts BIO Rapskernöl and BIO Heiß Braten. The products share a unique patented shelling process that removes bitter hulls before cold pressing, resulting in golden-colored oils with a fine-nutty taste. The company also owns two sub-brands: Die Kleine Mühle (exclusive for natural food retailers) and Rapsgold (mainstream universal oil). All products are sold in 500ml bottles through German supermarket chains (Edeka, Kaufland, Rewe) and online retailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Die kleine Mühle: Brand exclusively for natural food retailers, positioning as an innovative oil mill and pioneer in genuine kernel oils, focusing on direct contact with farmers and high-quality rapeseed.
• Rapsgold

Products and services

• Rapskernöl (Rapeseed Kernel Oil) Native rapeseed kernel oil from first cold press; the company's signature allrounder product suitable for cold uses, cooking, and frying up to 180°C. Made using a patented shelling process that removes bitter hulls before cold pressing.
• Heiß Braten (Hot Frying Oil) High-oleic rapeseed kernel oil formulated for frying and deep-frying, with reduced splattering due to added rapeseed lecithin. Heat-stable up to 180°C with a mild taste.
• Buttergeschmack (Butter Flavor Oil) Rapeseed kernel oil with natural butter flavor for cooking and baking. Tastes like real butter but is vegan; cold-pressed and mild-steamed; designed to replace 100g butter with 80g oil in recipes.
• BIO Rapskernöl (Organic Rapeseed Kernel Oil) Organic native rapeseed kernel oil from first cold press with a slightly nutty note. Certified organic from EU-controlled contract farming and heat-stable up to 180°C.
• BIO Heiß Braten (Organic Hot Frying Oil) Organic high-oleic sunflower oil for frying and deep-frying, cold-pressed and mild-steamed with extra mild taste. Heat-stable high-oleic sunflower variety from controlled organic contract farming in the EU, suitable up to 180°C.
• Die Kleine Mühle (sub-brand) Exclusive sub-brand for natural food retailers, positioned as an innovative oil mill and pioneer in 'true' kernel oils with direct contact to farmers and high-quality rapeseed.
• Rapsgold (sub-brand) Universal rapeseed oil brand for every occasion, sourced 100% from Germany with non-GMO (VLOG) certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Smoke point up to 180°C for multi-hour frying suitable for cold-pressed oils
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VLOG - Verband Lebensmittel ohne Gentechnik e.V.coreOthers · 1 January 2022The company is a member of the 'Verband Lebensmittel ohne Gentechnik e.V.' (Association for Food Without Genetic Engineering) and displays the VLOG 'ohne Gentechnik' (non-GMO) seal on their products. This certification guarantees compliance with strict legal criteria ensuring no genetically modified ingredients are present in their products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ölmühle Garting: Bavarian specialty oil mill producing cold-pressed native rapeseed and specialty oils with regional farmer-direct sourcing, comparable in artisanal cold-press approach and German regional retail positioning.
• Brökelmann Ölmühle: German oil mill producing specialty edible oils including cold-pressed rapeseed variants, directly competing with Teutoburger in DACH retail and foodservice channels with a similar regional oil-milling heritage.
• Ölmühle Moog: German organic specialty oil mill focused on cold-pressed native oils (rapeseed, sunflower, linseed), directly comparable in product portfolio, organic positioning, and German retail distribution to Teutoburger's BIO line.
• Rapunzel Naturkost: Major German organic food brand producing cold-pressed organic rapeseed oil under its own label, sharing DACH natural-food retail distribution and competing on premium organic positioning with Teutoburger's BIO products.
• Byodo Naturkost: German organic premium food manufacturer producing cold-pressed organic rapeseed and sunflower oils for natural food retail (Naturkostfachhandel) across DACH, directly competing with Die Kleine Mühle sub-brand.

Broad incumbents

• AAK: Swedish-Danish global leader in specialty oils and fats serving food manufacturers and retail; competes with Teutoburger on industrial ingredient supply and increasingly in branded specialty oils in European retail.
• Deoleo: World's largest olive oil producer and bottler (Bertolli, Carapelli brands) with growing footprint in non-olive specialty culinary oils; comparable as a major European branded edible oil incumbent with multi-channel retail distribution.
• Cargill: Global agribusiness and edible oils processor with extensive rapeseed/canola crushing and refined oil capabilities; sets commodity price benchmarks and competes in industrial ingredient supply against Teutoburger's B2B channel.
• Bunge: Global agribusiness with major oilseed processing operations across Europe including rapeseed crushing; competes as a broad supplier in both industrial and retail edible oils in DACH.

Emerging players

• La Tourangelle: French-origin specialty oil producer (walnut, hazelnut, grapeseed, sunflower) sold across European retail and foodservice; comparable in premium cold-press positioning and gourmet culinary oil category focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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