Bad Dürrheimer

What Bad Dürrheimer does

Bad Dürrheimer Mineralbrunnen GmbH + Co. KG Heilbrunnen is a privately held German beverage producer headquartered in Bad Dürrheim, Baden-Württemberg, operating in a spa and bath town ('Kur- und Bäderstadt') within the Naturpark Südschwarzwald. Its core product is premium Bio-Mineralwasser bottled at source from protected deep springs — principally the Johannisquelle and Weissenberger Quelle — marketed under the 'Kostbar' brand in Still, Medium, Classic, Dezent, and Légère variants. The company also produces Bertolds Quelle Heilwasser, classified as a natural pharmaceutical drug (Arzneimittel), and an extended beverage portfolio including fruit spritzers (Apfelschorle, Kostbares Schätzle), lemonades, iced teas, vitamin drinks (ACE), and sports drinks (SportAktiv) in glass and PET packaging (PET made from 75% recycled material).

The firm's revenue model is straightforward hardware-style product sales through two channels: German retail/grocery for the mainstream 'Kostbar' line and the gastronomy/horeca channel via dedicated 'Kostbar Exklusiv' and 'Légère' SKUs for fine-dining and catering customers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set downstream by retailers and horeca operators. No direct consumer subscriptions, e-commerce D2C storefront, or named enterprise customer contracts are evident; go-to-market is led by channel partners with supporting brand content via the company website, Facebook, and Instagram. Certifications — Bio-Mineralwasser (Kiwa-BCS Öko-Garantie), IFS food safety, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 — act as core commercial infrastructure that enables listing with premium retailers and gastronomy accounts.

Customer segmentation targets two groups: health-conscious individual consumers who value certified organic purity and provenance (the primary persona), and gastronomy/horeca buyers (restaurants, hotels, caterers) seeking premium glass-bottled presentation aligned with fine-dining and sustainability narratives. The company holds long-standing partnerships with regional conservation bodies (Naturpark Südschwarzwald, Umweltzentrum Schwarzwald-Baar-Neckar, Schwarzwaldverein foundation) and organic-industry associations (Demeter, Naturland, IFOAM, BNN), which materially reinforce its premium positioning and ESG narrative. There is no evidence of venture, private-equity, or public-market ownership; the entity is structured as a German GmbH + Co. KG with no parent or subsidiaries disclosed.

Name

Bad Dürrheimer

Legal name

Bad Dürrheimer Mineralbrunnen GmbH + Co. KG Heilbrunnen

Website

https://bad-duerrheimer.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bad Dürrheimer is a German mineral water producer based in the Black Forest spa town of Bad Dürrheim, bottling certified Bio-Mineralwasser under the Kostbar brand alongside Heilwasser, juices, and soft drinks for German retail grocery and gastronomy/horeca customers.

Ownership category

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Product category

Bottled Water

NAICS

Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086)

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral Water Bottling (Naturally Mineral) (AFAFACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Flavored/Enhanced Bottled Water Production (Essenced, Vitamin, Electrolyte) (AFAFACAF)

Keywords

• Premium mineral water
• Organic beverages
• Healing water
• Bottled water
• Soft drinks

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Dürrheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bottled Water and Beverage Sales: Bad Dürrheimer generates revenue through the production and sale of bottled beverages including Bio-Mineralwasser (Still, Medium, Classic, Dezent varieties), Heilwasser (Bertolds Quelle), fruit refreshments, lemonades, cola mixes, vitamin and sports drinks, and iced teas. Products are sold in glass and PET bottles of various sizes (0.25L to 1.5L) through retail and foodservice channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bad Dürrheimer produces and sells premium Bio-Mineralwasser (organic mineral water) under the Kostbar brand in Still, Medium, Classic, and Dezent varieties, sourced from protected deep springs (Johannisquelle and Weissenberger Quelle) in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park. The company also produces Heilwasser Bertolds Quelle (a natural healing water classified as a pharmaceutical drug), a gourmet mineral water line (Kostbar Légère) for gastronomy, and a portfolio of beverages including fruit refreshments, lemonades, cola mixes, vitamin drinks, sports drinks, and iced teas, packaged in glass and PET bottles (0.25L to 1.5L).

Product overview

Bad Dürrheimer is a German beverage company specializing in mineral water and refreshment drinks from the Black Forest region. The core product line consists of premium Bio-Mineralwasser (bio-certified mineral water) under the 'Kostbar' brand, available in four variants: Still (still), Dezent (lightly sparkling), Medium (light sparkle), and Classic (high sparkle). The company also produces a healing water (Heilwasser Bertolds Quelle), gourmet mineral water (Kostbar Légère) for gastronomy, and a portfolio of refreshment beverages including fruit spritzers (Apfelschorle), vitamin drinks (SportAktiv, ACE), lemonades (Orangenlimonade, Zitronenlimonade, Grapefruitlimonade), ice teas (Eistee), and specialty juices (Kostbares Schätzle from orchard fruits). Products are packaged in both glass and PET bottles with varying capacities, with PET bottles using 75% recycled material. The company holds Bio-Mineralwasser certification from Kiwa-BCS and operates from Bad Dürrheim in the Southern Black Forest nature park.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kostbar: Premium Bio-Mineralwater brand featuring Still, Medium, Classic, and Dezent varieties sourced from Johannisquelle and Weissenberger Quelle in Bad Dürrheim.
• Bertolds Quelle
• Kostbar Exklusiv / Kostbar Légère
• Kostbares Schätzle
• SportAktiv
• ACE
• Cola Mix
• Fruchtzauber

Products and services

• Bio-Mineralwasser Kostbar Medium Premium bio-mineral water with light sparkling carbonation (4.0 g/l in glass, 4.5 g/l in PET), sourced from the Johannisquelle in Bad Dürrheim and certified organic by Kiwa-BCS Öko-Garantie GmbH. Sold in glass and PET bottles through retail and online.
• Bio-Mineralwasser Kostbar Classic Premium bio-mineral water with high sparkling carbonation (6.8 g/l in glass, 7.3 g/l in PET), sourced from the Johannisquelle in Bad Dürrheim and certified organic by Kiwa-BCS Öko-Garantie GmbH. Sold in glass and PET bottles through retail and online.
• Bio-Mineralwasser Kostbar Dezent Premium bio-mineral water with light sparkling carbonation, sourced from the Johannisquelle in Bad Dürrheim with balanced mineralization and subtle bitter notes. Certified organic by Kiwa-BCS Öko-Garantie GmbH.
• Bio-Mineralwasser Kostbar Still Premium bio-mineral water without carbonation, sourced from the Weissenberger Quelle in Bad Dürrheim. Calcium and sulfate rich, suitable for low-sodium diets. Certified organic by Kiwa-BCS Öko-Garantie GmbH.
• Bio-Mineralwasser Kostbar Légère Exclusive gourmet bio-mineral water with a touch of carbonation (2.3 g/l), presented in elegant design bottles for home use and fine dining. Sourced from the Weissenberger Quelle.
• Heilwasser Bertolds Quelle Natural healing water with fine sparkling carbonation, low in sodium. Classified as a natural medicine (Arzneimittel). Indicated for digestive function stimulation and urinary tract infections support.
• Apfelschorle Apple spritzer made from regional apples, available in glass and PET bottles.
• Kostbares Schätzle Direct pressed juice from orchard fruits (Streuobstwiesen), supporting regional landscape conservation efforts.
• Vitamindrink ACE Vitamin-enriched drink containing vitamins A, C, and E, available in various fruit flavors.
• SportAktiv Sports drink designed for hydration during physical activity, available in regular and peach variants.
• Lemonade Range (Orangenlimonade, Zitronenlimonade, Grapefruitlimonade, Cola Mix, Citrolimo, Orancitro) Portfolio of lemonades including orange, lemon (clear and naturally cloudy variants), grapefruit, cola mix, and citrus hybrid beverages, available in glass and PET packaging.
• Iced Tea and Fruit Refreshment Range (Eistee Pfirsich, Eistee Zitrone, Fruchtzauber, Schwarze Johannisbeere, Weiße Holunderblüte, Apfel-Kirsche) Portfolio of iced teas (peach, lemon) and fruit refreshments including blackcurrant, white elderflower, apple-cherry, and Fruchtzauber sparkling fruit beverage, in PET bottles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 72% of German groundwater contaminated with pesticides; Bad Dürrheimer Bio-Mineralwasser certified pesticide-free
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Naturpark Südschwarzwald (Southern Black Forest Nature Park)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Bad Dürrheimer is a partner of the Naturpark Südschwarzwald, supporting the 'Blühender Naturpark' (Blooming Nature Park) campaign and actively contributing to conservation efforts in the region.
• Umweltzentrum Schwarzwald-Baar-Neckar (Environmental Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded 30 years ago following a roundtable initiative by Bad Dürrheimer Mineralbrunnen to save the 'Schwenninger Moos' nature reserve. Bad Dürrheimer is an active member of the supporting association and valued partner of the Environmental Center located in the landscape park Möglingshöhe in Villingen-Schwenningen.
• Landschaftserhaltungsverband Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis E.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the protection of traditional orchards (Streuobstwiesen) in the region, which produced the 'Kostbares Schätzle' direct juice spritzer made from orchard fruits.
• Stiftung des Schwarzwaldvereins 'Natur- und Kulturlandschaft Schwarzwald'coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBad Dürrheimer has supported this foundation since its founding as a donor and board member. Currently serves on the foundation council, annually funding projects for environmental education and renaturation.
• Kiwa-BCS Öko-Garantie GmbHcoreOthersIndependent certification body that audits and certifies Bad Dürrheimer's Bio-Mineralwasser products according to the private guidelines of the Qualitätsgemeinschaft Bio-Mineralwasser e.V.
• Bundesverband Naturkost Naturwaren (BNN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting organization for organic natural products, promoting Bio-Mineralwasser as part of the organic/natural products ecosystem.
• DemeterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiodynamic farming association supporting the Bio-Mineralwasser concept and environmental protection initiatives.
• IFOAM EU Group & IFOAM Organics InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organic farming federations supporting Bio-Mineralwasser as part of the broader organic agriculture and sustainability movement.
• NaturlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganic farming organization supporting sustainable water and environmental protection practices.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Teinacher Mineralbrunnen: Mineral water producer from the northern Black Forest region with comparable premium positioning and a portfolio that spans mineral water, refreshment drinks, and HoReCa-exclusive SKUs. Directly comparable in scale, regional concentration, and premium-segment focus.
• RhönSprudel Gruppe: German mineral water group operating multiple regional brands (RhönSprudel, Spreequell, Schönborn). Comparable mid-sized German private mineral water company with similar product breadth across water and soft drinks and similar channel mix of retail and gastronomy.
• Gerolsteiner Brunnen: Germany's leading premium mineral water brand, also sourced from protected volcanic springs with high mineralization. Closely comparable to Bad Dürrheimer on premium positioning, German-only distribution focus, and broad portfolio across mineral water and flavored beverages. Gerolsteiner represents the scaled-up version of Bad Dürrheimer's competitive playbook.
• Adelholzener Alpenquellen: Bavarian premium mineral water brand with strong HoReCa and retail presence across southern Germany. Comparable to Bad Dürrheimer on premium pricing, regional German focus, and broad portfolio extending into flavored waters and organic-certified lines.
• Ensinger Mineralquellen: Premium German mineral water producer focused on the southern German market with a comparable range of mineral water variants and refreshment beverages. Closely matches Bad Dürrheimer on premium positioning, regional German distribution, and product portfolio composition.

Broad incumbents

• San Pellegrino (Nestlé Waters): Globally distributed premium sparkling mineral water owned by Nestlé, sold in HoReCa and premium retail. Comparable on premium sparkling water positioning and gastronomy-channel focus, with broader portfolio of flavored sparkling waters analogous to Bad Dürrheimer's Légère line.
• Volvic (Danone Waters): Natural mineral water brand owned by Danone, sold across European retail. Comparable on the natural-purity narrative (sourced from volcanic region) and broad flavored water portfolio, though at much larger scale and broader geographic distribution than Bad Dürrheimer.
• Evian (Danone Waters): Premium global mineral water brand owned by Danone, with strong presence in European HoReCa and retail. Comparable as a premium mineral water reference point, with sustainability positioning similar to Bad Dürrheimer's Bio narrative, but operating at scale several orders of magnitude larger.
• Vittel (Nestlé Waters): Premium French mineral water brand owned by Nestlé, sold internationally including in German HoReCa and retail. Comparable on premium mineral water positioning and HoReCa-channel emphasis, but operates at vastly larger scale and with multi-country distribution.

Regional players

• Schwarzwald Sprudel: Mineral water producer based in the Black Forest region of Germany, directly overlapping with Bad Dürrheimer's home geography. Operates comparable mineral water and refreshment beverage portfolios and competes in the same regional retail and HoReCa channels, making it the most direct regional competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights1 record

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