ALTOMAYO Bio

What ALTOMAYO Bio does

ALTOMAYO Bio is a Berlin-based, family-owned specialty coffee brand operated by Premium Foods GmbH, founded in 1998 by Dr. Esmilda Huancaruna Perales. The company exclusively sources 100% Bio Arabica coffee from a network of more than 150 smallholder farming families in the Peruvian highlands, with supplier relationships tracing back to the 1960s. Its core portfolio comprises three coffee lines (Bio Kaffee, Bio Espresso, Bio Entkoffeiniert) plus organic drinking chocolate, gift and sample sets, and accessories. Distinctive process capabilities include long-term drum roasting at controlled temperatures and a patent-pending CO2-based natural decaffeination method, both positioned as preserving bean aroma without chemical solvents.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model anchored on a Shopify-powered direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront (altomayo.de), supplemented by wholesale listings in six German specialty organic retail chains (Alnatura, Bio Company, Denns Biomarkt, Naturkost, erdkorn, LPG Biomarkt) and a dedicated B2B office coffee subscription channel. Customer acquisition combines content marketing via the company's "Kaffeewissen & News" blog, paid acquisition on Google and Meta, Klaviyo email automation, and review platforms. Pricing is published and unit-based (per-kilogram premium pricing), with a subscription tier offering a 5% discount on configurable 4/6/8/10-week delivery intervals.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company has no external investors, parent company, or known subsidiaries, operating as an independent private limited company (GmbH) domiciled in Berlin, Germany. Geographic reach is concentrated in Germany and the Netherlands/Austria, with EU-wide shipping available on request. Customer support is augmented by a third-party Shopify Inbox AI Agent for automated text-based responses, and the company holds EU organic certification under Regulation 834/2007 (DE-ÖKO-005) and the German organic control body mark DE-ÖKO-039.

Name

ALTOMAYO Bio

Legal name

Premium Foods GmbH

Website

https://altomayo.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ALTOMAYO Bio is a Berlin-based, family-owned specialty brand selling 100% organic single-origin Arabica coffee directly sourced from Peruvian farming families to German consumers via Shopify e-commerce, specialty organic retail partners, and B2B office subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Organic Coffee

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Botanical/Herbal & Adaptogen Functional Beverage Production (AFAFAFAF)

Keywords

• Organic arabica coffee
• Single origin peruvian coffee
• Specialty coffee roastery
• Fair trade coffee wholesale
• Coffee subscription service

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: ALTOMAYO generates primary revenue through direct online sales via their Shopify-powered German e-commerce shop, selling coffee products directly to consumers across Germany and EU countries. Products include whole beans, ground coffee in various sizes, espresso, and decaffeinated varieties.
2. Coffee Subscription: Recurring subscription model offering regular deliveries of coffee products with a 5% discount. Subscribers can choose delivery intervals (every 4, 6, 8, or 10 weeks) with automatic payment and flexible management, pause, or cancellation options.
3. Wholesale to Retail Partners: Wholesale distribution of ALTOMAYO Bio coffee products to specialty organic food retailers across Germany including Alnatura, Bio Company, Denns Biomarkt, Naturkost, erdkorn, and LPG Biomarkt.
4. B2B Office Coffee: Specialized B2B sales channel targeting office and business customers with coffee supply solutions for professional environments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ALTOMAYO Bio is a single-origin specialty coffee brand that sources 100% Bio Arabica coffee exclusively from Peruvian highland farming families and roasts it in Germany, selling the finished product through its own e-commerce shop, wholesale to organic retailers, and a B2B office coffee service. The portfolio centers on Bio Kaffee (filter coffee), Bio Espresso, and Bio Entkoffeiniert (CO2-decaffeinated), complemented by organic drinking chocolate, gift/sample sets, and accessories, with a recurring subscription delivery option.

Product overview

ALTOMAYO Bio operates as a single-origin specialty coffee brand offering a focused product portfolio centered on 100% Bio Arabica coffee sourced exclusively from Peru. The core offering consists of three main product lines: Bio Kaffee (filter coffee in whole bean and ground formats), Bio Espresso (espresso blends), and Bio Entkoffeiniert (decaffeinated varieties using CO₂ method). A complementary Bio Trinkschokolade (organic drinking chocolate) line extends the beverage portfolio. The products are sold through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform powered by Shopify, with additional retail distribution through German organic retailers. A coffee subscription service provides recurring deliveries with subscriber discounts. Gift and sample sets offer curated multi-variety introductions, while tableware and accessories complete the offering. All products feature single-origin Peruvian highland beans processed using washed preparation, slow drum roasting in Germany, and aroma-preserving packaging under protective atmosphere.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bio Kaffee (Organic Filter Coffee) 100% Bio Arabica ground and whole bean coffee sourced from highland Peru, including Café Altura, Café Crema, and Hochland Kaffee varieties, available in 250g, 500g, and 1kg pack sizes. Sold to conscious consumers and households seeking premium organic coffee for home brewing.
• Bio Espresso (Organic Espresso) 100% Bio Arabica espresso blends including Intensivo, Plantagen Espresso, and Sensitivo varieties, available as beans or ground for home espresso preparation, gastronomy, and office/hospitality use.
• Bio Entkoffeiniert (Organic Decaffeinated Coffee) Decaffeinated coffee products processed using the patent-pending CO2 method (Carbon Neutral) with natural carbonic acid, maintaining full flavor under 0.1% caffeine content. Sold to consumers seeking premium organic coffee without caffeine.
• Bio Trinkschokolade (Organic Drinking Chocolate) Organic drinking chocolate made from Fairtrade-certified cocoa and cane sugar, without emulsifiers, vegan-friendly. Extends the beverage portfolio beyond coffee for conscious consumers.
• Geschenk- & Probiersets (Gift & Sample Sets) Curated gift and sample sets offering multiple coffee varieties for tasting, including espresso and filter coffee combinations, targeted at consumers seeking introductions, gifts, and assortment variety.
• Geschirr & Zubehör (Tableware & Accessories) Coffee-related tableware and accessories including portafilter cups and other brewing accessories, complementary to the coffee portfolio for home brewing consumers.
• Kaffee-Abonnement (Coffee Subscription) Recurring coffee delivery service with configurable intervals (every 4, 6, 8, or 10 weeks), offering a 5% discount on subscription orders with ability to manage, pause, or cancel anytime. Targeted at consumers seeking regular home coffee supply.
• B2B Office Coffee (Kaffee fürs Büro) Specialized B2B coffee supply solution for offices, employee break rooms, and client hospitality, with subscription-based recurring delivery and volume discounts for bulk orders. Targeted at businesses seeking sustainable, high-quality coffee for professional environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Partnership with over 150 bio-coffee farming families in Peru with long-term trade relationships
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Integration43 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AlnaturacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlnatura, a major German organic supermarket chain, carries ALTOMAYO Bio coffee products in their retail stores across Germany. This partnership provides visibility among health-conscious organic consumers.
• Bio CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBio Company, a German organic supermarket chain, distributes ALTOMAYO Bio coffee products through their retail locations, targeting environmentally conscious consumers.
• Denns BiomarktcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDenns Biomarkt, a German organic supermarket chain, serves as a retail distribution channel for ALTOMAYO Bio coffee products.
• NaturkostcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNaturkost, a German natural food retailer, stocks ALTOMAYO Bio coffee products in their specialty stores.
• erdkorncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorerdkorn, a German organic retailer, distributes ALTOMAYO Bio coffee products through their retail network.
• LPG BiomarktcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLPG Biomarkt, a German organic supermarket chain, serves as a retail partner for ALTOMAYO Bio coffee products.
• 150+ Peruvian Bio-Coffee Farming FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALTOMAYO maintains long-term, direct partnerships with over 150 small-scale organic coffee farming families in Peru's highlands. These partnerships are characterized by fair prices independent of world market fluctuations, direct trade relationships, and sustainable agricultural training. The relationship dates back to family networks established in the 1960s.
• DHL GoGreenminorOthersDHL GoGreen is used for shipping packages up to 2.5kg, providing climate-neutral delivery services for ALTOMAYO's e-commerce shipments within Germany.
• DPD Classic PredictminorOthersDPD Classic Predict is used for shipping packages over 2.5kg, offering predictive delivery notifications for ALTOMAYO's e-commerce shipments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Andraschko Kaffeemanufaktur: Andraschko is a German specialty coffee roaster offering organic, single-origin coffees with a focus on sustainability and traditional drum roasting — directly competing with ALTOMAYO on product positioning, roasting technique, and German conscious consumer target market, though more B2B/horeca focused.
• Coffee Circle: Coffee Circle is a Berlin-based specialty coffee DTC brand and roaster offering single-origin coffees with a strong sustainability and direct-trade narrative targeting German consumers. Highly comparable to ALTOMAYO in product category (specialty coffee), target customer (conscious German consumers), DTC-led GTM, and sustainability positioning, though Coffee Circle has PE backing.
• Kaffee Partner: Kaffee Partner is a leading German B2B office coffee provider offering subscription-based coffee solutions for businesses and offices. Directly comparable to ALTOMAYO's B2B office coffee segment with overlapping customer base and subscription model, though Kaffee Partner operates at much larger scale with full-service vending machines.
• Elbgold Kaffeerösterei: Elbgold is a Hamburg-based specialty coffee roaster with own cafés and DTC e-commerce, focused on single-origin coffees with transparent sourcing. Comparable to ALTOMAYO on specialty coffee, single-origin positioning, and German market focus, but adds a physical retail/cafe layer.
• GEPA - The Fair Trade Company: GEPA is Germany's leading fair-trade coffee company, offering organic and fair-trade certified coffee through retail and wholesale channels with strong direct-trade relationships in producing countries. Directly comparable to ALTOMAYO on organic/fair-trade positioning, retail distribution, and origin transparency, though GEPA operates at significantly larger scale with a broader product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Rapunzel Naturkost: Rapunzel is a major German organic food brand with a broad portfolio including organic coffee, sold through natural food retailers. Overlaps with ALTOMAYO on organic certification, German retail distribution, and conscious consumer targeting, but Rapunzel operates as a broad incumbent with significantly larger scale across many food categories.
• Dallmayr Kaffee: Dallmayr is a long-established German coffee company offering premium coffee for retail and foodservice/horeca. Comparable to ALTOMAYO on German market focus and premium positioning, but operates as a broad incumbent with a much wider product range and deeper foodservice penetration.
• Lavazza: Lavazza is a global Italian coffee company with a broad portfolio spanning ground coffee, espresso capsules, and whole beans across retail and foodservice. Comparable to ALTOMAYO on coffee production and retail distribution, but operates as a mass-market incumbent without ALTOMAYO's single-origin, organic, and direct-trade specialization.
• illycaffè: illy is a globally recognized Italian espresso brand offering premium coffee across retail, foodservice, and hospitality channels. Comparable to ALTOMAYO on premium coffee positioning and espresso category, but illy operates at much larger scale with broader geographic reach and lacks the organic/single-origin Peruvian specialization.

Emerging players

• Bonanza Coffee Roasters: Bonanza is a Berlin-based specialty coffee roaster with a strong focus on single-origin transparency and direct relationships with coffee farmers. Comparable to ALTOMAYO on specialty single-origin positioning, Berlin location, and DTC + café hybrid model, but operates at smaller scale with greater emphasis on micro-lot and competition-grade coffees.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ALTOMAYO
• Instagraminstagram.com/altomayo_bio_kaffee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/altomayo-bio

Compliance2 records

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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