BIOGAST - Österreichs Biogroßhändler Nr. 1

What BIOGAST - Österreichs Biogroßhändler Nr. 1 does

BIOGAST, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Vienna, is Austria's leading organic food wholesaler (Bio-Vollsortimenter), supplying certified organic products to specialist organic retailers (Naturkostläden, Reformhäuser) and gastronomy/HoReCa customers. The company offers a full assortment of more than 14,000 retail articles sourced from over 400 suppliers, covering fresh produce, dairy, fine foods, meat, frozen goods, dry goods, beverages, natural cosmetics, and drugstore products — all 100% BIO-certified and additionally holding IFS (GFSI-recognized) food-safety certification. Geographic coverage extends across Austria and four neighboring markets (Slovakia, Czech Republic, Croatia, Slovenia), supported by six named regional Fachberater (specialist advisors) covering defined territories.

The company operates a hybrid B2B go-to-market model: a traditional field-sales force complemented by the BIOGAST WebShop 3 e-commerce platform (launched Feb 2026, with FACT-Finder search and new AI features), an AI-powered customer chatbot (built on ChatGPT via Chatbase.co, introduced Dec 2024), and the MeinBioMarkt franchise concept that delivers a turnkey bio-retail store package including layout, assortment, and marketing. Revenue is generated primarily through B2B wholesale transactions with volume-based/quote-based pricing (B2B login required), supplemented by recurring franchise fees and platform services. Adjacent services include bio software solutions, MDE (mobile data entry) devices, and Ladenbau (store construction) consulting for organic retailers.

BIOGAST is positioned within the broader KASTNER Gruppe (sharing branding on the WebShop and YouTube channel and joint charitable initiatives) and acts as a flagship logistics partner for major events such as Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The company maintains ecosystem ties as a founding partner of Bio Akademie Seeham, co-organizer of the BIOWELT joint project with BIO AUSTRIA, and participant in Forum Biofachhandel. Its stated organizational footprint of 13 employees likely reflects the named BIOGAST legal entity rather than the consolidated KASTNER Gruppe operations.

Name

BIOGAST - Österreichs Biogroßhändler Nr. 1

Legal name

BIOGAST

Website

https://biogast.at

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BIOGAST is Austria's leading organic food wholesaler, supplying 14,000+ certified BIO products from 400+ suppliers to organic specialty retailers and gastronomy/HoReCa customers across Austria and four neighboring Central European markets via field sales, WebShop 3, and the MeinBioMarkt franchise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Food Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers (4244)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural, Organic & Health Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organic & Natural Foodservice & Restaurant Supply Wholesale (AFAIAJAJ), Health, Organic & Natural Grocery Wholesale (AFAIABAI), Organic & Natural Packaged Grocery Wholesale (AFAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Organic food wholesale
• Bio product distribution
• B2B grocery supply
• Organic full assortment
• Specialty food wholesaler

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. B2B Wholesale Distribution: Core revenue stream from supplying organic food products to bio/organic retailers and gastronomy businesses across Austria and neighboring countries. Revenue generated through product sales with volume-based pricing for business customers.
2. MeinBioMarkt Franchise: Franchise model offering complete bio-partnership project including store layout, product assortment design, and marketing support for entrepreneurs opening organic retail stores.
3. E-Commerce Platform Services: Online ordering platform for existing B2B customers, enabling efficient procurement workflows and customer self-service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BIOGAST is Austria's leading organic food wholesaler, distributing a comprehensive bio-certified full assortment (Bio-Vollsortiment) of 14,000+ retail articles from 400+ certified organic suppliers to specialist organic retailers and gastronomy/HoReCa businesses. The company operates through direct field sales with regional representatives, an e-commerce platform (WebShop 3) with AI features, and the MeinBioMarkt franchise concept for organic retail stores.

Product overview

BIOGAST is Austria's leading organic food wholesaler operating a full-range assortment model. The core product is the Bio-Vollsortiment (Bio full assortment) offering 14,000+ retail articles across fresh produce, dairy, meat, frozen goods, dry goods, beverages, cosmetics, and drugstore products from 400 suppliers. The company operates through its digital platform BIOGAST WebShop 3 for B2B ordering, supplemented by the MeinBioMarkt franchise concept for organic specialty stores, and the BIOWELT joint project with BIO AUSTRIA for trade fair presence. Additional offerings include AI-powered customer support via chatbot, software solutions, MDE devices, and store construction services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MeinBioMarkt: A franchise concept for opening organic retail stores, offering support with store layout, product assortment, and marketing.
• BIOWELT

Products and services

• BIOGAST Bio-Vollsortiment Comprehensive organic food assortment for specialist retailers and gastronomy, including fresh produce, dairy, fine foods, meat, frozen goods, beverages, cosmetics, and drugstore products, featuring 14,000 retail articles from 400 certified suppliers.
• BIOGAST WebShop 3 B2B e-commerce platform for registered business customers to browse, search, and order the full BIOGAST organic assortment online with AI-powered support and professional procurement tools.
• MeinBioMarkt Franchise Concept Franchise business concept for entrepreneurs and existing retailers wanting to open or rebrand as MeinBioMarkt organic stores, providing store layout, curated product assortment, and marketing support.
• BIOGAST Services for Retailers Value-added services for organic retailers and gastronomy businesses, including bio-specific software solutions, mobile data entry (MDE) devices, store construction and fitting (Ladenbau), and professional consulting.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120+ exhibitors at annual BIOGAST Messe trade fair
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Eurovision Song Contest 2026flagshipOthers · 1 January 2026BIOGAST served as the central logistics partner for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, providing organic food supply at international top level and setting new standards for sustainable catering at major events.
• KASTNER GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2025KASTNER Gruppe is the parent company/group of BIOGAST. The companies share branding (BIOGAST WebShop uses KASTNER branding), YouTube channel, and joint initiatives like the 'Erdäpfel-Weihnachtswunder' charitable project.
• Bio Akademie SeehamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2025BIOGAST, as Austria's largest organic wholesaler, is a founding partner of the Bio Akademie Seeham—an education and experience platform in the Salzburger Trumer Seenland focused on organic farming and conscious nutrition. The partnership strengthens knowledge transfer within the organic industry.
• BIO AUSTRIAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Joint project 'BIOWELT'—a collaboration between BIOGAST and BIO AUSTRIA—presenting the Austrian organic range at trade fairs like GAST Salzburg. The project showcases regional organic products and supports organic gastronomy.
• Forum BiofachhandelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBIOGAST supports the Forum Biofachhandel—a platform for organic retail professionals providing monthly exchanges, workshops, and industry insights. Andrea Kastinger serves on the Forum's board.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bodan Großhandel für Naturkost GmbH: Bodan is a regional German organic wholesaler specializing in full organic assortment supply to specialist retailers and natural food stores, with a similar Demeter-heavy premium assortment and certified organic supplier relationships comparable to BIOGAST.
• Rinklin Naturkost GmbH: Rinklin is a southern-German organic wholesaler distributing certified organic products to Naturkost retailers and gastronomy, comparable to BIOGAST in assortment depth, BIO certification, and field-sales-led B2B motion.
• Weiling GmbH: Weiling is a leading German organic wholesaler serving Naturkost retailers and organic gastronomy with a comparable full-range assortment model, direct field sales, and certified organic supplier base — directly comparable in product breadth and customer mix.
• Naturkost Übelhör GmbH: Naturkost Übelhör is a regional organic wholesaler in Germany supplying independent organic retailers and gastronomy with certified organic assortment — directly comparable to BIOGAST in customer base and product breadth.
• Dennree GmbH: Dennree is Germany's largest organic wholesaler and the natural direct peer for BIOGAST — same full-assortment organic B2B distribution model, same supplier-of-record role for Naturkost retailers and HoReCa, with broader geographic reach across Germany and Austria.
• Ecco-Jäger Naturkost GmbH: Ecco-Jäger is an organic wholesaler in southern Germany serving Naturkost retailers with a comparable certified-organic assortment, regional field sales force, and one-stop specialist assortment focus.

Regional players

• Biogros: Biogros is one of France's leading organic wholesalers serving specialist organic retailers with a comparable full-assortment organic range and certified supplier network; operates in a different geography but mirrors BIOGAST's B2B wholesale model.

Broad incumbents

• Alnatura Produktions- und Handels GmbH: Alnatura is a major German organic retailer and brand operator with its own retail stores; while vertically integrated rather than pure wholesale, it competes for the same Austrian/Central European organic consumer and supplier pool as BIOGAST.
• Biocoop (France): Biocoop is France's largest network of independent organic retailers with its own centralized wholesale supply — a comparable hybrid wholesale-plus-retail model serving organic specialist stores in a different geography.
• Basic AG: Basic AG is a major German organic supermarket chain that operates its own distribution and competes with BIOGAST-aligned specialist retailers for organic consumer spend in the DACH region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biogast-%C3%B6sterreichs-biogro%C3%9Fh%C3%A4ndler-nr-1

Compliance2 records

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