Bundesverband der obst-, gemüse- und kartoffelverarbeitenden Industrie e.V. (BOGK)

What Bundesverband der obst-, gemüse- und kartoffelverarbeitenden Industrie e.V. (BOGK) does

Bundesverband der obst-, gemüse- und kartoffelverarbeitenden Industrie e.V. (BOGK) is a German registered association (eingetragener Verein, e.V.) acting as the sole national trade body for the fruit, vegetable, and potato processing industry. Headquartered in Bonn (Schumannstraße 4–6) with a Brussels Europa-Büro, it represents roughly 120 member companies that together account for the sixth-largest branch of the German food industry, with sector turnover of approximately 10.7 billion EUR (export share 18.3%) and around 27,426 jobs across 180 industry operators.

Its core 'products' are non-commercial member services: political lobbying in Berlin, Bonn, and Brussels; regulatory and legal consultation on food law, agricultural policy, supply chain law, and packaging regulation; market intelligence and export data; industry coordination through Fachgruppen (expert groups), Fachausschüsse (committees), and Arbeitsgruppen (working groups); crisis communication; and the co-administration of the Bundesehrenpreise with the DLG/BMLEH. The underlying technology stack is limited to a public website (bogk.org), a members-only portal (RS-VerbandsApp / app.bogk.org), and standard social media channels.

BOGK's revenue model is non-profit membership dues from ~120 member companies, supplemented by Förderer (sponsor) contributions from roughly 10 industrial partners across packaging, potato breeding, pectin, and agricultural trade. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Its go-to-market is a hybrid of membership recruitment/retention and event-driven engagement via regular Fachgruppensitzungen, Rohwarenausschüsse (raw material committees), and an annual Jahrestagung conference held in rotating German cities. Primary customer segments are fruit and vegetable processors (jam, preserves, canned, frozen, pickled products) and potato processors (fries, flakes, starch), predominantly SMEs, with the underlying industry exposed to four German food retailers holding ~85% combined market share.

Name

Bundesverband der obst-, gemüse- und kartoffelverarbeitenden Industrie e.V. (BOGK)

Legal name

Bundesverband der obst-, gemüse- und kartoffelverarbeitenden Industrie e.V.

Website

https://bogk.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BOGK is a German non-profit trade association representing about 120 member companies in the fruit, vegetable, and potato processing industry, providing lobbying, regulatory advocacy, market intelligence, and industry coordination from its Bonn headquarters and Brussels EU office.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues / Association Fees: BOGK operates as a non-profit trade association (e.V. — eingetragener Verein) financed primarily through membership fees and contributions from its approximately 55 member companies. The association also receives support from sponsors (Förderer).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BOGK is a German trade association (Bundesverband) representing approximately 120 member companies in the fruit, vegetable, and potato processing industry. Its core offering is industry advocacy and representation — lobbying German federal ministries (BMLEH), the Bundestag, and EU institutions in Brussels; regulatory consultation on food law, agricultural policy, packaging, and supply chain law; and market intelligence, statistics, and export data delivered through expert groups (Fachgruppen), raw material committees (Rohwarenausschüsse), and an exclusive members-only portal.

Product overview

BOGK is a German industry trade association (Bundesverband) representing companies in the fruit, vegetable, and potato processing sector. The organization does not offer a commercial product in the traditional sense but provides an internal member portal (RS-VerbandsApp) for its registered members to access exclusive content and resources. The association's primary offerings are lobbying, policy advocacy, industry consultation, communication services, and coordination of industry positions through its member network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industry Advocacy and Lobbying Services Political representation and lobbying on behalf of ~120 German fruit, vegetable, and potato processing member companies before German federal ministries (BMLEH), the Bundestag, and EU institutions in Brussels, covering food law, agricultural policy, packaging regulation, supply chain law, and trade policy.
• Regulatory and Legal Consultation

Quantifiable outcome

• The Bundesehrenpreise (DLG awards) recognize member companies for quality and sustainability, enhancing brand value and market differentiation.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bundesministerium für Landwirtschaft, Ernährung und Heimat (BMLEH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2025BOGK partners with the German Federal Ministry on the annual 'Zu gut für die Tonne!' food waste prevention campaign, including the Aktionswoche 2025 (Sept 29–Oct 6, 2025).
• Aldi SüdminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 September 2025Partner in the 'Miss mit!' food waste reduction campaign under the 'Zu gut für die Tonne!' initiative, providing the Küchentagebuch (kitchen diary) app.
• BofrostminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 September 2025Partner in the 'Miss mit!' food waste reduction campaign under the 'Zu gut für die Tonne!' initiative.
• Deutsches Tiefkühlinstitut (dti)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 September 2025Partner in the 'Miss mit!' food waste reduction campaign under the 'Zu gut für die Tonne!' initiative.
• TooGoodToGominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 September 2025Partner in the 'Miss mit!' food waste reduction campaign under the 'Zu gut für die Tonne!' initiative.
• Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Ernährungsindustrie (BVE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation representing the German food industry. BOGK works within BVE's umbrella to coordinate broader food industry positions and lobbying.
• Lebensmittelverband DeutschlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGermany's food industry association. BOGK collaborates on shared regulatory and policy positions affecting the food sector.
• German Export Association for Food and AgriproductsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupports German food and agricultural exporters. BOGK works with this partner to assist member companies with export market access and intelligence.
• Forschungskreis der Ernährungsindustrie (FEI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch association for the food industry. BOGK collaborates on food technology research relevant to its member companies.
• Rules & Practices of the Inter-European Trade in Potatoes (RUCIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRUCIP establishes rules for inter-European potato trade. BOGK participates as the German industry voice in this European framework.
• Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft (DLG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDLG runs quality testing and awards for food products. BOGK and DLG jointly administer the Bundesehrenpreise (federal honor awards) for fruit, vegetable, and potato processors.
• PROFEL (European Association of Fruit and Vegetable Processors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean umbrella association for fruit and vegetable processors. BOGK is the German member and collaborates on EU-level advocacy, harvest reports, and supply chain issues (e.g., PROFEL drought/crop shortage reports).
• EU Potato Processors' Association (EUPPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean association representing potato processors. BOGK represents German potato processors' interests at EU level.
• Pickle Packers InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational association of pickle and condiment processors. BOGK participates as a European member organization.
• Stiftung Otto EckartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting research and development in food processing. Listed as a partner organization.
• Fachverband PektinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist pectin association. BOGK collaborates on ingredient-related regulatory matters.
• Ardagh Glass GmbHminorOthersSponsor (Förderer) of BOGK. Manufacturer of glass packaging for food and beverages. Address: Große Drakenburger Straße 13, 31582 Nienburg.
• EUROPLANT Pflanzenzucht GmbHminorOthersSponsor (Förderer) and potato breeding company. Member of the potato sector. Address: Wulf-Werum-Straße 1, 21337 Lüneburg.
• Florin Gesellschaft für Lebensmitteltechnologie mbHminorOthersSponsor (Förderer) providing food technology solutions. Address: Daimlerstraße 4, 47877 Willich.
• Herbstreith und Fox GmbH & Co. KG Pektin-FabrikenminorOthersSponsor (Förderer) and pectin manufacturer (key ingredient for jams and preserves). Address: Turnstraße 37, 75305 Neuenburg/Württemberg.
• IKEGO (Industriekartoffel-Erzeuger-Gemeinschaft Ost-Heide eG)minorOthersSponsor (Förderer) — industrial potato producers' cooperative in Lower Saxony. Address: An den Fischteichen 3, 29386 Hankensbüttel.
• NORIKA Nordring Kartoffelzucht- und Vermehrungs-GmbHminorOthersSponsor (Förderer) — potato breeding and propagation company. Address: Parkweg 4, 18190 Groß Lüsewitz.
• Solana Deutschland GmbH & Co. KGminorOthersSponsor (Förderer) — potato breeding company. Address: Albert-Einstein-Ring 5, 22761 Hamburg.
• Verallia Deutschland AGminorOthersSponsor (Förderer) — glass packaging manufacturer for food industry. Address: Oberlandstraße 8, 88419 Bad Wurzach.
• Raiffeisen Waren GmbHminorOthersSponsor (Förderer) — agricultural trading company. Address: Ständeplatz 1–3, 34117 Kassel.
• WBG-Pooling GmbH & Co. KGminorOthersSponsor (Förderer) — pooling services for the food industry. Address: Klünenberg 15, 49401 Damme-Osterfeine.
• Wilhelm Weuthen GmbH & Co. KGminorOthersSponsor (Förderer) — fruit processing company. Address: Windhauser Weg 1, 41366 Schwalmtal.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Forschungskreis der Ernährungsindustrie (FEI): German food-industry research association; BOGK collaborates on food technology research relevant to its member companies.
• Lebensmittelverband Deutschland: German food industry association covering food law, labelling and policy; BOGK collaborates with Lebensmittelverband on shared regulatory positions affecting the food sector.
• PROFEL (European Association of Fruit and Vegetable Processors): European umbrella for fruit and vegetable processors; BOGK is the German member and works with PROFEL on EU-level advocacy, harvest reports and supply chain issues.
• Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft (DLG): Runs quality testing and awards for food products; BOGK and DLG jointly administer the Bundesehrenpreis awards, making DLG a close operational peer in industry recognition.
• German Export Association for Food and Agriproducts (GEFA): Supports German food and agricultural exporters; BOGK works with GEFA to assist member companies with export market access and intelligence.
• Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Ernährungsindustrie (BVE): National umbrella federation of the German food industry; BOGK is a member and collaborates with BVE on broader food-industry policy and lobbying positions.
• EUPPA (EU Potato Processors' Association): European association representing potato processors; BOGK represents German potato processors' interests at EU level via EUPPA.
• Fachverband Pektin: Specialist pectin association collaborating with BOGK on ingredient-related regulatory matters affecting jams, preserves and similar products.
• Stiftung Otto Eckart: Foundation supporting research and development in food processing; listed as a BOGK partner, with overlapping scope in industry-relevant food R&D.
• Pickle Packers International: International association of pickle and condiment processors; BOGK participates as a European member organisation, comparable as a trade body serving processed-food sub-sectors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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