Dottenfelderhof-Laden OHG

What Dottenfelderhof-Laden OHG does

Dottenfelderhof-Laden oHG is the marketing and direct-sales entity of the Dottenfelderhof, a community-supported biodynamic mixed farm established in 1968 in Bad Vilbel, Hesse, near Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The farm spans approximately 220 hectares and operates across multiple integrated divisions including arable farming, livestock husbandry (cattle and approximately 1,400 laying hens in a Feststall fixed-stall system), vegetable cultivation, fruit orchards, flower fields, an on-site cheese dairy (Käserei), and a wood-fired bakery (Holzofenbäckerei). Operations are DEMETER certified organic under DE-ÖKO-007 and DE-ÖKO-022 and structured as a multi-entity cooperative comprising LWG Dottenfelderhof KG (agriculture), Dottenfelderhof-Laden oHG (retail, HRA 41729), Dottenfelder Hofgenuss GmbH (café), Holzofenbäckerei Dottenfelderhof GbR (bakery), and Landbauschule Dottenfelderhof e.V. (agricultural school, school farm, and plant breeding research).

The business generates revenue through direct-to-consumer channels: an on-site farm store (Hofladen, open Monday–Saturday 8:00–19:00), weekly farmers' markets, an on-site café (Monday–Saturday 9:00–18:00), and sales of bread and pastries from the wood-fired bakery. A secondary revenue stream comes from professional services including the Landbauschule's educational programs (school farm visits, children's programs, holiday workshops, professional seminars) and the Forschung & Züchtung research and breeding division led by Stefan Klause. The farm serves local consumers in the Frankfurt/Bad Vilbel region, school groups and families seeking agricultural education, and agricultural professionals and trainees. Marketing is primarily on-site and community-driven with no notable digital commerce or external distribution channels.

The entity operates approximately 11 named staff across management (Siegfried Helbert, Peter Hollerbach, and Martin Hollerbach as Geschäftsführung of the Laden oHG), farming, retail, processing, education, and research, supplemented by apprentices and FÖJ/BFD volunteers. There is no evidence of external venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment; ownership follows a traditional German agricultural cooperative model with multi-entity governance by community members. The farm is closed on Sundays and public holidays, underscoring its community-oriented operating philosophy.

Name

Dottenfelderhof-Laden OHG

Legal name

Dottenfelderhof-Laden oHG

Website

https://dottenfelderhof.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dottenfelderhof-Laden oHG is the direct-sales entity of a 1968-established biodynamic mixed farm cooperative in Bad Vilbel, Germany, operating 220 hectares and selling farm-produced vegetables, dairy, baked goods, and eggs via on-site store, café, weekly markets, school farm, and breeding research.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic & Biodynamic Farm Products

NAICS

Food Crops Grown Under Cover (11141), Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover (111419), Oilseed and Grain Farming (1111), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic Produce & Farm Market Retail (CRAHAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organic Poultry & Egg Production (AFAEAMAC), Greenhouse Herb & Microgreens Production (Culinary Herbs, Microgreens) (AFAGAHAC), Organic Bakery & Confectionery Wholesale (AFAIAJAG)

Keywords

• Biodynamic farm products
• Organic farm store
• Artisanal cheese dairy
• Wood-fired bakery
• Agricultural education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Vilbel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Farm Store Retail (Hofladen): Direct retail sales of biodynamic farm products (vegetables, fruits, eggs, dairy, baked goods, meat) through the on-site farm store open Monday–Saturday 8:00–19:00. Part of the Dottenfelderhof-Laden oHG (registered at Amtsgericht Frankfurt, HRA 41729).
2. Weekly Farmers' Markets: Sales of farm products at weekly markets, with dedicated market staff. The farm actively recruits employees for market operations.
3. On-site Café and Bakery: The Dottenfelder Hofgenuss GmbH operates an on-site café (open Monday–Saturday 9:00–18:00) serving farm products. The Holzofenbäckerei Dottenfelderhof GbR produces wood-fired bread and pastries.
4. Agricultural Production: Landwirtschaftsgemeinschaft Dottenfelderhof Ernst Becker u. Partner KG (LWG Dottenfelderhof KG) manages approximately 220 hectares of agricultural land for arable farming, livestock (cattle), and produce cultivation. Certified organic under DE-ÖKO-007 and DE-ÖKO-022.
5. Educational Programs (School Farm): The Schulbauernhof (school farm) operated by Landbauschule Dottenfelderhof e.V. hosts school groups, children's programs, holiday workshops, and professional educational visits, including specialized tours and seminars for professional audiences.
6. Research and Breeding: Forschung & Züchtung (Research & Breeding) division operated by Landbauschule Dottenfelderhof e.V. conducts plant breeding research with Stefan Klause as contact. Offers specialized seminars for professionals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dottenfelderhof-Laden OHG operates the farm store (Hofladen) and direct-sales operations for the Dottenfelderhof biodynamic farming community in Bad Vilbel, Germany. The entity sells certified DEMETER organic produce — vegetables, fruits, eggs from approximately 1,400 laying hens, dairy, cheese, wood-fired breads and pastries, meat, and flowers — directly to consumers through an on-site farm shop, weekly farmers' markets, and an on-site café and bakery spread across approximately 220 hectares.

Product overview

Dottenfelderhof-Laden oHG is a community-owned biodynamic farm shop operating within the larger Dottenfelderhof agricultural community in Bad Vilbel, Germany. The farm shop serves as the primary direct-sales channel for the farm's biodynamic and organic products, which are produced across various farm operations including agriculture (Getreide/grains), livestock/animal husbandry (Hoftiere), vegetable growing (Gemüsebau), fruit growing (Obstbau), flower cultivation (Blumenfeld), dairy/cheese making (Käserei), and a wood-fired bakery (Holzofenbäckerei). The farm spans approximately 220 hectares and functions as a mixed-operation biodynamic community supporting the Landbauschule (agricultural school) and breeding research activities.

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Products and services

• Hofladen (Farm Store) On-site farm store (Hofladen) open Monday–Saturday 8:00–19:00, selling biodynamic and DEMETER-certified organic produce, dairy, eggs, baked goods, and meat directly to local consumers in Bad Vilbel near Frankfurt am Main.
• Käserei (On-site Cheese Dairy) On-site cheese dairy producing artisanal cheeses from the farm's own biodynamically raised dairy cattle, sold via the Hofladen and used in the café.
• Holzofenbäckerei (Wood-fired Bakery) Wood-fired bakery and pastry operation (Holzofenbäckerei Dottenfelderhof GbR) producing biodynamic breads and pastries from the farm's own grain, sold through the Hofladen, café, and markets.
• Hofcafé (On-site Café) On-site café (Dottenfelder Hofgenuss GmbH) open Monday–Saturday 9:00–18:00, serving meals, breads, cheese, and drinks made from farm-produced ingredients; table reservations by email or online tool.
• Weekly Farmers' Markets (Wochenmärkte) Recurring off-farm sales at regional weekly farmers' markets where the Dottenfelderhof staff sell biodynamic produce, eggs, dairy, and baked goods directly to consumers.
• Schulbauernhof (School Farm) Educational program run by Landbauschule Dottenfelderhof e.V. that hosts school classes (Monday–Friday), afternoon and holiday workshops, and family programs providing hands-on experience of biodynamic farming.
• Landbauschule (Agricultural School) — Professional Training Professional agricultural school (Landbauschule Dottenfelderhof e.V.) offering training, apprenticeships, FÖJ/BFD placements, and specialized seminars (Fachführungen) for agricultural professionals, students, and trainees in biodynamic farming.
• Forschung & Züchtung (Research & Breeding) Research and plant-breeding division operated under Landbauschule Dottenfelderhof e.V., conducting organic/biodynamic plant breeding research and offering specialized professional seminars and farm tours.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Demeter e.V. German national association governing the biodynamic (DEMETER) certification standard that Dottenfelderhof operates under. Relevant as the certification and standards governance body, plus the wider network of German biodynamic farms comparable in operating philosophy.
• Bioland e.V. Germany's largest organic farming association, of which many comparable farms are members. Relevant as the certifier/association ecosystem for German organic agriculture alongside DEMETER, against which Dottenfelderhof's certification positioning is defined.
• Naturland e.V. International organic farming association active in Germany with member farm and processor network. Comparable institutional ecosystem for organic certification, education, and farm support relevant to Dottenfelderhof's cooperative model.

Broad incumbents

• Alnatura: Germany's largest organic supermarket chain stocking a broad assortment of organic and biodynamic produce, including private-label eggs, dairy, and baked goods. Represents the scaled competitive backdrop against which Dottenfelderhof's premium direct retail competes.
• dennree GmbH: Major German organic food wholesaler supplying organic retailers (Naturkostläden) across Germany. Comparable organic supply-chain role and competes indirectly with Dottenfelderhof's direct retail for the regional organic consumer.
• Basic AG: German organic supermarket chain with regional stores across Bavaria and Hesse, stocking organic and biodynamic produce from regional farms. Competes for the same organic consumer wallet in overlapping German metro areas.

Direct peers

• Gut Sonnenhausen: A Bavarian organic farm with on-site farm store, café, and educational programming. Compares directly to Dottenfelderhof's mix of agriculture, retail, café, and Schulbauernhof-style engagement.
• Schwarzwaldhof Sonnenstadt: Black Forest community-supported organic farm operating a farm store and direct sales of dairy, eggs, and bakery items. Comparable direct-to-consumer organic farm with processing and livestock operations.
• Tagwerk Öko-Versand: Regional organic producer cooperative in Bavaria combining farm production with retail and member-supported distribution. Comparable cooperative governance, diversified organic offering, and direct-to-consumer emphasis.
• Hof Dannwisch: A community-supported biodynamic (DEMETER) farm in Schleswig-Holstein with mixed agriculture, on-site farm store, and direct-to-consumer retail. Highly comparable operating model to Dottenfelderhof's integrated farm-to-store community structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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