Feines

What Feines does

Feines – Feinkost in Bremen is a sole proprietorship operated by owner Katrin Wagenitz, running a single physical gourmet food retail store at Pappelstraße 71a in the Bremen Neustadt district of Germany. The store carries an assortment of approximately 200 European cheese specialties (with a stated focus on raw milk cheeses from cow, sheep, goat, and buffalo milk), traditional sausages and hams from regional Bremen family butchers plus international charcuterie (Serrano, Parma, San Daniele), artisan chocolates from small manufacturers (Original Beans, Kilian & Close, Caffarel, Venchi), daily-delivered breads from award-winning local bakeries, coffee from the Münchhausen Bremen private roastery, Kusmi Tea, organic wines from Bremer Weinwerke, and a custom gift basket service (Präsentkörbe). It serves local Bremen consumers for everyday gourmet purchases and Bremen-area businesses for representative corporate gifts.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer physical retail model with no e-commerce platform, no mobile app, no API, and no disclosed digital marketing channels. Orders outside walk-in traffic are handled via downloadable PDF forms submitted by phone, email, or in person, with next-day pickup for pre-ordered items and a minimum two-week lead time for larger corporate gift basket volumes. Revenue is generated exclusively through point-of-sale retail of specialty foods and custom gift baskets; no subscription, licensing, or recurring revenue model is present.

Feines is independently owned with no disclosed institutional investment, parent company, or external shareholders. The supplier base consists of roughly a dozen core partnerships with regional Bremen artisans and specialty European brands. The business employs 18 people and runs standard specialty retail hours (closed Sundays). There are no patents, no regulatory actions, no acquisitions, no funding rounds, and no public financial disclosures on record.

Name

Feines

Legal name

Feines – Feinkost in Bremen

Website

https://feines-bremen.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Feines – Feinkost in Bremen is a sole proprietorship operating a single gourmet food retail store in Bremen, Germany, selling approximately 200 European cheeses, artisan chocolates, breads, coffee, tea, wines, and custom gift baskets to local Bremen consumers and area businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Food Retail

NAICS

Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529), Specialty Food Retailers (4452)

SIC

Retail-Food Stores (5400)

akta.pro primary industry

Charcuterie & Cured Meats Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAE)

Keywords

• Gourmet food retail
• Specialty cheese shop
• Delicatessen services
• Custom gift baskets
• Artisan food store

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Sales of Fine Foods: Point-of-sale retail of gourmet specialty foods including cheese, meats, chocolates, breads, coffee, tea, wine, and spirits. Also sells custom-made gift baskets (Präsentkörbe) for personal and business occasions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Feines is a physical delicatessen in Bremen, Germany that retails approximately 200 European cheese specialties (with a focus on raw milk cheeses), traditional and international sausages and hams, artisan chocolates, fresh breads from award-winning bakeries, coffee and tea, and European wines and spirits. The store also offers a custom-made gift basket service (Präsentkörbe) for personal and business occasions, with order intake via phone, email, or PDF forms.

Product overview

Feines is a traditional delicatessen (Feinkostgeschäft) in Bremen offering a curated portfolio of gourmet food products across seven core categories: specialty cheeses (approximately 200 varieties with focus on raw milk cheeses), sausages and hams (regional and international), artisan chocolates and sweets, fresh breads from award-winning local bakeries, coffee and tea, wines and spirits, and custom gift basket services. The business operates as a physical retail store without a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Käse (Cheese Selection) Approximately 200 European cheese specialties with a focus on raw milk cheeses, including varieties from cow, sheep, goat, and buffalo milk, plus house-made cream spreads such as goat cheese with candied tomatoes. Sold to local Bremen consumers and gift basket customers.
• Wurst & Schinken (Sausages & Ham) Traditional sausages and ham from local Bremen family butchers plus international specialties including Spanish Serrano, Parma, San Daniele, Coppa di Parma, Bresaola, Lombo, Lardo, and Italian Pancetta. Also offers French and Belgian pâtés, terrines, and seasonal items such as goose rillettes and kale with pinkel.
• Schokolade und Süßes (Chocolate & Sweets) Gourmet chocolates from small artisan manufacturers including Original Beans, Kilian & Close (vegan bean-to-bar chocolates from Rostock), Caffarel and Venchi (Piedmontese Gianduja), plus BRANDGUT nut creams and various spreads.
• Brot (Bread) Fresh breads delivered daily from Bäckerei Schröder and Vollkornbäckerei Effenberger (both recognized by Der Feinschmecker as among Germany's best bakers) and Vollkornbäckerei Barkenhof (known for wheat-free, partially gluten-free whole grain breads).
• Kaffee & Tee (Coffee & Tea) Coffee from Münchhausen, Bremen's most well-known private roastery (long-roasted small-batch single-origin and blends, freshly ground to order), and premium teas from Kusmi Tea, the over 140-year-old Parisian tea house, recognizable by its baroque tea tins.
• Wein & Schnaps (Wine & Spirits) European wines including a broad selection of organic wines from Bremer Weinwerke, local Bremen spirits highlights such as MITNIG Gin and Vanicello liqueur, and Hamburg spirits including Gin Sul and Helmut vermouth.
• Präsentkörbe (Gift Baskets) Custom-made gift baskets for any occasion, price category, and taste preference, with sweet, savory, drink-related, or gourmet items. Available for individual and corporate gifting, with same-day or next-day pickup for individual orders and a two-week lead time for larger volumes.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bäckerei SchrödercoreOthersDaily bread supplier. Bäckerei Schröder was named one of Germany's best bakers by Der Feinschmecker magazine. Provides freshly baked bread delivered daily to the store.
• Vollkornbäckerei EffenbergercoreOthersWhole grain bakery supplier. Also recognized by Der Feinschmecker as among Germany's best bakers. Delivers fresh whole grain breads daily.
• Vollkornbäckerei BarkenhofminorOthersSpecialty whole grain bakery known for wheat-free whole grain breads, some of which are partially gluten-free. Provides artisan breads delivered daily.
• MünchhausencoreOthersBremen's most well-known private coffee roastery. Roasts coffee using a long-term roasting process in small batches. Products sold include coffee blends and single-origin varieties, freshly ground to order.
• Kusmi TeacoreOthersOver 140-year-old Parisian tea house known for premium teas and unique tea blends. Products recognized by distinctive baroque tea tins.
• Bremer WeinwerkeminorOthersBremen-based winery producing organic wines from ecological cultivation. Provides selection of organic European wines.
• Original BeansminorOthersGourmet chocolate manufacturer producing pure origin chocolates. Company is committed to environmental protection and supports social projects in growing regions. Offers vegan chocolates.
• Kilian & CloseminorOthersAmbitious chocolatiers from Rostock producing exceptional bean-to-bar chocolates from finest raw materials. Vegan chocolate range.
• CaffarelminorOthersPiedmont chocolate manufacturer providing broad Gianduja range. One of Italy's historic chocolate houses.
• VenchiminorOthersItalian chocolate manufacturer from Piedmont region. Known for premium chocolates and truffles.
• BRANDGUTminorOthersProducer of nut cream spreads made from roasted nuts. Known for 'shamelessly delicious' nut creams including pistachio cream.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Direct peers

• Kochhaus: German specialty food retailer (brick-and-mortar storefronts + online) curating premium ingredients with recipes and gift assortments. Closest direct peer by model: curated gourmet assortment, multiple German cities, gift basket focus.
• La Fromagerie: UK high-end cheese and gourmet food retailer with stores, a strong raw-milk cheese focus, and accompanying charcuterie and accompaniments. Highly comparable specialty cheesemonger model with multi-category gourmet assortment and gift offerings.
• Murray's Cheese: US specialty cheese retailer with deep assortment (~500 cheeses), in-store counter, online, and B2B wholesale. Closest international analog on cheese-led curated gourmet retail + gifting model.

Broad incumbents

• Dallmayr Delikatessenhaus: Iconic Munich-based delicatessen offering gourmet foods, fine wines, coffees, and gift baskets through a flagship store plus online. Most directly comparable as a German Feinkostgeschäft destination with a similar multi-category curated assortment (cheese, meats, chocolates, coffee, gift baskets).
• Feinkost Käfer: Munich-based luxury delicatessen and catering company with a flagship store plus B2B and event catering. Directly comparable as a high-end German Feinkost retail + gift basket specialist serving both consumers and corporate gifting clients.
• Alnatura: Germany's largest organic supermarket chain carrying premium cheeses, charcuterie, organic wines, and artisan breads. Adjacent competitor that addresses the same quality-conscious and organic-buyer customer, but at supermarket scale.
• Manufactum: German quality/specialty retailer with curated food assortment (cheeses, charcuterie, chocolates, fine groceries) across stores and a strong online channel. Comparable on premium curation, provenance-led assortment, and gift-oriented merchandising.

Emerging players

• Foodist: German curated gourmet food brand operating via subscription boxes and online retail with curated premium assortments. Comparable product mix (artisanal chocolates, gourmet items) and gift use-case, but distributed nationally online rather than via storefront.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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