Hamfelder Hof

What Hamfelder Hof does

Hamfelder Hof Bauernmeierei GmbH & Co. KG operates an organic dairy processing facility (Bauernmeierei) in Mühlenrade, Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg, Schleswig-Holstein, established in 2015 as the first organic dairy in Schleswig-Holstein to process exclusively regional Bioland-certified milk. The company is owned by the Bauerngemeinschaft Hamfelder Hof, a cooperative of approximately 26 Bioland-certified family farms across Schleswig-Holstein, Lower Saxony, and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and is led by Managing Director Janosch Raymann. Its product portfolio includes multiple fresh milk variants (pasteurized homogenized, non-homogenized, and extended-shelf-life via steam injection at 138°C for 1.8 seconds), cream, Sauerrahmbutter produced via traditional 14-16 hour cream maturation, buttermilk drinks with real fruit purees (Raspberry, Blueberry), Naturjoghurt, Dickmilch, and a fresh Haferdrink made from Bioland oats and sunflower oil sourced within the cooperative. The facility incorporates pasteurization lines, sterile tanks, filling and packaging lines for dairy and plant-based drinks, and a palletizing robot, with capacity expansion co-funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (ELER).

The business operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer and wholesale model. Primary revenue streams are: (i) retail sales of dairy and oat drink products through the on-site Höfeladen farm store at the Mühlenrade dairy, which also stocks produce, cheese, bread, frozen goods, beverages, and wines; (ii) foodservice revenue from the adjacent bistro offering breakfast, coffee, cakes, soups, and seasonal salads; (iii) wholesale to regional grocery retailers across northern Germany; and (iv) group farm tours with tastings and event bookings. Pricing is unit-based; prices were raised by 10-20 cents per item (and 40 cents on butter) in September 2025 to sustain quality and cover rising costs, with the rationale communicated publicly on product packaging. Headcount stands at approximately 70 employees at the Mühlenrade site. The company holds Bioland and EU organic (DE-ÖKO-006) certifications and has no disclosed external equity investors.

Name

Hamfelder Hof

Legal name

Hamfelder Hof Bauernmeierei GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://hamfelderhof.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hamfelder Hof is a farmer-owned organic dairy cooperative in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, processing Bioland milk from ~26 member farms into fresh dairy products and oat drinks for sale through its on-site farm store, bistro, and regional retailers in northern Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Dairy Products

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511), Creamery Butter Manufacturing (311512), Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (112120)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Yogurt & Cultured Dairy Products Manufacturing (Kefir, Sour Cream, Labneh) (AFAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drinkable Yogurt & Kefir Manufacturing (AFAHADAC), Greek/Strained Yogurt & High-Protein Cultured Dairy Manufacturing (AFAHADAB), Plant-Based & Alternative Dairy Cultures (Vegan Yogurt/Cheese, Fermented Plant Beverages) (AFAJAJAG)

Keywords

• Organic dairy products
• Bioland milk processing
• Fresh milk production
• Plant-based oat drinks
• Farm store retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Mühlenrade

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Dairy product sales (retail): Sale of organic dairy products (fresh milk, cream, buttermilk drinks, Dickmilch, yogurt, butter) and oat drink through the on-site Höfeladen farm store and regional retailers in northern Germany. The Höfeladen also sells a wide range of other organic products including produce, cheese, bread, frozen goods, beverages, and wines.
2. Bistro and café sales: The on-site bistro generates revenue through breakfast, coffee specialties, tea, cold beverages, cakes, savory snacks, daily fresh soup, and seasonal salads. The bistro also hosts events and private group bookings.
3. Wholesale to regional retailers: Hamfelder Hof products are sold through regional grocery stores across northern Germany (Schleswig-Holstein and surrounding states), making the company's products available to a broader consumer base beyond the farm store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hamfelder Hof operates an organic dairy processing facility (Bauernmeierei) in Mühlenrade, Schleswig-Holstein, processing Bioland-certified milk exclusively from approximately 26 member family farms in northern Germany into fresh milk, cream, butter, buttermilk drinks, yogurt, and Dickmilch. The company also produces a fresh oat drink from regionally grown Bioland oats and sunflower oil, and sells all products through its on-site farm store (Höfeladen), bistro, and regional grocery retailers.

Product overview

Hamfelder Hof operates a organic dairy processing facility producing a range of dairy products from Bioland-certified milk sourced exclusively from member farms. The product portfolio includes multiple fresh milk variants (homogenized and non-homogenized, pasteurized and extended-shelf-life), fermented dairy products (Dickmilch, Naturjoghurt, Sauerrahmbutter), fresh cream, and buttermilk drinks with real fruit flavors. Additionally, a plant-based option is offered through their own oat drink made from regionally-grown oats and sunflower oil. The company operates a farm store and bistro at their dairy location, and offers educational tours with tastings for groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Frischmilch pasteurisiert & homogenisiert Fresh milk pasteurized at 74°C for 20 seconds and homogenized, available as whole milk (min. 3.8% fat) and low-fat (1.5% fat). Pre-pasteurization decontamination via germ separation is applied. Targeted at health-conscious consumers seeking organic, regionally produced dairy.
• Frischmilch nicht homogenisiert Non-homogenized fresh whole milk with natural fat content of at least 3.8%, gently pasteurized at 72-74°C for 20 seconds after separation without homogenization, allowing the natural cream layer to form on top. Targeted at consumers preferring traditional, minimally processed milk.
• Länger haltbare Bioland-Milch Extended-shelf-life organic milk produced using steam injection, heated for 1.8 seconds at high temperature, then immediately cooled and homogenized. Available as whole milk (min. 3.8% fat) and low-fat (1.5% fat). Targeted at consumers seeking longer-lasting organic milk.
• Dickmilch Traditional German fermented milk product in organic quality, versatile in cooking and baking applications. Targeted at consumers seeking traditional German dairy specialties.
• Naturjoghurt Natural yogurt produced without added skim milk powder, resulting in higher quality, purer taste and finer texture. Targeted at health-conscious consumers preferring minimally processed organic yogurt.
• Buttermilchdrinks Buttermilk drinks made from real sour cream buttermilk with real fruit puree at 10% fruit content, including raspberry (Himbeere) and blueberry (Heidelbeere) flavors. Targeted at consumers seeking naturally flavored organic dairy beverages.
• Sahne Fresh cream (Sahne) with a minimum 38% fat content, gently processed to maintain a mild taste and particularly suitable for whipping. Targeted at consumers and bakers seeking high-quality organic cream.
• Sauerrahmbutter True sour cream butter where cream matures for 14-16 hours with lactic acid cultures before churning, resulting in an authentic traditional flavor. Targeted at consumers and chefs preferring artisan-style organic butter.
• Haferdrink Fresh oat drink made from regionally grown Bioland whole-grain oats and sunflower oil sourced from member farms, produced and filled in the company's own dairy. Vegan and lactose-free, with added calcium carbonate and rock salt. Targeted at consumers seeking regional organic plant-based milk alternatives.
• Höfeladen & Bistro On-site farm store selling all Hamfelder Hof dairy products and oat drink, along with produce from member farms, cheese, bread, frozen goods, beverages, and wines. The adjacent bistro features a wood fireplace and sun terrace, serving breakfast, coffee, tea, cakes, savory snacks, daily soups, and seasonal salads. Group tours with tastings (minimum 10 persons) are also offered.

Quantifiable outcome

• First organic dairy in Schleswig-Holstein to process only regional Bioland milk
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Bäckerei BahdeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBäckerei Bahde participates in tasting events at the Hamfelder Hof Höfeladen farm store, offering bread tastings and answering customer questions about bread varieties. This is a recurring community event partnership.
• Erdmannshof (Krukow)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Erdmannshof in Krukow, a member farm of the Bauerngemeinschaft Hamfelder Hof, operates a farm-based cheese-making course program. Courses are led by cheesemaker Stefan Scheibe and include hands-on fresh cheese making and cheese tastings. Dates offered in 2025.
• Biohof Stövesandt (Family Reinecke)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily Reinecke's Biohof Stövesandt in Bergen-Hagen (Lower Saxony) is a member of the Bauerngemeinschaft Hamfelder Hof and participates in the annual Tag des offenen Hofes (Open Farm Day), hosting public visits to showcase organic dairy farming practices.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Upländer Bauernmolkerei: German organic dairy cooperative in Hesse/Waldeck region processing milk from a tightly-bound community of organic farms. Highly comparable to Hamfelder Hof's farmer-community, organic-first positioning and cooperative governance model.
• Hofmolkerei Lobetal: German organic farm dairy producing regional organic milk, butter, and yogurt from a defined farm community. Similar to Hamfelder Hof in integrating organic farming, processing, and on-site retail under a community-driven umbrella brand.
• Backhaus Ebel: Small German organic dairy processor producing pasteurized fresh milk, butter, and yogurt from regional organic farms. Comparable to Hamfelder Hof in scale, regional organic sourcing, and product mix of fresh milk and cultured dairy.
• Gläserne Molkerei: German organic dairy producer known for transparent, on-site viewable processing and a regional farmer supply community. The closest direct peer to Hamfelder Hof's model of farmer-owned, organic, traceable dairy with newer regional organic dairy positioning.
• Berchtesgadener Land: Regional German dairy cooperative producing organic and conventional milk from Bavarian Alpine farms. Comparable to Hamfelder Hof in cooperative structure, organic positioning, and regional farmer base, but operates at larger scale out of southern Germany.
• Oatly: Global oat drink category leader with broad retail presence in Germany. Direct competitor to Hamfelder Hof's oat drink via national distribution, brand recognition, and scale advantages in the plant-based beverage category.

Broad incumbents

• Landliebe: FrieslandCampina-owned German dairy brand with premium organic and conventional milk, yogurt, and dessert products. Comparable to Hamfelder Hof in the organic dairy category but at significantly larger scale and national distribution.
• Molkerei Weihenstephan: Major German dairy brand offering fresh milk, yogurt, and dairy desserts nationally. Comparable to Hamfelder Hof in the cultured dairy segment (yogurt, fresh milk) but with significantly larger scale and broader retail footprint.
• Arla Foods: International dairy cooperative with organic lines (Arla Bio) sold in German retail. Comparable as a farmer-cooperative organic dairy competitor with substantially larger scale, national distribution, and broader product portfolio.
• Alpro: Danone-owned European plant-based beverage brand with extensive oat drink, yogurt, and dairy-alternative portfolio. Competes with Hamfelder Hof's oat drink across German retail shelves and exerts significant pricing pressure as a category incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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