Jäckle Frische-Partner GmbH

What Jäckle Frische-Partner GmbH does

Jäckle Frische-Partner GmbH is a fourth-generation, family-owned cheese wholesale distributor and Streckenlieferant (route supplier) headquartered in Ulm-Lehr, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded in 1934 by Bartholomäus Jäckle as ALMO-Handelsbetrieb, the company procures, stores, cuts, and distributes premium European cheese specialties to approximately 400 specialty food retailers across Germany. Its portfolio spans hard and extra-hard cheese, soft cheese, pasta filata, organic and regional cheeses, EU protected-designation cheeses, slicing cheese, fresh cheese, alpine and mountain cheese, delicatessen items, and proprietary Jäckle private-label recipes developed in collaboration with artisan dairies. Supporting operations include an in-house Schneideraum for custom cuts, a modern cooling warehouse holding 500 in-stock articles with 2,000 additional pre-orderable items, and an ELER-funded production-area expansion for ripening, storage, and cutting.

The business model is B2B wholesale with personal on-boarding: new customers complete a signed customer datasheet, receive a customer number, and place orders via a customer portal (shop.jaeckle-kaese.de) or direct sales. Pricing is net weight-based plus statutory VAT, with a €500 minimum order value, a €20 freight surcharge on orders between €500–€650, and free delivery at €650 and above. Distribution combines own-fleet delivery within 24 hours (with weekly Monday–Thursday route cadence) and partnerships with Nagel, Dachser, and Aprile for 48-hour nationwide coverage, supported by computer-controlled cold-chain logistics. Beyond distribution, Jäckle provides consulting on assortment and cheese-counter design, staff training and tastings, event support, and free marketing materials (labels, posters, slicers, raclette equipment), positioning it as a services-led Streckenlieferant rather than a pure box-mover. Fritz Jäckle serves as the authorized managing director, with the fourth-generation family members Christian and Jessica Jäckle involved in the business.

Name

Jäckle Frische-Partner GmbH

Legal name

Jäckle Frische-Partner GmbH

Website

https://jaeckle-kaese.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jäckle Frische-Partner GmbH is a fourth-generation, family-owned German cheese wholesale distributor and Streckenlieferant, sourcing premium European cheese specialties and delivering to approximately 400 specialty food retailers across Germany from its Ulm-Lehr headquarters, supplemented by custom cutting, consulting, and marketing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cheese Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese Shops & Fromageries (CRAHAGAD)

Keywords

• Cheese wholesale distribution
• Specialty food supply
• B2B route delivery
• Dairy product distribution
• Cold chain logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Ulm / Lehr

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cheese Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale distribution of cheese specialties from European manufacturers to retailers. Revenue is generated through product sales with net pricing based on weight. The company serves approximately 400 retail customers nationwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jäckle Frische-Partner GmbH is a fourth-generation family-owned cheese wholesale distributor (Streckenlieferant) that procures, stores, and delivers premium European cheese specialties from selected dairies to approximately 400 retailers across Germany. The company maintains 500 articles in stock and 2,000 additional items available on pre-order, supported by its own refrigerated fleet, digitalized cold chain monitoring, an in-house cutting room for custom cuts, and advisory services for assortment and counter design.

Product overview

Jäckle Frische-Partner GmbH is a fourth-generation family-owned cheese wholesale distributor and Streckenlieferant (route supplier) operating since 1934. Its core offering is the procurement, storage, and distribution of premium European cheese specialties. The product portfolio is organized across multiple sub-categories including hard and extra-hard cheese (Appenzeller, Emmentaler, Parmigiano Reggiano), soft cheese (Brie, Camembert, Münster), pasta filata (Mozzarella, Burrata, Provolone, Scamorza), organic and regional cheese, EU-protected designation cheeses, slicing cheese (Scharfer Maxx, Sternenkäse, Raclette), fresh cheese, alpine and mountain cheese, and delicatessen items. The company also develops proprietary private-label cheese recipes in collaboration with artisan dairies. Supporting the core distribution business are add-on services including inventory management with 500 in-stock and 2,000 pre-orderable articles, custom cutting in the company's own workshop, sales and marketing support materials, consulting for assortment and display-case design, staff training, tastings, and event support. A customer portal (shop.jaeckle-kaese.de) provides online ordering access. Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Ulm-Lehr, Germany, the company serves approximately 400 retailers nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cheese Agents: Partnership rebranding in 2016 with Kirilowitsch cheese team, operating as cheese intermediaries.

Products and services

• Cheese Specialty Distribution (Streckenlieferant) Wholesale cheese distribution service supplying retailers across Germany from selected European dairies, with refrigerated logistics and 24-48 hour delivery.
• Inventory & Custom Cutting Services Warehouse holding of 500 in-stock articles plus 2,000 pre-orderable items; custom cutting in the company's own Schneideraum for individual orders.
• Sales & Marketing Support Materials Free provision of labels, promotional posters, informational materials, pricing tools, display containers, films, slicers, cutting tables, and turbo raclette units for lending.
• Consulting & Training Services Advisory services including assortment analysis, display-case analysis, staff tastings, event support (planning, organization, execution), and staff training.
• Customer Portal (Kundenportal / Online Shop) Online ordering platform at shop.jaeckle-kaese.de allowing registered customers to browse the catalog and place orders under their assigned customer number.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fromagerie ArnaudcoreOthersCheese producer supplying premium cheese specialties to Jäckle. Listed as a partner/creative contributor in company materials.
• Cremo AG – von MühlenencoreOthersCheese manufacturer supplying cheese products to Jäckle. Listed as a partner/creative contributor in company materials.
• Weizer SchafbauerncoreOthersSheep farmers producing sheep cheese specialties. Listed as a partner/creative contributor in company materials.
• NagelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics partner for nationwide cheese distribution, handling delivery within 48 hours.
• DachserminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics partner for nationwide cheese distribution, handling delivery within 48 hours.
• AprileminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics partner for nationwide cheese distribution, handling delivery within 48 hours.
• Cheese Agents (formerly Käseteam Kirilowitsch)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer integration in 2016 where Käseteam Kirilowitsch and Jäckle Käse became Cheese Agents, representing cheese intermediaries.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hochland SE: Germany-based dairy group specializing in processed, sliced, and specialty cheese. Competes for the same German food retailer cheese counters with branded and private-label products, overlapping in categories like Schnittkäse and convenience cheese.
• Champignon-Hofmeister GmbH: German specialty cheese manufacturer and distributor (now part of larger dairy groups). Direct competitor in the German cheese wholesale market, with overlapping customer base of German retailers and similar product categories (Camembert, Romadur, etc.).

Broad incumbents

• Arla Foods: European dairy cooperative with significant cheese portfolio including branded and private-label offerings. Competes broadly for German retailer cheese business across many of the same categories Jäckle distributes.

Peers

• Savencia Fromage & Dairy:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jaeckle-kaese

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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