Naturkost Schramm Import-Export GmbH

What Naturkost Schramm Import-Export GmbH does

Naturkost Schramm Import-Export GmbH is a privately held German wholesale distributor of fresh organic fruits and vegetables, headquartered in Appenweier, Baden-Württemberg. Founded approximately 30 years ago, the company imports Bio produce from growers in Spain, France, Morocco, and Southern Germany, distributing it from its logistics hub in Appenweier to organic supermarkets, farm shops (Hofläden), and specialty organic stores (Fachgeschäfte) throughout Germany. The business operates as a B2B service provider for the Bio-Fachhandel channel, with a go-to-market centered on direct relationships and personal visits to growers rather than consumer marketing.

The company's product offering extends beyond commodity fresh produce into proprietary and initiative-branded lines: SIVISIO, an ecovalia-certified own brand promoting ecological-social organic agriculture; B-Ware, a second-quality product line sold at reduced prices; and coco (Compost Cooperation), an initiative promoting soil-nutrient-return agriculture. The firm is a member of BNN (Bundesverband Naturkost Naturwaren) and subjects all inventory to pre-shipment quality inspections, regular sample testing, and grower audits. Supporting initiatives include the Öko-Saatgut Initiative for open-pollinated and CMS-free seed production, bioverita, and the Öko statt Ego / Grenzenlos Bio positioning platforms.

The business model is wholesale transaction-based B2B distribution with non-publicly-disclosed, quote-based pricing. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or public listing. With approximately 11 employees, the operation is small and relationship-driven, relying on long-tenured sourcing partnerships rather than scale or technology-driven differentiation. No funding rounds, M&A activity, or expansion into new geographies beyond the existing four-country sourcing footprint are documented.

Name

Naturkost Schramm Import-Export GmbH

Legal name

Naturkost Schramm Import-Export GmbH

Website

https://naturkost-schramm.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Naturkost Schramm Import-Export GmbH is a German wholesale importer and distributor of fresh organic fruits and vegetables, sourcing from Spain, France, Morocco, and Southern Germany for distribution to organic supermarkets, farm shops, and specialty stores throughout Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Produce Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (424480), Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (42448)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic & Natural Foods Import/Export & Global Trading (AFAIAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Organic & Natural Private Label & Brand Distribution (Wholesale) (AFAIAJAL)

Keywords

• Organic produce distribution
• Fresh fruit vegetables
• Wholesale food distribution
• Organic food import
• Bio specialty retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Appenweier

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fresh Organic Produce Distribution: Import and distribution of fresh organic fruits and vegetables from Spain, France, Morocco, and South Germany to Bio retailers throughout Germany

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Naturkost Schramm Import-Export GmbH imports fresh organic (Bio) fruits and vegetables from growers in Spain, France, Morocco, and Southern Germany and distributes them as a wholesaler to Bio supermarkets, farm shops, and specialty organic stores across Germany. It complements its core fresh-produce business with proprietary branded lines such as SIVISIO (ecovalia-certified) and a B-Ware (second-quality) range, supported by BNN quality controls, full traceability documentation, and a centralized logistics hub in Appenweier.

Product overview

Naturkost Schramm Import-Export GmbH operates as a specialized importer and distributor of fresh organic produce, functioning as a single unified product line rather than a platform architecture. Their core offering centers on importing fresh organic fruits and vegetables from Spain, France, Morocco, and Southern Germany, distributing to Bio-supermarkets, farm shops, and specialty stores throughout Germany. The company complements its core produce business with proprietary branded products including SIVISIO (ecovalia-certified organic products), B-Ware (second-quality organic products), and the Compost Cooperation (coco) initiative focused on sustainable soil nutrition practices. The company positions itself as a service provider for organic specialty retailers, emphasizing quality control, traceability, and transparent origin documentation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SIVISIO: Company's own brand with strict ecovalia certification, promoting ecological agriculture in a social manner.
• coco (compost-cooperation)

Products and services

• Fresh Organic Fruits and Vegetables

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BNN (Bundesverband Naturkost Naturwaren)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBNN is the Federal Association for Natural Foods and Organic Products. Naturkost Schramm is a member and participates in regular quality controls including sample testing and audits with growers, ensuring trust and compliance with organic standards.
• ecovaliacoreTechnology or Integrationecovalia is the certification body for the SIVISIO own brand, providing strict ecological certification that promotes organic agriculture in a social manner.
• Growers in Spain, France, and MoroccocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term agricultural partnerships spanning 30+ years. On-site visits ensure transparency and collaboration on equal terms. Many business partnerships have developed into friendships. Planning and coordination with growers ensures structure and overview.
• Öko-Saatgut InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for the Organic Seed Initiative for production of open-pollinated (samenfest) and CMS-free organic products.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• EOSTA B.V. Dutch importer and distributor of fresh organic fruits and vegetables, supplying European organic retailers with traceable, certified produce. Directly comparable in fresh organic produce import-export and B2B distribution.
• Bodan Großhandel für Naturkost GmbH: German cooperative organic wholesaler supplying natural food stores and organic retailers with fresh produce and dry goods. Highly comparable B2B organic wholesale model serving the same Bio-Fachhandel channel.
• Weiling GmbH: Family-owned German organic wholesaler distributing fresh and packaged organic products to Bio retailers across Germany. Closely comparable to Naturkost Schramm in customer base (Bio-Fachhandel), product mix (organic produce), and B2B wholesale model.
• Dennree GmbH & Co. KG: Largest German organic food wholesaler, supplying Bio supermarkets and natural food stores with fresh and dry organic ranges. Direct peer in organic wholesale distribution to the same Bio retail segment Schramm serves, but at much greater scale.
• Bio Company GmbH: German organic supermarket chain that also sources and distributes fresh organic produce through its own supply infrastructure. Comparable because it sits at the intersection of organic retail and organic wholesale that Schramm serves.

Broad incumbents

• Alnatura Produktions- und Handels GmbH: Major German organic retail brand operating supermarkets across the country and sourcing organic produce directly from growers. Overlaps with Schramm in supplying organic produce to German consumers, but as a vertically integrated retailer rather than a pure wholesaler.
• Greenyard NV: Belgian-headquartered global market leader in fresh and prepared fruits and vegetables, including organic lines. Overlaps with Schramm in fresh produce distribution and European retail supply, but at vastly greater scale and broader product scope.

Regional players

• Biogros SAS: French organic wholesale distributor serving independent organic retailers across France with fresh and packaged organic products. Comparable organic B2B wholesale model but focused on the French market rather than Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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