Reichenspurner Hof

What Reichenspurner Hof does

Reichenspurner Hof is a multi-generational, family-owned Bavarian agricultural enterprise headquartered in Garching an der Alz, structured as a German civil law partnership (Reichenspurner Hof GdbR). The company produces and markets exclusively its own specialty crops (Sonderkulturen) across approximately 600 hectares of outdoor cultivation and 30 hectares of greenhouse production. The six-product portfolio comprises strawberries (Erdbeeren), asparagus (Spargel), tomatoes (Tomaten), peppers (Paprika), pumpkins (Kürbisse), and artichokes (Artischocken). The operation has documented historical roots to 1630, but the modern specialty-crop business began in the late 1980s with a transition from traditional mixed farming, followed by retail partnerships in the early 1990s and major greenhouse expansion in 2018 and 2021.

The production technology centers on two modern greenhouse complexes: the 2018-built Gewächshaus Tüßling and the Weiding facility operated under the Weidinger Hof sub-brand. Heating is sourced from a geothermal project drawing 110°C water from approximately 3,000 meters depth, supplemented by a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system whose waste heat and CO2 are fed back into the greenhouse. Additional technical features include LED lighting, closed-loop rainwater harvesting, biological pest control using company-bred beneficial insects (parasitic wasps, hoverflies, predatory bugs), and bee and bumblebee pollination. Operations carry a stack of certifications: GlobalGAP, QS, GRASP, Regionalfenster, GQB, and EU Ecolabel (achieved 2023).

The business generates revenue through two channels. Direct-to-consumer sales occur at farmers and weekly markets in the Chiemgau region with daily-fresh harvest. Wholesale supply goes to EDEKA at the regional Chiemgau level and to Kaufland across Bavaria, with both retail relationships established in the early 1990s. The current organization spans three generations of the Reichenspurner family, with a gradual generational handover underway from the second generation (Hubert and Peter Reichenspurner) to the third generation (Daniel, Maxi, Thomas, Stefan) who are driving the greenhouse expansion strategy.

Name

Reichenspurner Hof

Legal name

Reichenspurner Hof GdbR

Website

https://reichenspurner-hof.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Reichenspurner Hof is a multi-generational Bavarian family farm producing specialty crops (strawberries, asparagus, tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins, artichokes) across 600 hectares of fields and 30 hectares of geothermal-heated greenhouses, supplying regional EDEKA and Kaufland retailers plus Chiemgau farmers markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Crop Agriculture

NAICS

Food Crops Grown Under Cover (11141), Vegetable and Melon Farming (11121)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Greenhouse Vegetable Production (Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, Leafy Greens) (AFAGAHAA)

Keywords

• Fresh produce farming
• Specialty crop agriculture
• Greenhouse cultivation
• Regional fruit vegetables
• Sustainable agriculture

Headquarters

HQ city

Garching an der Alz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fresh Produce Sales: Direct sales of proprietary specialty crops including strawberries, asparagus, artichokes, pumpkins, tomatoes, and peppers through farmers markets, weekly markets, and food retail chains. Revenue generated through direct consumer sales and wholesale to retailers.
2. Wholesale to Retail Chains: Products sold to EDEKA (regional) and Kaufland (Bavaria) supermarket chains. Long-standing partnerships since early 1990s. Year-round supply of greenhouse products; seasonal supply of field crops.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Reichenspurner Hof is a family-owned Bavarian agricultural business that produces and markets exclusively its own specialty crops (Sonderkulturen). The company grows strawberries, asparagus, tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins, and artichokes across approximately 600 hectares of open-field cultivation and 30 hectares of modern greenhouse facilities. Products are sold directly at regional farmers and weekly markets and wholesaled to food retail chains including EDEKA and Kaufland.

Product overview

Reichenspurner Hof is a family-owned Bavarian agricultural company producing and marketing exclusively its own specialty crops (Sonderkulturen). The company operates two production models: outdoor/open-field cultivation producing asparagus, strawberries, artichokes, and pumpkins across approximately 600 hectares; and greenhouse cultivation producing strawberries, tomatoes, and peppers across approximately 30 hectares. The portfolio consists of six fresh produce products: Erdbeeren (strawberries), Spargel (asparagus), Tomaten (tomatoes), Paprika (peppers), Kürbisse (pumpkins), and Artischocken (artichokes). The company operates three facilities: a farm in Garching (historical headquarters, first mentioned 1630), a greenhouse near Schloss Tüßling (built 2018), and a greenhouse in Weiding (operated under the Weidinger Hof brand, approximately 15 hectares). Products are sold at regional farmers markets and through retail partners including Edeka and Kaufland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Erdbeeren (Strawberries) Strawberries cultivated since the mid-1990s outdoors and since 2018 also in greenhouses. Available from March to December at regional farmers markets and year-round in grocery retail for consumers seeking fresh, regional berries.
• Spargel (Asparagus) Asparagus cultivated since the mid-1990s, known for intense and robust flavor. Available from April to June at regional farmers markets and grocery retail.
• Tomaten (Tomatoes) Tomatoes grown in the modern greenhouse near Schloss Tüßling since 2018. Available from March to November at farmers markets and year-round in grocery retail.
• Paprika (Peppers) Peppers cultivated in the modern greenhouse near Schloss Tüßling since 2018. Available from March to December at regional farmers markets and grocery retail.
• Kürbisse (Pumpkins) Pumpkins cultivated since 2001, used as vegetables and for decorative autumn purposes. Available from August to December at regional farmers markets and grocery retail.
• Artischocken (Artichokes) Artichokes cultivated since 2001, sold as vegetables and for decorative floral use. Available from July to October at regional farmers markets and grocery retail.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Emsland Group: German family-owned producer of potato-based starches, flakes, and specialty vegetable products with global reach. Comparable as a German family-controlled agricultural producer with vegetable processing and B2B distribution expertise, though focused on potato rather than greenhouse vegetables.
• Hofgut Störzel: Generic peer placeholder for a Bavarian regional specialty crop farm operator; included only as a category-representative comparable for regional Bavarian greenhouse/field produce farms rather than a specific identifiable company.

Broad incumbents

• Greenyard: Belgian-headquartered global fresh, frozen, and prepared produce supplier to European retailers. Comparable as a European fresh-produce platform supplying major supermarket chains with year-round produce programs.
• Landgard eG: German producer cooperative for fresh produce and flowers, serving major German retailers including EDEKA. Comparable as a German fresh-produce supplier to the same retail channel (EDEKA) that Reichenspurner Hof supplies.
• Bonduelle Group: France-headquartered European leader in processed and fresh vegetables. Comparable as a large-scale European specialty vegetable producer with greenhouse and field operations and major retail relationships, though operating at significantly larger scale and focused on processed formats.
• BayWa AG: Major Munich-headquartered agribusiness and trading group with significant produce and agricultural inputs operations across Germany and Europe. Comparable as a German agricultural counterpart operating in produce distribution and farm services, though BayWa is a much larger diversified incumbent.
• Driscoll's: Global market leader in fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries). Comparable as a premium berry specialist with year-round greenhouse and field production supplying major retail chains — directly overlapping with Reichenspurner Hof's strawberry focus.
• Total Produce / Dole plc: Global fresh-produce company with significant European operations serving supermarket chains. Comparable as a multi-category fresh-produce supplier with year-round retail programs analogous to Reichenspurner Hof's EDEKA/Kaufland supply model.

Emerging players

• BerryWorld Group: UK-headquartered premium berry supplier with European greenhouse and field operations. Comparable as a berry-focused producer serving European supermarket chains, particularly relevant to Reichenspurner Hof's strawberry operations.

Others

• Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences: Bavarian agricultural university and research institution located in the same Upper Bavaria region. Not a direct competitor but an ecosystem peer — Reichenspurner Hof's geothermal/greenhouse innovation aligns with Weihenstephan's horticulture and agricultural-engineering research.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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