Bio-Schaukäserei Wiggensbach eG

What Bio-Schaukäserei Wiggensbach eG does

Bio-Schaukäserei Wiggensbach eG is a German agricultural cooperative (Genossenschaft) founded in 2003 in Wiggensbach, Bavaria, that produces artisanal organic cheese from 100% certified hay milk (Heumilch g.t.S.) sourced from 20 member Bioland and Biokreis farms in the Allgäu region. The cooperative processes approximately 4 million liters of milk annually into a portfolio of 34 cheese varieties spanning hard cheese (4 varieties), semi-hard cheese (19 varieties), semi-firm slicing cheese (5 varieties), soft cheese (1 variety), and three curated trial packages, plus by-products including organic whey powder and organic ghee. Production relies on traditional methods including brick vault aging cellars, with EU Heumilch g.t.S., Bioland, Biokreis, and Allgäu regional certifications providing regulatory differentiation.

The company operates a hybrid distribution model combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce via Shopify with chilled shipping across Germany, a flagship Käseladen retail store at its Wiggensbach headquarters, two regional farm shop partners (s'Käslädle Adrazhofen and Zaisenhofen), weekly market presence in Ottobeuren, and a sales stand at Center Parcs Allgäu. B2B sales to gastronomy and retailers are supported with volume pricing from 10+ units. Revenue streams include one-time product sales (cheese €4.29–€6.60 per piece; trial packages €13.50–€20.00), B2B wholesale, and paid cheese dairy tours (€8/person public tours; group, school, and corporate events at individual pricing). Operations are supported by ~6 employees plus a related operating entity, HEUgarta GmbH, which handles online commerce and the publicly-funded 'Erlebbarer Genuss' agritourism initiative. The cooperative is governed by a two-person Vorstand (Jakob Grieshaber as 1. Vorstand, Michael Nußmann as 2. Vorstand) and has operated under Managing Director Elen Gulde since April 2026, with marketing infrastructure including Klaviyo email, Google Analytics, Meta Ads, podcast appearances, influencer livestream collaborations reaching up to 45,000 viewers, and trade fair presence at Grüne Woche Berlin.

Name

Bio-Schaukäserei Wiggensbach eG

Legal name

Bio-Schaukäserei Wiggensbach eG

Website

https://schaukaeserei-wiggensbach.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bio-Schaukäserei Wiggensbach eG is a Bavarian agricultural cooperative founded in 2003 that produces 34 varieties of organic artisanal cheese from certified hay milk supplied by 20 member farms, selling via DTC e-commerce, retail shops, farm shops, B2B wholesale, and agritourism tours across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Organic Cheese Production

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Fresh/Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Unripened & Soft) (AFAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cheese Byproduct & Waste Stream Processing (Whey Routing, Brine Management) (AFAHABAK), Farmstead & Local Artisan Food Markets (Retail Shops) (CRAHAGAO)

Keywords

• Organic cheese production
• Artisanal dairy products
• Hay milk cheese
• Regional cheese dairy
• Cooperative dairy farming

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiggensbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Cheese Sales: One-time product sales of artisanal organic cheese varieties through e-commerce and retail locations. Products include hard cheese, semi-hard cheese, soft cheese, and trial packages ranging from €4.29 to €20.00.
2. Cheese Dairy Tours: Guided tours of the cheese dairy with tastings. Public tours at €8 per person, group tours starting at 10 persons, school and corporate events at individual pricing.
3. B2B Wholesale: Bulk sales to retailers and gastronomy businesses with B2B pricing available for orders of 10+ units.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bio-Schaukäserei Wiggensbach eG produces and sells artisanal organic cheese made from 100% Allgäu hay milk sourced from 20 cooperative member farms. The product range spans 34 cheese varieties across hard, semi-hard, semi-firm slicing, and soft categories, supplemented by taster/gift packages, organic whey powder, organic ghee, and on-site cheese dairy tours. Sales channels include Shopify-powered e-commerce with chilled shipping across Germany, a flagship retail shop in Wiggensbach, regional partner farm shops, weekly markets, vacation destination outlets, and B2B wholesale to retailers and gastronomy.

Product overview

Bio-Schaukäserei Wiggensbach eG is a genossenschaftlich (cooperatively) organized artisan cheese dairy founded in 2003, producing organic cheese from Allgäu hay milk. The product portfolio centers on four main cheese categories: Hartkäse (hard cheese, 4 varieties), Schnittkäse (semi-hard cheese, 19 varieties), Halbfester Schnittkäse (semi-firm slicing cheese, 5 varieties), and Weichkäse (soft cheese, 1 variety) — totaling 34 cheese varieties. Additionally, the company offers Probierpakete (taster/gift packages, 3 varieties) and two dairy by-products (Bio-Molkepulver and Bio-Butterschmalz). The core offering is distinguished by organic hay milk sourcing, artisan craftsmanship, and regional transparency. The company also operates a cheese dairy tour service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hartkäse (Hard Cheese) Artisan organic hard cheese varieties aged for intense, characteristic flavor profiles. Includes 4 varieties such as Allgäuer Glücksmomente (Kräftige, Milde, Würzige) and Allgäuer Hornkäse. Made from 100% Allgäu organic hay milk.
• Schnittkäse (Semi-Hard Cheese) Versatile semi-hard cheese varieties made from Allgäu organic hay milk. Includes 19 varieties such as Chilikäse, Bärlauchkäse, Bockshornkäse, Sonntagskäse, Al Capone, Beschwipste Anna (Blond/Rot), Bierkäse, Fruchtiges Fränzle, Gehopfter Max, Kraxl-Max, Radl-Rudi, Rosenblütenkäse, Uriger Allgäuer, Wander-Walter, and Weinkäse.
• Halbfester Schnittkäse (Semi-Firm Slicing Cheese) Semi-firm slicing cheese with smooth texture and refined flavor. Includes 5 varieties such as Gute-Laune-Käse, Roter Casanova, Wiesenkäse natur, Feurige Susi, and Peppiger Paul.
• Weichkäse (Soft Cheese) Creamy soft cheese with tender melt, including Weichkäseherzle Süße Sissi made from organic hay milk and organic cream.
• Probierpakete (Taster/Gift Packages) Curated cheese gift sets for discovering the product range. Includes 'Unsere Klassiker' (€18.00, 800g of 4 classic varieties), 'Unsere Würzigen' (€20.00, 4 spicy varieties), and 'Sportsfreunde' (€13.50, Kraxl-Max, Radl-Rudi, Wander-Walter).
• Bio-Molkepulver (Organic Whey Powder) Organic sweet whey powder from controlled organic farming with mild, milky character. Suitable as a conscious ingredient for pantry cooking. Priced at €4.29.
• Bio-Butterschmalz (Organic Ghee) Organic ghee with round, buttery taste and fine nutty note. A versatile kitchen ingredient from the Allgäu region.
• Käserei-Führungen (Cheese Dairy Tours) Guided tours of the organic cheese dairy in Wiggensbach for individuals, families, schools, and corporate events. Public tours priced at €8 per person, group tours from 10 persons, school and corporate events at individual pricing. Approximately 60-90 minutes including cheese tasting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple award wins including Gold at International Käsiade 2025, multiple Bayerische Käseschätze wins in 2022-2025

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bioland Member FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Cooperative of 20 Bioland-certified organic hay milk farms supply the dairy. Farmers are cooperative members with ownership stake and voting rights. Established in 2003 when 8 founding organic farmers created the dairy to process their milk into artisanal cheese rather than selling raw milk anonymously.
• HEUgarta GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated entity managing visitor experiences and regional marketing initiatives. Project 'Erlebbarer Genuss im Oberallgäu' funded by Bavarian Ministry and EU ELER fund for promoting regional organic food experiences.
• Bavarian State Ministry for Food, Agriculture and ForestrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding support for dairy technology modernization under agricultural marketing guidelines. Ongoing support for regional food promotion projects and Bavaria's presence at trade events like Grüne Woche.
• DPDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics partner for chilled shipping of cheese products across Germany. Delivers within 1-2 business days after dispatch.
• Center Parcs AllgäuminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVacation resort location hosting a regular sales stand for cheese products, reaching tourist customers and vacationing families in the Allgäu region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=CpTBTOMAct0
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bioschaukaesereiwiggensbach

Compliance10 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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