Transfood GmbH

What Transfood GmbH does

Transfood GmbH is a privately held German B2B fresh-produce importer and exporter, operating from its headquarters at Erik-Nölting-Straße 12 in Düsseldorf with a temperature-controlled warehouse in Kelsterbach, Hesse. The company has been active for more than 20 years and sources tropical and ethnic fresh produce — including Green Papaya, Long Beans, Chickoo, Small Onion, Lauki, Sugar Cane, Garden Eggs, Thai Eggplant, Wallor Beans, Casava, Chayota and Coconut — from grower networks spanning Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. Its growers operate under Global G.A.P. certification, providing a documented food-safety and traceability baseline for European buyers.

The company distributes into three European end-markets — wholesale, retail and foodservice — using temperature-controlled logistics suited to perishable tropical SKUs. Its pricing model is quote-based B2B, with prospective buyers submitting inquiries via the company's web presence (trans-food.de) to receive tailored offers. With 8 employees and no public revenue, funding, M&A or leadership disclosure, the firm operates as a lean, privately financed trading business whose scale is constrained primarily by working capital and headcount rather than by demand or sourcing access.

No proprietary technology, digital platform, automation system or AI/ML capability is described in the available data. Operations appear to be conducted through conventional procurement, cold-chain logistics and relationship-driven sales channels, with the website functioning primarily as a product catalog and inquiry intake rather than as a transactional marketplace.

Name

Transfood GmbH

Legal name

Transfood GmbH

Website

https://trans-food.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fresh Produce Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (424480)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Import / Export Produce Wholesale (Cross-Border Trading) (AFAIACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ethnic Produce & Specialty Vegetables Wholesale (AFAIAIAD)

Keywords

• Fresh produce trading
• B2B fruit import
• Tropical vegetable supply
• Wholesale produce distribution
• Temperature-controlled logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Düsseldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fresh Produce Trading: Import and export of fresh fruits and vegetables to European wholesale, retail, and foodservice partners. Revenue generated through product sales with competitive pricing achieved through efficient sourcing and logistics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Transfood GmbH is a B2B importer and exporter that sources fresh fruits and vegetables from certified growers across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, and distributes them to European wholesale, retail, and foodservice partners. Its assortment includes tropical produce such as green papaya, long beans, chickoo, lauki, sugar cane, garden eggs, Thai eggplant, wallor beans, cassava, chayota, coconut, and small onions, with daily availability updates provided upon request.

Product overview

Transfood GmbH is a B2B importer and exporter offering a carefully selected assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables. Their product portfolio includes tropical produce such as Green Papaya, Long Beans, Chickoo, Lauki, Sugar Cane, Garden Eggs, Thai Eggplant, Wallor Beans, Casava, Chayota, and Coconut, as well as staples like Small Onions. The company connects certified global growers from Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America with European wholesale, retail, and foodservice partners through reliable sourcing and efficient logistics. Products are selected based on quality, availability, and consistency, with daily availability updates provided upon request to support accurate B2B planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Green Papaya Fresh green papaya sourced from certified global growers and supplied to European wholesale, retail, and foodservice buyers.
• Long Beans Fresh long beans from the international sourcing network supplied to European wholesale and retail partners.
• Chickoo Fresh chickoo (sapodilla) sourced from certified growers across multiple sourcing regions for European B2B customers.
• Onion (Small) Small-sized fresh onions distributed to European wholesale, retail, and foodservice partners.
• Lauki Fresh lauki (bottle gourd) from the global sourcing network supplied to European markets.
• Sugar Cane Fresh sugar cane supplied to European wholesale, retail, and foodservice buyers through B2B distribution channels.
• Garden Eggs Fresh garden eggs sourced from certified international growers and supplied to European wholesale partners.
• Thai Eggplant Fresh Thai eggplant supplied as part of the diverse produce assortment to professional European B2B buyers.
• Wallor Beans Fresh wallor beans sourced from the certified global grower network and supplied to European distribution channels.
• Cassava Fresh cassava sourced internationally for B2B wholesale and foodservice supply.
• Chayote Fresh chayote sourced from certified growers and supplied to European retail and wholesale markets.
• Coconut Fresh coconuts sourced from global sourcing partners and supplied through B2B produce distribution.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Certified Growers (Europe, Asia, Africa, South America)coreOthersTransfood partners with certified growers from Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Suppliers are selected based on quality standards, reliability, and compliance with international certifications. Many growers hold Global G.A.P. certification. Strong relationships ensure transparency, responsible farming practices, and stable long-term cooperation. This global sourcing network enables year-round availability and seasonal flexibility while balancing seasonal cycles and reducing supply risks.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Landgard eG: German producer cooperative and one of Europe's largest fresh produce marketing organizations, distributing fruits and vegetables to retail and wholesale. Comparable European B2B fresh produce distribution model, though much larger in scale and producer base.
• Greenyard: Belgian-listed fresh produce giant supplying fruits and vegetables to European retail, foodservice, and wholesale. Highly comparable as a European B2B fresh produce distributor, though vastly larger and broader in assortment than Transfood.
• Total Produce (now part of Dole plc): One of Europe's largest fresh produce distributors, now part of Dole plc, with deep wholesale and retail relationships. Comparable end markets and B2B distribution model, though at far greater scale and assortment breadth than Transfood.

Direct peers

• Fyffes: Internationally active tropical produce importer/exporter (bananas, pineapples, melons) supplying European wholesale and retail. Directly comparable to Transfood as a multi-origin tropical/specialty produce trader serving European B2B channels.
• Speciality Fresh: UK-based specialist fresh produce supplier focused on ethnic and exotic fruits and vegetables for wholesale and foodservice. Highly comparable niche and B2B customer profile to Transfood's tropical/specialty assortment, though operating primarily in the UK.
• Pacific Produce: European importer of exotic and specialty fruits and vegetables sourced globally, serving wholesale and foodservice buyers. Direct overlap with Transfood in tropical/specialty produce import and European B2B distribution.

Regional players

• Weiling GmbH: German organic and natural foods wholesaler serving retail and specialist stores in Germany. Comparable as a German-based B2B fresh produce wholesaler focused on a defined quality/sourcing proposition, though stronger in organic than Transfood's tropical specialty focus.
• Fruchthansa / Fruchthansa GmbH: Germany-based importer/exporter of fresh fruits and vegetables supplying European wholesale and retail. Comparable business model and geography to Transfood as a German-headquartered fresh produce trading business.
• Havelia GmbH: German fresh produce specialist sourcing tropical and exotic fruits and vegetables for European retail and wholesale. Comparable niche and operating geography to Transfood's specialty import business.

Emerging players

• Global Pacific Produce: European-focused importer/distributor of specialty and tropical produce with global sourcing relationships. Comparable cross-continent sourcing and European B2B distribution profile, though smaller and more focused on specific product lines.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/transfood-gmbh

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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