What Evenord does

Evenord eG is a registered cooperative (eingetragene Genossenschaft) headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany, specializing in food and non-food wholesale to commercial customers. Founded on July 9, 1924 as the "Einkaufs- und Verwertungsgenossenschaft der nordbayerischen Fleischer," the company has operated continuously for over 100 years and serves an estimated 5,000-7,000 commercial customers daily across Bavaria and Thuringia. Its core offering is approximately 15,000 staple articles spanning meat and poultry, fruits and vegetables, cheese and dairy, sausages and hams, sausage casings, frozen foods, spices, gourmet items, and a non-food range of professional utensils, packaging, and workwear, plus over 100 pieces of food processing equipment from brands including Bastra, Kuppelmaier, Eloma, and Multivac.

The business operates five physical pickup markets (Abholmärkte) — Nuremberg (6,000 m² central warehouse and 2,000 m² fresh market), Ansbach, Erlangen, and Pößneck — supplemented by an online shop, telephone sales, and field sales (Außendienst). Multi-chamber refrigerated vehicles enable same-trip delivery of chilled, frozen, and ambient goods, with 24-hour delivery capability and free delivery in the Nuremberg area. Complementary services include store planning and fitting (Ladenbau), equipment installation, technical repair through partner Höhn Maschinen & Service, and customized meat preparation (slicing, shredding, portioning). The technology stack is conventional: standard EDI inventory management with no proprietary software or digital platform disclosed.

Revenue is generated primarily through wholesale product margins on food and non-food sales to commercial buyers (transaction/take-rate pricing, quote-based), complemented by hardware sales of machinery and professional services fees from planning, installation, and repair work. The group structure includes three wholly-owned subsidiaries: EV-Service GmbH (service operations), Evenord Kälte- und Klimatechnik GmbH (refrigeration and air conditioning), and Evenord-Bank eG-KG (member banking). Ownership is held by approximately 970 cooperative members (860 voting), with governance through an 8-member supervisory board chaired by Claus Steiner and a three-member management board (Olaf Zaulig, Thomas Kühnlein, Wolfgang Rupprecht).

Name

Evenord

Legal name

Evenord eG

Website

https://www.evenord.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Evenord eG is a Nuremberg-based German food and non-food wholesale cooperative, founded in 1924, serving 5,000-7,000 commercial customers (butchers, restaurants, hotels, caterers) across Bavaria and Thuringia with 15,000+ articles, machinery, and complementary store-planning and delivery services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foodservice Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers (42447), Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers (42446), Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers (42444)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141), Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Processed & Value-Added Meat & Poultry Wholesale (Deli Meats, Sausages, Smoked) (AFAIADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Prepared Meals & Entrées Wholesale (AFAIAHAG), Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK)

Keywords

• Food wholesale distribution
• Butcher supply
• Commercial foodservice equipment
• Fresh meat distribution
• Gastronomy provisioning

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuremberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food & Non-Food Product Sales: Evenord generates revenue through the wholesale sale of food products (meat, poultry, sausage, cheese, dairy, produce, frozen foods, spices, delicacies) and non-food items (machines, packaging, cleaning supplies, workwear, decorations) to commercial customers. The business model centers on product margin from wholesale distribution.
2. Machinery Sales & Services: Sale of professional food processing equipment from manufacturers such as Bastra, Kuppelmaier, Eloma, Kolbe, Stiller, and Multivac. Services include financing options, insurance, maintenance, and repair services through partner Höhn Maschinen & Service.
3. Planning, Technology & Equipment Services: Store planning, technical consulting, and equipment installation services for butchers, gastronomy, and large kitchens. Partners include Komet, Poly-clip, Vamar, Convotherm, and Merrychef.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Evenord eG is a specialized food wholesaler (Fachgroßhandel) supplying commercial customers—primarily butcher shops, restaurants, hotels, caterers, and institutional kitchens—with approximately 15,000 staple articles spanning fresh and frozen meat and poultry, fruits and vegetables, cheese and dairy, sausage and ham, casings, gourmet foods, frozen products, spices, non-food supplies, and food-processing machinery. The offering is completed by complementary services including store planning and fitting, technical maintenance and repair, telephone and field sales consultation, and refrigerated delivery across Bavaria and Thuringia.

Product overview

Evenord eG is a specialized food wholesale business serving commercial customers in the butcher/meat industry, hospitality, and food retail sectors. The company operates a multi-faceted business model combining product sales with service offerings. The product portfolio centers on fresh and processed foods including meat & poultry, fruits & vegetables, cheese & dairy, sausages & ham, sausage casings, frozen products, spices, and non-food supplies, with approximately 15,000 staple articles available. Equipment and machinery for food processing (over 100 items) are also sold. Services complement the product offerings and include store planning & fitting, technical maintenance & repair services, telephone sales & field sales support, and delivery services. The company operates 5 locations in Bavaria and Thuringia with its headquarters in Nuremberg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fleisch & Geflügel (Meat & Poultry) Wholesale supply of fresh and frozen meat and poultry including beef, pork, veal, lamb, wild game, chicken, goose, turkey, and duck, sourced primarily from regional suppliers with full traceability. Sold to commercial butchers, restaurants, hotels, and caterers.
• Obst & Gemüse (Fruits & Vegetables) Wholesale supply of 160 varieties of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables sourced mainly from regional farmers with daily deliveries ensuring freshness, for commercial foodservice customers.
• Käse & Milchprodukte (Cheese & Dairy) Wholesale supply of regional and international cheese specialties—600 items in stock and 1,600 listed varieties—alongside a full range of dairy products for commercial buyers.
• Wurst & Schinken (Sausage & Ham) Wholesale supply of approximately 1,500 regional and international sausage and ham varieties including spreads, sliced, cooked, and raw sausages for butcher and gastronomy customers.
• Därme (Sausage Casings) Wholesale supply of natural and artificial sausage casings including beef, pork, and sheep casings in all calibers, with Germany's largest in-stock selection of artificial casings, sold to butcher shops.
• Genuss- & Lebensmittel (Gourmet & Everyday Foods) Wholesale supply of more than 10,000 gourmet and everyday food items including canned goods, side dishes, oils, sauces, coffee, tea, beverages, wine, sparkling wine, and spirits for commercial customers.
• Tiefkühlprodukte (Frozen Products) Wholesale supply of frozen products including vegetables, fruits, meat and poultry specialties, side dishes, and complete ready meals for commercial foodservice customers.
• Gewürze (Spices) Wholesale supply of spices and seasoning mixes including domestic and exotic raw spices, dried herbs, spice mixtures, garlic paste, and liquid seasonings, with many organic options, for commercial food production.
• Non-Food Supplies Wholesale supply of professional utensils and supplies including knives, pans, packaging materials, cleaning supplies, workwear, and decoration items for food service operations.
• Maschinen (Food Processing Machinery) Wholesale sale of over 100 machines and equipment for food processing including slicers, vacuum machines, scales, ovens, and refrigeration units from brand manufacturers such as Bastra, Kuppelmaier, Eloma, Kolbe, Stiller, and Multivac, sold with financing, insurance, maintenance, and repair options to commercial buyers.
• Ladenbau & Einrichtung (Store Planning & Furnishing) Professional planning and fitting of butcher shops, restaurants, and commercial kitchens including store design and equipment setup services for commercial clients.
• Technischer Service & Reparatur (Technical Service & Repair) Maintenance and repair services for butchery machines and refrigeration/air conditioning systems delivered through partner Höhn Maschinen & Service for commercial customers.
• Telefonservice & Außendienst (Telephone Sales & Field Sales) Phone-based ordering with customer advisors and personal field sales visits covering all 20,000+ articles, providing consultation, product presentations, and custom quotes to commercial customers.
• Lieferservice (Delivery Service) Free delivery service with optimized logistics delivering chilled, frozen, and ambient goods via modern multi-chamber refrigerated vehicles within 24 hours in the Nuremberg area, including preparation services for meat and produce.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour delivery capability in Nürnberg area
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GenoRecht München Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbHminorOthersExternal, independent law firm operating Evenord's internal whistleblower reporting office (Hinweisgebersystem) in compliance with the German Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG). Located at Amalienstraße 9b–11, 80333 München.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chefs Culinar: Germany's leading specialist food wholesaler for the HoReCa (hotels, restaurants, catering) channel. Directly comparable to Evenord in serving commercial food buyers with broad assortment, equipment, and service offerings.
• Transgourmet Deutschland: Owned by Coop Group, Transgourmet is a major German foodservice distributor serving HoReCa and independent retailers with fresh, frozen, and dry goods — directly comparable to Evenord's customer base and assortment breadth.
• Frischeparadies: Premium German specialist wholesaler of fresh, delicatessen, and gourmet food to top restaurants and hotels. Comparable to Evenord's higher-end assortment and similar HoReCa customer focus.
• Landgard eG: German cooperative focused on fresh produce and floral wholesale serving retailers and traders. Comparable to Evenord as a cooperative-led specialist wholesaler with regional concentration and member-customer structure.
• Häussler GmbH: Southern German specialist wholesaler for butcher trade and food processing supplies, including casings, spices, and equipment. Strongly comparable to Evenord's core butcher-customer focus and product mix.
• EGV Lebensmittel-Großhandel: German food wholesaler supplying commercial customers including HoReCa, communal catering, and small retailers with broad fresh and dry assortments. Comparable mid-sized specialist food wholesale competitor to Evenord.

Broad incumbents

• Selgros Cash & Carry: Part of Transgourmet, Selgros operates cash-and-carry outlets for commercial customers across Germany. Overlaps broadly with Evenord's assortment and customer segments but at national scale via self-service retail.
• METRO Deutschland: Largest German cash-and-carry and HoReCa wholesale group, operating multichannel food and non-food supply to commercial customers. Overlaps with Evenord across foodservice and trader-customer segments.
• Handelshof: German cash-and-carry and foodservice wholesaler serving commercial customers with broad food and non-food assortment. Comparable to Evenord in customer type (traders, HoReCa) with a wider national footprint.

Regional players

• Krieger GmbH: Regional German food/non-food wholesaler serving HoReCa and traders, primarily in southwestern Germany. Comparable to Evenord in assortment and customer base, though geographically non-overlapping.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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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