Staatlich Bad Meinberger Mineralbrunnen Gmbh & Co. Kg

What Staatlich Bad Meinberger Mineralbrunnen Gmbh & Co. Kg does

Staatlich Bad Meinberger Mineralbrunnen GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German mineral water producer headquartered in Horn-Bad Meinberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, with a documented heritage dating to 1767 and a formal corporate founding in 1776. The company operates a single-site production facility (Am Waldstadion 1) and employs approximately 120 staff, of which 12% are apprentices. Its core asset is a state-certified mineral water source located over 160 meters beneath the Teutoburger Wald, where water is naturally filtered through sandstone and dolomitic claystone layers, producing a high-mineralization profile (calcium 336 mg/l, magnesium 58 mg/l, sulfate 844 mg/l, hydrogen carbonate 280 mg/l). Water is offered in Classic (naturally carbonated), Medium (fine-bubble), and Naturelle (still) variants across 0.75L glass and 1L PET multi-way bottles.

The product portfolio extends beyond core mineral water into flavored waters (Zitronenwasser, Holunderwasser), the 0,NIX sugar-free line (Pink Grapefruit, Orange Passionfruit, Mango Pitanga, Cola Mix, Sweet Cherry, Cheeky Lemon), the FORSTETAL600 calcium-rich sub-brand and its sport boosters, refreshment drinks (Sportiv isotonic, Apfelschorle), and the Externstein Quelle acquired brand. All SKUs are packaged exclusively in 100% reusable multi-way containers — PET bottles refillable up to 25 times, glass up to 50 times — with sleeve labels produced from 30% sugarcane-derived bio-based materials in partnership with PPG Flexofilm.

The company generates revenue through three go-to-market motions: (1) retail distribution through German grocery and supermarket channels; (2) HORECA sales via a dedicated gastronomy product line targeting hotels, restaurants, cafes, and caterers; and (3) B2B direct sales through the INTEGRA webshop platform. The business is structured as a GmbH & Co. KG (limited partnership) with family ownership, no disclosed institutional capital, and no M&A or funding round activity on record. Operational differentiation rests on the IFS Version 8 food safety certification (highest level, renewed 2026), KlimaExpo.NRW climate protection recognition (2019), and the Atmosfaire sustainability trademark, supported by an energy optimization partnership with Trommel GmbH that has delivered over 1 million kWh electricity and 3.5 million kWh gas savings annually since 2013.

Name

Staatlich Bad Meinberger Mineralbrunnen Gmbh & Co. Kg

Legal name

Staatlich Bad Meinberger Mineralbrunnen GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://badmeinberger.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1776

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Family-owned German mineral water producer (est. 1776) based in Horn-Bad Meinberg, NRW, bottling natural mineral water from 160+ meter depth beneath the Teutoburger Wald in reusable glass and PET packaging, plus flavored waters, sugar-free 0,NIX drinks, and FORSTETAL600 calcium waters for German retail, HORECA, and B2B customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bottled Mineral Water and Non-Alcoholic Beverages

NAICS

Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112), Soft Drink Manufacturing (312111)

SIC

Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAFACAB

Mineral Water Bottling (Naturally Mineral)

Agriculture & Food Production/Beverage Production/Bottled Water & Mineral Water Production

SECONDARYAFAFACAE

Sparkling/Carbonated Bottled Water Production

Agriculture & Food Production/Beverage Production/Bottled Water & Mineral Water Production

SECONDARYCRADAHAB

Non-Carbonated Soft Drinks (Juice Drinks, Lemonades, Fruit Drinks)

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Non-Alcoholic Beverages (Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks, Water)

SECONDARYAFAFAFAC

Vitamin- & Mineral-Fortified Beverage Production

Agriculture & Food Production/Beverage Production/Functional & Nutritional Beverage Production (Energy, Sports, Fortified)

Keywords

• Bottled mineral water
• Flavored water drinks
• Soft drink bottling
• Fruit juice production
• HORECA beverage supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Horn-bad Meinberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Beverage Production and Sales: Manufacturing and sale of natural mineral water, flavored waters, sugar-free beverages (0,NIX line), and refreshment drinks in glass and PET reusable bottles to retail consumers, gastronomy sector, and B2B customers.
2. B2B Webshop Sales: B2B customer sales through INTEGRA online shop platform for professional buyers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Staatlich Bad Meinberger Mineralbrunnen GmbH & Co. Kg bottles and distributes natural mineral water and a range of flavored waters, soft drinks, and juices sourced from the state-licensed Bad Meinberger mineral spring. The company sells its multi-brand portfolio (Bad Meinberger, 0,NIX, FORSTETAL600, Externstein Quelle) primarily through German food retail and the gastronomy/HORECA channel, with a dedicated B2B webshop serving commercial buyers.

Product overview

Staatlich Bad Meinberger Mineralbrunnen GmbH & Co. KG is a German mineral water company producing a diverse beverage portfolio. The core offering centers on three Bad Meinberger mineral water variants (Classic sparkling, Medium fine-bubble, Naturelle still) sourced from over 160 meters depth in the Teutoburger Wald region. The product range extends to flavored waters (Zitronenwasser, Holunderwasser), the 0,NIX sugar-free line (7 variants including Pink Grapefruit, Orange Passionfruit, Mango Pitanga, Cola Mix, Sweet Cherry, Cheeky Lemon), and refreshment drinks (Sportiv isotonic, Apfelschorle). Additional sub-brands include FORSTETAL600 calcium-rich waters and FORSTETAL600 Sport drinks, as well as the Externstein Quelle brand acquired products. All products use returnable 100% multi-way packaging (glass bottles up to 50x reusable, PET up to 25x reusable). The company operates a B2B webshop for trade customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 0,NIX: Sugar-free flavored sparkling water and refreshment drinks in 0.75L glass bottles, available in varieties including Pink Grapefruit, Orange Passionfruit, Mango Pitanga, Cola Mix, Sweet Cherry, and Cheeky Lemon.
• FORSTETAL600
• Externstein Quelle
• Atmosfaire
• 0,NIX Zuckerfrei
• Sportiv
• Apfelschorle
• Bad Meinberger Mineralwasser

Products and services

• Bad Meinberger Natural Mineral Water State-licensed natural mineral water sourced from the Bad Meinberger spring in Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany, bottled in still, medium, and sparkling carbonation variants for everyday hydration. Targeted at German household consumers via food retail and at HORECA/gastronomy customers via the B2B channel.
• 0,NIX Flavored Water Range Flavored water product line under the 0,NIX brand extending the company's portfolio beyond plain mineral water into flavored hydration options for consumers seeking variety. Targeted at German household and on-the-go consumers through food retail.
• 0,NIX Cola Mix Cola-mix flavored water SKU within the 0,NIX flavored water range, offering a cola-style taste in a flavored-water format. Targeted at consumers looking for soft-drink-style taste with a flavored-water positioning, sold through German food retail.
• 0,NIX Sweet Cherry Sweet cherry-flavored water SKU within the 0,NIX range, providing a fruit-flavored hydration option. Targeted at German consumers buying flavored waters in food retail.
• 0,NIX Cheeky Lemon Lemon-flavored water SKU within the 0,NIX range, offering a citrus-flavored hydration option. Targeted at German consumers purchasing flavored waters in food retail.
• FORSTETAL600
• Externstein Quelle
• Soft Drinks and Juices
• B2B Webshop for Commercial Customers

Quantifiable outcome

• 36% lower CO2 emissions per liter with PET vs glass packaging
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Big Green EggminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Promotional partnership for 2026 giveaway contest - purchase 8 cases of Bad Meinberger products to win Big Green Egg Starter-Set Large.
• Freiluft ManufakturminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Partner in promotional giveaway contest for Big Green Egg campaign.
• Trommel GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2013Energy optimization specialist partner that initiated resource efficiency projects in 2013, leading to over 1 million kWh electricity and 3.5 million kWh gas savings annually.
• PPG FlexofilmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPilot project partner for developing bio-based sleeve labels made from 30% sugarcane-derived materials, reducing CO2 emissions and pioneering sustainable labeling technology.
• MOLECO GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital communication agency responsible for website concept, design, and development.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rhön Sprudel GmbH & Co. KG: Family-owned mineral water producer from the Rhön region. Comparable in size and Mittelstand profile, with similar product mix spanning mineral water variants and flavored refreshment beverages for German retail.
• Schwarzwald Sprudel GmbH: Black Forest region mineral water and beverage producer. Directly comparable regional German mineral water competitor with branded portfolio, sustainability positioning, and traditional Mittelstand structure.
• St. Leonhards-Quellen GmbH: Bavarian natural mineral water producer with similar Mittelstand profile and returnable glass/PET packaging model. Closely comparable in scale, heritage, premium regional positioning, and sustainability narrative.
• Hassia Mineralquellen GmbH: Hessian mineral water group with multiple regional brands. Comparable as a multi-spring German mineral water producer with branded and sub-brand portfolio, returnable packaging, and regional retail plus HORECA distribution.
• Mineralbrunnen Überkingen-Teinach GmbH: Swabian Alb regional mineral water producer with similar Mittelstand structure. Comparable in scale, regional German distribution, and product portfolio spanning mineral water, flavored water, and refreshment drinks.
• Gerolsteiner Brunnen GmbH & Co. KG: Germany's leading premium mineral water brand, also sourced from volcanic springs in the Eifel region. Closest comparable: family-owned German Mittelstand mineral water producer with multi-variant portfolio, strong HORECA presence, and returnable packaging strategy. Direct head-to-head competitor on German retail shelves.
• Franken Brunnen GmbH & Co. KG: Franconian regional mineral water and beverage producer. Highly comparable as a family-owned Mittelstand mineral spring with similar returnable-bottle model, regional German focus, and multi-line beverage portfolio including flavored water and soft drinks.
• Adelholzener Alpenquellen GmbH: Bavarian mineral water and beverage producer with similar Mittelstand profile. Comparable because it produces regional natural mineral water, flavored varieties, and refreshment drinks for German retail and HORECA channels, using returnable packaging.

Broad incumbents

• Volvic (Danone Waters): International mineral water brand owned by Danone. Comparable as a leading mineral water brand competing for the same German retail shelf and HORECA accounts, but operating at significantly larger scale with national distribution.
• Apollinaris (Schweppes / Krombacher): Premium German sparkling mineral water brand. Comparable in product category and German market positioning, but now distributed by a larger beverage group with greater scale and broader trade leverage.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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