Spreewald-feldmann Gmbh & Co. Kg

What Spreewald-feldmann Gmbh & Co. Kg does

Spreewald-Feldmann GmbH & Co. KG is a German specialty food processor headquartered in Lübben, Brandenburg, focused on Spreewald gherkins and related pickled vegetable delicacies. The company traces its origins to the 1992 acquisition of the former VEB Spreewaldkonserve, was brought under J. & W. Stollenwerk oHG ownership in 2006, and operates today under managing directors Willi Stollenwerk and Karl Hubert Stollenwerk. The business holds the EU Protected Geographical Indication (geschützte geografische Angabe, g.g.A.) granted in 1999, which legally restricts use of the Spreewälder designation to producers operating within the Spreewald biosphere reserve and underpins its 100% regional sourcing claim.

The company processes more than 28,000 tons of vegetables per year through a single integrated facility supported by 25,000 sqm of warehouse capacity. Output spans retail packs, bulk containers (Großgebinde) for commercial customers, and custom cut formats (cubes, slices, strips), with IFS certification supporting food safety credentials for industrial buyers. An organic raw material processing capability introduced after 2006 extends the addressable range into organic-certified retail and ingredient supply.

Commercial operations span three primary B2B segments — Einzelhandel (retail), C+C/Großverbraucher (wholesale and large-scale catering), and Lebensmittelindustrie (food industry, including the Feinkost-Industrie gourmet vertical) — together with B2C distribution, with finished products sold throughout Europe. Revenue is generated through sale of branded and private-label pickled vegetables across these trade channels, with premium positioning supported by regional origin certification, independent quality endorsements (Stiftung Warentest, ÖKO-Test), and IFS compliance.

Name

Spreewald-feldmann Gmbh & Co. Kg

Legal name

Spreewald-Feldmann GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://spreewald-feldmann.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Spreewald-Feldmann GmbH & Co. KG is a German food processor producing Spreewald gherkins and pickled vegetable delicacies from Lübben, Brandenburg. The company serves retail, wholesale, food industry, and consumer markets across Europe, processing over 28,000 tons annually under EU Protected Geographical Indication status.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pickled Vegetables / Preserved Foods Manufacturing

NAICS

Specialty Canning (311422), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies (2033)

akta.pro primary industry

Pickled & Fermented Foods Manufacturing (AFAKACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fermented & Pickled Fruit & Vegetable Products (Pickles, Kimchi, Sauerkraut) (AFAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Pickled vegetables
• Spreewald gherkins
• Sour delicacies
• Canned vegetables
• Food processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lübben

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food Product Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of pickled cucumbers, fine sour delicacies, bulk containers (Großgebinde), and specialty products for the gourmet food industry (Feinkost-Industrie). Products are sold in various sizes from 160ml to 10,200ml containers, including jars and cans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Spreewald-Feldmann produces and sells traditional Spreewald gherkins and a broad range of fine sour pickled vegetable delicacies (Rote Bete, Rotkohl, Sauerkraut, Paprika, Letscho, Mixed Pickles, Silberzwiebeln, salads, Meerrettich, and others) in glass jars and cans ranging from 160ml to 10,200ml. It also produces bulk containers and customized vegetable cuts (cubes, slices, strips) for the gourmet food industry. Products are manufactured at the company's IFS-certified, modern production facility in Lübben, processing over 28,000 tons of vegetables per year from 100% Spreewald-grown sources.

Product overview

Original Spreewald-Feldmann is an authentic regional food processing company producing pickled vegetables and gherkins. The product portfolio consists of four main segments: (1) Gurken (Gherkins/Cucumbers) including Spreewälder Gewürzgurken with EU protected geographical indication (g.g.A.), Senfgurken, Cornichons Auslese, and specialty varieties like GurkenKnacker, Gurken-Stixx, and flavored gherkin snacks; (2) Feinsaure Delikatessen (Fine Sour Delicacies) encompassing Rote Bete, Rotkohl/Apfelrotkohl, Sauerkraut, Letscho, Paprika, Silberzwiebeln, Karotten-Salat, Sellerie-Salat, Mixed Pickles, Puszta-Salat, and condiments like Meerrettich; (3) Großgebinde (Bulk Containers) offering large-format jars for commercial food service; and (4) Feinkost-Industrie (Gourmet Food Industry) providing customized vegetable cuts and organic products for industrial buyers. All products are produced at the company's IFS-certified facility in Lübben, processing over 28,000 tons of vegetables annually from 100% Spreewald-grown cucumbers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spreewälder Gewürzgurken (Traditional Spreewald Gherkins) Traditional Spreewald gherkins prepared with herbs and fresh onions, available in multiple glass jar sizes (370ml to 2650ml). The product carries the EU Protected Geographical Indication (g.g.A.) status for authenticity and is sold to retail, wholesale/catering, and food industry customers.
• Senfgurken (Mustard Gherkins) Mustard gherkins prepared with mustard seeds, fresh onions, and citric acid, available in 370ml to 2650ml glass jars, sold to retail and food service customers.
• Cornichons Auslese (Premium Cornichons) Premium cornichons with herbs and fresh onions, available in 370ml to 2650ml glass jars, targeted at retail and gourmet food customers.
• GurkenKnacker (Chunky Cucumber Pieces) Chunky cucumber pieces packed in 1062ml or 1700ml glass jars, sold to retail and food service customers.
• Gurken-Stixx (Cucumber Sticks) Cucumber sticks prepared with garlic and fresh onions, colored with riboflavin, packed in 720ml glass jars for retail and food service customers.
• Rote Bete (Red Beet) Red beet products available in fine balls (Kugeln), slices (Scheiben), and strips (Streifen) in 370ml, 720ml, and 2650ml glass jar formats, sold to retail, wholesale/catering, and food industry customers.
• Rotkohl / Apfelrotkohl (Red Cabbage) Red cabbage products including apple red cabbage (with apple pieces) in 400ml, 720ml, and 2650ml glass jars; varieties include versions with plum pieces and red wine (Feinschmeckerrotkohl).
• Sauerkraut / Weinsauerkraut Sauerkraut products including Hausmacher style with ham, Bavarian style with beer and carrots, and Debrecziner style with sausage in 400ml glass jars for retail and food service customers.
• Letscho Hungarian-style pepper and tomato sauce condiment in 720ml glass jars, suitable for pizza, pasta, and meat dishes, sold to retail and food service customers.
• Paprika (Pickled Bell Peppers) Pickled bell peppers available in whole, quartered, and strip formats in 370ml, 720ml, and 2650ml glass jars for retail and food service customers.
• Silberzwiebeln (Pickled Silver Onions) Silver onions (pickled cocktail onions) in crunchy-fine preparation, available in 370ml, 720ml, and 2650ml glass jars for retail and food service customers.
• Mixed Pickles Mixed pickled vegetable assortment including cornichons, cauliflower, silver onions, tomato paprika, carrots, and corn kernels in 370ml, 580ml, and 2650ml glass jars for retail and food service customers.
• Meerrettich (Table and Cream Horseradish) Horseradish condiments including table horseradish (sharp) and cream horseradish (mild) in 160ml glass jars for retail customers.
• Großgebinde (Bulk Containers) Large-format bulk glass jars (4250ml and 10200ml) containing Gewürzgurken (55/60er, 75/80er, 100/110er sizes), Schnittgurken, Rote Bete, Rotkohl, Delikatess Rotkohl, Senfgurken, Letscho, Bohnen-Salat, Wachsbrechbohnen, and other fine sour delicacies for commercial and food service use.
• Feinkost-Industrie Produkte (Gourmet Food Industry Products) Specialty products for the gourmet food industry including customized vegetable cuts (cubes, slices, strips) in IFS-certified production facilities. Since 2006, includes organic raw material processing and 12,300ml large cans for commercial food production; supports product development from initial idea to finished product.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 28,000 tons of vegetables processed annually
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• J. & W. Stollenwerk oHGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJ. & W. Stollenwerk oHG, based in Karlsruhe, acquired Original Spreewald-Feldmann in 2006. The acquiring company has been an established specialist for high-quality vegetable, fruit, and sauerkraut preserves since 1962, processing products from their own agriculture and contract farming.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bonduelle: Bonduelle is a French-headquartered global leader in canned and processed vegetables, including pickled and preserved ranges. Comparable as a major preserved-vegetable manufacturer with European retail and food service distribution, though at much larger scale and broader portfolio scope.
• Carl Kühne: Carl Kühne is one of Germany's largest pickle and preserved vegetable manufacturers, with a broad national brand portfolio across cucumbers, sauerkraut, and red cabbage. Directly comparable as a German pickled vegetable manufacturer, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader product scope than Spreewald-Feldmann's regional specialty focus.

Emerging players

• Mutti: Mutti is an Italian preserved-vegetable specialist (tomatoes) expanding into adjacent preserved categories. Comparable as a European provenance-driven preserved vegetable producer, though with primary focus on tomatoes rather than pickled cucumbers.

Direct peers

• Reitzel: Reitzel is a European pickled vegetable manufacturer (Swiss-founded, German operations) producing gherkins, onions, and mixed pickles for retail and food industry. Comparable as a multi-market European pickle specialist with overlapping customer segments and product formats.
• Hengstenberg: Hengstenberg is a traditional German producer of pickles, sauerkraut, and red cabbage under the Mildessa brand. Highly comparable as a heritage German manufacturer of fermented and pickled vegetable specialties serving retail and food service with similar product categories to Spreewald-Feldmann.
• Develey: Develey is a German family-owned producer of mustards, pickles, sauerkraut, and fine condiments with a comparable traditional product mix and similar B2B/B2C channel structure. Particularly relevant overlap in pickled vegetable delicacies and Feinkost-style specialty offerings.
• Dittmann's Feinkost: Dittmann's is a German pickled vegetable and condiment manufacturer with comparable product portfolio across cucumbers, peppers, onions, and mixed pickles. Closely matches Spreewald-Feldmann's retail-format product range and B2B specialty supply model.

Others

• J. & W. Stollenwerk (Parent Group): J. & W. Stollenwerk oHG is the parent company of Spreewald-Feldmann, operating as a specialist in high-quality vegetable, fruit, and sauerkraut preserves since 1962. Most directly comparable on product mix and channel structure; relevant as the corporate parent and as a sibling operator with overlapping capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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 →

Frequently asked questions about Spreewald-feldmann Gmbh & Co. Kg