What Foodtech does

Foodtech is the food-industry equipment division of Estonian private company AS Veikand, founded in 1992. It sells new and second-hand food-processing machinery — meat processing lines (cutters, grinders, mixers, fillers, smokers, saws), dairy equipment, packaging machines (vacuum packing, tray sealing, MAP thermoforming), slaughterhouse solutions, and ancillary items such as metal detectors, BBQ/grill ovens, knives, and spare parts — under brands represented by Veikand (Seydelmann, Intervac, Handtmann, EFA, Scandivac, BGG, Hefestus, NGI, Salvinox, Bertram & Graf, among others). The company also offers after-sales service, equipment repair, spare-parts supply, and custom production-line design and engineering.

The company's go-to-market is B2B direct sales with quote-based pricing, executed by dedicated sales managers (Meelis Pajuman for large equipment, Kersti Sääsk for small equipment) supported by a Technical Manager (Janek Sillamaa) and Workshop Manager (Peeter Holtsmeier). Operations are anchored by the AS Veikand headquarters in Pärnu, Estonia, a service center and equipment warehouse in Türi (Koidula 19), and Latvian subsidiary SIA Food Tech Trade in Janeikas, with multi-language (Estonian/Russian/Latvian/English) web presence at foodtech.ee and dedicated Latvian/Lithuanian domains. The general director is Andrus Sonts; the Latvian subsidiary is led by Uldis Biķernieks.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time equipment sales (both new and refurbished), supplemented by recurring aftermarket streams from spare parts, maintenance contracts, and repair services. Customer segments are horizontally distributed across meat processing (primary), dairy, food packaging, and general food processing (confectionery, bakery, fish, vegetables). Pricing is opaque and project-based, with no publicly disclosed price list. Related group entities (Saksavorst e-shop, Viibergi OÜ food producer) extend the group's commercial reach into consumables and finished food products beyond pure equipment distribution.

Name

Foodtech

Legal name

AS Veikand

Website

https://foodtech.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Foodtech is the food-industry equipment division of Estonian company AS Veikand, selling new and refurbished meat-processing, dairy, packaging, and slaughterhouse machinery in the Baltics alongside after-sales service, spare parts, and custom production-line design.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pärnu

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Equipment Sales: Sale of new food industry equipment including meat processing, dairy, confectionery, packaging, and bakery equipment from various manufacturers
2. Used/Second-Hand Equipment Sales: Sale of refurbished and second-hand food processing equipment with inventory available at Koidula 19, Türi, Estonia
3. Service, Repair and Maintenance: Equipment maintenance, repair services and technological consultations for food industry clients
4. Spare Parts Supply: Supply of spare parts including NGI machinery feet, BERTRAM & GRAF saw blades, Salvinox knives and plates for meat mincers
5. Custom Project Solutions: Design and supply of complete production lines including vacuum packing lines and slaughterhouse projects

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Foodtech, a brand under AS Veikand, supplies food industry processing equipment (new and second-hand), spare parts, and equipment repair/maintenance services to meat processing, dairy, confectionery, bakery, packaging, and fish processing enterprises across Estonia and Latvia. The company also designs custom production lines, including vacuum packaging lines, and provides technological consultations to food industry clients.

Product overview

Foodtech is a food industry equipment company operating across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania that specializes in the purchase, sale, repair, and spare parts for food processing equipment. The company operates as part of the Veikand AS group and offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around three core pillars: new equipment (covering meat processing, dairy, confectionery, bakery, packaging, and fish processing machinery), second-hand/refurbished equipment, and spare parts (including NGI machinery feet, BERTRAM & GRAF saw blades, and Salvinox knives). Beyond equipment sales, Foodtech provides repair and maintenance services through its service center in Türi, Estonia, and offers production line design services including custom vacuum packaging line engineering. The product lineup spans industrial-grade processing machinery (cutters, grinders, mixers, fillers), quality control equipment (metal detectors), and cooking equipment (BBQ grill ovens), complemented by specialized accessories like knives and replacement parts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Equipment Comprehensive range of new food industry processing equipment including meat processing machines, dairy equipment, confectionery equipment, bakery equipment, packaging machines, and fish processing equipment, sold to food processing enterprises across the Baltics.
• Second Hand Equipment Used and refurbished food industry equipment including meat processing machines, dairy equipment, packaging lines, and other industrial food processing machinery available for inspection at the Koidula 19, Türi warehouse.
• Meat Processing Equipment Complete meat processing line equipment including cutters, grinders, mixers, skinners, fillers, clippers, saws, dicers, vacuum tumblers, injectors, and smokers, supplied primarily from German manufacturers such as Seydelmann and Handtmann.
• Vacuum Packaging Machines Vacuum packing equipment including Intervac machines and Scandivac packaging systems for food preservation, used by food producers in the Baltic region.
• Tray Sealers Tray sealing machines for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) including Scandivac and VALKO systems, designed for food producers seeking extended shelf-life solutions.
• BBQ Grill Ovens BBQ and grill ovens including Ole Hickory smoker ovens and accessories like Alder smoking chips for food service and food production operations.
• Metal Detectors Metal detection equipment for food industry, pharmaceutical, textile/plastic industries, and mining applications, including hand-held metal detectors.
• Spare Parts Replacement parts for food industry equipment including NGI machinery feet, BERTRAM & GRAF saw blades, and Salvinox knives and plates for meat mincers, sold to existing food processing clients.
• Knives Industrial knives including Eicker professional cutting blades and other professional cutting blades for food processing applications.
• Equipment Repair and Maintenance Services Professional repair, maintenance, and technical service for food industry equipment, delivered through the dedicated service center in Türi, Estonia, including technological consultations.
• Production Line Design Services Design and engineering of food production lines including complete slaughterhouse solutions (BGG), vacuum packaging line projects, and integrated equipment setups for meat, dairy, and packaging operations.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SaksavorstcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaksavorst operates as the e-shop platform for Veikand/Foodtech group, selling spices, marinades, casings, and equipment. The e-shop is at saksavorst.ee and provides online sales channel for Foodtech products including knives.
• ViibergiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorViibergi OÜ is an Estonian food producer (fresh and healthy Estonian products) that partners with Foodtech, listing them among partners on their website.
• ScandivaccoreTechnology or IntegrationScandivac is a key equipment partner providing thermoforming and traysealing packaging machines. Foodtech sells and services Scandivac equipment including models SD300, SST, SSG, STP series. Scandivac signed agreement with Investment and Development Agency of Latvia.
• VeikandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAS Veikand is the parent company and primary strategic partner. Foodtech is marketed as Veikand's food industry equipment and services partner. Veikand provides materials, additives, equipment and technological solutions to food industry since 1992. They share offices, service center, and sales infrastructure.
• SIA Food Tech TradecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLatvian subsidiary entity handling regional operations in Latvia from Janeikas location in Bauskas nov. Led by Uldis Biķernieks as Company Director.
• SeydelmanncoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of high-quality meat processing equipment including cutters, grinders, and mixers. Products include K203U, K324, K326 series cutters and AD/AD114 meat grinders.
• IntervaccoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of vacuum packing machines. Foodtech offers Intervac INV series machines including INV 6, INV 10/10, INV 11/11 with gas MAP capabilities.
• HandtmanncoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of filling and portioning equipment. Foodtech offers Handtmann VF series fillers including VF200, VF80, VF50, VF608.
• EFAcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of saws and slaughterhouse equipment. EFA equipment for slaughterhouses offered by Foodtech including EFA SB 288 E.
• BGGcoreTechnology or IntegrationLithuanian manufacturer of complete slaughterhouse solutions. BGG Complete Slaughterhouses offered as project solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Handtmann: German manufacturer of filling, portioning, and forming systems for meat and sausage production. Directly comparable as a supplier of the same category of meat-processing equipment that Foodtech distributes (VF200, VF80, VF50, VF608 series are referenced on Foodtech's product pages), competing for the same end-customer capex budgets.
• Multivac: Global packaging equipment manufacturer specializing in thermoforming, tray sealing, and vacuum packaging — categories where Foodtech distributes Scandivac and Intervac machines. Comparable because both target food processors needing modified-atmosphere and vacuum packaging lines, with overlapping product lines in traysealing and MAP.
• Seydelmann: German manufacturer of industrial cutters, grinders, and mixers for the meat industry. Directly comparable: Foodtech actively distributes Seydelmann equipment (K203U, K324, K326 cutters, AD/AD114 grinders) into the Baltics, competing with Seydelmann's own direct sales and other regional dealers for the same meat-processing customers.

Emerging players

• ProMach: US-based packaging and processing equipment integrator with a portfolio of brands across food, beverage, and dairy. Comparable as a multi-brand equipment solutions provider combining distribution, integration, and aftermarket service — a business model closely aligned with Foodtech's one-stop equipment + service + spares approach.

Broad incumbents

• Marel: Global leader in food processing equipment for meat, fish, and dairy, headquartered in Iceland. Comparable to Foodtech because both sell capital equipment and processing lines into the same meat and dairy plant customer base that Foodtech serves in the Baltics, though Marel operates at vastly greater scale and as a manufacturer rather than distributor.
• Middleby Corporation: Diversified commercial and industrial food equipment group with brands across cooking, processing, and packaging. Comparable to Foodtech in bundling multiple equipment categories (including meat processing and packaging) with aftermarket service for food producers, though at vastly greater scale and as an owner of OEM brands rather than a regional rep.
• Bühler Group: Swiss food processing equipment manufacturer covering grain, bakery, chocolate, and feed. Comparable in that both target food processors needing capital equipment plus service support; Bühler also competes for modernization budgets at the same Baltic customer set that Foodtech addresses.
• JBT Corporation: US-listed supplier of food processing and packaging solutions for meat, poultry, and seafood. Comparable to Foodtech in serving meat processors with integrated processing and packaging lines, though JBT is a much larger manufacturer with global service infrastructure.
• Tetra Pak: Global food processing and packaging company, particularly strong in dairy and liquid food. Comparable to Foodtech because both address dairy processors with processing and packaging equipment (Tetra Pak's own Hefestus-style cup fillers overlap with the Hefestus line Foodtech distributes via source), targeting overlapping Baltic dairy customers.
• GEA Group: One of the world's largest suppliers of food processing technology, including meat, dairy, and packaging equipment. Comparable to Foodtech because both serve dairy and meat processors with separators, homogenizers, and processing lines, though GEA manufactures directly while Foodtech operates as a regional value-added distributor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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