Frosta Foodservice Gmbh

What Frosta Foodservice Gmbh does

FRoSTA Foodservice GmbH is a German frozen-convenience food specialist serving the professional out-of-home market. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Bremerhaven, the company operates as the dedicated foodservice and industrial-business arm of FRoSTA AG, the well-known German frozen-food brand, and develops, manufactures and sells frozen convenience products exclusively to commercial buyers — restaurants, canteens, company cafeterias, Kitas, schools, senior residences and hospitals — through a wholesale-only model. The company does not sell direct to consumers and is restricted by its order terms to registered gastronomes and wholesalers located in Germany.

The product portfolio spans five categories: fish-convenience (MSC-certified Alaska pollock, salmon and haddock products including fish sticks, gourmet fillets, and child-portioned fish figures for Kitas), plant-based "Vom Feld" alternatives (vegan fish sticks, schnitzel, nuggets, burgers, kibbelinge using vegetables, hemp protein and jackfruit rather than soy), vegetable and side dishes (pasta pans, rice dishes, pan-vegetables), professional herbs (frozen spreads), and Veggie Power Patties. Many SKUs are developed specifically for preparation in combi steamers without additional fat. The company differentiates through its "Reinheitsversprechen" (Purity Promise — essentially no labeling-mandatory additives), MSC-certified sustainable fish sourcing, GMO-free audited supply chains, and per-SKU CO2 footprint disclosure calculated since 2008.

FRoSTA Foodservice generates revenue through one-time B2B product sales via two distribution layers — specialist wholesale distributors (Fachgroßhandel: Handelshof, EDEKA Foodservice, METRO Germany, Chefsculinar, Intergast, Vierlande, Krabben-Bremer) and Cash & Carry markets. Manufacturing is split across four plants in Bremerhaven (fish, dishes, vegetables — headquarters), Lommatzsch and Bobenheim (vegetables, herbs, sides), and Bydgoszcz, Poland (fish, dishes). Customer acquisition is driven by trade-fair participation, content marketing through the company website and newsletter, Instagram, dealer-locator tooling, and a sample-request program for qualified gastronomy prospects and wholesalers. Leadership is a three-Geschäftsführer bench (Felix Ahlers, Sebastian Bernbacher, Hinnerk Ehlers); the firm is a private limited company (GmbH) wholly owned by the FRoSTA AG parent.

Name

Frosta Foodservice Gmbh

Legal name

FRoSTA Foodservice GmbH

Website

https://frostafoodservice.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FRoSTA Foodservice GmbH is the foodservice arm of Germany's FRoSTA AG, developing and supplying frozen convenience products — MSC-certified fish, plant-based alternatives, vegetables, herbs, pasta and rice dishes — exclusively to professional gastronomy, schools, hospitals and canteens via specialist wholesalers across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Frozen Convenience Food

NAICS

Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing (311412), Frozen Food Manufacturing (31141), Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers (42442)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Prepared Foods & Meals Manufacturing (AFAKACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Entrées & Complete Meals (CRADADAA), Frozen Prepared Meals & Entrées Wholesale (AFAIAHAG)

Keywords

• Frozen convenience food
• Food service products
• Plant-based proteins
• Fish convenience products
• Professional gastronomy

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremerhaven

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Food Service Product Sales: FRoSTA Foodservice generates revenue through the sale of frozen convenience food products exclusively to professional gastronomy businesses, sold through specialist wholesale distributors and C&C markets. Products include dishes, side dishes, vegetables, herbs, plant-based alternatives, fish convenience, and fruits.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FRoSTA Foodservice develops, manufactures, and supplies frozen convenience food products for professional gastronomy and out-of-home catering. Products are sold exclusively to commercial buyers (restaurants, canteens, schools, hospitals, senior residences, system gastronomy) through specialist wholesale distributors and Cash & Carry markets. The portfolio spans fish convenience, plant-based alternatives, vegetables, side dishes, pasta dishes, herbs, and veggie patties, optimized for combi-steamer preparation and largely free from labeling-mandatory additives.

Product overview

FRoSTA Foodservice GmbH is a frozen food specialist for the professional out-of-home market, offering a diverse portfolio of convenience products under the FRoSTA Foodservice brand. The company sells exclusively to commercial buyers (restaurants, canteens, company cafeterias, Kita/Schools, senior residences, hospitals) through specialist wholesale and C&C markets, not directly to consumers. Products are optimized for quick preparation in combi steamers, pans, fryers, high-speed ovens, or professional microwaves. The portfolio includes: (1) Fish-Convenience with MSC-certified products such as fish sticks, fish portions, salmon and haddock preparations, and fish figures for Kita/School; (2) Plant Based "Vom Feld" line featuring soy-free vegan alternatives to fish and meat products including nuggets, schnitzel, fish sticks, burgers, and patties made from vegetables like mushrooms, black salsify, jackfruit, and carrots; (3) Vegetable and side dishes such as pan-fried vegetables, rice, wild rice mixtures, and pasta dishes; (4) Professional herbs and (5) Veggie Power Patties. The company emphasizes its "purity promise" (Reinheitsversprechen) of no artificial additives, MSC-certified sustainable fisheries, CO2 footprint measurement for all products since 2008, GMO-free ingredients, and products suitable for communal catering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MSC Fischstäbchen in Combi-Dämpfer-Panade (MSC Fish Sticks in Combi-Steamer Coating) Approx. 30g fish sticks made from MSC-certified Alaska pollock fillet with a crispy coating specifically developed for combi-steamer preparation. Pre-fried, deep-frozen, practically boneless. For professional gastronomy.
• Rotkohl-Hafer Frikadelle, vegan (Red Cabbage-Oat Patty, vegan) Vegan vegetable patty in burger form (approx. 63g) made from red cabbage, beetroot, carrots and kidney beans combined with oat flakes, refined with dried cranberries and apple. Pre-fried, deep-frozen. New addition to the Veggie Power Patties line launched in 2025.
• Plant Based Frikadelle vom Feld, vegan (Plant-Based Patty from the Field) Vegan unbreaded patty (approx. 63g) made from mushrooms, wheat and sunflower texturates with hemp seed protein, mustard, onions and herbs. Suitable for combi-steamer preparation.
• Plant Based Fischstäbchen vom Feld, vegan (Plant-Based Fish Sticks from the Field) Vegan fish-stick product without soy, based on beans, black salsify and jackfruit, with hemp seed protein and flaxseed oil as omega-3 source, in fish-stick size of approx. 30g.
• Plant Based Schnitzel vom Feld, vegan (Plant-Based Schnitzel from the Field) Vegan soy-free product (approx. 150g) based on mushrooms and black salsify with hemp seed protein, coated with crispy breadcrumbs, pre-fried, deep-frozen. Optimized for combi-steamer preparation.
• Sommergemüse "Rustikal", vegan (Summer Vegetables "Rustic", vegan) Vegan vegetable mix with kohlrabi, baby carrots, yellow carrots, broccoli and parsley, seasoned with a sauce in a traditional German recipe. Deep-frozen, for professional gastronomy.
• Marktgemüse "Rustikal", vegetarisch (Market Vegetables "Rustic", vegetarian) Rustic vegetable mixture of cauliflower, Romanesco, sugar snaps, yellow and orange carrots, refined with butter and olive oil. Deep-frozen, vegetarian.
• Penne Pfanne Verdura, vegetarisch (Penne Pan Verdura, vegetarian) Mediterranean penne pasta dish with tomatoes, broccoli, yellow and red peppers in a lightly tomatoized cream sauce, finished with aromatic herbs. Deep-frozen, vegetarian.
• Langkornreis, gesalzen, vegan (Long-Grain Rice, salted, vegan) Loosely cooked, lightly salted long-grain rice, deep-frozen for maximum flexibility. Side dish or base for versatile dishes in professional kitchens.
• Profi-Kräuter "Italienischer Art" (Professional Herbs "Italian Style") Spreadable, deep-frozen herb mixture of red onion cubes, parsley, basil, wild garlic, oregano and thyme, for professional kitchens.
• MSC Fischfiguren "Happy Fish" (MSC Fish Figures "Happy Fish") Imaginative sea-animal fish figures (approx. 30g) made from finely chopped MSC-certified Alaska pollock fillet, in a golden crispy coating. Deep-frozen, particularly popular in Kitas and schools.
• MSC Schlemmerfilet "Knusper-Bordelaise" (MSC Delight Fillet "Crispy Bordelaise") Juicy approx. 150g portion of Alaska pollock fillet from sustainable MSC fishery topped with a hearty crust of breadcrumbs and herbs of Provence. Deep-frozen.
• MSC Schellfisch in Küstenbackteig (MSC Haddock in Coastal Batter) Juicy white haddock fillet, practically boneless, from MSC-certified sustainable fishery in a crispy, golden coastal batter. Pre-fried, individually removable, deep-frozen.
• MSC Lachsfilet in Krosspanade (MSC Salmon Fillet in Crispy Coating) Trapezoid wild salmon fillet portion (approx. 88g) from MSC-certified catch, in a delicious crispy coating, practically boneless, pre-fried, deep-frozen.
• MSC Grill-Filet Tomate-Kräuter (MSC Grilled Fillet Tomato-Herbs) Tender Alaska pollock portions (approx. 150g) from sustainable MSC fishery with grill stripes in a tender-spicy marinade of tomatoes and herbs. Shaped, deep-frozen, practically boneless.
• Profi-Kräuter Basilikum (Professional Herbs Basil) Finely chopped, spreadable and deep-frozen basil. For Mediterranean cuisine, refining sauces, pasta or salads in professional kitchens.
• Karotten-Hafer Frikadelle, vegan (Carrot-Oat Patty, vegan) Vegan vegetable patty in burger form (approx. 63g) with a slightly fruity-spicy mix of carrots, mango and soaked chickpeas combined with oat flakes, refined with orange juice, pineapple, amaranth flakes and selected spices.
• Bio Gemüse-Hafer Frikadelle, vegetarisch (Organic Vegetable-Oat Patty, vegetarian) Vegetarian vegetable patty (approx. 63g) with peas, corn, mushrooms and spinach combined with cooked rice and oat flakes, refined with Edam cheese and crème fraîche, in organic quality.
• Erbsen-Karottengemüse "Rustikal", vegetarisch (Peas-Carrot Vegetables "Rustic", vegetarian) Harmonious mix of tender green peas and rustically cut orange carrots, refined with a mild butter sauce, olive oil extra and selected spices. Vegetarian, deep-frozen.
• Pfannengemüse "Asiatische Art" mit Pak Choi (Pan Vegetables "Asian Style" with Pak Choi) Vegetarian Asian vegetable pan with leafy vegetables, yellow and orange carrots and red peppers, with Pak Choi, choisum and soybean kernels, soy sauce and honey.
• Primo Pasta Pfanne (Primo Pasta Pan) Penne pasta dish with chicken breast meat, broccoli, red and yellow peppers in a fruity-creamy tomato sauce. Deep-frozen, for professional kitchens.
• Tortelloni Käse-Sahne, vegetarisch (Tortelloni Cheese-Cream, vegetarian) Pasta dish with homemade tortellini with ricotta-spinach filling in a creamy cheese-cream sauce with vegetables. Deep-frozen, vegetarian.
• Wildreismischung, gewürzt, vegan (Wild Rice Mix, seasoned, vegan) Balanced mix of long-grain and wild rice, mildly seasoned, deep-frozen. Side dish or base for creative dishes in professional kitchens.
• Profi-Kräuter Knoblauch, gewürfelt (Professional Herbs Garlic, diced)
• MSC Fischstäbchen XXL Combi Classe (MSC Fish Sticks XXL Combi Classe) XXL fish sticks (approx. 60g) from MSC-certified Alaska pollock in a crispy coating for combi-steamer preparation. Deep-frozen.
• Plant Based Nuggets vom Feld, vegan (Plant-Based Nuggets from the Field) Plant-based vegan nuggets from the Plant Based "Vom Feld" line. Vegetable-based alternative to traditional meat nuggets, soy-free, for professional kitchens.
• Plant Based Boneless Wings vom Feld, vegan (Plant-Based Boneless Wings from the Field) Plant-based vegan boneless wings from the Plant Based "Vom Feld" line. Vegetable-based alternative to traditional meat wings for professional kitchens.
• Plant Based Crispy Burger vom Feld, vegan (Plant-Based Crispy Burger from the Field) Plant-based vegan crispy burger (approx. 100g) from the Plant Based "Vom Feld" line. Vegetable-based burger alternative for professional kitchens.
• Plant Based Kibbelinge vom Feld, vegan (Plant-Based Kibbelinge from the Field) Plant-based vegan kibbelinge (traditional Dutch battered fish) from the Plant Based "Vom Feld" line. Vegetable-based alternative for professional kitchens.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products can be prepared without additional fat in combi steamers, saving time, money and calories
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HandelshofcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor German wholesale partner for food service products. Part of the Handelshof group serving professional gastronomy customers.
• EDEKA FoodservicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEDEKA Foodservice is a leading food service distributor in Germany, part of the EDEKA Group, serving professional kitchens and hospitality businesses.
• METRO GermanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMETRO is a leading international wholesale company specializing in food service distribution to professional customers including restaurants, hotels, and caterers.
• ChefsculinarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialist food service wholesale distributor serving professional chefs and gastronomy businesses in Germany.
• VierlandeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional wholesale partner for food service products.
• IntergastcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor German food service wholesale group serving professional gastronomy with nationwide distribution.
• Krabben-BremerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional specialist seafood and food service wholesale distributor in Bremerhaven area.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• McCain Foods GmbH: McCain is a global frozen food giant (potato products, frozen prepared foods, vegetables) with established foodservice presence in Germany. Comparable as a broad incumbent in frozen foodservice with overlapping product categories.
• Dr. Oetker Professional: Dr. Oetker Professional is the foodservice division of the German food conglomerate, supplying baking, dessert, and frozen convenience products to gastronomy. Comparable broad incumbent in German professional foodservice.
• Nestlé Professional Deutschland: Nestlé Professional is the global foodservice arm of Nestlé, supplying frozen and ambient prepared foods, sauces, and culinary products to restaurants and institutional kitchens in Germany. Broad incumbent in foodservice with overlapping frozen prepared categories.

Direct peers

• Crop's N.V. Crop's is a Belgian frozen fruit and vegetable producer serving foodservice and industrial customers across Europe. Comparable in frozen prepared fruit and vegetable side dishes with similar B2B foodservice go-to-market model.
• Iglo GmbH (Nomad Foods): Iglo is one of the leading frozen food brands in Germany, producing fish products (fish sticks, fish fillets), vegetables, and frozen prepared meals for both retail and foodservice. Directly comparable to FRoSTA Foodservice in frozen fish convenience, sustainability positioning, and German market focus.
• Apetito AG: Apetito is a leading German provider of frozen and chilled meal solutions for institutional catering (schools, hospitals, care homes, corporate catering). Directly comparable in serving the same communal catering and out-of-home market segments as FRoSTA Foodservice.
• Ardo N.V. Ardo is a major European producer of frozen vegetables, herbs, and fruit for retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. Direct competitor in frozen vegetable mixes, herbs, and Pfannengemüse categories served to German foodservice.
• Stockmeyer GmbH: Stockmeyer is a German prepared meats and convenience foods producer serving foodservice and retail. Comparable in the German foodservice prepared foods category, particularly for protein-based prepared dishes.
• Agrarfrost GmbH & Co. KG: Agrarfrost is a German family-owned manufacturer of frozen potato products and frozen vegetables serving retail and foodservice. Direct competitor in frozen prepared vegetable products and German foodservice distribution through similar wholesale channels.
• Bonduelle Deutschland GmbH: Bonduelle is a major European producer of canned and frozen vegetables including prepared vegetable mixes and side dishes. Direct competitor in the frozen vegetable / Pfannengemüse category serving both retail and foodservice in Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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