We are a
cooperative

 

MEET OUR MEMBER FARMS

Investing in animals & the future

The Wender family is getting their Wiesenhof farm ready for the next generation(s).

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From small farmers to “millionaires”

The Essich family uses innovative solutions.

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On the way to the future

Everyone’s talking about sustainability, environmental protection, and CO2 neutrality. This is also happening in the Mörshausen district of Homberg. 

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Schäfer family has a steadfast eye to the future

At the Schäfer family farm, generations work hand in hand for a secure future.

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Openness and transparency with the Verbücheln family

This is not about promotional campaigns, but the desire to present one’s work transparently

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At home with the Wolf family

Modern agriculture combines animal welfare and consumer interests with the economic interests of farmers.

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VISIT OUR FARMS

Almost 9,000 people are employed on our farmers' farms, looking after the welfare of an average of 92 cows. It is not uncommon for them to look back on several hundred years of farm history. We introduce you to some of our cooperative members and their innovative farm concepts. 

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ABOUT HOCHWALD

We are a dairy and food group with a cooperative structure that processes more than 2 billion kg of milk annually into high-quality dairy products such as drinking milk, condensed milk, quark, yoghurt, cheese and many other dairy products. Our cooperative Executive Board and Supervisory Board are made up of volunteer farmers.

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1.965Employees
8Locations
3.082Milk suppliers
3.156Cooperative members
2€ billion annual turnover
2MRD kg annual milk volume
760€ million export of dairy products in total

WE ARE FUTURE

GROW 

WITH US

Would you like to become part of the Hochwald family and work with us? Even if you are looking to change career from another sector, no problem! Provided that you can identify with our philosophy and products.

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OUR PRODUCTS

Dairy products
Quark and yoghurt

Enjoy creamy yoghurt or quark with fruit or as an accompaniment to hearty meals.

Milkshakes

Enhance our milkshakes with one of the cream variations from our range.

Drinking milk

Whether as longer-lasting fresh milk or as long-life milk – it is always a pleasure.

Yoghurt & dessert
Yoghurt & dessert

Fresh natural yoghurt or creamy quark.

Yoghurt & dessert

Enhance your yoghurt with fresh fruit.

Yoghurt & dessert

Stick your spoon in our creamy, thick yoghurt.

Cheese Range
Cheese 

Mozzarella as an off-the-shelf product or for refining dishes.

Cheese 

Pasta filata cheese that also includes kashkaval.

Cheese

Cheese production has been a tradition at the Hünfeld plant since 1893..

milkn powder, coffee whitener, skimmed milk powder
Ingredients

Whole milk powder for producing chocolate, ice cream and desserts.

Ingredients

Coffee whitener for coffee specialities in the drinks industry.

Ingredients

Skimmed milk powder for producing baby and infant food or baked goods.

milk
Drinking milk

The sugar contained in the milk consists exclusively of lactose, which occurs naturally in milk.

Drinking milk

Enjoy full-flavoured taste: plain or with muesli.

Drinking milk

For breakfast, baking or cooking.

condensed milk

Condensed milk

Evaporated as well as sweetened condensed milk as an ingredient for baking.

Evaporated milk

Creamy indulgence for enhancing tea and coffee.

Evaporated milk

Pours finely and elegantly into your tea or coffee.

Dairy products
Yoghurt & dessert
Cheese
Ingredients
Drinking milk
Condensed milk

Our brands

Hochwald drinking milk, condensed milk,fresh whipped cream, long-life-cream,bread spread
Hochwald

Drinking milk and condensed milk for any occasion and time of day.

Hochwald

Fresh whipped cream or long-life cream without cooling for culinary emergencies.

Hochwald

Alternatives to butter: the bread spread made from cream and yoghurt.

Elinas

Magnificently creamy, Greek-style yoghurt underlaid with varied fruit flavours, nuts or sweet honey.

Elinas

Natural Greek-style yoghurt whether plain, enhanced with nuts, honey and fruit or as an ingredient for Mediterranean recipes.

Elinas

Elinas adds a touch of Mediterranean enjoyment to your kitchen.

Bärenmarke
Nothing is more important than family.

Whether at breakfast, over coffee or in the evening.

Bärenmarke
Nothing is more important than your loved ones.

Bärenmarkehas been serving people of all ages for more than 100 years.

Bärenmarke
Nothing is more important than enjoyment.

Fresh, creamy and full-flavoured enjoyment – on your spoon or in your cup.

Bonny

Bonny condensed milk has been giving tea a mild and creamy taste for more than 50 years.

Bonny

A range of ice coffee and milkshake drinks for cool enjoyment.      

Bonny

Sweetened condensed milk perfect for cooking and baking.

TUFFI

Ideal for cooking & baking: whipping cream and sour cream from our TUFFI range.

TUFFI

The creamy quarks are versatile and can be used for breakfast, baking or as a dessert.