Sustainability & Environment

We Live Responsibility

Responsibility Driven by Conviction

As a family-run company from Harsewinkel, we produce high-quality meat convenience products—with a clear commitment: ecologically responsible, modern, and resource-efficient. For over 30 years, we have been investing purposefully in technology, energy efficiency, and regional value creation to protect the climate, environment, and our local community. We focus on two central areas: responsibility for the planet and responsibility for the region.

Approx. 8,000 tons
of greenhouse gas emissions saved per year

Approx. 20% less packaging
through smart design

Approx. 1.2 hectares of biotopes
including woodland edges, orchard meadows, and ponds

38

fruit trees

old, regional varieties

5

bee hotels

for wild bee species

25

nesting aids

for local bird species

Responsibility for the Planet

Energy-Efficient Technology – Modern Production with Lower Consumption

When expanding or renovating our production facilities, we consistently implement technologies that save energy and reduce emissions:

New buildings built to KfW-55 standard (only 55% of legally required energy & CO₂ consumption)
Highly efficient refrigeration systems, pumps, and ventilation
Conversion to modern cooling technology – saving around 8,000 tons of CO₂ annually
Photovoltaic system to absorb electricity peaks in summer for refrigeration

Our processes use extreme temperatures—hot and cold—allowing energy to be reused multiple times:

Waste heat from refrigeration for hot water generation
Ventilation systems with heat recovery
Efficient combined heat and power systems for electricity and heat
Highly insulated heating pipes to minimize energy losses

Result: One of the most energy-efficient facilities in its class—for sustainable convenience production.

Sustainable Packaging – Less Waste, More Efficiency

We continuously reduce packaging material and resource consumption:

20% less cardboard
Only fully recyclable monomaterials
Higher pallet weights → fewer transport trips

Better for the environment, logistics, and customers.

Responsibility for the Region

Regional Sourcing – Short Distances, Transparent Origins

Our raw materials come mainly from the surrounding area:

70 % of ingredients from North Rhine-Westphalia
95 % of meat and 85 % of raw materials from within a 150 km radius
Only fresh meat, no frozen products
Long-term partnerships rather than changing suppliers

This strengthens regional structures and reduces transport emissions.

Nature-Friendly Areas – Habitat for Animals & Plants
Our company grounds have developed into a small biotope over the years:

38 fruit trees of old, regional varieties
3 insect hotels – supporting wild bees
25 nesting boxes – from falcons to swallows
1 pond – a habitat for amphibians and insects

These measures provide a biotope for animals and plants in the region.

Sustainability That Brings Joy

Our new cold and freezer storage buildings have green roofs, which cool through evaporation in summer and increase PV system efficiency, while creating insect habitats.
Our pond is for both newts and employees to enjoy.
Our falcons nest every year and help control the rodent population.
Employees don’t just get a fruit basket—they have access to an orchard with heritage varieties.