We develop food brands in retail.
From listing to retail shelves: sales, marketing, and operational execution for brands in chilled and frozen.
Success starts with the right partner.
140 years of experience, clear focus: launching and successfully growing brands in the food retail sector. Exclusive distribution, targeted market development, and an integrated supply chain work seamlessly together to ensure strong presence across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Sales
Strategic market development, strong retail partnerships, and consistent sales management to drive sustainable revenue growth.
Marketing
Holistic brand management, data-driven insights, and precise communication to increase visibility and drive sustainable success.

Operations
Efficient supply chain, reliable processes, and high availability as the foundation for a strong market presence.
Retail Partners
Long-standing business relationships ensure access to all relevant retail customers and buyers across our markets.
Strong Brands
We represent more than 20 strong brands, offering innovative, high-quality products across chilled and frozen categories.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Uplegger Food Company do?
We get international food brands to grocery retailers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. We manage sales, marketing and operational execution for chilled and frozen manufacturers. Our goal is to secure retail listings and establish brands in the market, managing their distribution, availability, visibility and sales development across the entire value chain. Everything needed for sustainable success in our markets.
For which companies is Uplegger Food Company the right partner?
We work with international manufacturers of chilled and frozen foods. Our services are particularly well suited to companies looking to launch, expand or professionally develop their brands in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on an exclusive base and seeking an experienced full-service distributor to support them.
What services does Uplegger Food Company offer?
We offer a full-service package covering sales, marketing, operations and consulting – all from a single source. Our services include key account management, retail negotiations, category management, brand management, comprehensive supply chain management, demand planning and a range of additional services. This gives manufacturers access to everything they need to successfully enter the market and grow their brand, all managed by one central organization.
In which countries does Uplegger Food Company operate?
We serve the grocery retail markets in Germany, Austria and Switzerland as well as foodservice. Our long-standing relationships with the key retailers in these markets enable us to efficiently place and develop our partners’ products in retail. Through our established relationships with all relevant market players, we understand their specific requirements and can work closely with our international brand partners to develop and implement tailored solutions for the rapid and sustainable expansion of distribution.
Which product categories does Uplegger Food Company manage?
We work with chilled and frozen foods. These include dairy products, cheese, desserts, ice cream, convenience products and plant-based foods. Our focus is on innovative brands with premium products that have the potential to achieve long-term growth in grocery retail and generate incremental consumer demand. Current and, above all, long-term consumer trends play an important role in this.
Why do international manufacturers work with Uplegger Food Company?
International manufacturers work with us because we combine sales, marketing and operations within one organisation. This ensures that retail negotiations, brand management, logistics and operational processes are closely aligned. It reduces interfaces and facilitates market entry, further brand development and long-term stability in the DACH market.
Which retailers does Uplegger Food Company work with?
We work with the relevant grocery retailers and other distribution channels in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. These include national retail headquarters, regional retail organizations, independent retailers as well as selected food service and online customers. Our partners are supported by an experienced key account team.
What does full-service distributor mean?
A full-service distributor manages all key activities between the manufacturer and the retailer. These include sales, marketing, supply chain, logistics, inventory management, demand planning and operational execution in the market. This enables manufacturers to develop their brand with a single point of contact, without having to coordinate multiple service providers.