Company

SCHWEDE Meat Products is a medium-sized production company that has been in existence since 1981 and specializes in the industrial cutting and standardization of various pork products.

Additionally, various food-grade by-products from pigs are processed and marketed worldwide.

The product portfolio for end consumers is complemented by a variety of sausage and barbecue meat specialties.

Numbers & Facts

Establishment, Construction, and Commissioning

· 1964 Founding of the butcher shop in Osnabrück
· 1981 EU cutting plant in Wallenhorst DE-Ni 11000 EG (Germany)
· 2009 Cold storage facility
· 2021 Administrative building

Raw materials and customers

· Pork – exclusively from certified slaughterhouses and cutting plants with EU approval
· The entire sausage and meat products industry (producers and wholesalers) both nationally and globally (Western and Eastern Europe, Asia, South America, Canada, Africa, …) The most important export certifications are in place.

Performance data, number of employees, and revenue

· Production capacity: approximately 50,000 tons per year
· Around 190 employees
· Approximately 33 million euros in revenue

Certificates and EU registration number

· HACCP, IFS, QS
· DE-Ni 11000 EG

Competence all along the line

Processing, Separating, and Shipping

DISASSEMBLY MANUFACTURING

The disassembly and manufacturing of our meat is an essential process that involves many steps to ensure that the meat is safe, clean, and of high quality.

Packaging

After the pork has been disassembled and processed, it is important to package it properly to keep it fresh and preserved.

FREEZER STORAGE

We have strict standards and procedures in place to ensure that the meat is properly packaged and stored.

TRADE

As a rule, our standardized raw materials are available to our customers on a just-in-time basis. Our fleet of 6 company-owned refrigerated vehicles guarantees reliable delivery.

Philosophy

Our basic principles

At SCHWEDE, we have a clear corporate philosophy based on four important pillars: our customers, our employees, our partners, and our company. These principles are supported by our overriding principle of cleanliness and hygiene in the workplace during the production of food and the professional handling of raw materials and operating resources.

Our employees

Our employees are the heart of our company.

We foster an inspiring work environment that enables creativity, collaboration and personal growth. Through targeted training and further education programs, we ensure that our employees always have the necessary specialist knowledge and skills to achieve the highest quality standards. We value their commitment to cleanliness and hygiene and their crucial role in implementing our corporate philosophy.

Our customers

Our customers are our priority.

We understand and fulfill their needs by offering high quality products. Thanks to our commitment to cleanliness, hygiene and continuous quality improvement, we check the quality parameters on a daily basis in accordance with precise inspection plans. We work closely with leading laboratories and institutes to ensure the highest standards of food safety.

Our partners

Our partners are of great importance.

Together, we build a strong value chain through partnership. We carefully select partners and nurture long-term, trusting relationships. Together we achieve our goals and promote the exchange of best practices. Our partners share our high quality standards and values.

Our company

SCHWEDE stands for excellence and reliability.

As a trusted partner in the meat industry and wholesale worldwide, we offer consistent quality. Our high-quality products meet the requirements of our customers. We are continuously developing our company to meet the changing needs of the market. Our corporate philosophy forms the foundation of our success and guides all our activities.

Guarantee declaration

Powerful for generations

“What began as a small butcher’s shop in 1964 has developed over the years into a modern and efficient company that serves the entire sausage industry as a specialist and supplier of standardized quality meat. After initially focusing on German manufacturers, the sales area has now expanded to include almost every country in the world. The product range is constantly expanding, encompassing deeper products in the pork sector.

The company is now being run by the second generation and is being prepared for the next generation in the next step. With a focus on tradition, quality, and innovation, I am leading the company into the future.”

Michael Stoeter
(Managing Partner)

SCHWEDE-MICHAEL

Certification

The IFS and QS certification represents food safety at the highest level.
You can view our current certificates here:

IFS Zertifikat (DE): Certificate-IFS-Food-SCHWEDE.pdf
IFS Zertifikat (EN): Certificate-IFS-Food-SCHWEDE.pdf
QS Zertifikat: Certificate-QS-SCHWEDE.pdf
Initiative Tierwohl: Certificate-Initiative-Tierwohl-SCHWEDE.pdf

Memberships

SCHWEDE is a member of the leading German export promotion organization German Meat. This underscores the company’s efforts to further expand its successful international business.

Together with other German companies, SCHWEDE forms a strong community within the VDF.