Heristo Group

About

Heristo Aktiengesellschaft is a group of companies specializing in meat processing, fine food (delicatessen), pet food, food wholesale, and foreign trade, based in Bad Rothenfelde, Germany.

The company operates multiple manufacturing plants in Germany, the Netherlands, and the USA, supporting production across its sectors.

Categories & manufacturing capabilities

• Meat Processing: Produces processed meat products, including private labels for retail and wholesale distribution.
• Fine Food / Delicatessen: Manufactures deli items, sausages, and specialty foods under own brands and customer private labels.
• Pet Food: Private-label production via Saturn Petcare and Animonda, covering dry pet food, wet pet food, treats, and complete feeds for dogs, cats, and other pets; product range exceeds 1,000 SKUs.
• Food Wholesale & Foreign Trade: Bulk distribution and export/import of meat, deli, and pet products across Europe and beyond.

Production & operational capabilities

• Private-label manufacturing: High-volume private-label production with diversified facilities for wet and dry pet food processing, meat cutting, curing, smoking, packaging, and canning.
• Contract manufacturing: Saturn Petcare specializes in contract manufacturing for major retailers with customizable formulations from standard kibble to specialized diets.
• Capacity footprint: Plants are equipped for large-scale output with logistics integrated for global shipping; exact annual capacity not publicly specified.
• Development services: Full-service development from recipe formulation to packaging design for private labels.

Quality, compliance & regulatory positioning

• Certifications: Certifications are referenced in external sources; no specific names are stated in the text provided.

Customization & collaboration model

• Private-label capabilities: Private-label manufacturing for meat, deli, and pet food with private-label brands and customer private labels.

Ideal buyer fit

• Product categories: Meat processing, delicatessen, pet food, and wholesale distribution.
• Geographic scope: Europe and North America via international shipping.