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Since our beginnings in 1891, we have remained true to our origins as a family business. Inspired by our rich heritage, we are committed to our people, consumers, the environment, and society. That’s because bringing people together and creating a taste of home is at the heart of everything we do. Dr. Oetker ranks among the leading food manufacturers in Europe, with 16,000 employees worldwide in more than 40 countries. We think long-term, cross-generational, and resource-saving, endeavoring to minimize our environmental footprint and preserve the world for future generations. From baking products to desserts, snacks to pizzas, we provide a wide range of food offerings to meet the tastes and needs of people around the world.
Visit us at www.oetker.com/en/
Visit us at www.oetker.com/en/
Overview
Location
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bielefeld
Employees
10001+
Founded date
1891
Mentions in press and media 11
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| Aug 6, 2025 | UK FoodTech Leader Better Nature Secures Key Funding, Targets Global Protein Market | UK FoodTech innovator Better Nature secured €1.2 million funding. This capital boost fuels its rapid growth. The company dominates the UK tempeh market, holding 38.1% share. Its "supercharged protein" tempeh, a fermented soybean p... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | London’s FoodTech startup Better Nature bites into UK’s €3.7 billion chicken market with €1.2 million funding boost | British FoodTech startup Better Nature, which specialises in clean-label tempeh products, has secured €1.2 million in fresh funding, following an impressive quarter in which it saw a 128% increase in sales. The capital injection comes mainl... |
| Jan 21, 2025 | These Alternative Food Coloring Startups Are Set To Win Big With FDA’s Ban on Red Dye No. 3 | 6 Mins Read The US Food and Drug Administration has banned Red Dye No. 3 after it was found to cause cancer in rats – a positive move for food safety, and alternative food coloring brands. Candy corn, gummy bears, cough syrups and vegan bac... |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Apple Maps Revolutionizes User Experience with iOS 18 Update | Apple Maps has finally answered the call of its users with the introduction of the long-awaited "Search Here" button in the latest iOS 18 update. This new feature simplifies the process of finding specific locations outside your c... |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Prewave raises €63M to enhance supply chain sustainability and compliance | AI sustainability, risk and compliance platform Prewave has raised €63 million in its Series B funding round, bring this compay's funding to over €90 million. Supply chain disruptions — from natural disasters to labour issues — have long po... |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Federal Association for Alternative Protein Sources: “There is a Need for Action When it Comes to Animal Products: a More Appropriate Price Must Be Charged for Meat” | How can alternative protein sources be given a greater role in the market? How can companies involved in plant-based, fermented, or cultivated products be supported? The Federal Association for Alternative Protein Sources (BALPro), which wa... |
| Nov 23, 2021 | BREAKING: ADM, Kraft & Dr Oetker back bovine-free mozzarella maker New Culture in $25m round | US alt-dairy startup New Culture has raised $25 million in Series A funding to bring its bovine-free mozzarella product to market. Founded in 2018 by CEO Matt Gibson and chief scientific officer Inja Radman, New Culture is using precision f... |
| Nov 23, 2021 | ADM, Kraft & Dr Oetker back bovine-free mozzarella maker New Culture in $25m round | US alt-dairy startup New Culture has raised $25 million in Series A funding to bring its bovine-free mozzarella product to market. Founded in 2018 by CEO Matt Gibson and chief scientific officer Inja Radman, New Culture is using precision f... |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Dr. Oetker Launches Vegan Versions of its Popular Ristorante & Chicago Town Pizza Brands | From March, frozen pizza producer Dr. Oetker launches a vegan Pizza Margherita Pomodori through its popular Ristorante line, as the first vegan frozen pizza in this range. Dr. Oetker Professional’s offshoot Chicago Town, which makes deep cr... |
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FAQ about Dr. Oetker
When was Dr. Oetker founded?
Dr. Oetker was founded in 1891.
What has the press written about Dr. Oetker?
Parsers VC has collected 11 articles mentioning Dr. Oetker, among them “UK FoodTech Leader Better Nature Secures Key Funding, Targets Global Protein Market” (Aug 6, 2025) and “London’s FoodTech startup Better Nature bites into UK’s €3.7 billion chicken market with €1.2 million funding boost” (Aug 6, 2025).
Is Dr. Oetker still active?
Yes, Dr. Oetker is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Dec 16, 2025.