Unique milk has a unique home

Berchtesgadener Land Dairy

Catchment area
Without exception, all of our milk comes from farms in our cooperative. These are situated in the mountainous Alpine region between Watzmann and Zugspitze, where Germany meets Austria.
Natural and cultural landscape
We and our farmers do everything we can to protect and preserve the Alpine environment and the many species that live there.
Production site
We process milk to the highest standard. Our only production facility located in Piding in the Berchtesgadener Land region. We do not outsource production.
Fairness
We honour the valuable work of our 1,600 farmers in the cooperative. We pay them a fair milk price. In this way, we secure their livelihoods and preserve the unique cultural landscape in the mountain region.
Animal welfare
With an average of 27 cows per farm, our farmers keep an eye on every single cow. The close human-animal relationship on small farms, our commitment to cow comfort and our exercise premiums serve the welfare of the animals.

Animal welfare

Berchtesgadener Land Dairy

Free range bonus
Healthy cows are crucial when it comes to milk of the best quality. With a bonus system and a team of advisers, we are committed to the free movement of dairy cows.
Natural rock salt
Many of our farmers give their cows licks made from natural rock salt that is rich in minerals. The salt comes from a local mine in Berchtesgaden and is a natural way to strengthen the immune system.
Natural feed
Our farmers traditionally feed their animals grass and herbs, be it fresh, dried as hay or as silage. This feed is guaranteed to be free from genetically engineered ingredients. Farmers are required to purchase feed of European origin.

Sustainability

Berchtesgadener Land Dairy

Natural farming
Our farmers do not use total herbicides such as glyphosate. They work using natural, sustainable methods to help preserve the diversity of grasses and herbs.
Sustainable packaging
We use environmentally friendly packaging, leading the way for others. Our various glass bottles can be reused. Naturally, we choose not to work with PET bottles. In 2017, we also began using bio-based cardboard packaging made from renewable raw materials.
Sustainability award
Our efforts to run a responsible and sustainable business were rewarded in 2018 and 2023 with the German Sustainability Award.
Resource conservation
We are efficient with resources in our work. For example, we use waste heat from our production facilities to heat buildings and tap water. We have also built our own power supply centre on the dairy farm for environmentally friendly power generation.

Farmers and cooperative

Berchtesgadener Land Dairy

Cooperative
We have been organised as a cooperative since our foundation in 1927. We are fully owned by around 1,600 farmers.
Organic pioneers
We have been processing organic milk since 1973. We are the oldest organic dairy in Germany.
Small family businesses
Our farmers own 27 cows an average. Such a low number makes it possible to look after the individual needs of each animal.
A shared voice
Our farmers elect representatives who, with the management team, decide on all key issues discussed by the management board and supervisory board.

Fairness

Berchtesgadener Land Dairy

Naturland Fair certification
In 2010, we became the first dairy and the first German company to be awarded Naturland Fair certification for our Naturland product range. This reflects fair cooperation between the dairy, producers, business partners, employees and consumers.
Faire Rohstoffe
Our fair-trade partners are Gepa, dwp, Grüner Punkt Naturkost und biokorntakt. They ensure that our products contain organic and fair-trade cocoa, raw cane sugar, bananas and mangos.

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Our dairy

Created by generations

Our only production site is located in Piding in the Berchtesgadener Land region. Here we produce the best Alpine milk specialties following the most stringent quality standards.

Our product range

A commitment to home and origin

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Europe is investing here

European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development