The children especially enjoyed the support of the “Trennbär” (sorting bear), who accompanied them through the various stations in a motivating way. With his help, learning became not only more visual but also truly exciting. The little “Sparrows” were enthusiastic, highly motivated, and took part in every task with great interest.

Another highlight of the activity was the support provided by Immergut in Schlüchtern. The company supplied small Immergut milk cartons, which were then “properly” disposed of together afterward – a practical, everyday example that immediately encouraged hands-on participation.

Christine, Sustainability Manager at Immergut, explained in a child-friendly manner how to push the paper straw out of the plastic wrapping without detaching the plastic sleeve from the Tetra Pak. Using simple words and a playful wink, she showed the children how to handle packaging correctly – and why this is important.

In this way, a small activity turned into a sustainable experience that was not only fun, but also gave the children a valuable awareness of responsible resource use.

The trade fair showed us once again how dynamic the food world is and how important direct communication with partners and customers remains. Thank you to all visitors - we are already looking forward to next time!

His path shows: With commitment and team spirit, anything is possible at Immergut. Thank you Dirk for enriching our team!

A particular highlight? The creative ideas for pilot projects and the discussion about how we can integrate them into our processes in the long term. Not only did we gain new perspectives, we also defined clear next steps.

Now it's time to Implement ideas, optimize processes and actively shape the future!

No problem, we'll tell you where you can find them!
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So, what are you waiting for? Complete your shopping and get your favorite products! 

The starting signal for the international career came in 1990 with the decision to sell the dairy to Nutricia. “Harald Ziegler did this to secure the future. But he also got the international business rolling,” explains Dirk Denhard, who has worked at Immergut for 33 years and has been plant manager for 21 years. Back then, Immergut produced chocolate milk for the Netherlands, for example, and later also other beverages for parts of Europe. However, the good start was followed by difficult years, first Immergut was sold to Berghof in 2001 and then a few more times. Insolvency in 2004 and 2005 marked the low point, but not the end. While the insolvency administrator only gave the company a few more days, those responsible found shares worth half a million euros in the safe. This gave Immergut a boost and led to a realization that still shapes the company's self-image today: “We are good in the small niches of co-packing, or rather in long-life specialty products such as enteral nutrition. For example, we can also produce long-life yoghurt that is not subject to a cold chain and is therefore suitable for long-distance transportation,” says Harald Pohl, who has been lending his energy to the dairy from the Bergwinkel region for 18 years, summarizing the basic philosophy.

According to Pohl and Denhard, a network of reliable suppliers and partners in the respective export countries as well as a good Internet presence - and the long-standing cooperation with Tetra Pak - also play a role. Until 2007, the international contract filling business was limited to Western Europe and Scandinavia. This changed when the Bauer Group joined the company. “We then focused on certain growth areas - such as medical, dietary and high-protein nutrition. Then we really got going,” says Harald Pohl. Incidentally, the long-life yogurt mentioned above is produced in Bergwinkel for the Asian market. Immergut has had a constant presence on the market there, especially in China and Hong Kong, for around ten years. An aspect that the two managing directors are particularly proud of. “The Chinese market is one of the most difficult, also in political terms. The fact that we have been successful there for ten years is quite an achievement. We can rely on good local partners, which of course also applies to other countries such as England or Scandinavia,” says Harald Pohl. With regard to China, the framework conditions have changed during this time, as the “Made in Germany” label has lost a lot of its image and is no longer a can opener, as Harald Pohl says: “Today, it is no longer an advantage to come from Germany.” Instead, Immergut sees itself confronted with international competition from countries such as Australia and New Zealand, where there are fewer customs regulations than in Germany.

Added to this are requirements from the European Union and rising energy and quality costs in Germany, which makes competition more difficult from a German perspective. If the market to be supplied is outside the EU, such as China, then there are completely different laws and requirements that cause headaches for the managing directors. The registration for a cat milk product for China alone took five to six years. This is precisely where Pohl and Denhard would like support from the German authorities. The managing directors lack direct contacts who can provide expert support on the long export route. “There is hardly any support, you have to find out everything yourself,” says Harald Pohl, citing the interpretation of Chinese laws as an example where he would like to see clarity from an authority. However, the reality is different; the laws are often a matter of interpretation, which makes work more difficult for the Schlüchtern-based company. “You often bump up against fronts,” is Harald Pohl's experience. The interpretation is then the responsibility of other intermediaries, such as veterinarians. “We Germans always interpret laws extremely,” the Managing Director has noticed. Immergut is nevertheless successful on the international market because, according to Harald Pohl, the company lives by the following formula: “You have to position yourself as a company, make a name for yourself and then deliver.” The fact that Germany as a location can score points with high quality standards certainly helps.

And so the Schlüchterner dairy can now look back on 130 years of company history. International business partners from China, England and the Netherlands joined in the celebrations. Incidentally, the two managing directors report that the international guests are always impressed by the Bergwinkel. The forests and the greenery are always met with admiration.

HERE you can find the full article.

But how did it all begin? What makes our story so unique? Immerse yourself with us in over a century of passion, challenges and successes Swipe through the article and discover what has driven us for 130 years - and why we still have a long way to go!

Every tree we planted is a step in the right direction for a sustainable future.

Thank you all for your commitment!

At our last team-building workshop with logistics, our management experienced a clear defeat.  The result? Hot dogs for the whole team!

Of course, the betting debts were honored and our Immergut employees were able to enjoy delicious hot dogs.  We enjoyed the tasty treats and took a well-deserved break from our daily work routine.

Now we can't wait to see what the management will come up with for the next bet!

With 14 years of experience in the chocolate industry, where she managed national and international markets as a sales team leader, Giulia brings valuable know-how to the table.

At Immergut, Giulia leads our sales team and works closely with our customers to develop and implement innovative strategies Giulia loves to develop her department and take on new challenges. The dynamic atmosphere at Immergut inspires her every day.

“I enjoy shaping the department so that we can develop our potential and constantly move the company forward. True growth begins with dedication to development.”

Thank you, Giulia, for your commitment and your inspiring work. We are very happy to have you on the team!

Lothar and Maximilian Heil from Work Personalleasing in Sinntal were also there - it was a great exchange full of valuable ideas and experiences and we were delighted to be part of it

You can now listen to the entire talk as a podcast. You can find the link HERE.

Whether you have questions about our various professional fields or career opportunities or are simply curious about our company - we will be there to show and explain everything to you.  Come along, get to know our team and discover what prospects await you at Immergut and other companies.

When? On Friday, September 20, from 17:00 to 21:00

Don't miss this opportunity! We look forward to seeing you at the Night of Apprenticeships.

After all, we all started out small. Remember that you are not alone and that we are here for you if you have any questions or challenges.

  Use this time to gain new knowledge, develop new skills and grow personally. You are the future of Immergut and we have every confidence in your potential.

So enter this new phase of your life with confidence and enthusiasm.
We wish you a fantastic first day and a successful apprenticeship!

To round off the evening, we celebrated with a sushi dinner together. 

Thanks to all participants for the great exchange!

This honor is proof of the high quality and popularity of our products and motivates us to continue creating the best products for our customers.

Naschkatze has been pampering the palates of dessert lovers for decades. It is the centerpiece of our range and gives every dessert that certain something.

Numerous Immergut employees and their families came together in bright sunshine to enjoy an unforgettable day together. There was delicious food from Tischlein Deck dich from Steinau, competitions, exciting games and, of course, most importantly: great conversations and lots of fun.

As the Germany game was also taking place on Saturday, we organized a public viewing and cheered our team on loudly.

A big thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this wonderful event. We are already looking forward to next year!

We are very pleased to introduce you to our new Immergut employees who have joined us in the last 6 months and have strengthened our team ever since:

 Roman Bajtler (Logistics) ensures a smooth and punctual delivery of our products.
 Svitlana Chentukova (Laboratory) ensures that our quality standards always remain at the highest level.
 Elena Schuhmacher (mixing area) brings a breath of fresh air and precision to our mixing area.
 Mohamad Tareq Alsamman (mixing area) actively supports us with his expertise in the mixing area.

Daniel Ebner (Technology) has also been part of our team since March.

Herbert joined us in 2008 as a fitter and has enriched us with his expertise and commitment for many years. His contribution to the team was invaluable and we will miss him very much.

We wish you, dear Herbert, all the best for your new chapter in life and many fulfilling years in retirement! 

There they exchanged ideas with representatives of the dairy industry and gained interesting insights into the latest developments.  Exciting discussions were held about the future of the dairy industry and innovative approaches for more environmentally friendly production were shared.

We are already looking forward to the next time!

PLMA (Private Label Manufacturers Association) is THE trade fair for private labels, where manufacturers and retailers from all over the world come together to discover the latest trends and products.

For us, the trade fair was a complete success - great discussions, exciting contacts and lots of inspiration! We proudly displayed our great products and received great feedback. Thanks to everyone who visited us.

We took part in the BAM training fair in Wächtersbach and the Bergwinkel training fair in Steinau.  For us, training fairs are always a great opportunity to get talented and motivated young people interested in our training programs and give them the chance to get started in exciting professions.

It was great to meet so many visitors and give them an insight into our world. Thank you to everyone who came by. We are already looking forward to next time.

We were recently at Zukunft Personal in Hamburg, one of the leading trade fairs for HR management and development! Our Immergut employees Katharina and Melina took a look around, particularly in the areas of training and health protection.

They were particularly impressed by the innovation in the digital sector: they discovered VR instructional videos that take learning to a whole new level, as well as the possibility of 1:1 language courses - an individual and effective method of improving language skills.

We have taken a lot of input with us to develop further. The focus is clearly on offering our employees the best and 2024 will be our year of optimization in these areas!

Our product developers discussed together what developments have taken place recently and what innovations have been introduced in recent years.

Of course, there were also tastings where we were able to try various products, including some that are still in the development phase. A highlight was the market trends presentation by our raw materials supplier, accompanied by tasting samples.

A meeting like this is always an opportunity to find out what synergies are still possible between the plants and how we can become even more sustainable and innovative together. It was a great and informative two days and our meeting was a complete success.

Thank you to everyone who was part of this unforgettable experience.

For us, he is a great example of how you can achieve your goals through commitment and consistency.

 Erblin Lubovci (Aseptics) ensures first-class quality in our production with his specialist knowledge.

 Michael Förster (Processing Preparation Master) contributes his expertise to optimize our production processes.

 Aranka Seferagic (Assistant Production Manager Aseptic Filling) supports our production management with her organizational strength.

 Marcus Rohrig (Logistics) is our expert for a smooth supply chain that gets our products to our customers on time.

 Franziska Geist (Laboratory) is committed to ensuring that our products always meet the highest quality standards.

 Lukas Kupersky (Logistics) works to ensure that our products are packaged and shipped safely and efficiently.

 Giulia Goldstein (Sales) uses her negotiation skills to successfully place our products on the market.

There are also several other talented new additions to our team who have joined us in recent months. Welcome to our Immergut family! 

We are delighted that after 45 years she is still in the business and full of energy and drive. Thank you dear Anita! 

Gulfood is a renowned food and beverage trade fair that takes place annually in Dubai and attracts professionals from all over the world.  We were delighted to be able to present our high-quality products to an international audience, make valuable contacts and expand our network.

It is also a real milestone that a selection of our products are now available in local supermarkets - this partnership opens up new opportunities and strengthens our presence in the international market.

Thank you, Gulfood, for an unforgettable experience! See you next time!