Fine Food Products from Hesse

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Asbach — The city of Rüdesheim on the romantic Rhine river, just south of the famous Lorelei, is located in one of the top wine-making regions of Germany. It is also the home of Asbach, Germany’s premium brandy distiller. After a long process of multiple distillation processes, Asbach Uralt white wine brandy matures over many years in small casks of Limousin oak. The mellow taste and harmonious bouquet makes Asbach Uralt the embodiment of quality and fine enjoyment. Asbach smooth and full-bodied chocolate pralines are made and marketed under an exclusive license by the RC-Confiserie in Rüdesheim am Rhein. The Asbach brand belongs today to the German-Swiss Underberg AG (Hesse)
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Birkenstock — Käserei Birkenstock is known for making great "Handcheese," the Frankfurt sour milk specialty cheese. Founded 1959 by Heinrich Birkenstock in Hochelheim/Hüttenberg Germany. It produces a wide variety of cheeses, many of which are organic. (Hesse)
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BraufactM — A craft beer line from the Radeberger Group, with a variety of unique tasteing beers made from global recipes with German craftsmanship. (Hesse)
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Carstens SC — Bio organic sparkling wine (Hesse)
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Clausthaler — Ever since it put non-alcoholic beer on the map in 1979, Clausthaler has been the gold standard of the segment. With its own, specialized brewing technique, the pioneer still creates its signature non-alcoholic lager, Clausthaler Classic, in strict accordance with the German purity law. (Hesse)
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Dallmann’s — Germany's most famous and best-selling natural cough and sore throat remedy. You can find this iconinc brand in more than 21,000 pharmacies around the country. Located in Wiesbaden near Frankfurt (Hesse)
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Feinkost Dittmann’s — Founded in 1901 close to Wiesbaden, Dittmann produces a wide variety of delicatessen based on many different recipes around the world (Hesse)
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Fuerst von Metternich — Offering a wide range of different sparkling wines for every occasion, their exquisite and pristine wine combines elegance and high quality. (Hesse)
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Henkell Trocken — Founded in 1832, they prepare and ferment the grapes specially to preserve the taste. Their wines strike a balance between past and present, and use only the highest standard of ingredients and sustainable materials. (Hesse)
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Kamill — Fresh all natural everyday creme for hand and nails, formulated for different skin types. Contains no artificial ingredients or paraffins. Owned by Burnus GmbH, Darmstadt who bought the brand from the former Blendax GmbH. (Hesse)
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Kinder — The world-renowned brand is the brainchild of Italian chocolate/nougat wizard Michele Ferrero who also conceived Nutella, Tic Tac and Ferrero Rocher in the 1960s. He had built a factory in Stadtallendorf, north of Marburg, Hesse in the 1950s which thrived a decade later in tune with Germany’s “Wirtschaftswunder” (economic miracle). Reputedly, Kinder was first developed for the German market to service the taste buds of Germany’s baby boom “Kinder” (children). Today, Kinder surprise eggs and milk chocolates are still delighting the hearts of young and old. (Hesse)
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Kupferberg Gold — Known for 165 years for their "Gold" Sparkling wine, a classical sparkling wine with a touch of modern flavor. (Hesse)
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Landsberg — Under the Landsberg brand, the famous sour milk specialty cheese called "Handkäse" from the Frankfurt region is now available in North America. A slightly rancid smelling cheese with a great taste, especially if consumed with vinegar, caraway and tart apple cider. Popular among dieters and health food fans. (Hesse)
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LIZ — A uniquely smooth mineral water selected by a four star Michelin chef in Frankfurt as his exclusive table water. The mineral composition of LIZ makes this water a perfect companion to fine-flavored culinary creations. (Hesse)
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Lorenz — The 'savory' arm of the Bahlsen famly, a leading brand based in Frankfurt. Completely separate from the cookie company, Lorenz produces peanut-flavored snacks (Erdnussflips), salty sticks, crackers and nut snacks. (Hesse)
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Maggi — A truly global brand owned by Nestle, headquartered in Frankfurt. The range includes sauces, seasonings, bouillions, and dressings. The big rival of Knorr. German Maggi Fix is an authenticly German flavor aid used to add extra umami flavor to dishes. (Hesse)
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Pfungstädter — The Pfungstädter Brewery was founded in 1831 by Justus Hildebrand. Today the Pfungstädter Brewery is one of the few medium-sized breweries in Germany that is still 100% family owned. (Hesse)
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Possmann — A true specialty from the Frankfurt region. From apples grown in local natural, organic orchards, consumed in Hessia and all over the world. (Hesse)
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Rosbacher — The Rosbach well near Frankfurt, Germany, supplies pristine, natural mineral water from 1,000 feet below the ground. A favorite of European royalty for centuries, today Rosbacher mineral water is a preferred thirst quencher for people with an active lifestyle. Each bottle contains a total of 1,610 mg/l of essential minerals and a unique 2:1 ratio of calcium to magnesium – an ideal replacement of lost nutrients after workout. (Hesse)
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Schoefferhofer Grapefruit — Binding Brauerei Frankfurt (Hesse)
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Soehnlein — In production for 150 years, characterized by quality ingredients, a perfect mix of classic and surprising, and a wide variety of products. (Hesse)
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Thomy — Traditional Swiss brand of mayonnaise and mustard, still produced in Basel. Owned by Nestle. Available in glass jars and tubes. (Hesse)
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