- Brand origin
- Germany
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. Germany
Dr. Oetker is a food brand founded in Bielefeld, Germany, in 1891. Dr. Oetker is ultimately owned by Dr. August Oetker KG, the family-owned holding company of the Oetker Group.
oetker.comAbout Dr. Oetker
What is Dr. Oetker?
Dr. Oetker is a food brand and the founding company of the Oetker Group. Dr. Oetker is headquartered in Bielefeld, Germany, and operates more than 40 national companies worldwide. The food business generated €4.3 billion in revenue in 2025, including Conditorei Coppenrath & Wiese. The food division employed 16,784 people in 2025.
Who owns Dr. Oetker?
Dr. Oetker is ultimately owned by Dr. August Oetker KG, according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. Dr. August Oetker KG is the management holding company of the Oetker Group and coordinates the group's central corporate functions. Dr. Oetker is 100 percent family-owned.
Where does Dr. Oetker come from?
Dr. Oetker originated in Bielefeld, Germany, in 1891. Dr. August Oetker founded the business after acquiring Aschoff'sche pharmacy in January 1891. The first product was a ready-to-use baking powder formula. Dr. Oetker opened its first factory on Lutterstrasse in Bielefeld in 1900. The administration building opened in 1906 and remains the headquarters of Dr. August Oetker KG.
What products does Dr. Oetker make?
Dr. Oetker makes baking ingredients, cake mixes, desserts, frozen pizza, and snacks. Named products and product categories associated with Dr. Oetker include Backin baking powder, vanilla sugar, flavourings, dessert mixes, and frozen pizza. Dr. Oetker also operates food brands including Coppenrath & Wiese, Ancel, and cameo. The product range varies by country and is adapted to local markets.
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Oetker
Is Dr. Oetker a German brand?
- Yes. Dr. Oetker was founded in Bielefeld, Germany, in 1891, and Dr. Oetker remains headquartered there.
Is Dr. Oetker family-owned?
- Yes. Dr. Oetker is 100 percent family-owned. The ultimate owner is Dr. August Oetker KG, which manages the Oetker Group.
What was Dr. Oetker's first product?
- Dr. Oetker's first major product was a ready-to-use baking powder formula. The product was developed after Dr. August Oetker founded the business in 1891.
Does Dr. Oetker make frozen pizza?
- Yes. Frozen pizza is one of Dr. Oetker's food categories, alongside baking ingredients, cake mixes, desserts, and snacks.
Where are Dr. Oetker products sold?
- Dr. Oetker operates on all continents and has more than 40 national companies. Product availability and the range of products differ between countries.
Sources: oetker.com: our history, oetker.com: company history, oetker.com: corporate structure, en.wikipedia.org, oetker.com: unternehmensstruktur, oetker-gruppe.de, oetker.us, oetker.com: unternehmensgeschichte
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, da.wikipedia.org
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Products from Dr. Oetker
174- Dr. Oetker Löffelglück GrießpuddingFood – Dairy Dessert (Semolina Pudding)
- Dr. Oetker The Joy of Easter Sugar DecorationFood – Baking Decorations
- Dr. Oetker Brownie and Cookie Mix BrookieFood – Baking Mix
- Dr. Oetker Bourbon Vanilla BeanFood – Spice/Baking Ingredient
- Dr. Oetker Löffelglück Erdbeer-Himbeer GrützeFood – Fruit Dessert
- Dr. Oetker Vanillin ZEROFood – Baking ingredient / Sweetener
- Dr. Oetker Ovesná kaše VanilkaFood – Instant Oatmeal/Cereal
- Dr. Oetker Big Americans Texas PizzaFood – Frozen Pizza
- Dr. Oetker Vitalis Weniger Süß Müsli SchokoFood – Breakfast Cereals (Muesli)
- Dr. Oetker Rustica Pizza Cheese DeluxeFood – Frozen Pizza
- Dr. Oetker Chá Misto Camomila, Capim-Cidreira e HortelãBeverage – Herbal Tea
- Dr. Oetker Giuseppe Pizzeria PizzaFood – Frozen Pizza
- Dr. Oetker baking productFood – Baking Ingredients
- Dr. Oetker Big Americans BBQ Pulled Pork PizzaFood – Frozen Pizza
- Dr. Oetker Konditorfarve Blå (Blue Food Coloring)Food – Baking Ingredients / Food Coloring
- Dr. Oetker Food ColorFood – Baking ingredients and food coloring
- Dr. Oetker Słodka Chwila Kissel blackcurrant flavorFood – Instant Dessert (Kissel)
- Dr. Oetker Słodka Chwila KisielFood – Dessert Mix
- Dr. Oetker Citron FromageFood – Dessert Mix / Chilled Dessert
- Dr. Oetker Suprema 'Nduja Tipo & Miele Piccante PizzaFood – Frozen Pizza
- Dr. Oetker Pizzeria Giuseppe Rising Crust PizzaFood – Frozen Meals (Pizza)
- Dr. Oetker Schoko Traum hot chocolateBeverage – Instant Hot Chocolate
- Dr. Oetker Tortenguss RotFood – Baking Ingredient (Clear Glaze)
- Dr. Oetker Rostade MandelspånFood – Baking Ingredients / Nuts
and 150 more products