Mildessa Sauerkraut

Mildessa is a legendary brand in the German food industry, famously known for its high-quality sauerkraut and red cabbage products. The brand's history is deeply intertwined with Hengstenberg, a family-owned company founded in 1876 in Esslingen, Germany. Mildessa was introduced as the first ready-to-serve sauerkraut on the market, revolutionizing how German households prepared this traditional staple.

Today, Mildessa remains a flagship brand of the Hengstenberg company. The products are primarily manufactured in Germany, utilizing cabbage grown mainly in the fertile fields of the Dithmarschen region and near their production facilities. As of 2024 and looking toward 2026, the brand continues to be owned and managed by Hengstenberg GmbH & Co. KG, maintaining its status as a quintessential German family business with a focus on sustainable agricultural practices and traditional fermentation methods.