Harzbube Handkäse (Harzer Cheese)

Harzbube is a traditional German brand specializing in 'Harzer Käse', a regional sour milk cheese known for its low fat content and high protein levels. The brand was originally founded in the Harz region of Germany, which gives the cheese its name.

Today, the brand is owned by Käserei Loose GmbH & Co. KG, which is a subsidiary of the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller (Müller Group). Production is primarily centered in Leppersdorf, Saxony, where the company operates one of Europe's most modern dairy processing plants. Despite its regional roots, the brand now has a global parent company but maintains its traditional manufacturing processes according to German food standards.