Schwartau Jam (Marmelade/Extra Jam)

Schwartau is an iconic German brand specializing in high-quality fruit preserves, jams, and muesli bars. Founded in 1899 in Bad Schwartau near Lübeck, the company has grown into a market leader in the German fruit spread sector. The brand is particularly well-known for its 'Schwartau Extra' jam line, which helped establish standard quality markers for fruit content in commercial preserves.

The manufacturing process remains deeply rooted in its hometown of Bad Schwartau, Germany, where the company operates one of the most modern jam production facilities in Europe. While the fruit is sourced internationally depending on variety and season, the final processing and packaging are done domestically. Since 1968, the company has been part of the Oetker family's business orbit through inheritance and subsequent reorganization, eventually becoming a pillar of the Hero Group. Today, Schwartau functions as a major subsidiary of the Swiss-based Hero Group, which manages a global portfolio of food brands focusing on naturalness and quality.