Schwartau Marmelade (Extra Jam)

Schwartau is one of Germany's most prestigious fruit processing brands, primarily known for its 'Schwartau Extra' jam line. The company was founded in 1899 and has become a staple of the European breakfast table. The production facilities are heavily concentrated in Bad Schwartau, Northern Germany, where the company maintains a high standard of quality by sourcing specific fruit varieties intended for high-fruit-content preserves.

The brand is part of the Hero Group, an international food corporation. While the production for the German market and many exports remains centralized in Germany to maintain the brand's 'Made in Germany' pedigree, the ultimate ownership lies with the Oetker family through their majority stake in the Swiss-based Hero Group. This structure allows Schwartau to maintain its traditional brand identity while benefiting from a global distribution network.