Rügenwälder Mühle meat products and meat alternatives

Rügenwälder Mühle is a famous German food label that originated in the town of Rügenwalde (now Darłowo, Poland) in 1834. The brand became iconic for its 'Pommersche Teewurst' and moved its operations to Bad Zwischenahn, Lower Saxony, after World War II. In recent years, it has gained international recognition for successfully pivoting toward vegetarian and vegan meat alternatives, which now make up a significant portion of its sales.

Historically a family-owned enterprise led by the Müller family for generations, the company reached a new milestone in mid-2024 when the Pfeifer & Langen Industrie- und Handels-KG acquired a majority stake. This acquisition integrates Rügenwälder Mühle into a larger food portfolio alongside brands like funny-frisch and Chio, ensuring financial stability and broader distribution channels for its expansion into more sustainable food technologies. Production remains focused in Germany, maintaining its heritage of local quality and craftsmanship.