Zurück zum Ursprung Bergbauern Gouda Geräuchert

Zurück zum Ursprung is a prominent organic private label brand established in 2006 by the Austrian supermarket chain HOFER (part of the ALDI SÜD Group). The brand is built on a philosophy of complete traceability, transparency, and sustainable mountain farming. The Bergbauern Gouda Geräuchert (Smoked Mountain Farmer Gouda) shown here is specifically sourced from milk produced in the Styrian mountainous region of Austria, adhering to strict organic standards that exceed EU regulations.

The product is manufactured in Austria, leveraging local mountain dairy cooperatives that prioritize animal welfare, including significant outdoor grazing time for the cattle. As a private label, ownership lies directly with HOFER, which is the Austrian subsidiary of the German-based ALDI SÜD Group. This structure ensures that while the brand is distinctly Austrian in its production and marketing, it benefits from the global retail infrastructure of the ALDI corporate family.