Dr. Oetker facts for kids
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| Limited partnership | |
| Industry | Food processing |
| Founded | 1891 |
| Founder | August Oetker |
| Headquarters | Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Products | Baking powder, pudding, cake mixes, yogurts, frozen pizza |
| Revenue | €4 billion (2022) |
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Number of employees
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16,924 (2022) |
Dr. Oetker is a big German company that makes many food products. You might know them for their baking powder, cake mixes, and especially their frozen pizzas. They also make pudding, cake decorations, and other tasty treats.
The company is part of a larger group called the Oetker Group. Its main office is in Bielefeld, Germany.
Company History
How Dr. Oetker Started
Dr. Oetker was started by August Oetker in 1891. His very first product was called Backin. This was a special type of baking powder that came in a measured amount. It was perfect for making a cake when mixed with about 500 grams of flour and other ingredients.
Growing Through the Years
August Oetker's grandson, Rudolf August Oetker, took over the company in 1944 and led it until 1981. During this time, Dr. Oetker grew a lot! The company started to expand all over the world, buying many other companies.
After Rudolf August Oetker, the next generation of the Oetker family took charge. They believed that the company's success was more important than just one family member's wishes.
August Oetker, the great-grandson of the founder, was in charge from 1981 to 2010. Under his leadership, the company continued to grow in many different areas, including food and brewing.
In 2010, Richard Oetker, who is August Oetker's brother, became the CEO.
Dr. Oetker Around the World
Dr. Oetker products are sold in many countries across the globe. Here's a look at some of the places where you can find their delicious items:
Australia
In 2011, Dr. Oetker bought a frozen pizza business in Australia. Later, in 2015, they also bought the "Queen Fine Foods" brand, which is well-known for baking products.
Brazil
In Brazil, Dr. Oetker has an office in São Paulo. They sell powdered desserts, frozen pizza, and teas. In 2019, they bought a Brazilian baking company called Mavalerio.
Canada
The main office and factory for Dr. Oetker in Canada are in Mississauga, Ontario. The company first came to Canada in 1962. In 1992, they bought the "Shirriff" line of products. In 2003, they officially started using the Dr. Oetker brand name. They even built a new factory in London, Ontario, to make frozen pizzas using local ingredients.
Denmark
In Denmark, you can find many Dr. Oetker products like baking powder, frozen pizza, pudding, and cake decorations in most supermarkets. They have an office in Glostrup.
Estonia
In Estonia, frozen pizzas from Dr. Oetker are popular in supermarkets.
Finland
You can find Dr. Oetker frozen pizzas, pudding, and cake decorations in supermarkets across Finland.
France
Dr. Oetker frozen pizzas are available in supermarkets throughout France.
India
In India, Dr. Oetker has offices in Bangalore, Mumbai, and New Delhi. Their sauces, spreads, dessert toppings, cake mixes, and salad dressings are sold in major grocery stores.
Italy
In Italy, Dr. Oetker products are sold under the brand name Cameo. The Italian part of the company started in 1933 in Milan.
Latvia
In Latvia, you can buy various Dr. Oetker products, including frozen pizzas, baking powders, and dessert powders.
Lithuania
Many Dr. Oetker products are available in Lithuania, such as frozen pizzas, baking powder, and gelatin.
Malaysia
Dr. Oetker started operating in Malaysia after buying Nona Foods. They now make jelly mixes, seasoning flour, pizzas, and baking preparations there.
Namibia
In Namibia, Dr. Oetker frozen pizzas are available in supermarkets.
Netherlands
In the Netherlands, you can find frozen pizza, cake mixes, powdered desserts, and even ready-to-eat puddings from Dr. Oetker in most grocery stores.
New Zealand
Dr. Oetker also sells its products in New Zealand, especially frozen pizzas.
Norway
In Norway, Dr. Oetker is one of the biggest sellers of frozen pizza. They also sell baking powder and cake decorations.
Poland
In Poland, you can find frozen pizzas, cake decorations, and various baking powders and dessert mixes. Dr. Oetker Polska was officially registered in 2001, but the company had a branch there much earlier, in 1922.
Portugal
In Portugal, frozen pizzas and some other Dr. Oetker products are available in supermarkets and smaller shops.
Romania
Dr. Oetker has been in Romania since 1998. They have a factory near Curtea de Argeș where they make most of the products sold in Romania. They have also bought several local food brands there over the years.
Slovakia
In 1993, the company bought a local factory in Boleráz, Slovakia. However, Dr. Oetker announced in 2023 that they would close this factory.
Spain
In Spain, Dr. Oetker frozen pizzas are available in supermarkets.
South Africa
In South Africa, you can find many types of Dr. Oetker frozen pizzas, frozen creamed spinach, and other ready-to-eat frozen meals in supermarkets.
Sweden
In Sweden, Dr. Oetker's baking soda, gelatin, and other baking items, as well as frozen pizza products, are sold in supermarkets. The company has an office in Gothenburg.
Tunisia
Dr. Oetker bought a large part of the Tunisian food company GIAS in 2012. They have a factory there that makes baking ingredients, powder desserts, and cake mixes for Tunisia and exports to many African countries.
Turkey
In 1987, Dr. Oetker built a factory in Izmir, Turkey. This factory makes products like frozen pizza, baking powder, and cake mixes mainly for the Turkish market.
United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, Dr. Oetker has offices in Leeds, Leyland, and Sherburn-in-Elmet. They sell frozen pizza, mostly under the Chicago Town and Ristorante brands. They also sell the SuperCook range of cake ingredients.
Ukraine
Dr. Oetker has been working in Ukraine since 2003.
United States
In 2014, Dr. Oetker bought the North American frozen pizza business from McCain Foods, which included brands like Ellio's Pizza. In 2018, Dr. Oetker also bought Wilton, a company that makes cake decorating and baking products.
See also
In Spanish: Dr. Oetker para niños
- List of frozen food brands
