Block-type thermal power station

30. April 2019

Block-type thermal power station

Improving the energy efficiency: On 30th April 2019, the new block-type thermal power station was put into operation. The block-type thermal power station will run on natural gas and is power and heat-driven. Due to the multifaceted use, the plant has a total efficiency of 86 percent.  

Extending the capacities for whey storage

30. April 2019

Extending the capacities for whey storage

The capacities of the whey storage have been extended. In April 2019, a new tank with a volume of 4 x 50,000 litre for the storage of whey concentrate has been installed.  

Winner of “Top brand 2019”

15. March 2019

Winner of “Top brand 2019”

The top brands of 2019 have been announced! Our brand Coburger won the category baked/grilled/oven cheese.  

Green Week:

19. January 2019

Green Week:

(19th January) Berlin – As the hometown of culinary delights, Bavaria presents itself on the international “Green Week” in Berlin for the next ten days. In the Bavarian hall, visitors can discover and try the culinary delights as well as unforgettable specialities that the federal state offers. This year, the dairy Milchwerke Oberfranken based in Meeder as well as the distillery Möbus based in Bad Rodach (both located in the rural district of Coburg) take part at the fair near the Berlin radio tower. The Minister for Agriculture Michaela Kaniber stopped by at the joint booth

Event for young farmers on 17.02.2028 at Milchwerke Oberfranken West eG

17. February 2018

Event for young farmers on 17.02.2028 at Milchwerke Oberfranken West eG

Around 80 young farmers aged between 18 and 35 years – who will take over farms in the near future – took part in this special event. Young farmers of all regions we already have milk suppliers were invited. The head of the board of directors – Harald Reblitz – as well the head of the supervisory board– Thomas Schneider – have been prepared for all kinds of questions, especially those that have been handed in beforehand. The topics discussed covered various different subjects such as ensuring the milk price at the stock market, milk quantity management, product development, marketing, strategies for the future as well as investments. Afterwards, there has been

Bavarian Milk Queen

27. November 2017

Bavarian Milk Queen

In May, Sonja Wagner from Wonsees, daughter of one of our milk suppliers, is named Bavarian Milk Queen for two years

Anuga 2017

7. October 2017

Anuga 2017

Our Bavarian Milk Queen Sonja Wagner and the Bavarian Milk Princess Melanie Maier clink glasses with our Managing Director Mr. Ludwig Weiß for good success during the Anuga 2017 fair.

The new high rack warehouse

30. May 2016

The new high rack warehouse

The new high rack warehouse is inaugurated, accommodating up to 8,100 pallets.

1.2 million litres of milk are received and processed per day

1. January 2015

1.2 million litres of milk are received and processed per day

This is the year of maximum production – almost 49,000 tons of cheese are sold. An informative event especially for young farmers and farm successors was very well received.

360.000 litre tank

5. January 2012

360.000 litre tank

The milk storage capacity is improved by installing a 360.000 litre tank

new location

1. April 1929

new location

Milk processing in the new location in Coburg, Kanonenweg 46 „Milchhof Coburg eGmbH“ – up to 6,000 litres of milk are processed per day.

Inaugural Meeting

10. December 1927

Inaugural meeting of the „Milchverwertungsgenossenschaft Coburg und Umgebung eGmbH“ on December 10, 1927 – a historical date. A dedicated alliance of farmers from the Coburg area is founding the „Milchverwertungsgenossenschaft Coburg und Umgebung e.GmbH“ (= milk utilization cooperative for Coburg and surrounding parishes). The 32 charter members have a common goal: the consumers shall be supplied with milk of constantly high quality. At the same time, the alliance safeguards the profitability of the individual farms.