Oberland eG – regionally rooted, cooperatively shaped, European networked
Oberland eG specializes in the European trade of dairy and cheese products. Our strength lies in the combination of decades of market experience, close partnerships, and exceptional flexibility in procurement, product design, and logistics.
What distinguishes us: We think long-term, act in partnership, and stay close to people and markets.
Oberland eG combines regional roots with international market competence. We have been active in the European dairy trade for many decades and have continuously evolved – without losing sight of our core values.
Our History
Grown from Responsibility
The roots reach back to 1926: With the Milchhof Miesbach, a cooperative structure was established for the collection and marketing of regional milk. In the 1970s, a decisive course was set: For professional marketing abroad, an independent trading structure was created – also to properly represent export business organizationally and economically. Since then, Oberland eG has developed step by step: expansion of product ranges and markets, modernization of location and brand, and strengthening of international competence through complementary units and new locations.
Milestones at a Glance
1926 – Founding of the Cooperative
On June 13, 1926, the cooperative was founded at the Gasthaus Wendelstein in Miesbach under the name “Milchverwertungsgenossenschaft”. 85 people attended the founding meeting – a strong sign of the solidarity among farmers in the region at that time.
1927 – Construction of the First Dairy
Just one year later, the first dairy was built. For the construction, a loan of 40,000 marks was requested from the Bayerische Staatsbank München. For the financing, among others, Jakob Maier, Josef Hofer, and Abraham Heiß assumed personal liability. The first dairy equipment cost 33,349 marks.
1929 – First Milk Delivery Contract
On January 24, 1929, the first milk delivery and local contract was concluded with the company J.A. Meggle (Wasserburg). The lease initially amounted to 5,000 marks per year and increased to 15,000 Reichsmarks by 1939. A remarkable social regulation also dates from this period: one pfennig per liter of milk was paid to the poor fund of the city of Miesbach.
After 1945 – New Start After the War
After World War II, the contract with Meggle ended and the dairy was again operated directly by the cooperative. The dairy director Fridolin Hafenmayer brought dairy workers from South Tyrol to Miesbach in the late 1950s – an important impetus for the location.
1966–1972 – Expansion and Growth
Between 1966 and 1972, the dairy was extensively expanded, and affiliated cooperatives were incorporated. During this phase, the Milchhof Miesbach paid one of the highest milk prices in Bavaria for many years. At the same time, several properties and houses were acquired in Miesbach and important corporate structures were established.
1973 – Founding of Milchproduktenhandel Oberland eG & Gastroservice
With the founding of Milchproduktenhandel Oberland eG and the expansion of Gastroservice, the business field was expanded – a step that positioned the cooperative more strongly and broadly in the long term.
Late 1980s / 1990s – Structural Change and Difficult Years
The structural change in the dairy industry also affected the Miesbach dairy. 1994 saw economically difficult years.
1995 – Contract with Molkerei Weihenstephan
In 1995, a business and milk purchase contract was concluded with the state dairy Weihenstephan – a decisive step toward securing the future.
1997 – Closure of the Miesbach Dairy
At the end of 1997, the Miesbach dairy was closed. This step was painful but necessary: It significantly contributed to securing the assets and stability of Milchhof Miesbach eG in the long term.
1998 – Move to the New Building
With the move to the new building, the infrastructure was modernized and the path prepared for a future-oriented organization.
2018 – Founding of Euro Käse GmbH
With the founding of Euro Käse GmbH, another strong pillar was established.
2022 – Integration of Team East (Warsaw Office)
The integration of Team East with a location in Warsaw marks the next development step – with new capacities and a stronger international orientation.
Today
Corporate Structure.
Oberland eG operates within a network of specialized companies, each with clearly defined responsibilities – from trading and marketing to logistics and service. This structure enables flexibility, risk diversification, and individual solutions without losing proximity or sense of responsibility.
Milchhof Miesbach eG
In order to process and market the milk collected in the region themselves, several farmers from the region founded Milchhof Miesbach in 1926. Since 1997, milk processing has been handled by partner companies.
The Milchhof is a cooperative company consisting of over 400 members. The annual milk volume is approximately 40 million kg of conventional milk, with the largest share being mountain farm milk. In addition, approximately 10 million kg of organic milk is collected.
Landmann Marketing und Vertriebs GmbH
Landmann Marketing und Vertriebs GmbH is a subsidiary of Milchproduktenhandel Oberland eG. We are your contact for the marketing of international specialties and supply both retail and wholesale customers in the German market.
A large network with international producers enables us to respond optimally to our customers’ needs and fulfill them.
Our broad range extends from classic cheese specialties and dairy products to other food products.
Euro Käse GmbH
Euro Käse GmbH was founded in 2018 as a subsidiary of Milchproduktenhandel Oberland eG and specializes in the international marketing of high-quality cheese raw materials and finished cheese products. The company supplies the food manufacturing industry worldwide with selected products that meet the highest quality standards.
Thanks to sound market knowledge, a strong network, and many years of industry expertise, Euro Käse GmbH stands for reliability, quality, and partnership-based cooperation along the entire value chain.
Miesbacher Gastroservice
Gastroservice is your partner when it comes to quality, service, and freshness, and supplies you regionally. To the Website >
Values & Cooperative
Oberland stands for fairness, responsibility, and solidarity. As a cooperative, we act in the interest of our members and partners. Decisions are made with a long-term perspective, risks are consciously managed, and speculation is avoided. The cooperative spirit is reflected in daily operations through openness, mutual trust, and the commitment to exclude no one – even smaller structures remain part of the whole.
Values That Enable Collaboration
Reliability is not a platitude, but an expectation toward colleagues, partners, and customers. Commitments should hold – even when things get complex. Equally important is a sense of responsibility: toward members, employees, suppliers, and customers – and toward the region. This is complemented by a culture in which team spirit and mutual support are not “nice to have,” but prerequisites. Open conversations, respectful exchange, and the inclusion of different perspectives are integral parts of this culture.
Our Code of Values in Practice
- Fairness, respect, and tolerance shape interactions
- Open conversations & regular exchange
- Every opinion counts – perspectives are included
- Teamwork, trust, mutual support
Get to Know Oberland eG Personally
If you are looking for a partner who understands markets, cultivates relationships, and thinks long-term, talk to us.
Quality Promise
Quality Arises from Experience, Partnership, and Precision
Quality at Oberland means more than compliance with certificates.
It arises through decades of experience, close collaboration with producers, and a deep understanding of technical requirements on the customer side. In the dairy and cheese trade, quality determines process reliability, further processing, and brand trust. Oberland eG therefore relies on clear standards, reliable processes, and partnership-based cooperation along the value chain – from origin to delivery.
In addition, individual recipes, different maturation levels, and flexible production coordination enable precise supply for dairy products – even with complex requirements.
Do You Have Specific Specifications?
Talk to us – we clarify requirements in a structured and solution-oriented manner.
Quality Arises Where Standards Meet Practice
Oberland eG works with verified supplier structures and standardized processes to ensure consistent raw material and product quality. This includes traceable supply chains, clear proof of origin, and a quality understanding that is not just on paper but lived in daily operations. For customers, this means: predictable quality, reliable communication, and a partner who understands requirements and thinks ahead.
Traceability Creates Security
Especially in European trade, transparency and traceability are central prerequisites. Oberland eG values structured documentation and processes that enable traceability and proof of origin – so that decisions can be based on facts.
What Customers Typically Receive from Us
- Direct contacts for quick clarification
- Proof of origin & documentation (per product/batch, as agreed)
- Process reliability through standardized procedures
Traceability Creates Security
Many challenges arise not in the product, but in coordination and timing. That is why short decision-making paths and personal contacts are part of Oberland eG’s quality understanding.
Logistics & Service
Flexibility That Makes the Difference in Daily Operations
Oberland organizes Europe-wide procurement and logistics with a clear goal: maximum reliability with the highest possible flexibility.
In daily business, availability, timing, and reliable execution count. Oberland eG organizes Europe-wide procurement and temperature-controlled transport – complemented by service that does not end in a ticket system, but in personal contact.
Through intelligent route planning, mixed loads, and individual delivery models, empty runs can be reduced, delivery windows optimized, and seasonal fluctuations cushioned.
Many solutions arise not from systems, but from experience, personal exchange, and understanding of the customer’s situation.
The focus is not only on transport, but on the ability to quickly understand requirements, coordinate cleanly, and implement them practically.
Typical Service Components
- Procurement within Europe
- Temperature-controlled transport
- Individual delivery models
- Different maturation levels
Do You Need a Flexible Delivery Solution?
Contact us – we coordinate pragmatically and personally
Service for Retail & Wholesale – On Schedule and Solution-Oriented
Trading partners are supplied nationwide on schedule with a selected range. At the same time, Oberland remains flexible with individual requirements – with the commitment to always find the best possible solution.
Networking & Market Access
Networking in Europe – purchasing where the right products are found
The main business area is Europe; important regions include Germany, Italy, Greece, and Poland. Oberland connects origin and sales by procuring where the right products exist and delivering where demand exists – efficiently, fairly, and in partnership.
Sustainability & Responsibility
Sustainability Thought Pragmatically
We understand sustainability as an ongoing process. Measures must fit the reality of Europe-wide trade – and start where they have an impact in daily operations.
Efficient logistics, optimized capacity utilization, and responsible use of resources help reduce emissions – without jeopardizing delivery capability or quality.
For us, sustainability also means preserving regional structures and creating prospects – with an approach that combines responsibility, economic viability, and development.
Do you require further information?
Please contact us!
Milchproduktenhandel Oberland eG
Am Windfeld 44
83714 Miesbach
