Together. Genuine. With attitude.
Since 1930: Family values you can taste!
Who are we? A family business with taste, integrity, and a handshake mentality. For over 90 years, we have stood for genuine craftsmanship, fair partnerships, and a product range that delivers what it promises—day after day, cut after cut.
What drives us? Three values. One promise.
Values that you can taste, live by, and deliver.
We have been following our path since 1930—with conviction, heart, and a clear goal: to improve without compromising our values. These three values shape how we work and how we act.
Donate. Support. Make a difference.
With heart and attitude.
Responsibility is not just a slogan for us—it is part of our daily activities. Every year, we support projects close to our hearts that provide help where it is urgently needed. With our donations, we not only want to do good, but also set an example: for greater awareness, more cooperation, and a better future—for people, animals, and the environment.
Who are we? Meat lovers. Fish connoisseurs. Value-driven.
Fritz – Meat & Fish with attitude
We are not an anonymous wholesaler, but a family business with passion, experience, and clear principles. For generations, we have been supplying meat and fish directly from the source.
Reliable, honest, and always to the point.
A career at Fritz? Excellent idea!
We have been awarded the Top Company Award by kununu – 2023, 2024, and 2025. Become part of a team that not only delivers but also sticks together.
Time travel with Fritz
Our roots. Our path.
1930
In 1930, Hermann and Paula Fritz took over the existing butcher shop in Friesenheim (Baden) from Emil Fritz.
1965
Alois and Heide Fritz take over the butcher's shop. At the same time, Alois Fritz opens the hotel and restaurant “Zum Löwen” and establishes connections to the cattle trade.
1979
Closure of the Hotel Zum Löwen and founding of Fritz Vieh- und Fleischhandels GmbH.
1992
Takeover of Fritz Vieh- und Fleischhandels GmbH by Gerhard Fritz. With the takeover of the business, the field of activity was realigned. The trade in live cattle was discontinued. Mr. Gerhard Fritz specialized in various trading activities involving fresh and frozen beef.
1999
Opening of a branch office in Pulheim-Brauweiler, just outside Cologne. Gerhard Fritz realigned the business and began building an internationally active trading company. Over the years, the product range was expanded to include pork, lamb, poultry, veal, young bull meat, and game. The distribution area was extended to Germany, Austria, and the Benelux countries. The import of fish, seafood, and beef from South America was expanded and continuously improved.
2010
Mario Fritz entered the company while simultaneously pursuing his Bachelor of Arts. He now serves as a member of the Management Board.
2013
Takeover of a production facility and renaming to Fleischland Hilker GmbH. Fleischland Hilker GmbH's business activities include processing, portioning, fine cutting, production of its own products, and operation of a cash-and-carry market.
2015
Marco Fritz joined the company and completed a dual degree in food management . Today, in addition to his sales activities, he is responsible for purchasing poultry and veal.
2018
Christina Fritz joined the company and after completing a dual degree programm and gaining professional expierience in food retail, she is now responsible for human resources, marketing, and quality management.
2025
Gerhard Fritz scheidet aus dem Unternehmen aus. Gleichzeitig wird Christina Fritz zur Prokuristin berufen. Mit der erteilten Prokura übernimmt sie erweiterte Vertretungs- und Entscheidungsbefugnisse und stärkt damit die Unternehmensführung.
