Schwarz Produktion is a food and packaging manufacturer operating as part of the Schwarz Group, the retail conglomerate behind Lidl and Kaufland. The company runs 19 production sites and supplies both retail chains with a broad range of everyday food products, reaching millions of consumers daily. Its portfolio spans beverages, baked goods, chocolate, ice cream, coffee, pasta, jam, and honey, produced through a network of specialist subsidiaries - among them MEG (beverages), Solent (chocolate), Bonback (baked goods), and Maxau (recyclable paper).
Beyond food, Schwarz Produktion manufactures sustainable packaging materials and operates a closed-loop PET recycling system in Germany, where bottle bodies are made from 100% recycled PET. The subsidiary Maxau produces recyclable paper, reflecting the company's stated position that quality and sustainability are inseparable. The business is based in Germany and is expanding internationally across multiple locations.
The company employs thousands of people and has been recognised as a Top Employer for consecutive years. It supports workforce development through the Schwarz Produktion Akademie, an in-house training and learning platform. Employee benefits include more than 30 days of annual leave, flexible working arrangements, comprehensive health benefits, and family-friendly policies.
