Australia
In January 2011, Dr. Oetker purchased the Australian frozen pizza business of Simplot, including the well-known brand Papa Giuseppi's.[6] In 2015, Dr. Oetker acquired the Queensland brand Queen Fine Foods.
Brazil
In Brazil, the company has a site in São Paulo. The company supplies powdered desserts, frozen pizza, and teas. In 2019, Dr. Oetker acquired the Brazilian baking firm Mavalerio[7] (which also operates in Hanover County, Virginia, as Mavalerio USA[8]) for an undisclosed sum of money.
Canada
The company has its head office and factory in Mississauga, Ontario. In 1962, Dr. Oetker entered the Canadian market as Condima Imports Ltd. In 1992, it purchased the "Shirriff" line of products, which are made at the Mississauga plant. In 2003, the Condima name was dropped and the company started using the Dr. Oetker brand.[9] In July 2011 Dr. Oetker announced the building of its first North American factory in London, Ontario, to make frozen pizzas made from Ontario produce and ingredients that will be shipped in Canada and the US.[10] In August 2014, McCain Foods announced the sale of its North American frozen pizza business to Dr. Oetker. Through product placement on its packaging and through employee giving, the company supports the children's charity SOS Children's Villages Canada.[11]
Denmark
In Denmark, a wide selection is available. Baking powder, frozen pizza, pudding, and cake decorations are sold in most supermarkets. The company has an office in Glostrup.
Estonia
In Estonia, frozen pizzas are available at supermarkets.
Finland
In Finland, frozen pizzas, pudding, and cake decoration are available at supermarkets.
France
In France, frozen pizzas are available at supermarkets.
India
In India, the company operates offices in Bangalore, Mumbai and New Delhi. Dr. Oetker sauces, spreads, dessert toppings, cake mixes and salad dressings can be found in all major grocery chains.[12]
Indonesia
In Indonesia, Dr. Oetker operates under the brand Pondan. The Indonesian division was founded in Jakarta in 1978 and then later moved to Tangerang in 1992, which continues until today. In 2000, Indonesian division of Dr. Oetker became independent and changed its name as PT Pondan Pangan Makmur Indonesia.[13]
Italy
In Italy, Dr. Oetker operates under the brand Cameo. The Italian division was founded in Milan in 1933 as Oetker and then later moved to Desenzano del Garda, which continues until today. In 1953, the name is switched to Cammeo, a more Italian-sounding word, and was changed again in 1984 to Cameo.
Latvia
In Latvia, various Dr. Oetker products are available, such as frozen pizzas, baking powders and dessert powders.
Lithuania
Many Dr. Oetker products are available, including frozen pizzas, baking powder, and gelatin, the latter in both unflavoured and dessert forms.
Malaysia
In Malaysia, Dr. Oetker was currently operated after the acquisition of Nona Foods. The previous ownership of Nona Foods was Toro Food Industries.[14] Previously, Dr. Oetker was represented in Malaysia by Kart Food Industries, between 1998 and 2002, when the company was sold to Amtek Berhad.[15]
Following the acquisition of Nona Foods, the local subsidiary of Dr. Oetker produces jelly mixes and seasoning flour, in addition to pizzas and baking preparations.
Namibia
In Namibia, frozen pizzas are available at supermarkets.
Netherlands
In the Netherlands, frozen pizza, cake mixes, powdered desserts but also desserts like Wolkentoetje (pudding cups) can be found in all major grocery chains.
New Zealand
As with the purchase of Simplot Australia's frozen pizza business (see above), Dr. Oetker has been able to move into the New Zealand market.
Norway
In Norway, Dr. Oetker is the second-largest seller of frozen pizza with a market share of 16.5%. They also sell a range of baking powder and cake decorations.[16]
Poland
In Poland, frozen pizzas, cake decorations, recipes with dry ingredients (the most popular one is "Kopiec kreta" with its own variations) and various powders themselves are available at markets and supermarkets.[17] Dr. Oetker Polska was registered on April 2, 2001,[18] but earlier, Richard Kaselovsky made a branch of the company in 1922 in Gdańsk, Oliva.[19]
Portugal
In Portugal, frozen pizzas and some other Dr. Oetker products are available at supermarkets and some small stores.
Romania
The company has been present in Romania since 1998, when it took over Regal Corporation. Four years later, it opened a production line near Curtea de Argeș, where the majority of the products sold in Romania are produced. In 2007 Dr. Oetker acquires the local brand Inedit (food soy products), in 2009 the local brand Adazia (food ingredients, food spices and egg-colour), in 2015 the local brand Alex (food ingredients, egg-colour, spices), and in 2016 the local brand Morarita (frozen pastry).
In 2018, Dr. Oetker was one of the biggest players in the food market in Romania (top 100).
Slovakia
In 1993, the company purchased a local factory Slovamyl in Boleráz, and took over its local brands Zlatý klas and BB puding.[20] In March 2023, Dr. Oetker announced they will close the factory by mid-2023.[21]
Spain
In Spain, frozen pizzas are available at supermarkets.
South Africa
In South Africa, frozen pizza products in many variants, frozen creamed spinach and other ready to eat frozen meals are available at supermarkets.
Sweden
In Sweden, Dr Oetker's baking soda, gelatin, and other baking items, as well as frozen pizza products, are available at supermarkets. The company has an office in Gothenburg.
Tunisia
Dr. Oetker acquired a majority stake in the Tunisian food company GIAS under the "Vanoise" brand in 2012. Dr. Oetker owns a production facility, producing goods, such as baking ingredients, powder desserts and cake mixes for Tunisian market and exports to more than 15 African countries.
Turkey
In 1987 Dr. Oetker founded a production facility in Pancar-Torbali, Izmir, producing goods such as frozen pizza, baking powder and cake mixes primarily for the Turkish market. The facility was relocated to Pancar in 2009, but the company maintains operations in Izmir.[22]
Ukraine
Dr. Oetker is incorporated in Ukraine under the Limited Liability Corporation "Dr. Oetker" and has been operating in Ukraine since 2003.<r[23]
United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, the company has sites in Leeds and Leyland. They were a supplier of yogurt in the UK under the Onken brand name, which they no longer own. The company currently supplies frozen pizza, mostly under the Chicago Town and Ristorante brands. In 2007, Dr Oetker acquired the SuperCook range of cake ingredients and partially prepared cake mixes. This operation was expanded in 2017 with a new bake in the box cake mix range.<r[24]
United States
In August 2014, McCain Foods announced the sale of its North American frozen pizza business, including Ellio's Pizza, to Dr. Oetker.<r[25] In 2018, Dr. Oetker acquired the cake decorating and baking company Wilton.<r[26] Wilton was founded in 1929 and was acquired by TowerBrook Capital Partners in 2009.
