EDEKA Südbayern Handels Stiftung & Co. KG

The EDEKA Group is a cooperative-structured food retail conglomerate and the backbone of the EDEKA brand. Operating as one of Germany's leading food retailers, it functions as a local neighborhood supplier and a regional wholesale business. Its portfolio includes the production of fresh bakery and meat products, the marketing of numerous private labels, and the operation of the discount chain Netto Marken-Discount. The group networks approximately 3,200 independent merchants across seven regional companies and generated a total revenue of 77.3 billion euros in 2025 according to the 2024 annual report. Covering over 10,871 stores with 417,500 employees, it ensures comprehensive supply across Germany.