The company's headquarters are in the small town of Kaindorf near Hartberg in Austria, which has a population of 1,050. Karl Schirnhofer's father began producing sausage products here in 1950. One of the first types of sausage was Braunschweiger, which is still made today according to a traditional recipe.

The history of the Schirnhofer butcher shop in the Styrian market town of Kaindorf near Hartberg goes back to 1926 - and in 2016 we can look back on 90 years of family history.

Karl Schirnhofer is the third generation to run the company, which is now one of the largest family-owned Austrian meat and sausage producers. The rise from a small village butcher shop to one of the most renowned large companies in Styria was founded by Karl Schirnhofer Sr., who specialized in the production of sausage products in the 1950s. From this point on, the business has grown continuously.

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Behind this pleasing success are healthy and honest principles: a transparent quality assurance system, the partnership with customers and suppliers and the commitment to ethical food production that follows the principles of ecology, sustainability and social justice. These are the pillars on which the “world of Schirnhofer” develops.

- Founded in 1926 (headquarters: Kaindorf near Hartberg/Styria)
- approx. 100 ALMOX contract farmers
- Wholesale, retail, catering supplies, department stores, commercial kitchens, etc. in Austria
- Range of 400 products is marketed; 7,000 tons of meat and sausage products per year
- Export: Germany, Georgia

Handcrafted, yet innovative, these are the delicatessen products from the world of Schirnhofer. Karl Schirnhofer's father began producing sausage products in 1950. One of the first types of sausage was Braunschweiger, which is still made today according to a traditional recipe.
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Our “pleasure range” offers something for every taste
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Today, our technically excellent employees produce around 650 different products. During production, we attach importance to both ecological and social requirements, because without these, enjoyment would not be compatible with a clear conscience. Our finest food is an expression of our responsible treatment of people, animals and nature.

Schirnhofer's sausage and ham specialties are pure Austria.

Schirnhofer stands for quality at the highest level - this statement is confirmed by the strict requirements of the International Food Standard (IFS). View the certification.

Our standards
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- 100% meat from Austria – born, raised and processed in Austria.
- Honestly sustainable – without intact nature, no high-quality products can be produced.
- Produced with CO ₂ -neutral electricity – a contribution to maintaining a clean environment.
- Highest level of hygiene ( IFS Food 6 ) at a high level

We have also converted many products to “clean label”. For us that means: