Bivano, with Olaf Kleinlein as managing director, is acquiring lehmann natur and its subsidiaries Biofrusan and Tesoribio. Friedrich Lehmann, founder of lehmann natur and a permaculture visionary, will remain the sole managing director and looks forward to working closely with the new shareholder, based in Mönchengladbach. Thanks to the acquisition, lehmann natur will be able to operate even more successfully in the market going forward.
“We’ve known each other for over 30 years now. During that time, we’ve built a strong foundation of trust. I am therefore confident that in Olaf Kleinlein I have found someone who shares my vision of organic farming, values the expertise of lehmann natur, and will do everything possible to further strengthen lehmann natur’s position,” said Friedrich Lehmann, CEO of lehmann natur. “The new structure with an additional shareholder will enable us to operate even more successfully in the market going forward,” Lehmann added. He is already looking forward to the synergies that can expand lehmann natur’s portfolio.
With its two farms in southern Spain, lehmann natur successfully practices climate-positive agriculture in accordance with permaculture and Demeter guidelines and views this as a model for the agriculture of the future. Furthermore, lehmann natur is one of the leading advocates of biodynamic agriculture. Together with other companies in the food industry, the company is also actively involved in the Dialogue Forum on Reducing Food Waste, promoting the responsible use of resources. Furthermore, lehmann natur considers it essential to assume social responsibility. The company will continue to advance its philosophy and the activities associated with it.
Farmers around the world grow organic and biodynamic fruits and vegetables for lehmann natur. To ensure high quality standards throughout the supply chain, lehmann natur operates its own organic packing facility at its Korschenbroich location, which processes 100 percent organic products. Since 2021, the open-pollinated seed brand LEHMANNS Bio-Saaten has complemented lehmann natur’s commitment to thinking organic from the very beginning.
With this new shareholder, Lehmann Natur GmbH is strengthening its position in the German organic agriculture sector, in addition to its existing expertise in European and overseas procurement.
About Lehmann Natur
Lehmann Natur GmbH is an organic fruit and vegetable producer and importer based in Meerbusch with a wide range of products. Their offerings range from imported exotic organic fruits to local products such as salads and root vegetables, all certified organic, Demeter, and permaculture. As early as 1988, the company committed itself to the idea of enabling all consumers to enjoy sustainably grown organic fruits and vegetables of the highest quality, and has since viewed itself as a service provider for organic agriculture. For lehmann natur, the responsible use of resources is important in order to create a connection between nature and people.
Contact person:
Lisa Kadagies Lehmann Natur Gesellschaft zur Erzeugung und zum Vertrieb ökologischer Produkte mbH Otto-Hahn-Straße 10 40670 Meerbusch
Email: presse@lehmann-natur.com
As of January 25, 2021