Since 1993 Schlüter & Maack Handelsges.mbH has been supplying cocoa and nuts from various countries of origin to the European and German market.

A special interest lies in importing various grades of raw cocoa, characterized by different aromas and colors.

The German market is especially important - Germany is the world's third largest grinder of cocoa beans, ranking behind the Unitied States and The Netherlands, and the world's largest consumer of hazelnuts.

The purchase of cocoa and dried fruits was always "the boss's own business" and this policy still holds true in modern times. The right buy at the right time on this market, which is characterized by major price fluctuations, determines a chocolate manufacturer's profit or loss. At Schlüter & Maack, specialists have been entrusted with managing this commercial sector - a fact that expresses the company's sense of corporate responsibility. This policy ensures the company's ability to make and perform long-term contracts at firm prices. The cocoa plant's main growing areas are located in developing countries in Africa, South America and Asia; countries which can manifest explosive political conditions and precocious climates. This fact lends special value to Schlüter & Maack's trusted commercial relations with farmers, exporters and state-owned plantations. German chocolate producers primarily benefit from being supplied with cocoa beans, cocoa butter and cocoa paste, as do other European chocolate manufacturers as well.

Our customers can select from a large variety of different grades of hazelnuts. Different qualities, sizes, colors and flavors are available, depending on their intended use. The same applies for almonds, pistachios, walnuts and brazilnuts. Schlüter & Maack purchases all of its raw nuts in Mediterranean countries, the United States and Iran, in compliance with strict quality testing guidelines.

Hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios and walnuts - the high quality standards of chocolate and paste manufactures apply for imports.