Dr. Schär
Dr. Schär is a family-owned international company specializing in gluten-free nutrition and medical food products for individuals with special dietary needs. The brand operates multiple production facilities across Europe and maintains a significant global distribution network for its range of bakery, pasta, and snack items.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Italy
HQ City
Burgstall
Founded
1981
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
IT
Ultimate Parent
Dr. Schär AG
AI Trains on User Data
false
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
limited
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
IFS Food, BRCGS, ISO 9001
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1922
Company founding
Anton Schär founded the company in Meran, South Tyrol, initially focusing on healthy infant nutrition.
1981
Shift to gluten-free
Ulrich Ladurner took over the company and pivoted the business model entirely toward gluten-free products.
2011
Expansion into medical nutrition
The company expanded its portfolio to include medical food products for rare metabolic disorders.