Shareholders fail to reach agreement: curameo files for insolvency
Insolvency administrator Patrick Meyerle examines restructuring options for the organic ginger shot manufacturer
curameo AG, based in the Franconian town of Reichenschwand, has filed for insolvency at the Local Court of Nuremberg. The court ordered provisional insolvency administration for the company's assets and appointed Mr. Patrick Meyerle from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH as provisional insolvency administrator.
According to the company, the reason for the application is that the shareholders of the company, which is one of the pioneers of organic ginger shots in the DACH region with its Kloster Kitchen brand, were unable to agree on further financing.
Following dynamic growth in recent years, during which the product range of organic ginger shots was expanded to include organic juices and organic smoothies and, most recently, the micronutrient concentrate VITAL FLOW as a new product category, curameo requires further growth financing for the next development phase. The company achieved a jump in turnover of more than 20% to around EUR 10 million in 2025 and employs around 45 people. The products are sold as part of a multi-channel strategy via the company's own web store and online marketplaces, stationary food retailers and companies (e.g. airlines).
The provisional insolvency administrator is currently working with his colleague, lawyer Daniel Barth, to gain an overview of the current situation.
Patrick Meyerle explains in an initial statement: "The company will continue its business operations in full. Production will continue so that customers will continue to be supplied with products in the coming weeks. At the same time, we will examine the restructuring options in the coming weeks."
The employees have already been informed about the current situation. Their salaries are secured for three months via the insolvency substitute benefits.
Mario Fürst, CEO and co-founder of curameo AG, says: "curameo has proven in recent years that it can grow dynamically with Kloster Kitchen, even in a highly competitive market for innovative organic products. Since the company was founded, genuine functional benefits, good taste and natural ingredients have been the focus of our product development. Now it is a matter of stabilizing business operations and quickly entering into a constructive dialogue with customers and suppliers. At the same time, we are examining the options for a sustainable continuation of the company. Megatrends such as longevity, prevention and a more health-oriented lifestyle are structurally changing eating habits - against this backdrop, we continue to see relevant market potential for our products in the DACH markets and beyond."
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