EN History In 1958 Herbert Ospelt was seized by ambition in his little butcher’s shop in Vaduz, Liechtenstein’s capital. He was convinced his popular high-quality products could reach a much larger audience. Customers should still be able to come to his shop, but the products could also find their way straight into their homes. An innovative spirit, hard work and creativity, courage, luck, having a good nose and lots of support from his wife Blanca brought about the success he had hoped for. The company is still family-owned today and includes five production sites operated as an international group. Quality and innovation remain the driving forces, with family tradition providing the sound foundation. The success story begins with a butcher’s shop 1958 Herbert Ospelt acquires the butcher’s shop in Vaduz (Liechtenstein) from his father, Albert. He marries Blanca Hildenbrand that same year, who then manages the butcher shop. 1960 Another property purchased in Vaduz and a production facility constructed. 1967 A new production facility built in Bendern (Liechtenstein), enabling expanded production of meat and sausage specialities. 1969 First production of wet pet food in Bendern (Liechtenstein). 1971 The Malbuner brand launched and developed. With innovation and creativity to great product variety 1981 The sole proprietorship Herbert Ospelt becomes the public limited company Herbert Ospelt Aktiengesellschaft. All shares are held within the family. 1982 The Sargans (Switzerland) facility expanded to enable production of pasta, convenience foods and air-dried ham. 1987 A new production facility for pet food constructed in Bendern for the preparation of wet and dry food for dogs and cats (domestic and export). 1989 The public limited company becomes the establishment Herbert Ospelt Anstalt. 1990 Acquisition of the fish smoke house “Heuwiese” in Weite (St. Gallen) for fish and seafood products. 1993 Transfer of management for the entire Ospelt Group to the son, Alexander Ospelt. With daily moments of joy into the future 1999 Acquisition of a pizza factory in Apolda (Germany) and expansion of the frozen pizza production facilities. 2004 Acquisition of Panetta Holding with facilities in Geroldswil (Switzerland), for the production of sandwiches. 2008 Alexander Ospelt appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ospelt Group. 2012 Opening of the newly constructed pet food facility in Apolda (Germany).