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Reformhaus

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Type of retail store in Germany

Reformhaus (German pronunciation:; "reform house") is a type of German retail store that specializes in groceries and personal care products according to the principles of the 19th-century Lebensreform movement, for example the products are vegetarian, often (but not necessarily) organic, and free of synthetic preservatives. In English-speaking countries, this particular form of retail shop is usually called a health food store.2 It is headquartered in Zarrentin am Schaalsee.1 Its revenue was €605 million.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1927Founded1
Deutsch German Reformhaus
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Reformhaus (German pronunciation: [ʁeˈfɔʁmˌhaʊ̯s]; "reform house") is a type of German retail store that specializes in groceries and personal care products according to the principles of the 19th-century Lebensreform movement, for example the products are vegetarian, often (but not necessarily) organic, and free of synthetic preservatives. In English-speaking countries, this particular form of retail shop is usually called a health food store. However, there are also other health food stores in Germany called Naturkostladen, which are the exact equivalent of a health food store, and not generally connected to the Reformhaus stores.2

Timeline

  1. 1927Founded Founded1

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