About Glatz International GmbH

Glatz International GmbH is a Vienna-based, family-owned company with over 130 years of heritage in the food and agricultural trade. Founded in 1892 by Friedrich Glatz, the company has grown into a dynamic and versatile business operating across three key segments.

What do we do

In 2025, Glatz International GmbH joined TORQ Commodities and became a sister company within the group, operating as a subsidiary. TORQ is a global, diversified physical commodities supply chain management enterprise that owns and manages vertically integrated supply chains across Asia, Africa, and Europe. The partnership has strengthened Glatz’s international reach and enhanced synergies across the group’s trading, processing, and distribution networks.

Packaged Goods

(60% of total business volume)

Our packaged goods division focuses on high-quality dry food products and operates with three in-house packaging lines. Within this segment:

  • 80% is dedicated to contract packaging for private labels, offering tailored solutions for retail and food industry clients.
  • 20% is focused on our own branded products, distributed across selected markets.

Commodity Trading
(40% of total business volume)

Glatz is an experienced trading partner in bulk commodities, specializing in

  • Edible seeds, Dry fruits, Edible nuts, Grains & oilseeds
  • Supplying both conventional and organic goods to the food processing industry, wholesalers, and retailers.

Agricultural Trading

We maintain long-standing relationships with farmers, cooperatives, and the agricultural sector across Austria and Central Europe.

Business Philosophy

Managing Director
Alexander Peters

Executive director with 25 years of experience in financial leadership roles covering M&A, debt and equity capital markets, trade & structured finance, corporate finance, financial reporting, commodity risk management encompassing oil & gas, renewables, emission trading, (upstream, midstream, downstream) metals & mining and agricultural sector.

Highly specialized in high growth and turnaround commodity business with strong focus on emerging markets. Strong expertise in renewable energy and battery grade minerals critical to the transition to a low carbon economy.

Disclaimer : Glatz International GmbH is a new entity formed under the ownership of Torq International AG, carrying forward the Grains & Edible Nuts business division previously operated by Glatz GmbH. References to a 133-year legacy pertain to the historical operations of this business division.

Disclaimer : Glatz International GmbH is a new entity formed under the ownership of Torq International AG, carrying forward the Grains & Edible Nuts business division previously operated by Glatz GmbH. References to a 133-year legacy pertain to the historical operations of this business division.