Tradition and vision
PEPPER TRADE FOR 6 GENERATIONS – AND COUNTING
Today STAMER GMBH is a globally active spice trader with clear-cut specialisation in the trade of pepper. We are working closely with our family-affiliated and family-run companies ALBERT PANZER GMBH and JANTZEN & DEEKE GMBH and are active members of the European Spice Association (ESA) and the German 'Fachverband der Gewürze'.
STAMER GMBH’s history traces back to the year 1859. This is when Nicolaus Heinrich Jantzen – great-great-great-grandfather of today’s owner and manager Sven Stamer – founded a trading house for tea, spices and tobacco in Hamburg, Germany.
In the early 20th century, under the leadership of the family’s fourth generation, the firm placed spices at the core of its strategy. During this time, close relationships with suppliers around the world were established, partnerships that continue to be nurtured to this very day.
In the sixth generation the cousins Sven Stamer and Kai Jantzen took over the company and created the familiar structure of the three closely affiliated family-run companies ALBERT PANZER, JANTZEN & DEEKE and STAMER GMBH.
This marks the birth of STAMER GMBH the specialist in pepper trade.
TRUSTED BY CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE, UK & THE US FOR GENERATIONS
PARTNERSHIP AS A MEASURE OF SUCCESS
We measure success based on customer satisfaction. Only when our customers are fully satisfied do we consider our job well done. We are not looking for short-term success, we are looking to add value for you both in the short term as well as in the long term. Only then would we consider our task fulfilled. This is the foundation of our reliable, trusting, long-term business relationships. Thus, the following KPIs are at the heart of our business strategy: customer retention, re-purchase rates, customer satisfaction.
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Customer satisfaction
Sven Stamer
Sven Stamer is sole owner and CEO of STAMER GMBH. He is in charge of STAMER GMBH’s strategic development as well as the purchase and sales division.
As pepper trader in the sixth generation Sven grew up with the business. He was trained by the fifth generation of pepper traders, Mr. Heinrich Jantzen. This equipped him with the wealth of experience of generations of pepper experts. Sven studied Economics and Business graduating as Dipl. Kaufmann in 1996.
Drawing on the experience of 150+ years in pepper trade as well as his analytical rigour Sven has been leading STAMER GMBH for 25+ years with his keen understanding of the dynamics of the pepper market and his sense of innovation, strategic corporate development and economic foresight.
Sven actively participates in the trade associations of the spice industry, including memberships in the German Spice Association and the ESA (European Spice Association).
As an expert on the developments in the pepper market Sven was invited multiple times as a speaker at assemblies of ESA as well as ASTA and the ISC in India.
As a board member and officially recognized arbiter Sven was involved in the IGPA (International General Produce Association) before its merger with the GAFTA (Grain and Feed Trade Association).
Kai Jantzen
Kai F. Jantzen is Vice CEO of STAMER GMBH.
As cousin and business partner of CEO Sven Stamer, he has close ties to STAMER GmbH.
He was trained by the fifth generation of pepper traders, Mr. Heinrich Jantzen. Drawing on this wealth of experience he is now leading 150+years of experience in pepper trade into the future.
For 20+ years he has been successfully managing Jantzen & Deeke GmbH, a company with family ties to STAMER GMBH, as its sixth-generation owner and CEO.
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Working at STAMER – contribute, grow, make a difference
At STAMER, you will join a small, committed team where every individual counts. With flat hierarchies and direct collaboration with company leadership, we offer room for meaningful contribution and personal growth.
We believe in continuous development – for everyone. From structured onboarding and in-depth training to ongoing support for your personal learning goals, we create an environment where people can evolve.
The result? A steep learning curve – even for entry-level professionals and young talents. We offer a fair, supportive entry into the industry and the opportunity to build real expertise.
Employee satisfaction is one of our key performance indicators. That’s why we promote flexible work models, personalised part-time solutions, and hybrid arrangements with a high degree of autonomy over time and location. At STAMER, you will shape your workday – and contribute where it truly matters.
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PEOPLE
Targeted SDGs: SDG 1 No Poverty, SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
We are committed to social responsibility—both within our own company and throughout our supply chain.
- Promoting a work environment built on safety, fairness and equal opportunity
- Promoting equality by enabling active employee participation
- STAMER GMBH Code of Conduct based on the ILO guidelines builds the foundation for us and our business partners
PLANET
Targeted SDGs: SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
We are committed to achieving economic success whilst taking responsibility for the environmental impacts of our actions. In doing so we identified three main areas of action:
In-house initiatives
- Commitment to using 100% green energy
- Commitment to recycling 100% of our waste
- Environmentally conscious behaviour at the workplace
Product-related initiatives
- Promoting product lines that are in line with our values (EU ORGANIC, NATURLAND)
Initiatives in the sourcing regions
- support the development of innovative water waste treatment project in Vietnam
PROFIT
Targeted SDGs: SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- Commitment to the highest quality and safety standards for our products
- Effort to expand our range of sustainably produced pepper including EU ORGANIC and NATURLAND
- Foster long-term cooperative relationships with our customers, suppliers and service providers
- High customer satisfaction and long-term customer loyalty
