Est. 1919 — New York

European Specialties,
American Tables.

33 heritage brands from Germany, Scandinavia, France & beyond — imported since 1919.

“Flavors that are simultaneously unique and adaptable.”

— Our guiding principle

For over a century, Haram-Christensen Corporation has bridged the culinary traditions of Europe with the vibrant food culture of America. We partner with heritage producers — from German mustard craftsmen to Scandinavian fisheries — bringing authentic flavors to discerning distributors, specialty retailers, and restaurants nationwide.

Every product in our portfolio meets our uncompromising standard: genuine provenance, exceptional quality, and the kind of character that only decades of tradition can produce.

Our Portfolio

Featured Brands

Händlmaier's logo

Händlmaier's

Germany

Klädesholmen logo

Klädesholmen

Sweden

Nyåkers logo

Nyåkers

Sweden

Carl Kühne logo

Carl Kühne

Germany

Baldauf logo

Baldauf

Germany

Dr. Willi Knoll logo

Dr. Willi Knoll

Germany

Löwensenf logo

Löwensenf

Germany

Schlünder logo

Schlünder

Germany

From Our Partners

What Partners Tell Us

Feedback from specialty retailers, distributors, and chefs across the United States.

We switched our German condiment imports to HCC three years ago. Consistent delivery schedules, proper cold chain handling, and their team actually understands the products they sell.
Specialty Grocery Buyer
Specialty Grocery Buyer
Northeast Region
The Scandinavian herring and crispbread selection fills a gap no other importer covers in our area. Our Nordic customers drive 30 miles to shop here specifically for these brands.
Independent Retailer
Independent Retailer
Minnesota
HCC handled all the FDA import paperwork for us when we started carrying Isigny butter. That level of support made expanding into French dairy painless.
Cheese Shop Owner
Cheese Shop Owner
New York
We switched our German condiment imports to HCC three years ago. Consistent delivery schedules, proper cold chain handling, and their team actually understands the products they sell.
Specialty Grocery Buyer
Specialty Grocery Buyer
Northeast Region
The Scandinavian herring and crispbread selection fills a gap no other importer covers in our area. Our Nordic customers drive 30 miles to shop here specifically for these brands.
Independent Retailer
Independent Retailer
Minnesota
HCC handled all the FDA import paperwork for us when we started carrying Isigny butter. That level of support made expanding into French dairy painless.
Cheese Shop Owner
Cheese Shop Owner
New York

Become a Partner

Ready to bring European heritage to your shelves?

Join the network of specialty retailers, gourmet distributors, and restaurants who trust HCC for authentic European imports.

100+ years of importing 33+ European brands Nationwide distribution

Since 1919

A Century of Taste

Founded by two Norwegian immigrants in New York City, Haram-Christensen Corporation has spent over a hundred years building relationships with Europe's finest food producers. What began as a small import business now brings more than 33 brands to American tables — each one chosen for its authenticity, quality, and heritage.

Learn Our History