Sternenbäck closes in Hechingen - what will become of 34 branches in BW?

Sternenbäck closes in Hechingen - what will become of 34 branches in BW?

The well -known large bakery Sternenbäck will close your production site in Hechingen at the end of the year. This raises the question of whether the 34 branches in Baden-Württemberg are also affected by this decision. Sternenbäck, which was founded in 1766 and currently employs around 1,000 people, has experienced considerable economic pressure in recent years.

In May 2024, Sternenbäck registered a renovation process in self -administration, but the company hopes to be able to maintain business operations first. In a message dated May 27, it was assured that all three production locations, including Hechingen, are operated until further notice. But the current situation reveals doubts.

production set in Hechingen - effects on the branches

The closure of the location in Hechingen is a considerable risk of the approximately 34 bakery branches in Baden-Württemberg, which are dependent on local production. The branch operation could face challenges if the delivery from other federal states cannot be ensured. These bakeries are active in different cities and offer a wide range of baked goods and café services.

The following branches are affected, among other things: star bakery on Charlottenplatz, in the König-Karl Passage and in several Kaufland branches. Should it actually lead to closure, this would mean the end of an over 250-year baking tradition in Baden-Württemberg.

The financial difficulties of star baked are not isolated; Many bakery chains in the region have been struggling with drastically increased costs for raw materials, energy and personnel for months. These factors have led to an economic imbalance that has been reflected in several bankruptcies and closures.

The influence of increasing costs

As the management of Sternenbäck explained, the increased price situation is a major challenge for the company. "The extremely increased costs in connection with the rapidly changing market environment are the main reasons for the renovation process". Originally, the procedure should serve to reorganize the Starbäck Group and to adapt the requirements of the market. However, as the latest developments show, this process is far more complicated than initially assumed.

The uncertainties about the future of the star bakery are of great importance not only for employees, but also for customers and partners. In the future, the company could shift its focus to East Germany, which may affect numerous employees in the region. A look at possible continuation solutions in Gera and Spremberg shows that a fundamental restructuring is sought, while the branches in the southwest remain uncertain.

Overall, the location of the star bakery is a clear example of the challenges with which many bakeries in the southwest are currently faced with. The path to stabilization remains rocky, and it remains to be seen how the traditional bakeries will continue and whether their history in Baden-Württemberg may soon end. The details of this complex situation reports www.merkur.de .