Sternenbäck: Fate of the branches in BW after closure in Hechingen?

Sternenbäck: Fate of the branches in BW after closure in Hechingen?

The well -known large bakery Sternenbäck will close its production location in Hechingen at the end of 2024. This raises questions whether the 34 branches in the Baden-Württemberg region will also be affected. The traditional company, which was founded in 1766, employs around 1,000 people across Germany and is of great importance for many people in the region, not only through its products, but also through its long history.

The company had heralded a renovation procedure in self -administration in May 2024 when the economic situation deteriorated. This is justified by strongly increased costs for raw materials, energy and personnel. These challenges not only forced star bakers, but also many other bakeries in the region to rethink their business. Another bakery in a small town in the southwest had to close this year, which further tightens the already tense situation.

branches in danger?

In a current announcement of September 26, 2024, it was announced that the production in Hechingen will be discontinued in addition to the existing locations in Gera and Spremberg. The closure of the Hechingen location, which supplies the branches in Baden-Württemberg, could have serious consequences and question the future of these locations. There is currently no final decision to close the branches, but the possibility that they are also affected seems to be realistic.

The Sternenbäck bakery operates a variety of branches in Baden-Württemberg that are distributed in different cities and municipalities. A closure would not only restrict the availability of its products, but could also endanger over 250 years of baking tradition in the region. The branches range from larger locations such as the star bakery on Charlottenplatz to smaller bakeries in Kaufland or Rewe. The loss of these branches would leave a significant gap in the offer for many customers.

causes of imbalance

The increasing costs that are problematic for many companies in the region were mentioned by Sternenbäck as the main cause of the tense financial situation. The company tries to reorganize itself through the self -administration procedure and to adapt to the challenges of the market. This could indicate a strategic realignment that may be more focused on East Germany and could thus mean a complete shift in production and services to other federal states.

The bakery is not only with its challenges, because other traditional companies, including in Bavaria, also fight with similar problems. The market for baked goods is in constant change and many companies have to adapt to continue to exist. The developments in Sternenbäck could not only have consequences for the employees and the branches themselves, but also for the entire industry in the region.

The final decision on the closure of the branches is still pending and the situation remains tense. The next time will show whether and how the company's efforts will pay off. Customers and employees are looking forward to further information about how the future of Sternenbäck and the existing branches will be.

For detailed information on the branches and their locations, See the report on www.merkur.de .