Märkisches Landbrot: A Bakery with Tradition and Responsibility

Märkisches Landbrot, founded in 1930 in Berlin-Neukölln, is a craft bakery that stands out for its high-quality and delicious breads in Demeter quality. Since the takeover by Joachim Weckmann in 1981, the company has focused exclusively on ecological production and has been operating solely in Demeter quality since 1992[1][3][4].

Key Products and Services

Märkisches Landbrot bakes about 8,500 to 9,500 breads daily in 62 different varieties, primarily made from regional and biodynamic raw materials. The breads are distributed in organic supermarkets, owner-operated organic stores, food coops, and community care locations in and around Berlin. A special focus is placed on the use of local grains such as mountain rye, emmer, and einkorn, which are grown in close collaboration with regional farmers[3][4][5].

Mission and Values

The main mission of Märkisches Landbrot is to promote a sustainable relationship between products, people, and nature. The company is deeply rooted in the values of ecological, social, and economic sustainability. The guiding principle "Our bread is as good as the grain it is made from, and as healthy as the soil in which the seed grows" reflects the commitment to the healing of the earth and the well-being of people[2][3][4].

Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

Märkisches Landbrot is a pioneer in sustainability. Since 1994, the company has had an EMAS-certified environmental management system and was the first company in the EU to receive this certification. Other initiatives include the switch to green electricity in 2001, the installation of energy-saving systems such as thermal oil heating systems, heat recovery systems, photovoltaics, and rainwater utilization systems. The company is also certified for the common good and established a non-profit foundation in September 2021, to which all business shares were transferred to ensure long-term independence and corporate values[1][3][4].

Social and Ecological Responsibility

Märkisches Landbrot maintains fair and transparent relationships along the entire value chain. This includes active exchange with employees, consumers, traders, and suppliers, as well as long-term supply contracts and fixed price commitments that make farmers less dependent on highly fluctuating market prices. One third of the net profit is transferred annually to the non-profit foundation to promote projects for nutrition and agriculture in and around Berlin[3][4][5].

Märkisches Landbrot stands for a craft tradition that is linked to modern sustainability goals and social engagement, providing an alternative and responsible choice for consumers.

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