The head office of the registered co-operative BÄKO in Southern Germany (BÄKO-Zentrale Süddeutschland eG) is Ladenburg. Together with the registered office in Nuremberg, the head office coordinates the interests and manifold activities of the BÄKO regional co-operatives in Southern Germany, Austria and Hungary.

This importantly ensures the synergetic effects. The 20 bakery and confectionery co-operatives, whose customers are their proprietors at the same time, act as the leading partner of the baking trade on the market, offering a comprehensive range of products and services.

The 9,000 members represent an essential economic pillar for the individual business. The BÄKO-Zentrale Süddeutschland eG concentrates the economic power of their members in the co-operative structured system. Their main goal is to promote the bakery and confectionery trade.

The quality of products and services of the BÄKO-Zentrale Süddeutschland eG is mainly characterised by

• Quality assurance at highest level in the purchasing   of raw material around the world
• a large assortment of raw materials, marketable goods,   machines and devices, paper and packaging articles
• high-quality private and exclusive brands   for the baking trade
• a comprehensive service package   of marketing concepts,   presentations for trade fairs, financing offers

Just everything for bakers and confectioners!

The basis for the permanent supply of the members with all necessary dried and frozen products in line with market requirements is based on the powerful logistic system of the two central storages.

In close cooperation with the specialised organisations of the baking trade, BÄKO acts in miscellaneous procurement markets and influences them in accordance with their members’ requirements. In cooperation with the subsidiary EISUNION GmbH, BÄKO develops and taps important market segments.

The group of companies offers a comprehensive and powerful network for the bakery and confectionery trade.