With sales of EUR 17.92 billion, the German bakery trade recorded moderate growth of 2% for 2024. The turnover in the bakery trade exceeded EUR 4 billion in each of the four quarters of last year.
The Central Association of the German Bakery Trade will have a new location at iba this year. From October 22 to 26, the association will be present in Hall A4.230, for an easier direct interaction with bakers there.
The Bread of the Year 2022 has been decided: the Scientific Advisory Board of the German Bread Institute has decided in favor of wood-fired bread. According to the Central Association of the German Bakery Trade, it is a traditional type of bread that is becoming increasingly popular again today.