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Patrik-Ludwig Hantzsch

  • Jul 8

    German bakery insolvencies rise 40% in first half of 2026 as consumers shift to supermarket baking stations

    63 bakery businesses filed for insolvency in Germany in the first half of 2026, a 40% increase over the same period last year, according to credit agency Creditreform. The figures reflect a deep structural shift as consumers increasingly buy baked goods at supermarket baking stations.

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