BKD Administration og Service

What BKD Administration og Service does

BKD Administration og Service (legal name: Bager- & Konditormestre i Danmark) is the Danish trade association for professional bakeries and confectioners, founded in 1895 and headquartered at Islands Brygge 26, Copenhagen S. The association represents 316+ member companies and concerns operating approximately 572 retail outlets, covering roughly 88% of the Danish bakery and confectionery industry's total wage sum (approximately 1.7 billion DKK in 2024). Members pay recurring annual subscriptions to access services including specialized food safety advisory, economic benchmarking, a legal hotline, collective agreement management, vocational training programs, and political lobbying coordinated through BKD's alliance with Dansk Erhverv.

BKD's core product is the Branchekode — a self-control program for bakeries, confectioners, and chocolate makers, available in both web-based and paper-based versions, with the web platform providing automatic regulatory updates when food safety laws change. Secondary products include the Fuldkornsskalaen whole grain labeling scheme (launched April 2025 in partnership with Valsemøllen), the Branchen i tal member portal providing industry statistics and benchmarking, the Nøgletalsanalyse economic benchmarking tool, and the OK23-beregner collective agreement calculator. BKD also operates the 'Arbejdsmiljø der går som varmt brød' workplace environment initiative funded by a 2.2 million DKK grant from Velliv Foreningen.

The business model is a closed membership subscription model with no direct revenue disclosure; supplementary revenue is generated through the Fuldkornsskalaen (4,995 DKK/year for non-members), negotiated partner marketing fees (Visma LogBuy, DCC Energi, Nets, etc.), and certification-related services. Customer segments are segmented vertically: professional bakery and confectionery business operators (primary) and bakery apprentices/trainees (secondary, served through DM i Skills competitions and vocational training pathways). The organization is member-owned, governed by an annual general meeting (landsmøde) and board of directors, and operates a small secretariat under acting CEO John Jønsson.

Name

BKD Administration og Service

Legal name

Bager- & Konditormestre i Danmark (BKD)

Website

https://bkd.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BKD (Bager- & Konditormestre i Danmark) is the Danish trade association for professional bakeries and confectioners, founded in 1895. Representing 316+ member companies covering ~88% of industry wage sum, BKD provides food safety advisory, economic benchmarking, legal support, and political lobbying through Dansk Erhverv.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing (3118), Commercial Bakeries (311812)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Wholesale / Commercial Bakeries (B2B Supply) (THAFAFAF)

Keywords

• Bakery trade association
• Food safety consulting
• Collective bargaining services
• Industry benchmarking data
• Workplace safety advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions: BKD generates revenue through member subscriptions. Professional bakery and confectionery businesses pay to join and gain access to services including specialized consulting, food safety advisory, economic guidance, training, and negotiated partner benefits.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BKD (Bager- & Konditormestre i Danmark) is a Danish trade association founded in 1895 for professional bakeries and confectioners. It sells membership-based services to its members including specialized food safety advisory through its Branchekode self-control program, economic and financial benchmarking tools, employment law and legal hotline support, collective agreement management, workplace environment projects, training and skills competitions, political lobbying through its alliance with Dansk Erhverv, and negotiated partner discounts on utilities, payroll, insurance, and supplies.

Product overview

BKD er brancheforeningen for professionelle bagerier og konditorier i Danmark og tilbyder en række medlemsservices centreret omkring branchekode og egenkontrol. Kerneproduktet er branchekodesystemet (tilgængelig i både webbaseret og papirbaseret version), som giver medlemmer mulighed for at oprette et egenkontrolprogram baseret på Fødevarelovgivningen. Herudover tilbydes branchespecifikke værktøjer som Nøgletalsanalyse, Kompendiet Nøgletal og OK23-beregner til økonomisk rådgivning. Et væsentligt produkt er Fuldkornsskalaen (lanceret april 2025) – en mærkningsordning der hjælper bagerier med at beregne og kommunikere fuldkornsindholdet i deres produkter. Branchekode-systemet er fremtidssikret gennem løbende overvågning af lovgivning og automatisk opdatering af den webbaserede version.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fuldkornsskalaen: A branchn-specific labeling scheme for whole grain content in bakery products, developed in collaboration with Valsemøllen. Provides a calculation model for bakeries to determine whole grain percentage and is supported by the Whole Grain Partnership (Hjerteforeningen, Diabetesforeningen, Kræftens Bekæmpelse).
• Branchekoden

Products and services

• Branchekode (Web-based) Web-based version of BKD's industry-specific branch code providing food safety self-control documentation for bakeries and confectioners, with automatic updates when regulations change and digital registration replacing paper forms.
• Branchekode (Paper-based) Paper-based version of BKD's branch code for food safety self-control programs covering raw materials, production, finished goods, maintenance, cleaning, disinfection, and personal hygiene for confectioners, bakers, and chocolate makers.
• Egenkontrolprogram Self-control program based on the BKD Branchekode for confectioners, bakers, and chocolate makers, covering raw materials, production, finished products, maintenance, cleaning and disinfection, and personal hygiene in compliance with food legislation.
• Fuldkornsskalaen Industry-specific whole grain labeling scheme launched in April 2025 in collaboration with Valsemøllen, providing bakeries a calculation model to communicate the percentage of whole grain content in their bread products to consumers.
• Branchen i tal (Industry Statistics Portal) Member portal with a comprehensive overview of the Danish bakery and confectionery industry, including statistics, financial benchmarks, and comparisons across firms in the sector.
• Nøgletalsanalyse (Key Figure Analysis) Tool for comparing a member business's economic performance over time and against industry peers, supporting financial benchmarking and business analysis.
• Kompendiet Nøgletal Compendium of key figures for use in economic benchmarking and industry analysis, available to BKD members.
• OK23-beregner Online calculator tool supporting members with calculations related to the OK23 collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
• Legal Hotline Service Legal advisory hotline operated through Dansk Erhverv providing BKD members with employment law and business law guidance; in 2022 the hotline handled nearly 1,200 member contacts.
• Member Economic and Food Safety Advisory Specialized advisory services covering food safety regulation, work environment, media/press relations, and industry economics delivered by BKD's secretariat to its member businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members represent ~88% of industry's total wage sum, demonstrating strong market coverage
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major and minor.

• Dansk ErhvervcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBKD operates as a specialized trade association affiliated with Dansk Erhverv, one of Denmark's strongest lobbying organizations with 100+ trade associations, 20,000+ member companies, and 150+ political staff. This alliance provides BKD with significant political influence and access to comprehensive legal and HR services for members.
• Det Faglige Fællesudvalg for bager- og konditorfagene (DFFU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDFFU is a key allied organization in BKD's efforts to improve the bakery and confectionery industry. DFFU focuses on vocational training and skills development including DM i Skills competitions.
• ValsemøllenflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerValsemøllen collaborates with BKD on the Fuldkornsskalaen (Whole Grain Scale) labeling scheme for bakeries. This initiative provides consumers with clear information about whole grain content in bread products and is supported by the Whole Grain Partnership including the Heart Association, Diabetes Association, and Cancer Research.
• BeierholmcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBeierholm is a preferred accounting and advisory firm for BKD members, offering favorable terms for audit, tax, legal matters, succession planning, digitalization, consolidation, expansion, financing, and M&A services. Tony Mouridsen serves as the dedicated BKD contact.
• Visma LogBuymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerVisma LogBuy provides BKD members with access to discount agreements in 2,800+ stores and webshops, described as possibly the best discount agreement in the industry.
• NetsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Nets partnership provides BKD members with favorable card agreement prices and integrated payment solutions tailored to their needs, including Dankort services.
• DataLøn Branche (formerly ProLøn)coreTechnology or IntegrationDataLøn Branche provides BKD members with branch-specific payroll modules, free setup, free hotline support, and integration with most time tracking and accounting systems including e-conomic.
• Norsk ElkraftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNorsk Elkraft offers BKD members favorable electricity agreements based on consumption model and exact usage, with Annika Thinghuus-Jensen as BKD contact.
• DCC EnergiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDCC Energi provides BKD members with competitive electricity prices, heating oil discounts, and Shell Card benefits including fuel, charging, and car wash options.
• AnticimexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnticimex offers BKD members favorable terms on pest prevention and control services with the SMART Box system, priced at 8,250 DKK annually for members versus 11,250 DKK regular price, plus 35% discount on hourly rates.
• MiljøLogistikminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMiljøLogistik provides BKD members with waste management solutions covering the entire waste chain, operating from 20 locations nationwide with weekly service in each city.
• CarelinkGruppenflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCarelinkGruppen serves as the professional work environment consultant partner for the 'Arbejdsmiljø der går som varmt brød' project, a 2.2 million DKK initiative funded by Velliv Foreningen to study and improve psychosocial work environment in the bakery and confectionery industry.
• FPR Forsikringsmægler A/SmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFPR Forsikringsmægler A/S provides insurance brokerage services to BKD members through a strong partnership with Gjensidige, offering favorable terms in exchange for enhanced local pest control requirements.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Regional players

• Zentralverband des Deutschen Bäckerhandwerks: The German central trade association for the bakery trade, providing food-safety guidance, lobbying, training and member services to German bakers. Closest functional analogue to BKD, just in the larger German market.
• Nederlandse Brood- en Banketbakkers Ondernemers Vereniging (NBOV): Dutch trade association for bread and pastry bakers, offering industry representation, training and advisory services. Highly comparable in scope, services offered and member-funded operating model.
• National Association of Master Bakers (NAMB): UK trade association representing master bakers, providing legal, HR and food-safety support. Comparable function and service mix to BKD in the British market.
• Confédération Nationale de la Boulangerie-Pâtisserie Française: The national confederation of French bakery and pastry businesses, providing industry advocacy, training, and advisory services. Closely mirrors BKD's role in the much larger French bakery sector.
• Sveriges Bageri- och Konditoriföretagare: Swedish trade association for bakery and confectionery entrepreneurs, providing member services, lobbying and food-safety support. Nordic peer with very similar mandate to BKD.
• American Bakers Association: US trade association for commercial baking industry, providing lobbying, regulatory advocacy and member services. Comparable trade-body role at larger scale.

Direct peers

• Retail Bakers of America: US trade association for retail/community bakers, the closest analogue to BKD in serving small and mid-sized bakery businesses with operational and food-safety support.

Emerging players

• International Union of Bakers and Confectioners (UIBC): Global umbrella organization for national bakers' and confectioners' associations, of which BKD is a member. Represents a potential international coordination layer relevant to BKD's strategic positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Dansk Erhverv: Danish Chamber of Commerce, BKD's alliance partner and a large, established trade-association confederation. Comparable as a broader business lobby organization, and a potential competitor for member mind-share in Denmark.
• Lebensmittelverband Deutschland: German food industry trade association covering broader food categories including bakery. Comparable as a broader food-industry advocacy body that intersects with the bakery-specific niche BKD occupies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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