What BÄKO München Altbayern Und Schwaben EG does

BÄKO München Altbayern und Schwaben eG is a registered cooperative (eingetragene Genossenschaft, founded 1923 as ELBIM in Munich) operating as a specialist wholesale supplier (Fachgroßhandel) for craft bakeries and confectioneries. It serves 866 member businesses and over 1,100 operating bakeries across Oberbayern, Niederbayern, southern Oberpfalz, Schwaben, and the Austrian state of Vorarlberg, delivering a near-12,000-SKU assortment spanning flour, raw materials, fresh and frozen goods, snacks, beverages, packaging, hygiene supplies, and equipment. The company operates three distribution centers (Taufkirchen as headquarters, plus Straubing and Augsburg), a pickup warehouse in Kempten, and a fleet of over 60 trucks coordinated through a merchandise management system, with field sales reps covering each region and an inside-sales function at every branch.

Revenue is generated primarily through wholesale product sales to member customers, supplemented by services such as quality management consulting (IFS Wholesale certified at all three sites), snack and investment consulting, equipment sales with installation/maintenance through an in-house workshop, and a small but growing digital layer including the BIBS web shop, the ChefsList mobile ordering app, the BÄKO-Pay cashless payment solution, and the BackOfficeDigital administrative software suite. The cooperative structure means members are simultaneously owners and customers, with surplus distributed rather than paid out as external shareholder returns, and governance consists of a three-member Vorstand (Helmut Wiedemann as Geschäftsführender Vorstand, Karl Eisenrieder, Nikolaus Schneider), a Supervisory Board chaired by Bernhard Zöttl, and mandatory audits by Genossenschaftsverband Bayern e.V. Go-to-market combines personal field sales, inside sales, digital self-service ordering, and industry event participation (BÄKO-Workshop, Süedback, IBA), with pricing kept off-list, a €250 minimum order, and SEPA/prepayment terms.

Name

BÄKO München Altbayern Und Schwaben EG

Legal name

BÄKO München Altbayern und Schwaben eG

Website

https://baekomuenchen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BÄKO München Altbayern und Schwaben eG is a 1923-founded member-owned cooperative wholesaler supplying roughly 12,000 SKUs of ingredients, equipment, and services to over 1,100 craft bakeries and confectioneries across Bavaria and Vorarlberg from three distribution centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bakery & Confectionery Wholesale Supply

NAICS

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

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Wholesale / Commercial Bakeries (B2B Supply) (THAFAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bakery & Confectionery Wholesale (AFAIABAG), Organic Bakery & Confectionery Wholesale (AFAIAJAG)

Keywords

• Bakery wholesale supply
• Confectionery raw materials
• Artisan cooperative purchasing
• Bakery logistics services
• Specialty food distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Taufkirchen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cooperative Membership Revenue: As a registered cooperative (eingetragene Genossenschaft), BÄKO generates revenue through member ownership. Members are simultaneously customers and owners, paying for products supplied while receiving dividends and other cooperative benefits. The company had 866 members serving over 1,100 operating bakeries and confectioneries.
2. Wholesale Product Sales: The primary revenue stream comes from the sale of approximately 12,000 articles including flour, raw materials, fresh products, frozen goods, frozen doughs, beverages, coffee, hygiene articles, packaging materials, and equipment. Products are supplied from three locations (Taufkirchen, Straubing, Augsburg) with minimum order values of €250.
3. Service and Consultation Fees: Revenue generated from services including quality management consulting, snack consulting, logistics services, workshop services and customer service, investment planning and consulting, and equipment maintenance and repair services.
4. Equipment and Investment Goods Sales: Sale of production machinery, shop fittings, and equipment to bakeries and confectioneries, with dedicated support for selection, automation potential identification, and efficiency improvement through the Investitionsgüter und Geräte department.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BÄKO München Altbayern und Schwaben eG is a cooperative Fachgroßhandel (specialized wholesale trade) supplying bakeries and confectioners with a full-range assortment of approximately 12,000 articles including flour, raw materials, fresh products, frozen goods, beverages, coffee, packaging, hygiene supplies, and equipment, delivered from three distribution centers (Taufkirchen, Straubing, Augsburg) via a fleet of over 60 trucks. The offering is complemented by digital ordering through the BIBS web shop and ChefsList mobile app, plus value-added services such as quality management, snack consulting, investment planning, and an in-house workshop for equipment maintenance.

Product overview

BÄKO München Altbayern und Schwaben eG is a cooperative specialty wholesale trade serving the bakery and confectionery craft. It offers a full-range assortment of nearly 12,000 articles across three warehouse locations (Taufkirchen, Straubing, Augsburg), organized into five core goods categories: flour/raw materials, fresh products, frozen goods, and dry goods. The core digital ordering infrastructure consists of the BIBS online ordering system and the ChefsList mobile app, supplemented by BÄKO-PAY (cashless payment solution) and BackOfficeDigital (administrative software and web services). A full suite of value-added services — including quality management (IFS Wholesale certified), snack consulting, investment planning, and an in-house workshop with customer support — rounds out the offering. The company also carries the Meisterland private-label brand for beverages and breakfast products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BIBS (Bestell- und Informationssystem) Online ordering and information system (webshop) enabling registered BÄKO member customers to log in with their customer number, place orders, manage article lists, view account-specific prices, and access product specifications and images. Targeted at member bakeries and confectioneries for self-service procurement.
• ChefsList Mobile App Mobile, tablet, and PC ordering application enabling member bakeries and confectioners to order the complete BÄKO product catalog 24/7, manage multiple locations centrally in a single account, and receive automatic updates on assortment changes and seasonal items. Access requires a Magic-Code obtained through a field sales representative or via email.
• Wholesale Full-Range Assortment (~12,000 Articles) Comprehensive wholesale assortment of approximately 12,000 articles for member bakeries and confectioners, including flour, raw materials, fresh products, frozen goods, frozen doughs, beverages, coffee, hygiene articles, packaging materials, and equipment, organized into the categories Mehl, Rohstoffe, Frische, Tiefkühl, Handelswaren, Hilfs- und Betriebsstoffe, Papier/Verpackung, and Technik. Minimum order value of €250 per delivery applies.
• Qualitätsmanagement (Quality Management Service) Quality management service ensuring all products supplied undergo strict controls, guaranteeing safety, traceability, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. Certified to IFS Wholesale standards at the Taufkirchen, Straubing, and Augsburg locations.
• Snackberatung (Snack Consulting) Consulting service helping bakeries and confectioners optimize sales strategies and product assortment, including in-store consulting, sales training, merchandise presentation, and assortment design tailored to snack offerings.
• Investitionsplanung und -Beratung (Investment Planning and Consulting) Consulting service supporting bakery owners in machine selection, identifying automation potential, and delivering efficiency improvement solutions, paired with the supply of capital goods and equipment from the Investitionsgüter und Geräte department.
• Werkstatt und Kundendienst (Workshop and Customer Service) In-house workshop providing consultations, maintenance, and repairs for member bakery and confectionery machines and equipment, including an emergency on-call service for BÄKO members.
• Meisterland (Private-Label Brand) Cooperative's own private-label brand offering beverages, coffee and coffee specialities, confectionery, and breakfast products such as jams and honey, supplied to member bakeries and confectioneries.
• BÄKO-Shop (Pickup Station) Pickup station service where customers place orders by telephone in advance and collect goods on-site, offering quick availability and time savings. Includes the Kempten Abhollager and BÄKO-Shop locations.
• BÄKO-Pay (Cashless Payment Solution) Cashless payment solution tailored for BÄKO member bakeries and confectioneries, offering customized payment processing at favorable rates through the cooperative's partner network.
• BackOfficeDigital (Digital Solutions Portfolio) Digital solutions portfolio including consulting, software, and web services designed to support administrative processes and provide operational process relief for bakery and confectionery businesses, with integration into operational workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• 866 member businesses and over 1,100 operating bakeries and confectioneries served across the territory
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Genossenschaftsverband Bayern eVcoreOthers · 1 January 2023Statutory audit association (Prüfungsverband) for the cooperative under §53 GenG. Responsible for mandatory cooperative audits ensuring legal compliance and proper governance of the organization.
• BackOfficeDigitalcoreTechnology or IntegrationBackOfficeDigital provides the website concept, design, and technical support for BÄKO München's web presence. They offer digital solutions, software, and web services for bakery and confectionery businesses under the same brand family.
• Regional Mills (Regionale Mühlen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with regional mills to supply quality flours for all requirements and recipes. Enables provision of regional flour products alongside bio/organic flours in various quality and certification standards.
• ChefsListcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital ordering application partnership providing the ChefsList app platform. BÄKO München is positioned as the No. 1 ordering app for customers, enabling 24/7 ordering via smartphone, tablet, or PC.
• BÄKO-Pay PartnerssupportingTechnology or IntegrationCashless payment solution providers enabling the BÄKO-Pay service for member businesses, offering customized payment options at favorable terms.
• OnApply (Career Portal)supportingTechnology or IntegrationOnline application management system for displaying job postings and managing recruitment. Data processing occurs through OnApply's platform.
• Regional Dairies (Regionale Molkereien)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaily fresh products sourced from regional dairies, providing fresh dairy items as part of the product assortment.
• SnackExpresssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSnack consulting service partnership providing advice on sales strategies and assortment design, including in-store consulting and sales training.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BÄKO Hamburg / BÄKO Nord / BÄKO West (regional BÄKO cooperatives): Other regional BÄKO cooperatives (Hamburg, Nord, West, Rhein-Ahr, etc.) operate the same specialty wholesale model for bakeries/confectioners in their respective German territories. Direct peer in business model, customer base, and digital platforms, though geographically non-overlapping.
• BÄKO Zentrale eG: The national umbrella organization for the German BÄKO cooperative network, coordinating regional BÄKOs like BÄKO München. It is the closest structural peer—same business model (specialty wholesale for bakeries/confectioners), same customer base, and shared digital platforms (BIBS, ChefsList).
• Transgourmet Deutschland: A major German foodservice wholesale company (part of the Coop Group), delivering to bakeries, restaurants, hotels, and caterers. Comparable to BÄKO in target customers and B2B delivery model, though broader in product scope.
• CHEFS CULINAR: Germany's leading B2B foodservice wholesaler, supplying fresh, frozen, and dry goods to bakeries, butchers, restaurants, and hotels. It competes directly with BÄKO for the institutional bakery and confectionery trade supply business, with broader foodservice exposure.
• Handelshof: A German cash-and-carry and foodservice wholesaler with regional coverage comparable to BÄKO. Supplies bakeries, restaurants, and retailers with food and non-food goods—directly competing for B2B foodservice wallet share in shared geographies.

Regional players

• Haas Nahrungsmittel GmbH: An Austrian food ingredients and additives supplier serving bakeries and confectioners. Particularly relevant to BÄKO's Vorarlberg (Austria) operations and adjacent Austrian market for specialty bakery ingredients.

Broad incumbents

• EDEKA: Germany's largest supermarket retailer with a significant wholesale/distribution arm (EDEKA Zentrale). While primarily retail, EDEKA's Zentrallager and EDEKA Foodservice operations overlap with BÄKO's trade supply business, particularly for in-store bakeries.
• REWE Group: Major German retailer and wholesale group with strong bakery operations (REWE Bäckerei). Its wholesale and private-label capabilities overlap with BÄKO's supply business for both member bakeries and in-store bakery operations.
• METRO AG: A leading European cash-and-carry operator (METRO/MAKRO) serving HoReCa and small businesses including bakeries. Not specialized in bakery trade but competes for the same B2B foodservice procurement budgets across Germany.
• Selgros Cash & Carry: A Transgourmet-owned German cash-and-carry chain serving tradespeople, bakeries, and restaurants. Competes in the same procurement channels as BÄKO, particularly for non-specialty bakery goods, packaging, and equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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