Dahlback

Dahlback, formally known as Dahlewitzer Landbäckerei, was a large-scale bakery headquartered in Dahlewitz, a district of the municipality Blankenfelde-Mahlow south of Berlin, Germany. At its peak, the company operated 135 branches across the Berlin-Brandenburg region, making it a significant regional player in the German bakery retail sector. The business was founded in 1974 as a state-owned enterprise under the name Großbäckerei Dahlewitz, reflecting the socialist economic system of the German Democratic Republic at the time. Following German reunification, the company was taken over by the Konrad family and transformed into a family-run business. Under this new ownership, Dahlback expanded its retail network and became a well-known local brand. The company was active in community sponsorship, serving as a jersey sponsor for SV Blau-Weiß Dahlewitz e.V., and it contributed to relief efforts during the 2002 flood disaster by providing money and free bread rolls. In 2003, Dahlback received the Großer Preis des Mittelstandes from the Oskar-Patzelt-Stiftung, and partner Erika Konrad was named Brandenburg Entrepreneur of the Year. In 2009, the company received the DLG Prize of the Best in Gold for 15 years of consistently highest awards. In 2005, the financial investor Steadfast Capital acquired the majority of shares, and the company merged with Unser Heimatbäcker GmbH, which operated under the brand Lila-Bäcker. The current status of the brand is defunct, though the website dahlback.de remains associated with it.

Dahlback, formally Dahlewitzer Landbäckerei, was a large bakery based in Dahlewitz, a district of Blankenfelde-Mahlow south of Berlin, Germany. The company was founded in 1974 as a state-owned enterprise (volkseigener Betrieb) under the name Großbäckerei Dahlewitz, operating within the planned economy of the German Democratic Republic. After German reunification, the business was taken over by the Konrad family and converted into a family-run operation. Under this ownership, Dahlback grew to operate 135 branches in the Berlin-Brandenburg region. The company engaged in community activities, serving as a jersey sponsor for SV Blau-Weiß Dahlewitz e.V. During the 2002 flood disaster, Dahlback provided financial support and free bread rolls for relief efforts. In 2003, the company was awarded the Großer Preis des Mittelstandes by the Oskar-Patzelt-Stiftung, and partner Erika Konrad was named Brandenburg Entrepreneur of the Year. In 2009, Dahlback received the DLG Prize of the Best in Gold for 15 years of consistently highest awards. In 2005, the financial investor Steadfast Capital acquired the majority of shares, and the company merged with Unser Heimatbäcker GmbH, which operated under the brand Lila-Bäcker. The brand is now defunct.

• 2009

  Received DLG Prize of the Best in Gold for 15 years of continuous highest awards.

• 2005

  Financial investor Steadfast Capital acquired majority shares; merged with Unser Heimatbäcker GmbH (Lila-Bäcker brand).

• 2003

  Awarded the Großer Preis des Mittelstandes; Erika Konrad named Brandenburg Entrepreneur of the Year.

• 2002

  Provided money and free bread rolls for flood relief efforts.

• 1990

  After German reunification, taken over by the Konrad family and converted into a family business.

• 1974

  Founded as Großbäckerei Dahlewitz, a state-owned enterprise.

Regional large-scale bakery chain serving the Berlin-Brandenburg area.

Product categories. bread · bread rolls · baked goods

1. 1Dahlback - Wikipedia (German)de.wikipedia.org
2. 2Dahlback - Wikidatawikidata.org