Bakery Leifert from Gifhorn reports bankruptcy – branches remain open!

Bakery Leifert from Gifhorn reports bankruptcy – branches remain open!

Bakery Leifert GmbH from Gifhorn filed for bankruptcy on September 24, 2025. This news causes excitement among the approximately 220 employees and the numerous customers who rely on the fresh baked goods. But there are also bright spots: all 40 branches will remain open for the time being and the range will remain unchanged. Managing director Nils Leifert not only sees the current situation as a crisis, but also sees it as an opportunity for a comprehensive realignment of the company. Reported on the next steps Ruhr24.

High energy costs and exorbitant prices for raw materials have put pressure on the traditional bakery, which has existed since 1950. The economic situation is worrying, but management remains in the hands of the Leifert bakery family, who are working on restructuring. A court will oversee the restructuring to ensure that the company is stabilized and jobs are retained.

What's next?

The employees' wages and salaries are secured by insolvency money, which is paid by the Federal Employment Agency for the last three months before the insolvency. However, employees are requested to apply for this insolvency benefit independently from the employment agency, with a deadline of two months after the opening of the procedure. The legal advice of lawyer Joachim Walterscheid is intended to help the company implement good restructuring strategies and make the best possible use of its self-administration.

The branches in supermarkets are particularly affected by the insolvency, including 11 locations at Netto, 5 at Rewe and 1 at Edeka. There are also locations in Kaufland (2 locations), Penny (2 locations) and even one in a Lidl branch. Despite these challenges, managing director Nils Leifert shows confidence. He emphasizes that the branches can remain open without restrictions, which is also reassuring news for customers.

The Leifert bakery would like to continue on its chosen path with a clear focus on restructuring. Although the company is under pressure, the family management and the support of professionals offer reason to hope that the bakery can steer towards a stable future. The Leifert bakery has a high status in the local food landscape, and it remains to be seen how the situation will develop and what measures will be taken to stabilize it. NDR will continue to monitor further developments.