Hajener bakeries in Hameln closed: Where are the staff?

Hajener bakeries in Hameln closed: Where are the staff?

In the last few days, several bakeries in Hameln, including the popular branch on Bahnhofstrasse, have unexpectedly closed. This action is causing considerable confusion among customers who are wondering what is behind these closures. Loud Dewezet There are notices posted in the closed branches stating “technical problems” as the reason. However, insiders report that an acute staff shortage actually caused the closures.

Another reason is the redistribution of staff in order to better staff the remaining branches, such as the one in Hameln train station. Other closed locations are on Ohsener Straße and in Klein Berkel, Aerzen and Emmerthal. The Hajener in the Hagebaumarkt also has shortened opening hours, which severely limits the current offerings. Questions about the closures and associated staffing issues have been directed to the House of Bakers and a response is expected to be made later this week.

The Hajener Landbrot bakery

The Hajener Landbrot bakery, which has had roots in the region for over 130 years, was sold last year. The new owner, Krome's Backstube from Ostwestfalen/Lippe, increased the takeover in 2024 after the branches and the 160 employees were seamlessly integrated. Krome's Backstube is part of the “House of Bakers” in Frankfurt, which has stood for close cooperation within the industry since 2019. This takeover secures the future of the traditional bakery and opens up new perspectives for employees and the bakery trade as a whole, which has a long and great history in Germany.

The Hajener Landbrot bakery was founded in Emmerthal in 1894. It combines traditional craftsmanship with regional ties and quality. The roots of the bakery lie deep in the bakery trade, one of the oldest food production industries that was already important in ancient times. From the ancient Egyptians, who knew at least 16 different types of bread, to today's bakers, the craft has constantly developed. In Germany, the Central Association of the German Bakery Trade e.V. deals with the interests of this traditional industry.

The future of the bakery trade

In Germany, the bakery trade has more than 12,150 guilds. The changes in the industry are noticeable, especially the adaptation to new technologies and customer requests. Annual consumption of bread and baked goods is approximately 62.4 kg per household, reflecting high demand. Despite the growing competition from discount bakeries, the quality of the goods and personal customer service remain the focus of the companies.

The closures in Hameln are therefore not just a local phenomenon, but are also part of an increasing challenge for the entire bakery trade. It remains to be seen what measures the “House of Bakers” will take and how the situation will develop in the next few weeks.