Our number one partner:

Mother Nature!

A healthy climate and a well-preserved natural world are key to environmentally conscious baking. This is why the topic of sustainability is particularly close to our hearts. We became a member of the ZNU, the Centre for Sustainable Corporate Leadership at Witten/Herdecke University, back in 2008, and commitment to sustainable growth has been an integral part of our company philosophy ever since. 

 

That means:

Responsibility for Quality
Quality is our personal commitment. We regularly audit the growing areas of our raw materials and the facilities of our suppliers.

 

The Erlenbacher Ingredient Guarantee
Our products are free from colourings, artificial flavourings, preservatives, and hydrogenated vegetable fats and oils.

 

100% Freshness from Germany
For our Erlenbacher brand products, we primarily use fresh dairy products sourced from Germany.

 

2,800 Tonnes of Fresh Apples per Year
Our apples are freshly harvested, peeled, sliced, and directly processed. Apple pie lovers especially will appreciate the top quality of our local apples.

 

7 Steps to Safe Strawberries
Our strawberries go through a seven-step quality assurance process – from careful handpicking to inspections by internal and external experts.

 

Recycling Matters
In 2023, we recycled around 32.7 tonnes of plastic through careful separation and compression. Our metal recycling in fruit processing is also continuously optimized.

 

Saving Energy
Thanks to optimized processes and compressor upgrades, we saved around 180,000 kWh of natural gas and 80,000 kWh of electricity in 2023 – enough to toast millions of slices of bread.

 

Our Employees
Our team brings together a total of 7,983 years of professional experience – a true treasure for Erlenbacher.

 

Diversity and Inclusion
At our Groß-Gerau site, people from over 30 nations work together, enriching and strengthening our company.

 

Responsible Sourcing
We rely on certified raw materials: 100% of our cocoa is Rainforest Alliance certified, and all palm oil used is RSPO certified.

 

Continuous Improvement
We are committed to constantly evolving, investing in our facilities and processes to enhance both sustainability and efficiency.

 

Our Sustainability Documents