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The German Innungsbakers' show bakery was a standout attraction at the Green Week 2023 in Berlin. Over a ten-day period, visitors were treated to an impressive display of craftsmanship from the bakers, enjoying various baked goods such as crisp pretzels and aromatic black bread sticks.
The event, according to Michael Wippler, President of the German Bakers' Confederation, served as a successful platform for communal exchange and political representation. Numerous politicians, including Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Cem Özdemir, visited the bakery, with Özdemir announcing and cutting the pumpkin seed bread as the Bread of the Year 2023.
Other high-profile visitors included Friedrich Merz, Hermann Färber, and Silvia Breher, leading politicians of the parliamentary groups, as well as Sarah Ryglewski, State Minister in the Federal Chancellery. School groups also received insights into the professions of the baking trade, learning from professional bakers.
The bakery stand was the only one on-site producing during the fair. Bread sommeliers, experienced bread tasters, and members of the national baking team were present to answer questions and show off show breads. Numerous working groups, committee members, and advisors were also present at the bakery.
Gitta Connemann, the current Bread Ambassador, solemnly opened the bakery. During the event, the energy crisis, the urgently needed bureaucratic relief, and the shortage of young talent and skilled workers were discussed. Daniel Schneider, Managing Director of the German Bakers' Confederation, drew a positive conclusion, highlighting the success in bringing the fascination of the bakers' trade and the appreciation of handcrafted food to the fore.
For more information about the German Bakers' Confederation, please visit their website at www.bakersguild.de. A PDF document titled PM_Closing Green Week.pdf was available for those interested in further details about the event. Gitta Connemann, Michael Wippler, and Daniel Schneider were also reported to have taken time for exchange, discussing the current challenges facing the baking industry. However, specific details about these challenges were not readily available in the provided sources.
Technology played a vital role in the bakery's operations, with bread sommeliers utilizing advanced knowledge and tools to analyze and appreciate the complex flavors and textures of different breads. Additionally, the high-profile visitors, including politicians and industry leaders, were kept informed on the latest industry trends and developments through technology-based platforms and discussions.
