Schäfer’s Backwaren GmbH secured 30 product awards in the 2026 quality tests conducted by the German Agricultural Society (DLG), earning 17 gold and 13 silver medals. The results were announced on 13 February 2026 in Minden/Osterweddingen. The award-winning products are produced in Osterweddingen and supplied to EDEKA Minden-Hannover supermarkets across Germany.
The recognition covers a broad bakery range, including rolls, croissants and quark pastries.
What is the DLG award?
The DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft) quality test is a structured food evaluation programme in Germany. Products undergo sensory analysis, laboratory testing and assessment of preparation, packaging and labelling. Final scores determine gold or silver certification, which is widely recognised in German food retail.
At a glance
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30 Schäfer’s products tested in 2026
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17 gold medals awarded
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13 silver medals awarded
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Tests conducted by the DLG
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Production site: Osterweddingen, Germany
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Distribution: EDEKA Minden-Hannover markets
Which company received the awards?
Schäfer’s Backwaren GmbH achieved the results. The bakery supplies fresh and baked goods to stores operated by EDEKA Minden-Hannover, one of the largest regional units within the EDEKA network.
What products were recognised?
The awards covered a mix of everyday bakery staples and pastry items. The DLG evaluation included sensory quality, laboratory controls and packaging checks. The balanced outcome of 17 gold and 13 silver medals indicates consistently high scoring across categories rather than a single standout product.
Why does this matter for supermarkets?
In-store bakery remains a traffic driver in German grocery retail. Quality certifications such as DLG medals support consumer trust, pricing stability and private production credibility.
For supermarket operators, internal bakery manufacturing strengthens differentiation versus discount competitors and branded industrial bakery suppliers. Certified quality can influence shopper perception at shelf level.
German food retail continues to emphasise product transparency, labelling standards and production control. DLG testing is one of the established third-party benchmarks used across bakery, dairy and meat categories.
By securing 30 awards in a single round, Schäfer’s reinforces the quality positioning of the EDEKA Minden-Hannover bakery assortment within a competitive grocery environment.
What happens next?
The awarded products will continue to be supplied to EDEKA Minden-Hannover markets. DLG certifications typically serve as a marketing and quality assurance reference point throughout the year in German retail.
