Family history

1850
the family-run business Praum is founded in Friedrichsdorf, Germany. Friedrich Wilhelm Praum, baker and miller, starts baking rusk in a small bakery.

1850 the family-run business Praum is founded in Friedrichsdorf, Germany. Friedrich Wilhelm Praum, baker and miller, starts baking rusk in a small bakery.

1930
Praum buys the 1864 founded company Sommer.

1930 Praum buys the 1864 founded company Sommer.

1947
Besides rusk now biscuits are also baked.

1947 Besides rusk now biscuits are also baked.

1998
the company switches to the production of organic products and starts supplying the natural food retail market.

1998 the company switches to the production of organic products and starts supplying the natural food retail market.

2003
the organic production according to Demeter guidelines starts.

2003 the organic production according to Demeter guidelines starts.

2010
the company relocates to Neu-Anspach.

2010 the company relocates to Neu-Anspach.

2014
Sommer celebrates its 150th anniversary.

2014 Sommer celebrates its 150th anniversary.

2016
the first gluten-free products are produced.

2016 the first gluten-free products are produced.

TODAY
Sommer has 100 employees

TODAY Sommer has 100 employees

1850
the family-run business Praum is founded in Friedrichsdorf, Germany. Friedrich Wilhelm Praum, baker and miller, starts baking rusk in a small bakery.

1850 the family-run business Praum is founded in Friedrichsdorf, Germany. Friedrich Wilhelm Praum, baker and miller, starts baking rusk in a small bakery.

1930
Praum buys the 1864 founded company Sommer.

1930 Praum buys the 1864 founded company Sommer.

1947
Besides rusk now biscuits are also baked.

1947 Besides rusk now biscuits are also baked.

1998
the company switches to the production of organic products and starts supplying the natural food retail market.

1998 the company switches to the production of organic products and starts supplying the natural food retail market.

2003
the organic production according to Demeter guidelines starts.

2003 the organic production according to Demeter guidelines starts.

2010
the company relocates to Neu-Anspach.

2010 the company relocates to Neu-Anspach.

2014
Sommer celebrates its 150th anniversary.

2014 Sommer celebrates its 150th anniversary.

2016
the first gluten-free products are produced.

2016 the first gluten-free products are produced.

HEUTE
Sommer has 100 employees

TODAY Sommer has 100 employees

We offer a large assortment of baked goods in Demeter quality.


that's why we bake in Demeter quality:
  • Demeter farming creates the most fertile soil

    Demeter farming creates the most fertile soil

  • biodynamic farming produces the highest organic quality

    biodynamic farming produces the highest organic quality

  • Demeter has the strictest organic guidelines

    Demeter has the strictest organic guidelines

  • Demeter stands for authentic raw materials and craftsmanship

    Demeter stands for authentic raw materials and craftsmanship

  • Demeter stands for fair income - fair prices and best quality

    Demeter stands for fair income - fair prices and best quality

  • Demeter stands for respectful interaction with every living creature

    Demeter stands for respectful interaction with every living creature

Here’s what matters most to us:

  • The joy of baking

  • Culinary delight

  • Authentic baking craft

  • Natural, high quality ingredients

  • Demeter quality

  • Respectful treatment of employees and partners

  • Responsible interaction with nature