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Local supply in need – fewer and fewer bakers in the country

TV magazine “Land und Leute” on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. on ORF 2

St. Polten (OTS) In Austria, an average of 25 bakeries have closed each year in the last 10 years. Especially in the country a problem in the local supply. We bring a report using the example of a bakery in Willendorf am Steinfelde in Lower Austria. She too is threatened with extinction because the master baker is retiring and no successor has yet been found. Two branches in Willendorf and in Puchberg am Schneeberg are affected. Jobs are lost.
The reasons for the development are complex. According to the head of the bakers’ guild, Josef Schroth, there is no shortage of bakers, but the increasing number of entrepreneurial tasks are a barrier. However, he also sees an opportunity here to recruit career changers as bakery operators.

Other topics from “Land und Leute” on April 15:

*Between Most and Heaven
The pear tree blossom wraps the Mostviertel in Lower Austria in a soft white every April. “Country and People” takes you on a journey to cider farmers, picnics and spectacular views of the countryside.

*Viticulture in the footsteps of the Romans
The Roman Wine Route in Eastern Styria brings the 2000-year history of viticulture to life. From archaeological traces to wine names to specially designed costumes, the wineries have found their own identity here.

*Shoes made by hand
We visit one of the few bespoke shoemakers in Austria, Sascha Flößholzer, in the Carinthian Lavanttal. The master shoemaker not only preserves an old craft, but has also created jobs in the village with his workshop.

*Motivation for health care
Around 250,000 farmers, winegrowers and tradespeople are already using the free initiative “Provision together” from social security for the self-employed. Participants also benefit from a bonus hundred from the SVS for the health check.

Editor: Mag. Sabine Daxberger-Edenhofer

Questions & contact:

ORF State Studio Lower Austria
M.Sc. Sofia Nastasijevic
02742/2210-23572

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