Mother and son go beyond organic baking

Apr 2, 2025Clean Energy, Czech Republic, Farm to Fork, Inspiring initiative

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Czech mother and son inspire local communities to produce and consume sustainable food

Bio Pekárna Zemanka (Bio Bakery Zemanka) is a producer of fair homemade organic biscuits and crackers. The bakery was founded in 2006 in a Czech town called Sedlčany by a son and his mother, who is a professional baker. They also opened a shop in Prague where they sell their freshly baked goods. The duo bakes for anyone who wants to eat healthy and sustainably and dedicates special efforts to children, including those with allergies, and vegans.

The business focuses on sustainability and environmentally friendly production. The founders purchase raw materials from Czech suppliers and local organic farmers, and process raw materials that have already been used in line with circular economy principles. They pack their products in easily recyclable packaging to minimise packaging waste, and deliver their products to packaging-free stores using shared transport to minimise carbon footprints. Thanks to this, they saved hundreds of kilos of foil and paper. Moreover, they use energy only from renewable sources.

Workshops for children
To educate, inspire and motivate children, the Bio Bakery organised online workshops in schools about its work and more generally about sustainable food production and consumption. The workshops included an introduction to the team and a virtual tour of the bakery.

Employing locals
Motivated to be more involved in the development of the Sedlčany region, the bakery owners support local projects and employ local people. They apply a progressive attitude towards their employees, having Code of Ethics, Chart of diversity, and voluntary programs for employees to participate in two days a month. The mother and son also educate their employees on ecology and sustainability. Their aim is to inspire other companies and individuals to develop sustainable businesses as well. Thanks to their efforts, they received a Green Brands award in 2021.