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Beckers Bester GmbH: A Tradition of Quality and Sustainability

Company History and Structure

The beckers bester GmbH, founded in 1932 by Bertha Becker in the Lower Saxony village of Lütgenrode, is a family-owned business that is now in its fourth generation. Under the leadership of Sebastian Koeppel, the great-grandson of the founder, the company has developed into one of the largest fruit juice providers in Germany, with an annual production of 46 million liters[2][4].

Products and Services

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The company produces a wide range of fruit juices, nectars, and fruit juice-based beverages in various packaging. The product range includes single products such as apple, grape, and orange juice, as well as mixed products like multivitamin juice and apple-currant. In addition, beckers bester offers exotic flavors and special editions, such as the Autumn/Winter Edition[4].

Mission and Values

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The vision of beckers bester is a "green and peaceful planet." The company is committed to taking long-term responsibility for people and nature and promoting sustainable business practices. The company's values are characterized by a strong focus on sustainability, social responsibility, and ecological awareness[2][4].

Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

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beckers bester has set ambitious sustainability goals and launched numerous initiatives to achieve them. Since 2015, the company has been accounting for its greenhouse gas emissions and has also recorded the emissions of its products since 2020. The company has achieved climate neutrality in both areas[2].

Energy and Resources: The energy needs are almost exclusively covered by its own wood chip heating plant, and the company has been sourcing green electricity since 2017. A dedicated wastewater treatment system has also been implemented[4].
Packaging: In 2018, the company decided to refrain from using PET packaging[4].
Forest Protection Projects: beckers bester supports the REDD+ project Jari Valley in Brazil, which protects a forest area of 920,000 hectares from deforestation and contributes to sustainable management. This project helps preserve biodiversity and protect the habitat of the local population[2].

Social Responsibility

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The company is also involved in social projects, such as the establishment, preservation, and maintenance of traditional orchards in Lower Saxony. By 2009, 33 traditional orchard cooperations had been carried out with a total of 1,000 planted apple trees. In addition, beckers bester is the main sponsor of the "International School Farm" project, which educates young people about nature and sustainable business practices[4].

beckers bester is a shining example of how traditional values and modern sustainability approaches can be successfully combined to create a better future for all.

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