Bankruptcy shock in the Allgäu: Natural food pearl Bad hearing at the end?

Bankruptcy shock in the Allgäu: Natural food pearl Bad hearing at the end?

In a worrying development, Naturkost Bösehör GmbH & Co. KG from Friesenhofen, Baden-Württemberg, has filed for bankruptcy. The Ravensburg District Court granted the application on October 15, 2025 and has now initiated the upcoming proceedings. Attorney Alexander Hubl from the law firm Schneider Geiwitz & Partner is appointed as the provisional insolvency administrator. The company, which was once founded as a one-man business, has now developed into an internationally operating company that imports and refines organic raw materials such as chia seeds and legumes for the food industry.

The bankruptcy is not only a setback for the company, but also affects 38 jobs that are now in jeopardy. The insolvency administrator plans to secure the wages and salaries of employees through insolvency money and to organize pre-financing in order to be able to continue processing existing orders in the service business. However, it is urgent to sell the organic raw materials in stock as some of them are perishable. The company's uncertain future raises larger questions - it is currently unclear whether restructuring measures will be effective.

Wave of insolvencies in Germany

The bankruptcy of Bösehör is part of a worrying trend reversal in Germany. In the first half of 2025, the number of corporate bankruptcies rose to 11,900 cases, the highest level in ten years. This is an increase of 9.4 percent compared to the same period last year, reported Credit reform. Patrick-Ludwig Hantzsch, head of Creditreform economic research, describes the situation as a profound economic and structural crisis in which companies increasingly have to contend with adverse conditions.

Rising costs, weak demand and ongoing uncertainty are affecting homes and businesses. These problems mean that many companies reach their financial limits and a point is reached where loans are sometimes no longer extended. Consumer insolvencies are also increasing - around 37,700 cases were reported in the first half of 2025, an increase of 6.6 percent compared to the previous year.

Future in sight

A look at the numbers shows: In 2024 there were already 21,812 corporate bankruptcies, which represents an increase of 22.4% compared to 2023. A further increase to 24,500 bankruptcies is forecast for 2026, the highest figure in twelve years. The economic conditions are making life difficult for many companies.

The uncertainties are particularly noticeable among small and medium-sized businesses. Sectors that are absolutely necessary are currently particularly popular, while other sectors that rely on consumption and services are under severe pressure. Against this background, the insolvency of Naturkostübelhör GmbH is just another tragic example of what many in Germany are currently going through.

Destatis reports that the population's consumer mood is falling and less money is being spent on non-essential goods. These devastating effects are also reflected in the number of cases, which have stagnated for at least a year and point to a serious economic challenge.