Peeking into the past, let’s explore Bauernhof K\u00fchne a site with a story in Berlin’s L\u00fcbars village. Today, Landwirtschaft Joachim K\u00fchne and LRV L\u00fcbars e.V. keep the agricultural tradition alive. An old stall from 1883 stands as a reminder of the past.
Bauernhof K\u00fchne carries the legacy of Wilhelm K\u00fchne. The farm reflects L\u00fcbars’s rural character. This location is part of Reinickendorf district.
But the name K\u00fchne extends far beyond this farm. It reaches back to 1722 Berlin. Johann Daniel Epinius started a small vinegar distillery. This act laid the foundation for a major European gourmet food company.
In 1762, Friedrich Wilhelm K\u00fchne took over the distillery. Later Carl Ernst Wilhelm K\u00fchne named the distillery after himself. He created a brand with his signature. The family name remains part of the company logo today.
Carl K\u00fchne became the first in Germany to use the Sch\u00fctzenbachian quick vinegar production process. This innovation transformed the business from a craft to a manufacturing operation. By 1867, Carl K\u00fchne’s son earned the title of royal purveyor to the court.
In 1906, the herbal vinegar SUROL became Germany’s first vinegar brand. The name came from “sauerkraut” with alternating letters removed. The K\u00fchne company faced significant challenges during the war. The main plant in Berlin was largely destroyed in 1943.
Post-war, many facilities suffered damage or loss due to Germany’s division. The central administration moved from Berlin to Hamburg in Altona. The company headquarters is still located at K\u00fchneh\u00f6fe today. K\u00fchne continued to grow through new facilities and manufacturing processes.
K\u00fchne invested in research and product development. They pioneered gourmet food in tubes. K\u00fchne introduced SALATFIX, the first ready-to-eat salad dressing in Germany. Today, K\u00fchne leads the market in salad dressings.
The company emphasizes innovation based on tradition. K\u00fchne has a dedicated innovation team. They focus on meeting consumer needs and creating added value. Examples include K\u00fchne Ready-To-Serve Red Cabbage and Balsamissimo.
K\u00fchne has multiple locations beyond Berlin. These include Straelen, Schweinfurt, Hamm, and Hagenow. The headquarters remains in Hamburg. Globally, K\u00fchne has facilities in France, Poland, and Turkey. Sales offices operate in the Netherlands and China.
In Berlin, the K\u00fchne plant is located on Provinzstr. 39. Factory sales occur on Wednesdays. This excludes holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year. Bauernhof K\u00fchne and the K\u00fchne company share a name. They represent different aspects of Berlin’s history. One is a local farm. The other is a global food company.