Tradition
for innovation
Quality through generations
Good craftsmanship and high quality run like a red thread through the history of Johannes Dam & Søn. It all began in 1855 with the founding of the bakery. Generation after generation has carried it forward, and today it is in the skilled hands of Jacob Dam – the youngest generation of the family dynasty.
We are rooted in tradition – including the tradition of innovation.
We are curious by nature, constantly optimising production and exploring new products, new sales channels, and new partnerships. Innovation is part of our DNA – it was, after all, what once led to the creation of Bornholmerkiks.
A classic is born in 1924
Rewinding to the years after World War I, change was everywhere. A German journeyman arrived at the bakery in Aakirkeby – not only ready to work, but also carrying in his pocket the recipe for a unique rye biscuit.
Master baker Dam, with the family’s flair for curiosity, tested the recipe. It allowed him to make clever use of the residual heat from the great ovens after the rye bread was baked. The biscuit quickly won the hearts of customers – and today, a century later, Bornholmerkiks is still baked and enjoyed.
Sales at home and abroad
Johannes Dam & Søn has been growing steadily, and Bornholmerkiks has made its way onto shelves all across Bornholm, throughout Denmark – and even beyond the country’s borders. Jacob Dam keeps a sharp eye on the market and seizes every opportunity that arises.
We collaborate, for example, with Singapore Airlines. If you fly first class from Copenhagen to Singapore, you’ll be served a twin pack of our biscuits with your meal. It’s a perfect example of how a unique product with true character can cross borders without losing its connection to local traditions.
