Chemical Scientist Ernst-Joachim Böcker dies in February. The Minden company is now managed by the family’s fourth generation: Dr. Georg Böcker, Jochen Böcker and Marion Böcker-Warnecke.

The patent for the production of highly aromatic, highly acidic natural sourdough concentrates is granted (Böcker sourdough rye extract) (1999/2005).

The patent for the production of a stable starter for wheat fermentation (Böcker Mailäander) is granted (2001/2005).