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  • The Beezdorf Project Expands

    The Beezdorf Project is expanding to new locations this year following the success of the Beezdorf Kitchen in Biesdorf in 2023. Beezdorf has expanded its cooperation with local schools in the close vicinity of OPEN’s retail centres, now working with 3 additional schools in Plauen, Hohen Neuendorf and Berlin.
    The projects launched with not only the addition of bees on the centre rooftops but wit

  • OPEN Supports Berliner Tafel e.V.

    On Thursday, October 5th, 2023, at 11 a.m., the first donation handover took place at Berliner Tafel e.V. at Beusselstraße. We were able to handover nearly €500 in donation funds, which was collected through the sale of our Beezdorf Honey at the Biesdorf Center.
    Our honey originates from our rooftop beehives, which we established in the spring on the roof of the Biesdorf Center. We have six col

  • Enhancing Social Value: Blood Donation Event at Elster Park

    During the summer holidays, blood resources often become scarce and yet in Germany there’s a need for 15,000 blood donations daily. Recognising this pressing demand, we are proud to support the city of Plauen and the German Red Cross as they have organised an important Blood Donation Event at our retail centre Elster Park this month.
    The event’s recognition on German television stands as a test

  • Empowering School Children in Sustainable Food Practices

    Last week our daughter company yes& organised another enlightening event at the Berlin Fuchsberg elementary school as part of the Beezdorf Kitchen event series. Around 30 fifth-grade children embraced the opportunity to embark on a culinary adventure: The 6th event aimed to educate school children about the profound influence of food on our climate, supported children in developing a deep unde

  • OPEN donates 10,000 € to German charity organisation

    Today was all about a charity initiative: Greenman OPEN donated 10,000 € to the organisation Berliner Tafel e.V. With this contribution OPEN wants to support the Tafel, a German charity organisation that helps provide food to people in need. They are currently facing challenges largely due to high inflation and the energy crisis.
    The donated amount comes from savings made in energy costs due to