About Croll & Denecke

FAMILY BUSINESS WITH A FASCINATION FOR THE SEA The heart of our company beats in the depths of the sea. There, a good 40 meters below the water’s surface, natural sponges grow – a true miracle of nature. With their silk-like texture, they are durable, versatile, and extra gentle on the skin. Our story begins with the fascination for these living creatures: In 1897, Gustav Croll and Theodor Denecke decided to import raw natural sponges from the Greek Mediterranean to Bremen and refine them here by hand. We still do this today – but in the meantime we have expanded our product range to include sustainable spa and household products. We are Peter, Nina, and Sara Hankiewicz, the third and fourth generation in our enterprise. Our mission: Sustainable skin and body care products with a good conscience and in harmony with nature. Family and business? Some say the two do not go together. With us, it is different. We are strong as a family, this has always been the case. At Croll & Denecke, the third and fourth generations work successfully hand in hand – for a long time we even did it under one roof. We learn from each other and grow together. This is how many years of experience meet new ideas and impulses, moving us forward as a company – and constantly improving our products and working methods.Read their story