German bakeries offer a wide variety of breads, with rye bread being the most popular, made from pure rye flour or mixed with other flours and sometimes containing grains or seeds. Bakeries in Malaysia saw rising demand for healthier options like whole meal bread as consumers grew more health-conscious, while some bakeries specialized in unpackaged bread to stimulate greater interest among customers. Bakeries have a long history dating back to techniques developed by the Babylonians between 2600-2100 BC.