The March 2023 Position Report continued the good performance of previous months. It set all previous records for the month of March. With the exception of the Domestic Market, all markets showed increases, according to Palm Nuts & More. read more

With a symbolic first asparagus cut, Minister President Dr Markus Söder and Minister of Food Michaela Kaniber officially opened this year's Bavarian asparagus season together with the Franconian Asparagus Queen Veronika Hußnätter. read more

The quality control of vegetables is the focus of the face-to-face training of the Freshness Seminar on 10 May 2023 at Fruchthof Berlin. What are the marketing standards for the most important vegetable products on the market? What quality defects can occur in salads, tomatoes and the like? How are inner
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Markus Suchert, General Manager of the Federal Association of System Catering (Bundesverband der Systemgastronomie e.V. - BdS), comments on the announcement by Federal Labour Minister Heil that the minimum wage will increase significantly in January 2024. read more

The asparagus qualities in this country are good and the producers are prepared for the season. However, the general conditions in asparagus cultivation are becoming increasingly difficult, as was shown at the "International Workshop on Quality Control Fruit & Vegetables" in Bonn - organised by the
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The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has granted an emergency approval for Isomate CLR MAX IT for the control of the fruit shell moth (Adoxophyes orana) as well as the leathery shell moth (Pandemis heparana) in pome fruit. read more

CIV's latest strawberry innovations were presented at the North American Strawberry Symposium (NASS), held in San Louis Obispo, California/USA, from 7 to 10 March 2023. Mauro Grossi, President of CIV: "Our partner Idris recently launched an Itracon Selection Centre
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With a symbolic first asparagus cut, Minister President Dr Markus Söder and Minister of Food Michaela Kaniber officially opened this year's Bavarian asparagus season together with the Franconian Asparagus Queen Veronika Hußnätter. read more

From week 14, Hamburgers will be able to do their shopping conveniently at the online supermarket Picnic. Frederic Knaudt, member of the founding team of Picnic Germany, emphasises: "For the first time, Hamburgers can do their weekly shopping via app at supermarket prices and without delivery fees.
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And so far, just 51% of the damage has been assessed following the heavy rains and floods, reports agraria.pe with reference to Indeci's national emergency centre. read more

According to the annual special question on organic conversion interest as part of the German Farmers' Association (DBV) business barometer, around 11 % of German farmers were open to organic conversion in December 2022. 9.9 % were interested in conversion and 1.2 % said they were interested in organic farming.
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A shortage of imports due to weather conditions and limited harvest volumes at the start of the season for German early vegetables supported prices at the time of Easter, when demand was high. However, the tide turned in mid-April. Can the stable prices still be maintained? read more

The Natural Fruit Company (TNFC), an agribusiness specialising in the production and marketing of citrus, melons and watermelons, continues its commitment to sustainable actions that implement the goals set out in its social responsibility strategy. read more

"Asparagus and spring simply belong together - and with rising temperatures around Easter, the vegetable grows and so does the desire for the first fresh, German asparagus," says Joachim Rukwied, President of the German Farmers' Association (DBV). read more

Compared to the previous year, 415,315 t were exported. This is an increase of 17 %. The most important target markets include China, the USA and South Korea. The targets for promotional activities in these markets have been exceeded, freshfruitportal reports. read more

Freskon says it is set to become a magnet for international interest in the fresh fruit and vegetable sector, with a growing number of exhibitors from 15 countries (Greece, Uganda, Netherlands, Bulgaria, Egypt, Cyprus, Moldova, Poland,
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Since 2017, the climate protection offensive of the German Retail Association (HDE) has been helping to achieve the national climate protection targets. As an information and networking platform, it helps small and medium-sized retail businesses in particular to save energy and to
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There is intensive discussion in politics and society about how to sensitise children and young people to a balanced diet and more food appreciation. The Edeka Foundation has been proving for 15 years how such things work in practice. Since 2008 it has been
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The mileage of trucks with at least four axles on federal motorways that are subject to tolls fell by 2.6% in March 2023 compared to February 2023, adjusted for calendar and seasonal effects. read more

The largest share of the workforce in the food sector is made up of employees in the hospitality industry (1,856,000), most businesses are in the agricultural sector (258,700) and the highest turnover was achieved by food wholesalers (253 billion euros) - this is shown by
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