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The German Government’s hand was forced to introduce higher labor standards in the meat industry after several COVID-19 infections in slaughterhouses exposed grim labor conditions.

Germany declared the agricultural and food industry a systemically important sector. This report provides an overview on the support measures adopted to keep the sector functioning...

In Germany, the COVID19 sparked new business ideas amongst restaurants which helped some of them earn more revenue than before the epidemic.

The light rains in the week of April 27 brought some relief to the thirsty German soils and came just in time for the germination of the recently planted corn and sugar beets.

In recognition of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) published a manifesto outlining the potential of industrial hemp to contribute to a greener...

Germany is the most important fish and seafood market in Europe for U.S. exporters. Germany’s growing demand for high-quality fish and seafood offers opportunities for U.S. suppliers.

Germany is the fourth largest wine producer in the European Union after France, Italy, and Spain.

The German food service sector has been hit hard by COVID-19, with sales down 50 percent to restaurants, airlines, caterers of public institutions like universities and schools in March 2020....

COVID19 impact/mitigation update: On April 2, 2020, Germany announced it will re-open its borders for seasonal agricultural workers under strict conditions and in a limited fashion.

Starting March 25, German borders are closed to seasonal agricultural workers from key countries including Bulgaria and Romania.

Aldi North and Aldi South plan to merge by 2022 according to press reports. Both branches have been divided for over half a century.

Agricultural Situation, Agriculture in the News, Avocado, Canned Deciduous Fruit, Dried Fruit, Fresh Deciduous Fruit, Fresh Fruit, Kiwifruit, Raisins, Stone Fruit, Strawberries, Vegetables...