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Top chef summit meeting at the German Culinary Archive
For two years now, Saxony's State Library has been a hotspot for gourmets. The German Archive of Cuisine contains evidence of the art of cooking - past and present.
Nutrition summit in Halle: focus on specialists and costs
The challenges facing the industry became clear at the Central German Food Summit. Representatives discussed the demands and how the future should be shaped in Halle.
Goose prices stable this year - imports significantly cheaper
Prices for fresh, local geese remain stable this year. Anyone who values regional products should order early.
Company Gartenfrisch Jung recalls herb salad
Following the detection of STEC bacteria, a company from Baden-Württemberg wants to be on the safe side. It is recalling some of its products.
Saffron harvest starts in Saxony and Thuringia
Saffron cultivation is still a rarity in this country. Nevertheless, experts in Saxony and Thuringia harvest the red threads from the saffron blossoms every October - and this should not remain rare.
Already more than 200 cases of suspected mushroom poisoning
After eating the mushrooms you picked yourself, your stomach grumbles and doubts arise: Were they really edible mushrooms? The phone has rung dozens of times with experts about such cases.
Oktoberfest in Saxony: beer, brass band music and a sense of home
Oktoberfest is no longer just for Munich. Saxon breweries have recognized them as a sales hit - and use the spectacle to promote their beers.
Festive opening of the apple season in Saxony canceled
The late frosts in spring had already caught flowering fruit trees cold. As a result, the apple harvest in Saxony was catastrophic. The association reacts.
Recall of "Gut&Günstig Delikatess Geflügel-Fleischwurst" due to safety concerns
Consumption is not recommended: The manufacturer is recalling a poultry sausage that was mainly sold at Edeka and Marktkauf.
Frosty nights reduce grain harvest in Saxony
Saxony is expecting a significantly lower grain harvest this year than last year. Important cereals such as winter wheat are particularly affected - but there are also positive exceptions.
Edeka advises against voting for AfD: "Blue is not a good choice"
The AfD's poll results are causing concern in the business world. Several industry associations are speaking out ahead of the election. The retail company Edeka also publishes an election appeal.
Frost damage threatens Saxony's cideries
Every year, many Saxons bring apples, quinces and the like from their gardens and orchards to the cideries. But the harvest threatens to be a total failure. The result: rising prices.
Saxony: PFAS found in animal foodstuffs
The State Research Institute was able to detect the eternal chemicals in wild boar meat in particular. No cause for alarm, says its director Albrecht.
Increase in stollen production in the Ore Mountains despite summer heat
It's midsummer outside, but the first stollen is already leaving the oven in Annaberg. The aim is to produce 200 tons by Christmas.
Dresdener Mühle plans to invest 40 million euros in expansion
The Saxon company Dresdener Mühle is investing 40 million euros in the expansion of its production capacities. These are to increase by 50 percent.
Many details on the livestock logo in Saxony are still missing
Most pig farmers in Saxony have missed the deadline for reporting the type of farming. What consequences can this have?
Decline in beer sales in Saxony in 2023
Saxon brewers recorded a decline in beer sales of 2.5 percent in 2023.
Leipzig Student Union increases canteen prices from August
Due to continuing inflation, the Studentenwerk in Leipzig is increasing meal prices - with a few exceptions. Other Saxon cities are keeping prices stable.
Saxony's asparagus farmers satisfied with this year's harvest
Before the traditional end of the asparagus harvest, asparagus farmers in Saxony are satisfied with this year's season.
Anona focuses on growth with fitness bars
The food manufacturer Anona is producing protein bars and other lifestyle products with growing success. The managing directors are optimistic about the future.
Konsum Leipzig records sales growth and membership increase
The cooperative food retailer Konsum Leipzig recorded sales of over 200 million euros and an increase of 30,000 members in the last financial year.
Fruit growers: Significant losses in cherry harvest in Saxony
The cherry harvest in Saxony has almost completely failed due to the frost. Frost damage could become more frequent in the future due to climate change.
Recall of KORNELIA pizza dough due to possible glass splinters
Donaustrudel GmbH is recalling KORNELIA pizza dough because contamination with glass splinters cannot be ruled out.
Possible glass splinters in pizza dough: recall
Donaustrudel GmbH has recalled KORNELIA pizza dough in several German states due to possible glass splinters. The company, based in Amberg, Bavaria, announced on Wednesday via the lebensmittelwarnung.de portal that an upstream supplier could not rule out contamination of a raw material with glass sp ..
Possible glass splinters in pizza dough: recall
Donaustrudel GmbH has recalled KORNELIA pizza dough in several German states due to possible glass splinters. The company, based in Amberg, Bavaria, announced on Wednesday via the lebensmittelwarnung.de portal that an upstream supplier could not rule out contamination of a raw material with glass sp ..
Possible glass splinters in pizza dough: recall
Donaustrudel GmbH has recalled KORNELIA pizza dough in several German states due to possible glass splinters. The company, based in Amberg, Bavaria, announced on Wednesday via the lebensmittelwarnung.de portal that an upstream supplier could not rule out contamination of a raw material with glass sp ..
Recall of KORNELIA Bio Urkorn pizza dough due to possible glass splinters
Donaustrudel GmbH is recalling KORNELIA pizza dough due to possible contamination with glass splinters. Consumers should refrain from eating it.
Saxony wants to promote healthier out-of-home catering
Canteens in Saxony are to offer people healthier, more regional and organic food in future. "In canteens and school catering with their tight budgets, it is still a great challenge to cook regionally and bioregionally," said Saxony's Minister of Agriculture Wolfram Günther (Greens) on Wednesday at t ..
Strawberry harvest in Saxony significantly lower than last year
Saxony's fruit growers are expecting a significant drop in the strawberry harvest this year, with 1200 tons only half as much as last year.
Dulig: Unilever must secure the Auerbach plant in the long term
Economy Minister Martin Dulig (SPD) has appealed to the food company Unilever to hold on to the Auerbach plant in Vogtland in the long term. The site is highly productive and profitable, he emphasized during a visit on Thursday. "People need the certainty that it is secure in the long term. That's w ..
Wage increase for Riesa Nudeln employees in three steps
The employees of Riesa Nudeln receive a wage increase in three stages, as stipulated in the collective agreement
Konsum Leipzig can join the Edeka group
According to the Federal Cartel Office, it has "carefully examined" the merger - and assessed the consequences for consumers.
Unilever invests ten million euros at the Auerbach site in Vogtland
Unilever plans to invest ten million euros at the Auerbach site by the end of 2026 and cut fewer jobs than planned
Declining beer sales - industry confident for 2024
On April 23, German brewers raise a glass to each other. For it was on this day in 1516 that the Purity Law was proclaimed. The law is considered the oldest valid food law regulation in the world.
Egg production in Saxony in 2023 below the previous year
Saxony's laying hens produce millions of eggs every year. In 2023, however, they were less industrious - but the level was above the national average.
Easter too early for asparagus farmers in Saxony
For many, fresh asparagus is a must on the table at Easter. However, it usually takes a little while before the noble vegetable from the region ends up on the plate.
Saxony: New starred restaurant in the Michelin Guide
Guide Michelin honors Brüder-Restaurant in Aue-Bad Schlema, while stars are canceled for the 'Falco' in Leipzig.
Saxon asparagus farmers hope for sunshine
In many households, the first asparagus from the region is traditionally served at Easter. Whether this will work this year is uncertain due to the weather.
Saxon state parliament adopts reform of food monitoring
The Saxon state parliament has passed a reform of food monitoring to increase consumer safety and relieve the burden on local authorities.
County auctions off beer brewing plant
The district of Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge has put a special object up for sale. A beer brewing plant used in the past for vocational training is to find a new owner in an auction, as the district announced on Friday. The plant, including the cooling ice water system, fermentation tanks, strat ..
Saxon skilled trades increase turnover by 3.4 percent last year
The Saxon skilled trades sector recorded an increase in turnover last year. The healthcare, food and finishing trades in particular recorded strong growth.
Farmers protest in Poland against EU agricultural policy
German, Polish and Czech farmers demonstrated together on the Polish side of the border crossing near Bogatynia on Saturday against EU agricultural policy and the import of cheap agricultural products from Ukraine. As the chairman of the "Land Creates Connection" initiative announced on site on Satu ..
Farmers protest in Poland against EU agricultural policy
German, Polish and Czech farmers demonstrated together on the Polish side of the border crossing near Bogatynia on Saturday against EU agricultural policy and the import of cheap agricultural products from Ukraine. As the chairman of the "Land Creates Connection" initiative announced on site on Satu ..
Nine wineries promote Saxon wine at trade fair
Saxon winegrowers will be promoting fine wines from the region at the international trade fair "ProWein" (March 10 to 12). "The trade fair offers an excellent opportunity to introduce Saxony's excellent wine products to a knowledgeable trade audience," said Thomas Horn, Managing Director of Saxony's ..
Thai market in Berlin-Wilmersdorf to be relocated
The Thai market in Berlin-Wilmersdorf is moving from Preußenpark to Württembergische Straße. Criticism of the lack of concepts and citizen participation.
Coca-Cola grows in Germany
Coca-Cola's classic soft drinks are still popular, but the US company has recently seen particularly strong growth in energy drinks and sports drinks in Germany. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, the company responsible for bottling, sales and distribution, announced on Friday that Powerade, Fuze Tea ..
Company recalls cookies nationwide
The company Banketbakkerij Merba B.V. has recalled various types of cookies nationwide. The reason for the recall is that the packs could contain metal contaminants. The affected products were immediately withdrawn from sale, the company announced on Tuesday. They were available in almost all German ..
"Zum Arabischen Coffe Baum": Café soon in new splendor
Leipzig is home to one of the oldest coffee houses in Europe. After extensive renovations, the historic building is set to reopen at the end of the year. Bach's coffee cantata can then be heard again.
Cookie manufacturer recalls products nationwide
The Dutch company Banketbakkerij Merba has recalled cookie varieties of various brands throughout Germany due to possible metal parts. The company announced on Friday that it could not rule out the possibility of metal contaminants in individual packs. Consumption is not recommended. The affected pr ..
Konsum Leipzig records ten percent increase in sales
Last year, the regional retail company Konsum Leipzig achieved sales of more than 200 million euros, an increase of ten percent on the previous year.
Unilever cuts 80 jobs at the Auerbach site
The food group Unilever wants to let go of numerous employees at its Auerbach site in the Vogtland region.
Günther: Food industry in a stable position
Saxony's Agriculture Minister Wolfram Günther (Greens) has attested to the good development of the food industry in the state. The industry is in a stable position, but has had turbulent years behind it, he said on Monday at the Green Week in Berlin. "Extreme weather, increased input prices and the ..
Hospitality industry pessimistic despite higher prices
Schnitzel and salad have cost more in many restaurants since the beginning of the year. Due to the high costs and taxes, many Saxon establishments are also taking more days off and opening for shorter periods.
Saxony's agricultural and food sector at the Green Week in Berlin
38 companies and associations from Saxony are presenting their products and innovations at the Green Week in Berlin, including eight certified organic farms. Agriculture Minister Wolfram Günther emphasizes the importance of the trade fair for regional value creation and climate protection.
Be careful with dietary supplements in the form of fruit gums
The Poisons Information Center warns of the danger of confusing food supplements in the form of fruit gums with normal sweets. Children could snack on these in large quantities. There are also fruit gums for adults with psychoactive substances.
Recall: "Ehrlich Bio! Fruit Nut & Chocolate" with salmonella
A batch of "Ehrlich Bio! Frucht Nuss & Schokolade" was recalled due to the detection of salmonella in one of the ingredients.
Bio Company recalls goji berries
The manufacturer Bio Company is recalling goji berries with a best-before date of 28.05.2024 due to the risk of salmonella. The warning relates to the 100-gram pre-packaged product, the company announced on the lebensmittelwarnung.de platform on Friday. Packs with a different best-before date are no ..
In Saxony, savings are made particularly on heating
An analysis shows that heating energy is being used particularly sparingly in Saxony this winter.
Home cooking particularly popular in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia
According to a survey by Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), almost half of people in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia prefer home cooking every day or several times a week. In Berlin and Brandenburg, on the other hand, this only applies to around one in three.
Czech supermarket chain bans sale of live carp at Christmas
The supermarket chain Billa joins the ban on the sale of live carp in front of its stores.
Teigwaren Riesa GmbH expands production capacity with new plant
Teigwaren Riesa GmbH can expand its production capacity with a new spaetzle and rolled noodle plant and produce 20,000 tons more noodles per year.
Manufacturer recalls cheese wheel
The manufacturer Route des Terroirs has recalled the cheese wheel "Morbier Maison Monts & Terroirs". There is a suspicion that it contains potentially pathogenic e-coli bacteria, the portal of the federal states and the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety announced on Thursday. ..
Company recalls "Green raisins extra long"
Hamburg-based Nadi Holding GmbH has recalled the product "Grüne Rosinen extra lang". The portal of the federal states and the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety announced on Wednesday that an increased content of sulphur dioxide had been detected. The 400-gram packs with a best-be ..
More expensive cookies - but overall inflation rate is easing
Christmas baking is expensive for many Saxons this year. The prices for a number of baking ingredients are significantly higher than a year ago, the State Statistical Office announced on Wednesday. Sugar (20.3 percent), baking powder and vanilla sugar (13.3), jam (11.4) as well as eggs and flour (2. ..
Saxony's tourism minister criticizes expiry of reduced VAT for food in restaurants
Saxony's Tourism Minister Barbara Klepsch has criticized the planned expiry of the reduced VAT for meals in restaurants.
Saxony's tourism minister criticizes expiry of reduced VAT for food in restaurants
Saxony's Tourism Minister Barbara Klepsch has criticized the planned expiry of the reduced VAT for meals in restaurants.
New slaughterhouse for pigs
A new slaughterhouse for pigs is set to go into operation in the district of Central Saxony in spring 2024. The plan is to slaughter and cut up 60 pigs a week in Königshain-Wiederau, Genießergenossenschaft Sachsen eG announced on Monday. The meat is to be processed in partner companies. According to ..
Saxony's Minister President opens 19th Pulsnitz gingerbread market
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer opens the 19th Pulsnitz gingerbread market, where visitors can buy handmade products as well as sweet delicacies.
Bautz'ner mustard and delicatessen is spared supply bottlenecks abroad
Bautz'ner Senf und Feinkost is spared supply bottlenecks abroad thanks to increased use of domestic raw materials.
Lieferando expands range to include technology products from Saturn and Mediamarkt
Lieferando cooperates with Saturn and Mediamarkt to deliver tech products to users.
Despite inflation and price increases - the Pfefferküchler in Pulsnitz feel no decline in demand
Despite inflation and price increases, the gingerbread makers in Pulsnitz do not notice any decrease in demand. Customers continue to signal their willingness to spend money on gingerbread.
Alnatura recalls chickpeas: Possible glass foreign bodies
Because of a possible danger from glass foreign bodies in individual jars, the organic retailer Alnatura has recalled a batch of chickpeas in jars. Specifically, the recall involves Alnatura chickpeas in a jar 330 g with the batch number/lot number L0322/14 with a best-before date of Dec. 31, 2026, ..
Vintage in the Elbe Valley before completion - autumn gilds vintage
After almost seven weeks, most of the grapes in Saxony's Elbe Valley are in the cellar. The harvest nourishes hopes of the winegrowers for a crowning of the wine year - which was again challenging.
Peak potato harvest in Saxony - drought hampers farmers
The drought is making farmers' work more difficult during the potato harvest in Saxony and can lead to quality losses.
Area under soybean cultivation tripled in Saxony-Anhalt
The size of the cultivated areas for soybeans in Saxony-Anhalt has tripled in recent years. While in 2016 soybeans were grown on about 887 hectares of land, last year it was 2700 hectares, as reported by the State Statistical Office in Halle on Monday. The number of cultivating farms has also increa ..
Drought affects grain harvest in Saxony
In Saxony, an above-average grain harvest is expected despite the drought, but with impaired quality.