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.
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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 ..
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.
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 ..
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ..