
After poor harvest balance: Expert: No empty shelves despite low harvest
Between July 2021 and July 2026, prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages rose by 32.6 percent, according to the Federal Statistical Office
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Between July 2021 and July 2026, prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages rose by 32.6 percent, according to the Federal Statistical Office. The apple harvest is also smaller than in the successful year 2025. For comparison: The general price increase in Germany was 21.5% during this period.
Furthermore, No, says Judith Dittrich, market analyst for consumer research at the Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft (AMI). “The market is supplied,” she told the German Press Agency. Consumers continue to buy very price-consciously a Barbara Kopske from market researcher Nielsen IQ emphasizes that in addition to the harvest quantities, there are many factors that affect the prices of food, for example. Farmers' Association: Disappointing harvest The German Building Association had reported on Tuesday of a disappointing harvest this year. “In southern and western Germany in particular, the lack of rainfall has led to weak yields and even failures in individual crops,” said Farmers’ President Joachim Rukwied.
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Between July 2021 and July 2026, prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages rose by 32.6 percent, according to the Federal Statistical Office.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe apple harvest is also smaller than in the successful year 2025.
reliability low1/2 sourcesFor comparison: The general price increase in Germany was 21.5% during this period.
reliability low1/2 sourcesNo, says Judith Dittrich, market analyst for consumer research at the Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft (AMI). “The market is supplied,” she told the German Press Agency.
reliability low1/2 sourcesConsumers continue to buy very price-consciously a Barbara Kopske from market researcher Nielsen IQ emphasizes that in addition to the harvest quantities, there are many factors that affect the prices of food, for example.
reliability low1/2 sourcesFarmers' Association: Disappointing harvest The German Building Association had reported on Tuesday of a disappointing harvest this year. “In southern and western Germany in particular, the lack of rainfall has led to weak yields and even failures in individual crops,” said Farmers’ President Joachim Rukwied.
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