Germany: Retail Foods 2014
Germany is by far the biggest market in the European Union with good prospects for U.S. food products like tree nuts, wine, processed fruits and vegetables, fruit juices and others. The food retail market is fairly consolidated with discounters dominating the market. Food marketing trends in Germany show an increase in private labels and in demand for organic, convenience, health, sustainable, wellness, and new innovative as well as luxury products. The EU-U.S. Organic Equivalence Cooperation has created new export opportunities for U.S. companies.