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TRADE SHOW MAGAZINE
Grüne Woche . AGRARPOLITIK
17 – 26 January 2020
www.greenweek.de 2020
Partner Country
CROATIA
The Culture of Agriculture
In Hall 10.2, the youngest member state of the EU will be presenting
its1 wealth of tastes and hospitality, culture and tradition.
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AT A GLANCE
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World Tour
Landwirtschaft, Garten, Tiere
Impressum
Published by: Messe Berlin GmbH, Messedamm 22, 14055 Berlin, Emanuel Höger (responsible for content
under German Press Law) Editors: Ilka Dreimann, Christine Franke, Catrin Hahn, Wolfgang Rogall
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Green Week • WELCOME
Marija Vučković, Minister
of Agriculture of Croatia,
welcomes Lars Jaeger
Welcome!
The International Green Week Berlin
2020 is about to start. I would like to
cordially invite you, together with the
entire team, to immerse yourself in
this unique world of experience, with
the largest selection of regional deli-
cacies from Germany and internatio-
nal delicacies from around the globe.
You can look forward to Croatia as a
Dear Readers!
partner country, which will present all
the country‘s flavors in Hall 10.2. Expe-
rience the flowering, verdant spring
splendor in the flower hall in January. Croatia is the newest member country from Slavonia, the Croatian „granary“
Find out how agriculture is meeting of the European Union. With its thous- – it’s used for many baked goods. And
the challenges of the future and how and-year-old culture & traditions, as every Slavonian household has its own
the future will taste. Let yourself be well as all of its natural resources, the recipe for the sausage specialty “Ku-
surprised by our new Hall 27, where country has joined this group and can len” as well as hard cured bacon. The
there will be a complete hectare of now present the full diversity of its ag- Neretva Valley and the Neretva Delta
„Country Living „. The Alpine republics ricultural production and gastronomy. are among Europe’s most beautiful
are now gathered in Hall 4.2, and the The tremendous natural and climatic landscapes, framed by idyllic mandarin
Nordic countries – Scandinavia and the diversity of the country provides for orange plantations. Wine gives a spe-
Baltic States – await you in Hall 8.2. On rich agricultural production - from cial touch to every Croatian dish – and
the final weekend fans of equestrian cultivated plants and industrial crops with around 250 varieties of Croatian
sports really get their money‘s worth to vineyards to a large selection of grapes, finding the right wine is never
at HIPPOLOGICA. Around 25 show sta- continental and Mediterranean fruit a problem! On the ten days of Green
ges and cooking studios provide fun and vegetables. Off the Croatian coast Week you will have the opportunity
infotainment for ten days. The field is there are 1,244 islands and islets. Ne- to taste the whole range of Croatia’s
ready – and the seeds have been sown. arly every inhabited island has its own flavors. Maybe you would also like to
We look forward to seeing you from specialty or a product for which it‘s discover your own favorite specialties
January 17 to 26 in Berlin. known: Pag lamb, olive oil from the on your next holiday? We are looking
islands of Cres, Korcula, Šolta and Ist- forward to seeing you!
ria, air dried ham (Pršut) or different
Lars Jaeger types of salt for seasoning meat or Marija Vučković
Project Manager, International fish – to name only a few. Flour comes Minister for Agriculture
Green Week Berlin of the Republic of Croatia
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View of the Pag peninsula. About 1,200 islands
and islets lie off the Croatian coast.
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Green Week • Partner country
CROATIA
Country of the 1,000 islands
This year‘s Green Week partner country is Croatia. The youngest EU member state - Croatia joined the
European Union on 1 July 2013 - has a lot to offer in terms of both landscape and culinary delights. In
order to present all this to the guests of International Green Week, this year the country on the Adri-
atic coast will make its most extensive trade fair appearance ever.
T
1 Fishing and fish processing are im- he Croatian agriculture and areas of high-quality agricultural pro-
portant sectors of the economy on food industry has a lot to of- ducts, organic farming and the com-
the long Adriatic coast. Squid and
fer. The rich tradition is the re- bination of agriculture and tourism.
tuna - as from this tuna farm - are
popular specialties. sult of a variety of natural con-
ditions in a geographically small area, Link between agriculture and tourism
2 You can stock up on fresh, deli- as well as various cultural influences to The focus is on small farms, as they
cious food at the Fresh Market in which the country has been exposed dominate Croatia‘s production struc-
Zagreb, at the foot of the cathedral.
throughout history. After joining the ture and have proven their adaptabi-
3 Winegrowing and production are European Union in 2013, a number of lity and survivability over past turbul-
also an important industry. Many reforms were completed which also ent years. The Croatian Ministry of
vineyards, like this one, are found in had a strong impact on the country‘s Agriculture sees itself as a partner for
the country.
agricultural and fishing sectors. The producers and potential investors in
4 In Croatia there are over 250 innovations included not only regula- the development of a modern, tech-
varieties of grapes, so there is so- tions, norms and trading conditions, nologically innovative and competitive
mething for every taste. but also a new philosophy of agricultu- agricultural, food and fishing sector.
Photos: Wolfgang Rogall, Berlin Exhibiti- ral policy that has fundamentally chan-
on Centre ged production conditions in Croatia. There are close connections to Ger-
many, and not only in diplomatic and
Today Croatia sees its chance in the economic terms: The majority of for-
Recipe
common market of the European Uni- eign tourists who visit Croatia throug-
on. Its strengths lie above all in the hout the year come from Germany.
NERETVA BRUDET A LA MARE
Eel, mullet and frogs are the Preparation
main ingredients of Croatia‘s Put three large tablespoons of
Minister of Agriculture Mari- olive oil, grated onion, bay leaf
ja‘s favorite dish. One of the and hot pepper in a saucepan.
secrets of the preparation is Stir and add two tablespoons
that the pot must be turned of tomato puree, salt and wa-
during the preparation. A Ne- ter. Cut the eel into pieces and
retva proverb says: „For every cook for 25 to 30 minutes.
fish head in the pot you need a
piece of hot pepper.“ Then add the frogs and vine-
gar and, after two to three
1 kg eel
minutes, the mullet. Cook ever-
300 g mullet ything well. Neretva brudet is
16 frogs not to be stirred, but the pot
200 g red onions must be turned to the left and
tomato puree, bay leaf, salt, to the right. The dish is served
oil, vinegar and hot paprika with Palenta (corn semolina).
Green Week • Partner country
D i d y o u k n o w ? pacity for increased trade between
the two countries in the areas of ag-
riculture and food. Not least because
The medieval city walls of Croatia has the fastest growing share
Dubrovnik are among the most of organic land among all EU Member
famous tourist destinations in States and, as a result, the quantity
the world. of organic food is steadily increasing.
The breeding of the white 50 exhibitors present delicacies
Lipizzaner horse dates back to As a partner country of this year‘s Green
the 16th century. Week, Croatia would like to take the
opportunity to present its agriculture
The scarf worn by Croatian
and food industry to visitors from Berlin,
soldiers in the 17th century
Germany and the whole world on Euro-
became today‘s tie. pe‘s most important agricultural stage.
Over 4,000 years ago the
Dalmatian dog breed was bred The country is represented by about
in Dalmatia. 5 fifty exhibitors - large and small food
companies and family farms - who will
Nikola Tesla, born in 1856 in present gastronomic delicacies such as
Smiljan, Croatia, was a brilliant The EU is the largest trading partner air-dried ham (Pršut), kulen, honey, oil,
inventor in the field of electri- Croatia‘s largest trading partner is brandy (Rakija), wines and other local
cal engineering. the European Union; 65 percent of products. In a national restaurant in
the country’s trade volume flows into Hall 10.2, visitors to the fair will have
Traminer premium wine, neighboring European countries. Ger- the opportunity to taste typical Croati-
which was served on the oc- many is one of the most important an specialties and traditional Croatian
casion of the coronation cele- export markets. Almost one tenth of dishes
brations of Elizabeth II, comes the agricultural and food products
from the Ilok wine cellars. exported are heading north, and the
trend keeps rising. Croatia‘s main ex-
Paški sir is a famous chee-
ports are malt extract, rapeseed, cho-
se, kulen is a traditional meat colate and tobacco. They alone ac-
delicacy and Pršut is a special count for more than half of all exports.
smoked ham.
The Croatian Ministry of Agriculture is
convinced that there is yet more ca-
5 Air-dried ham is a specialty.
6 Meat and sausage products make
up a large part of Croatia‘s culinary
heritage. Here‘s a delicious sausage
platter.
7 Street cafés like this one in Zagreb
also offer a lot of treats for sweets-
lovers.
8 Tuna steak from the waters of the
Adriatic is very popular with gour-
mets.
9 Fine wines from Croatia: The
many grape varieties satisfy wine
lovers’ every whim.
10 Traditional pan-fried dishes like
these should not be missing from
any menu.
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Famous Pag cheese comes from
Pag – the cheese owes its taste to
aromatic herbs, sea salt deposits
and special wind currents.
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Global F
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January
16 – 18
International agricultural
trade can make an import-
Trade protects the food supply ant contribution to world
food supply. This is because
it creates a balance between
The Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) is the world‘s leading regions with different food
international conference on the future of agriculture and the food indus- supplies.
try. Their theme this year is: „Food for all! Trade for a safe, varied and Photo: kalyakan – stock.adobe.com
sustainable diet“.
F
rom 16 to 18 January – How can we har- be minimized in order events. In addition to the
2020, this important ness trade for agricul- to ensure sustainability. Federal Ministry of Food
conference will take tural development? In the end, it’s essential and Agriculture (BMEL),
place, and for the twelfth that each link in the food which is responsible for the
time it will be part of In- The world’s population chain makes its contribu- event, organizers include a
ternational Green Week is growing rapidly – the tion to climate protection number of well-known in-
Berlin. More than 2,000 Food and Agriculture Or- and conserves resources ternational organizations
participants from scien- ganization FAO estimates such as water and soil. such as the EU Commis-
ce, business, civil society that it will rise to ten bil- sion, WTO, FAO and the
and the public, as well as lion people by 2050. To At the Forum, these ques- World Bank.
around 70 agriculture mi- feed the world‘s growing tions will be comprehensi-
nisters from all over the population, agriculture vely discussed from various Further information on
world, will comprehensi- needs to produce more points of view in the con- GFFA 2020 and the possibi-
vely analyze and discuss food and food losses must text of numerous public lity of free online registra-
the opportunities and tion can be found online:
challenges of agricultural www.gffa-berlin.de
trade during the GFFA. In
particular, these questions
will be in the foreground: The Global Forum for Food
and Agriculture encoura-
– What role does trade play ges an exchange of ideas:
in the world’s food supply? Top representatives of the
– How can we create fair agricultural and food indus-
rules for agricultural trade? try, agricultural policy and
– How can we make glo- non-governmental organiz-
bal supply chains inclusive, ations meet in Berlin.
sustainable and secure? Photo: BMEL/photothek.net
Green Week • AGRARPOLITIcs
„YOU DECIDE!“
The consumer has the final say
In Hall 23a, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture will inform consumers about their
opportunities to influence and participate in decisions made along the entire value-added chain:
Whether in purchasing, handling with foodstuffs or biodiversity.
A
t the Federal Ministry
of Food and Agricul-
ture, the focus in 2020
will be on consumers and
their opportunities to influ-
ence the entire value-added
chain. The presentation in
Hall 23a covers a broad spec-
trum of decision-making
options: Shopping in the su-
permarket, designing one‘s
own garden, preparing food
and what comes on the ta-
ble. The presentation also 1 2
illustrates how the Federal 1 The special exhibition of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture is always one of the most
Ministry of Food and Agri- informative exhibition areas of the Green Week.
culture, together with its 2 Federal Minister of Agriculture Julia Klöckner advocates healthy, safe and high-quality
research institutions, creates food at Green Week.
the framework for conscious
consumer decisions through
political action and research. ensure good shelf-life. We ves taste. Even in commu- app, one of the most po-
use an apple laser to show nal catering - whether at pular apps of the federal
You decide when you buy how we contribute to the school, at work or in cate- government. Enter whate-
groceries reduction of plastic waste ring for the elderly - ever- ver food you have at home
through the research and yone can influence what and get tasty recipe sugge-
Find out the effect that development of packaging gets put on the table. stions from the app.
increased animal welfare alternatives.
in the pigsty has on meat You decide how many groce- You decide how insect-fri-
prices, and what prices are You decide what gets put on ries end up in the trash endly your garden is
necessary in order to pro- the table
vide farmers with a sus- Our initiative „Too good Protection from insects
tainable family income. In Our research is aimed at for the bin!“ sensitizes starts in the garden and on
a virtual supermarket you reducing the sugar, fat and people to the sustainable the balcony. With lots of
can interactively discover salt content of processed use of food. Food belongs flowers and diverse plants,
which official German se- foods while preserving on the table and not in the we give tips on how gar-
als refer to organic quality, their taste - the so-called trash. With useful tips we dens can become more
region origin and protec- reformulation of foods. show you how it works. insect-friendly and how
ted designations of origin. And you can try it: On a For example, where food the balcony in the city can
touch screen, anyone can can be kept best and lon- become a micro-biotope.
In addition, food inspec- make their breakfast he- gest in the refrigerator. We have compiled a lot of
tors give tips on how to re- althier with reformulated additional information and
cognize the quality of fruit food - and test on the spot In addition, we have de- interesting facts and figures
and vegetables and how to how good the alternati- veloped the Best-Leftovers at www.bienenfuettern.de.
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BIO-ECONOMY
Economizing with raw materials
from the field and forest
Visitors to the stand of the Fachagentur
Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e.V. (FNR, the
Agency for Renewable Resources) can ex-
perience modern living which treats nature
and its resources with care. In the bio-eco-
nomy, vegetable raw materials from the
field and the forest replace crude oil & the
like, thus significantly contributing to clima-
te protection and the security of supply.
The FNR illustrates what bio-economy looks
like in practice by means of a fuel-saving
Photo: Messe Berlin
lightweight vehicle body, made of plant
fibers, which makes a contribution to sus-
tainable mobility. Another example is car
tires – their natural rubber content does
not require the deforestation of tropical
One hectare of „Country Living“
rainforests, but the use of domestic arable
land.
For the first time, Green Week is also in a new place:
Wood is an important raw material supplier
Hall 27 of the exhibition grounds
in the bio-economy. We show how heating
with wood produces much lower, and The southwestern part of the Berlin exhibition grounds on Jafféstrasse extends over one
more environmentally-friendly, emissions. hectare. With an area of around 10,000 square meters, new multifunctional Hall 27 is now
The FNR‘s Competence and Information available to Green Week. It is the largest hall on the site and mobile walls can divide it
Center for Forests and Wood (KIWUH) into as many as ten rooms of varying sizes. In addition, there are 5,000 square meters of
presents wood-based products ranging usable space in the three-story entrance hall, including its own foyer and 20 conference
from toothbrushes and T-shirts to modern rooms. One big highlight is the 200 square meter roof terrace. The new building is located
wooden buildings. In a hands-on activity next to CityCube Berlin. The two covered crossings to Halls 1 and 25 now make it possible
in which visitors match wood samples to to have a complete, indoor tour of the exhibition grounds. The hall, which is marketed
different species of trees, they develop an under the name hub27 as a location for trade fairs and exhibitions, events and congresses,
understanding of wood in a very hands- is part of Messe Berlin‘s modernization plan for the next 15 years. In the first phase, the
on way: They learn which tree species are halls around the Funkturm are currently being updates to the latest technical standards.
protecting today’s climate – as well as the Therefore, they are not available to IGW this year.
forest of the future – and which produce
The new hall makes it possible to structure individual exhibition areas better and to
renewable wood materials.
bundle them thematically. Under the slogan „Country Living“, the segments „rural de-
velopment“, „multi-talented wood“, „renewable resources“, „forest, game, hunting and
nature“, „bio-economy“ and „organic farming“ are all involved. Organic farming associ-
ations are also represented here.
The southwestern part of the exhibition grounds houses the agricultural exhibition areas
Ski boots made
and the animal sheds. International participations can be found from the northern halls
from renewable
around the summer garden at Hammarskjöldplatz all the way to the south side of the
raw materials -
exhibition grounds, i.e. Russia in Hall 2.2. Hall 4.2 will now feature the Alpine Republics,
FNR has already
Hall 6.2 will predominantly feature Asian and Arab countries, and Hall 8.2 will feature
promoted such
the Nordic countries, i.e. Scandinavia and the Baltic States. The participation areas of the
research.
German federal states are growing once again and, for the first time, you will be able to
Photo: Catrin Hahn experience them all in a row of eight successive exhibition halls. The eastern part of the
exhibition grounds, with the Flower Hall (Hall 9) is dedicated to horticulture.Green Week • AGRARPOLITIcs
In the combined exhibition „Country
Living“, all the things that are so of- HALL 27: LAND IN SIGHT
ten missing from media coverage of
rural areas are represented: Clever
A country outing focusing on rural development and hunting, mul-
minds with resourceful ideas, designs ti-talented wood and renewable raw materials, bio-economy and
for a solidly united and sustainab- organic farming
le future, committed people, strong
economic regions.
Discuss with the exhibitors what cons-
titutes a good life in the countryside.
What role do civic commitment and
participation, freedom for sustainable
lifestyles and digitalization play? Take
educational trips to places which of-
fer a good life, experience a new look
at traditions and digital solutions for
village life. Take advantage of this
opportunity to find about successful
projects and the challenges and suc-
cess factors of rural development and
to make contacts.
And if you want to know more, stay a
while longer and follow the program
on the Land-Schau stage - an exciting
mix of entertainment, information
and culinary delights. Historical parish garden in Starkow (district of North Vorpommern). The parsonage forms
the center of the village with the Gothic brick church, the sexton‘s house, the parish
widow‘s house and the parish barn. This garden is an enchanting place to dream and relax
and is open to all visitors. Photo: Socio-Agricultural SocietyGreen Week • AGRARPOLITIcs
which has been initiated by the Federal
Dialogue among federal ministries Ministry of Education and Research
and „Science in Dialogue“, visitors to
Federal government involved in several exhibition areas International Green Week can discover
the solutions that bio-economics has
to offer for a sustainable society and
economy. How can we live more sus-
tainably, conserve resources and at the
same time maintain our high standard
of living? The Bio-economy Exhibition
of Science Year 2020 in Hall 27 pre-
sents numerous solutions as interactive
exhibits. It’s really worth a visit! And if
you want to find out more about the
bio-economy, take a look at wissen-
schaftsjahr.de.
Federal Environment Ministry: Climate pro-
tection in the agricultural sector, an infor-
mative environmental obstacle course and a
climate kitchen for your home
The Federal Environment Ministry’s
hands-on exhibition invites visitors to
Hall 1.2b. How can we ourselves beco-
This year the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
me active, and how can the agricultural
will once again discuss the following topic: Where does our coffee come from? sector of the future go hand in hand
Photo: Janine Schmitz/photothek.net with environmental protection? The
German Development Ministry: „Living well gether with our partners, we will sur-
– being climate-conscious and fair“ prise you with new topics, including the
Green Button, the government seal for
At International Green Week 2020, the socially and ecologically produced tex-
Federal Ministry for Economic Coopera- tiles. Also our major attractions from
tion and Development (BMZ) will pre- recent years which revolve around co-
sent itself with a versatile and colorful coa and coffee – such as the chocolate
stand in Hall 1.2b. Under the motto fountain - will once again be on display.
„Living well – being climate-conscious We offer a diverse program both on
and fair“ we invite you to experience stage and in the cooking shows. At the
and discover climate-consciousness. To- same time, we also provide information
on how tropical forests are important
for the climate, including tastes of pro-
ducts from sustainable agriculture. A
special highlight is the Climate Bubble,
where visitors can experience up close
how climate change is affecting Afri- At the stand of the Federal Ministry for
the Environment, Nature Conservation and
cans’ lives. Nuclear Safety (BMU), the topics of rural
infrastructure, sustainability and nature
Federal Ministry of Education and Research: protection and species conservation will be
„Little heroes, big impact“ – a sustainable presented. Photo BMU
future with the bio-economy!
major focus of the exhibition stand is a
Microorganisms which break down program of events with lectures, talks,
pollutants, building and insulating ma- cooking courses and other event for-
terials from plant fibers or algae-based mats devoted to climate kitchens for
Federal Research Minister Anja Karliczek kerosene substitutes - the bio-economy the home, alternative concepts to the
visits the pavilions of the Bio-Economy Exhi-
unites a large variety of bio-based in- throwaway society, climate protection
bition. Photo: BMBF Hans-Joachim Rickel
novations. Right at the beginning of in the agricultural sector as well as soil
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AGRARPOLITIK WELTREISE Green Week • WORLD CULINARY TOUR
Netherlands Latvia
Georgia
Norway Switzerland Sweden
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Poland
Ghana Qatar Denmark
Bon étit
app
M
esse Berlin hosts people and
companies from all over the
world. Every year in January, du-
ring Green Week, the world invites you
to dinner: insect snacks from Finland
or chili sauce from the Swedish buf-
Hungary
fet of Nobel Prize winners, vanilla and
dried fruit snacks from Madagascar,
wines from the southern hemisphere,
Portuguese Pastel de Nata or Moroc-
can spices. Those who are hungry for
pleasure and/or thirsty for adventure
can go on a discovery tour thought
the international food industry halls.
C
roatia: The partner country of this Azerbaijan
year‘s International Green Week
has a lot to offer in culinary terms,
including many cheese and sausage spe-
cialties and more than 250 varieties of
grapes.
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A visit to the digital farm: Experience
agriculture through virtual reality
and agriculture with them and ask
questions about modern agriculture.
Another highlight is a visit to a virtual
farm: Augmented Reality and Virtu-
al Reality, i.e. the computer-aided
expansion of sensory perception,
bring a farm to life. For this multi-
media „Experience Tour of Modern
Agriculture“, a shipping container
was rebuilt in such a way that, for
instance, you can touch the harvest
All about
tube of a combine harvester while
an iPad shows you how the tube and
harvester are used in agriculture. An
CLIMATE PROTECTION
additional highlight: a card with co-
lored transparencies makes it possible
to switch between the perspectives
of farmer, consumer and industry.
At the Farm Experience in Hall 3.2, visitors can discover
Climb a tractor, see what it looks like
what modern agriculture can do for the climate. in a pigsty, or watch when calves are
being fed – the Farm Experience in
A
griculture plays a key role in cli- This will show how digitalization via
mate protection. The effects of sensor technology or autonomous dri-
its actions are enormous, but at ving can contribute to climate protec-
the same time it can do a great deal tion, how agricultural raw materials
to reduce emissions, bind greenhouse can provide alternatives to plastic in
gases and counter the consequences the packaging industry and how plant
of climate change. Visitors to the Farm breeders can counteract drought in
Experience in Hall 3.2 can discover Germany by breeding new varieties.
how agriculture takes on responsibi- In addition, people who produce our
lity in this area and what solutions it food and are committed to climate
is developing. Together with over 40 protection will be on hand to ans-
partners, the Modern Agriculture Fo- wer questions: There are 100 “Ag-
rum (FML) offers answers to the ques- rarScouts” on site, i.e. farmers who
tion of what modern agriculture does are involved in dialogue with consu- Hall 3.2 has been a crowd-pleaser at
for climate-friendly food production. mers. Visitors can discuss nutrition Green Week for many years. In addi-
tion to interactive stations where you
can experience agriculture up close or
find out about topics such as animal
welfare, environmental protection
and sustainability, there are also di-
scussion events, live demonstrations
and cooking shows on the show stage.
Above: Around 100 AgrarScouts are
available to answer questions during
IGW. On the Event Farm visitors learn
how our food is grown.Green Week • FOOD INDUSTRY
Harvest time on large grain fields.
Photo: DBV
What will the
future taste like?
Searching for trends with
the food industry
The food industry trend show is ente-
ring its third round. The Federation of
German Food & Drink Industries (BVE)
and the Food Federation Germany
(Lebensmittelverband Deutschland)
are looking for innovations in 2020
that take account of the diversity of
tastes as well as
answer questions
TAKING RESPONSIBILITY regarding sus-
The topics of agriculture and nutrition and a variety of crop rotations and catch tainability, health
are becoming increasingly important in crops. Farmers make a substantial cont- and social responsibility. Together with
society. In addition to food security, issu- ribution to energy system transformati- young companies from the food start-
es such as animal welfare, species and cli- on and climate protection in the field of up scene, established big players in the
mate protection also play an important renewable energy. Ten percent of elec- food industry are asking: „What will
role today. German agriculture is aware tricity produced today comes from the the future taste like?” In addition to
of these issues and has been undergo- agricultural sector: Wind, solar and bio- Danone, REWE and McDonald‘s, the
ing a change process towards greater gas plants are important components of Quality Assurance Association Resour-
sustainability for quite some time. Inves- the energy revolution. Farmers are thus ce Chain of PET Beverage Containers
tments are being made to this end, for making an active contribution to impro- (Gütegemeinschaft Wertstoffkette
example, in stables which provide more ving the climate balance. The German PET-Getränkeverpackungen e.V.) will be
animal welfare. Good animal health is Farmers‘ Association will also be working on-site for the first time. In the start-up
the first prerequisite for animal welfa- intensively on climate protection as part area, Isaac Nutrition will present food
re, and it’s also crucial for success in ani- of Green Week. German agriculture is ta-
made from insects on both weekends.
mal husbandry. Agriculture accounts for king its share of responsibility and conti-
Roquette Klötze GmbH presents the
about seven percent of greenhouse gas nuing to develop in terms of sustainable
“Powerfood Algae”, the protein- and
emissions, but is more directly affected management. The next generation of
nutrient-rich food of the future. The
by climate change than almost any other well-trained farmers who are growing
Berlin start-up “Kolonne 0” joins the
sector. This is why the German Farmers‘ up now will show that they have a keen
Association has set climate protection sense of modern and sustainable agricul-
health trend and presents first-class
targets for itself in its climate strategy, ture. Innovations and new methods will wine specialties, all of which are com-
including a 30 percent reduction in CO2 make it possible to operate successfully pletely alcohol-free. Knärzje will also be
emissions by 2030. It is focusing on care- and at the same time to meet the social poured: The bread-beer is the winner of
ful land management, climate-efficient requirements of an increasingly sustain- this year‘s „Too good for the bin“ com-
and water-saving cultivation methods able agriculture sector. petition which
is focused on
reducing food
waste. On the
WHAT WILL THE first two days,
FUTURE you can also
taste cake dough at Spooning Cookie.
TA S T E L I K E ? Of course, tastings are not only possib-
le at the stands but also at the Cook
HALL 3.2 and Talks in the show kitchen. Young
guests will also have the opportunity to
go crazy in the show kitchen and beco-
me „chefs of the future“ as part of the
Young Generation program.
19Grüne Woche . AGRARPOLITIK
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DELECTABLES
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Green Week 2020 is following the consumer trend and serving regional products more than ever
before. On the following pages you can whet your appetite and decide which specialties from the
German federal states you would like to taste.
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nternational Green Week can be „glo- 3 Creative & sustainable: That’s Berlin Griesels ice cream. The beauty of this re-
bal“, but it can also be „regional“. The In the Berlin Hall, 22a, tradition and start- gion and the ability to spend holidays on
participation of the German federal up culture come together: Long-estab- a farm here make Hessen a great place to
states is growing and with it the range of lished Berlin companies such as Curry 36 visit. TV-chef Rainer Neidhart will conjure
delicious products from all corners of Ger- are represented, as is Kukki Cocktail, a up dishes in the show kitchen together
many. Consumers rely on regional food start-up for frozen cocktails, and Naturo- with rural Hessian women and chefs from
because they have confidence in the local- polis, an urban farming project. The topic Wetterau will whip up delicious dishes so
ly produced food and want to support the of sustainability also plays a central role visitors can enjoy Hessian culinary delights.
local economy. Here you can get a fore- at toogoodtogo, a group which works Come and get a whiff of Hessen air!
taste of what Germany‘s regions have to to save food from being wasted. So it‘s
offer in eight exhibition halls: no wonder that Berlin received the title 6 Vintage Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
„Fairtrade Town“ in 2018. The Berlin Cof- For the 21st time, the state of Mecklen-
1 Baden-Württemberg is wild about game fee Roastery (Berliner Kaffeerösterei) will burg-Western Pomerania welcomes its
Almost 40 percent of Baden-Württem- celebrate its premiere at the Berlin stand. guests in Hall 5.2b. Over a space of 1,800
berg is covered by forests, which provide The company shows how fair conditions square meters, around 70 exhibitors pre-
habitats for around 50 different tree spe- lead to top quality. Visitors to the trade sent products which everyone associates
cies and many native wildlife species. The show can smell, taste and enjoy top-class with the country. You can enjoy a smoked
game here is distinctive due to its origina- coffee in the Berlin Hall. fish-praline or a strong „Arktik-Ale“ beer.
lity and fine flavor. Delicious saddle of ve- But there are also specialties on offer that
nison, wild boar spare ribs and grilled ve- 4 Brandenburg – a new look you might not expect, such as sea buckt-
nison make meat lovers‘ mouths water. At The Brandenburg Hall, 21a, might take horn marzipan bread or smoked ostrich
the community/shared/joint Baden-Würt- you by surprise with its completely new ham. The exhibitors bring many exciting
temberg stand in Hall 5.2b you can look appearance. The focus remains on many stories from this beautiful region.
forward to game delicacies. small companies who are more or less
well-known. Everyone knows Beelitzer 7 Lower Saxony: Diversity in Germany
2 Bavaria: Good enough to eat! asparagus and Spreewald cucumbers, and Lower Saxony, in the heart of Germany,
The diversity of this German state awaits since Fontane’s time at the latest, many is full of culinary and cultural diversity: It
you in the Bavarian Hall, 22b. Bavarian people have automatically combined Ha- presents itself in Hall 20 with one of Green
delicacies, traditional customs and the vel & Zander into Havelzander. But less Week’s oldest shared/community exhibi-
scenic beauty of this state are presented known products, such as wines from Mark tions. Regional specialties with internatio-
over 2,300 square meters. In the original Brandenburg and sea buckthorn products,
Bavarian beer garden, visitors can invigo- are also waiting to be discovered. All the
rate themselves with beer and delicacies. exhibitors in the Brandenburg Hall want 8
From selected cheese specialties, Franco- to talk to their customers.
nian wine and dumpling dishes to unu-
sual apple balsam vinegar - there is truly 5 How Hessen tastes today
something for every visitor! The Bavarian MGH has employed a new concept to pre-
State Institute for Winemaking and Hor- sent goods from the federal state of Hes-
ticulture (Bayerische Landesanstalt für sen in hall 22a. Hessen takes its visitors into
Weinbau und Gartenbau, or LWG) is pre- a cider-landscape. There you can let all
senting the „100 Bavarian places of plea- your senses to enjoy specialties like North
sure“ at a special exhibition area. Hessian Ahle Wurscht (hard pork sausage),
Pfungstädter beer, Odenwald wine andGreen Week • FOOD INDUSTRY
nal fame include Osnabrück “Peace Ham” 9 Rhineland-Palatinate: Wine, sparkling and baking traditions in the new coffee
and Echte Göttinger Stracke, a hearty, wine & more lounge! If you prefer a hearty meal, you
air-dried Mettwurst (sausage). We also re- Rhineland-Palatinate presents itself in Hall can opt for a bratwurst from the Erzgebir-
commend the Schnuckenbräu, a regional 22a as the top wine region. About two ge (Erz Mountains) or a Saxon „Klitscher“
beer from the Lüneburg Heath, as well as thirds of all vines in Germany thrive along (potato pancake), which goes quite well
various traditional spirits specialties from the Rhine and its tributaries in the six gro- with a beer from Saxony‘s breweries.
the Wöltingerode monastery distillery in wing regions of Rheinhessen, Pfalz, Mosel,
the Harz Mountains. And for something Nahe, Ahr and Mittelrhein. Winegrowing 11 Quality from Saxony-Anhalt
completely new: Try Altländer apple curry has a unique influence on the cultural The state between the Altmark and Bur-
sauce with a tasty curry sausage. landscape here. Racy Riesling enthusiasts genland has a many-sided presentation in
will find just as much as those who pre- Hall 23b – with an emphasis on quality.
8 Enjoyable North Rhine-Westphalia fer fruity wines. Around eight percent of The winning products of the „Culinary
Under the motto „City, State, River“, food the wine-growing area is cultivated orga- Saxony-Anhalt“ competition range from
communities and companies from North nically. In the wine lounge there are culi- hearty Halberstadt sausages and the fi-
Rhine-Westphalia will be offering local nary delicacies from Rhineland-Palatinate nest organic coffee from the Hannemann
delicacies in Hall 5.2a. This water-rich which go perfectly with the wine. In the roasting house to alcoholic delights - such
state produces, among other things, neighboring WEINWERK, winegrowers as the beer specialty „Dicke Dörthe“ from
high-quality fish products: Whether cold from all growing regions in Germany pre- Schulzen‘s brewery, exquisite wine crea-
smoked, roasted or with a dill crust, the sent their handcrafted wines & sparkling tions from the Kloster Pforta winery and
salmon trout’s flavor is captivating. Spring wines to both wholesalers and the public. the Freyburg Winegrowers‘ Association.
water from the depths of East Westphalia And for those who like it colorful, Martin
is a valuable, mineral-rich drink. Water is 10 Enjoy Saxony Kramer is the best choice: The two-time
also the basis for the production of regi- In 2020, this state will be the entire exhi- German master in cocktail mixing offers
onal beers. Beetroot-ketchup is another bition of Hall 21b. Over more than 2,300 his own, exclusive creations alongside tra-
special treat. square meters you will find numerous ditional drinks
specialties: Discover Saxon coffee culture
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11 1213 12 Diversity from Schleswig-Holstein In the new Schleswig-Holstein Hall 5.2a, the atmosphere will take on a maritime air – and plates will offer delicacies from the sea. The chefs of the Dehoga district as- sociations have created many new dishes: From the typical North German vegetable stew Schnüsch, with grilled plaice filet, to Matjes with apple sauce & potatoes and Baltic cod with an egg coating. There will also be fried sea trout on horseradish cab- bage with beetroot and pollack filet with parsley sauce, boiled potatoes and carrot salad. Naturally, classics such as Holsteiner kale with smoked pork, pork cheek, cook- ed sausage, mustard foam and sweet po- tatoes are also served 13 Culinary delights from Thuringia In Germany‘s green heart pleasure can be experienced almost everywhere: Good beer, fried sausages, dumplings and many innovative products characterize Thuringia. The state will be presenting its culinary calling card in Hall 20. There are many specialties like the Thüringer “Kloßpommes” made from real dumpling dough. The Ziegenried farm shop offers cheese, yoghurt and various types of cre- amy ice cream made from sheep‘s milk, all of which is made in its own cheese dairy. Popular Filinchen crispy bread is now avai- lable in a wide variety of snack combina- tions, in both sweet and savory flavors.
Green Week • MARKETS
THE MARKET HALL BECKONS WITH STREET-FOOD AND ORGANIC FOOD
Foodies and gourmets will find a rich selection of trendy food and drinks, as well as unusual culinary
delights, in Market Hall 1.2.
are new food trends to be discovered,
such as superfood barley grass or pro-
tein-rich insect snacks. In the center of
the market hall, the “Naschplatz” invites
you to enjoy and linger.
Organic is more than just a trend
It began as a trend and quickly conque-
red a steadily growing fan community:
Today, organic has become fully estab-
lished in consumers’ everyday lives. This
development is also reflected at Green
Week. Organic products can now be
found at every German state’s stand and
at all international stands. More and
more people are opting for organical-
ly-produced food. Not only is the range
of organic products in stores increasing
– the range of Green Week exhibitors’
products is also growing: Indeed, they
are meeting consumer demand by provi-
The market hall of the Green Week is a meeting point for visitors who are eager to ding the entire spectrum of organically
experience and experiment. produced food. Whether in its own, de-
dicated area in the Market Hall, at the
Handing out Mexican burritos or Ko- world of street food. Whether hotdog shared/community national and inter-
rean chicken and pastries - street stalls wraps from the USA, Italian handmade national food industry exhibitions or at
and snack bars all over the world offer pasta, Hungarian Langos or shrimp chips the organic farming associations in the
handmade snacks which are eaten im- - the food trucks offer a colorful variety new exhibition area – Hall 27 – organic is
mediately. Street food is trendy because of sweet and savory dishes. Exotic drinks like a green ribbon running through the
it is delicious and reflects the culture of such as coffee with ouzo, mojito or chee- Green Week 2020.
its country of origin. Green Week in Mar- secake-flavored schnapps also promise
ket Hall 1.2 provides an insight into the new taste experiences. In addition, there
Organic - innovative, creative, sustainable!
Visitors to the fair can also taste and ex- stand can enjoy regional organic food and
perience the whole variety of organic pro- drinks and at the same time quench their
ducts in Hall 27, where - in addition to the thirst for knowledge: Representatives from
organic farming associations - the Federal the demonstration farms and organic cities
Program for Organic Farming (Bundespro- will provide first-hand information on what
gramm Ökologischer Landbau, or BÖLN) makes organic products so special and
and examples of sustainable agriculture how organic products can be put used in
will be presented. Under the motto „Orga- urban and rural areas. The organic-experts
nic - innovative, creative, sustainable“, the will also report on the latest research fin-
BÖLN offers a colorful mix of tastings and dings about organic farming and protein
hands-on activities. Visitors to the BÖLN crops. The culmination will be the 20th an-
niversary of the Federal Organic Agriculture
Competition on 23 January from 9am to
Organic foods have long had an establis- 3pm - with lectures about “innovation-va-
hed place on consumers’ menus riety-tradition”.A variety of fish PHoto: FIZ
WHAT YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO
KNOW ABOUT FISH ... Fish ta
Now at a new location in Hall 5.2a, special way with samples of fat-free
da
Fish and seafood are in high
the Fish Information Center (Fisch-In- fried pollack or ocean perch filet,
demand in Germany: in 2018, the
formationszentrum e.V., or FIZ) is once smoked sturgeon or delicacies such as
again going all out. Visitors to this pickled herring. And those who have
average German consumed 14.4
year‘s trade show can once again see always wanted to know how fish gets kg of fish, and a total of € 3.9
what fish, crustaceans and molluscs into fish sticks will finally get an ans- billion was spent. For 2019, the
look like in nature, instead of how wer at the Fish Information Center industry expects additional increa-
they normally appear, i.e. in fresh-fish stand. ses for fish and seafood eaten at
counters, freezers or cans. They are sil- home as well as for out-of-home
ver, red or brown; dotted, spotted or „Fish is held in very high regard in Ger- consumption.
striped; with teeth which can be fol- many,“ says Dr. Matthias Keller. „We
ded down or used to crack shells; with expect demand to continue to rise in As in previous years, Alaskan
hinges, swords, fans or spines. From the future as well, since fish and sea- pollack is the front-runner in terms
beautiful to frightening, a wide varie- food are popular foods both for pri- of consumption, followed by sal-
ty of species roam the seas, rivers and vate consumption and out-of-home mon and, for the first time, tuna;
lakes, offering us special taste experi- consumption. In addition, thanks to
herring was relegated to fourth
ences. its diversity, reliability and flavor, fish
are also a positive contribution to a
place. Shrimp is in fifth place.
„In Germany, most fish products are balanced diet.“ The most diligent fish buyers
bought in cans or frozen. And even live in Hamburg, Schleswig-Hol-
at the dealer‘s fish counter, often only Further information on fish and sea-
stein and Mecklenburg-Western
the ready-to-cook filets are still on food and buying sustainable fish can
Pomerania, while in Saarland,
display. We show what the fish looks be found on the FIZ website (www.
like as a whole, with all its special fea- fischinfo.de), as well as on the online Rhineland-Palatinate and Ba-
tures,“ explains Dr. Matthias Keller, fish stocks website (www.fischbe- den-Württemberg people buy the
Managing Director of the Fish Infor- staende-online.de) and the aquacul- least fish.
mation Center, who adds: „And we ture website (www.aquakulturinfo.
In 2018 demand was particular-
can also explain to visitors how they de). The trade show presence of the
can tell whether their fish comes from Fish Information Center is supported ly high for canned fish and marina-
sustainable fishing or aquaculture.” A by the European Union, the European des as well as frozen fish products.
selection of these delicacies can also Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), Products made from crustaceans
be tasted on site: Visitors’ hunger for the German Federal Government and and molluscs also sold well.
knowledge can be satisfied in a very the State of Schleswig-Holstein.Grüne Woche . AGRARPOLITIK
COLORFUL NATURE
in all its diversity
„Flowers - 1000 good reasons“: In the Flower Hall (Hall 9) Landgard shows the blooming,
creative, useful and beautiful aspects of flowers and plants in a totally new way.
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Garden, balcony and terrace accessories:
The Green Week horticultural area offers
a wide range of options for furnishing
and beautifying the home environment -
from seeds to a complete garden house.
E
ven though the winter may still be
cold and grey outside, the Berlin
Exhibition Grounds are always full
of spring colors. The reason: Landgard
and the initiative „Flowers - 1000 good
reasons“ bring thousands of spring flo-
wers and blooming plants into the In-
ternational Green Week Flower Hall.
Last year flowers took over the city of
the future under the motto „Blooming
City“, whereas Flower Hall 2020 follows
the latest trend towards nature-oriented
design in everything we do. Flowers and
plants return to their ancestral habitats
under the motto „Nature in all its diver-
sity“. With flowers, grasses, shrubs and
woods, a multi-faceted spring landscape
is created as a central design element in
the middle of Hall 9. Walking paths th-
rough the varying designed areas take
visitors away from the hustle and bustle
of the trade show and let them experi-
ence living floral beauty. And, of course,
“do-it-yourself” has become very popu-
lar again. Numerous interactive activities
will once again give visitors the oppor-
tunity to use their creative sides and to
create beautiful things for the home.
Landgard and „Flowers - 1000 good rea-
sons“ invite visitors to get enthusiastic
about flowers and plants in their natural
environment every day – and, once IGW is
over, to take a piece back to wintry Berlin.
„You will be amazed: We want to show
you the entire spectrum of flowers and
plants, tangible, close, sustainable and
beautiful. Without flowers and plants,
we‘d all be dead! In the coming weeks
and months we will keep you informed
about the upcoming events in Berlin,“
says Armin Rehberg, Chairman of Land-
gard eG.
1 Typical Berlin: A buddy bear covered with
2,000 flowers greets visitors to the Flower
Hall (Hall 9)
2 A whiff of spring
3 In creative workshops, visitors can assem-
ble wreaths of flowersGreen Week • MARKETS
Don‘t out !
Professional miss
The 2020 Regional Star
Center Milk from the farmer next door or wine from
the local winegrower - regional products are the
Food trends & industry talk
latest trend with consumers. In 2020 the trade
The Professional Center is the most journal „Lebensmittel Praxis“ and Green Week
important meeting place for the food will award the „Regional Star“ prize for the fifth
trade. From 20 to 24 January, industry
time. Awards go to the best regional concepts from trade, industry and ag-
representatives will be able to get to
know over 200 selected specialties.
riculture. The prize is awarded in the categories of cooperation, innovation,
The Professional Center offers a plat- presentation and organization. The award ceremony will take place at Green
form for buyers, distributors, caterers Week on 21 January. For further information about the event and registration:
and F&B managers who are looking www.lebensmittelpraxis.de/regional-starregional-star
for new products and want to get
to know regional and international
specialties. In Marshall House, away
from the hustle and bustle of the trade
show, industry representatives can A PLATFORM FOR FOOD-STARTUPS
meet, hold technical discussions, get
On January 22 and 23, 2020, young entrepreneurs from the food
to know new products and make new
business contacts. industry will present their ideas
The IFS Focus Day on 20 Ja- week
nuary is one of the platform‘s en
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On IFS Focus Day, experts will be
on-site to answer questions about
the certification procedure and to
provide assistance.
Startups network with food retailers and multipliers in the Professional Center
Green Week will focus on the food star- big players largely shape the product
tup scene for the third time with the range, the food retail trade is also in-
IGW Startup Days on January 22 and creasingly relying on innovative, smal-
23. Start-up companies applied with ler suppliers. Microbrands are serving
their products or marketing concepts, the increased needs of consumers for
and the best entries were selected for differences in flavor, product origin,
the final round in Berlin. The partici- manufacture and/or compatibility with
pants can also network with traditio- health, lifestyle or religious eating hab-
nal stakeholders from the food trade its. The Startup Days paint an authentic
Industry representatives meet in Mar- as well as influencers. With the Startup picture of the current world of food.
shall House to discover new trends Days, Messe Berlin takes on current
and exchange ideas. food topics and reflects on changes
in consumer behavior. Although theGreen Week • MARKETS
When the Wall
came down
New blooms after 1989
It was the craziest start to a Green
Week since its premiere in 1926: Con-
voys of Trabi cars and Wartburgs took
over the parking lots at the end of Ja-
nuary 1990. The trade show experien-
ced an unprecedented rush of visitors.
The fall of the Wall on 9 November
1989 opened its natural hinterland to
Making school really fun: Practical lessons at Green Week Green Week.
As was reported by the press, many
tearful people stood before the halls
CLASS TRIP WITH NUTRITIONAL VALUE at the Radio Tower: „I never thought
I would experience it again. The last
“Green Week Young Generation” with a great variety of activities time I was at the trade show was in
1959,“ said a visitor from East Berlin.
for schoolchildren
Nearly 600,000 people - 360,000 of
Green Week is a popular destination for vities: Children and youths can rattle the them from the former GDR – crowded
Berlin and Brandenburg school classes of pots and pans and create the food of around the exhibition stands. The num-
all ages. Shortly before their mid-year re- the future, prepare a healthy breakfast ber of visitors from 1990 is still the
port cards, over 20,000 pupils come to the or learn from experts how everyone can highest ever. The crowd was enormous,
trade show to gain practical knowledge pay more attention to animal welfare because back in 1990 the exhibition
from experts about nutrition, agriculture when shopping. More information can be area of 77,000 square meters was
and horticulture. „Green Week Young found at: www.gruenewoche.de/FuerBe- not even half the size it is today. The
Generation“ offers a wide range of acti- sucher/Schuelerprogramm motto „Food from Germany - Quality
knows no borders“ was created at
Birds of prey - like this falcon - can be short notice for the presentation of
admired in the hunting area German agricultural products, and
Federal President Dr. Richard von Weiz-
säcker, patron at the time, was sure
Watch out! not to miss it.
Animals don’t follow
traffic rules
Every 2.5 minutes a wildlife accident happens in Germany. Deer are most often involved in ac-
cidents (41 percent). However, small mammals such as hares, rabbits and foxes, as well as birds,
register more casualties than previously thought. For the first time, the animal accident register
(Tierfund-Kataster) makes it possible to standardize recording of wildlife accidents throughout
Germany. More than 14,000 users report animal accidents via the free app or the www.tier-
fund-kataster.de website. Scientists can use the register to set priorities for making the roads
safer. In Hall 27, the German Hunting Association (DJV) will present the project about preventing
wildlife accidents along with the campaign „Animals don’t follow traffic rules“. Partridges,
skylarks and lapwings are also in trouble: Their habitats and refuge areas are continuing to
shrink. At its stand in Hall 27, the Hunters‘ Umbrella Organization will provide information about
the fields and meadows biotope. Hunting diversity is presented over ca. 380 square meters.
Young and old visitors can stalk imagined prey through a near-natural biotope, meet birds of prey
and hunting dogs and taste „wild bites“.You can also read
