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Public rejection of genetically engineered (GE) plants in Germany is widespread. There is no commercial GE crop production and practically no food labeled as containing “genetically modified organisms” (“GMO”) on the market. Despite this, Germany is home to world-class companies that develop and supply GE seeds globally from facilities outside the European Union. Germany’s livestock industry is a major consumer of imported GE soybeans for use as animal feed.

Germany has more than 83 million of the world’s wealthiest consumers and is by far the biggest market in the European Union. Although halal and kosher food are considered niche markets, the German market offers opportunities for U.S. exporters of such products. This report provides U.S. exporters with background information and suggestions for entering the German market.

Germany as part of the European Community has implemented EU regulations for the import of products of animal and plant origin.

The German food industry represents the fourth biggest industry in Germany.

German total cherry production for CY 2015 is estimated at 50,700 MT.

Germany has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) of the subtype H7N7 in laying hens in North West Germany on July 27, 2015.