Germany: Berries grow exponentially in Brandenburg

20/07/2016

Of all the berries grown in the German state of Brandenburg, sea buckthorn berries occupy the largest area, followed by blueberries. In this state, sea buckthorn berries can only be harvested in autumn.

In Brandenburg, buckthorn berries, aronia berries, gooseberries, raspberries, currants and blueberries are grown. In 2015, there were 49 Brandenburg companies that produced "berries" in a total area of 730 hectares. The surface area was approximately 86 hectares greater than that of 2014. In comparison with 2012, the increase was 257 hectares.

In 2015, a total of 1.727 tons of berries were harvested in Brandenburg, 12% more than in 2014.

Due to the global increase in demand for blueberries, the area of this fruit in Brandenburg has also increased to 166 hectares in 2016. However, sea buckthorn berries occupy a much larger area, at 330 hectares. There are twenty companies that grow organically on 61% of the total berry surface. The largest area is located in the Potsdam-Mittelmark region. In 2015, there were 14 companies that cultivated "berries" in 326 hectares.

Source: Freshplaza.es