As the hot weather rages on into August, farmers are fearing the worst, and have gone cap in hand to the government, which is now deliberating over possible subsidies. So why does the farmers’ plight matter to the rest of us, and will the government bail them out?
German cuisine doesn’t really have the reputation that countries like Italy or Japan enjoy when it comes to catering to a global palate. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t cities where Bratwurst and Sauerkraut sell like hot potatoes.
What Currywurst is to Berliners, the Fischbrötchen is to residents along the Baltic Sea coast. So revered is the fish sandwich that it will be celebrated in various north German cities and towns on Saturday.
American burger giant Five Guys attracted visitors from across the country when it opened its first German joint in Frankfurt last year. But The Local's Jörg Luyken noticed one gaping hole on its menu.
Germany has a reputation as a meat loving country and, in Berlin, that seems to be true of its vegan population. In the German capital there are many eateries - from candlelit cafes to greasy fast food joints - serving up tasty Vleich, or vegetarian Fleisch (meat). Some have been known to convert even the most devout omnivores.
Fast food fans have a reason to rejoice! The American chain has announced it will be growing to 500 restaurants in Deutschland within the next five to seven years.
Germany is a country that generally has an open mind when it comes to veganism - but that doesn't mean there aren't pitfalls you have to look out for. Portuguese food writer Inês David brings you her survival guide.
A Tafel (food bank) in the western town on Marl rejected accusations of racism on Thursday after it decided to stop serving single adults in the wake of the refugee crisis.
Last week a food charity in Essen took the controversial decision to stop taking any new foreign clients. The move, said to be aimed at helping German Omas, has unleashed a heated debate about racism and poverty.
Growing up in Scotland, I had limited connection to my German heritage. The only time of year that this changed was Christmas, which was magical - for the most part.
Lübeck is the spiritual home of Germany's delicious almond-based treats. But, with bigger sweet companies circling, the small city's marzipan companies have a fight on their hands to maintain their independence.
At precisely 11am Monday morning, burger giant Five Guys opened the doors of its first German branch in Frankfurt city centre to excited burger enthusiasts.
The EU Parliament is holding up a new law on using phosphate in frozen kebab meat. While the Bild Zeitung says this threatens the future of the döner, EU MPs have said people have nothing to worry about.
It's one thing to tour a city's landmarks, museums and gift shops. But sampling its culinary offerings can sometimes tell you more about its lesser known history and shifting dynamics.
2018's Michelin guide reveals a record high of 11 German restaurants which have now been given three Michelin stars, beating the country's previous record of ten.
A young mother from Duisburg was feeding her two children a fish fillet sold by fishmonger Nordsee, when she discovered a translucent worm in the flesh, the Rheinische Post reported on Friday.
A recent survey has found that, of all foods Germans would like to see more of in Germany, burgers come out on top. But will the food trend that took off a few years ago ever slow down?
A brand of mini-salami sold at Aldi Nord has been recalled by the company Hans Kupfer & Sohn GmbH & Co after finding traces of Salmonella present. This follows a previous recall in September of the same product.
According to a report published in the Süddeustche Zeitung on Tuesday, the insecticide Fipronil - first found in eggs in July - has made its way further into the food chain.
Having lived in Germany for a total of about four years, it’s started to feel like home. That is until I remember it’s hard to find poutine, butter tarts and proper peanut butter here.
An unknown person poisoned food in supermarkets in the south German town of Friedrichshafen after trying to blackmail supermarkets, police said on Thursday. The tainted products included baby foods.
