The current nutritional study "So eats Germany" by Techniker Krankenkasse reveals 5 major trends in eating habits and food shopping behavior.
Organic goods are being bought more and more
The increase in organic consumption is probably not only due to increased he alth awareness, but also simply to the increased range: organic products can now be found on the shelves of most German discounters and supermarkets - from fruit and vegetables to fair trade chocolate .
For the bin
Although the focus on he althy nutrition, less meat consumption and more organic sounds good at first, it is unfortunately common practice in Germany that a lot of food is thrown away. About a third of those surveyed stated that they regularly throw away food, and a full eight percent even frequently to very frequently. According to the study, there is a kind of throwaway mentality, especially among younger people. The study leaves open whether it is due to the sheer flood on the supermarket shelves or to poorly calculated menus. Nevertheless, it is clear that this trend is not really encouraging.
No strawberries in winter
But finally, a positive trend: For many Germans, it is important to shop regionally and seasonally. A total of 79 percent stated that they pay attention to the origin and season of their purchases. The fact that strawberries come from far away in winter and don't taste as good as the local ones do in summer seems to be reason enough for the majority to leave them on the shelves. It is not possible to say from the study whether the cultivation of one's own fruit and vegetables in the home garden has also increased.
But if he althy, high quality, regional and seasonal is important, you can try yourself as a fruit and vegetable grower. Spring is just around the corner and invites you to produce your own food.