Voluntary Report - public distribution

**Date:** 11/3/2006

**GAIN Report Number:** GM6036

GM6036

**Germany**

**Kosher Foods**

**The Kosher Food and Beverage Market in Germany**

**2006**

**Approved by:**

![](media/image1.wmf)Bobby Richey Jr.

U.S. Embassy

**Prepared by:**

Kerstin Krueger

**Report Highlights:**

Only a limited number of statistics are available for the German kosher
market, mainly because it is an extremely small market. However,
compared to the previous reporting period, the number of consumers
interested in kosher products as well as stores selling kosher foods has
increased. Although the size of the Jewish community in Germany has more
than tripled over the past 12 years, very few consume kosher products on
a daily basis (about 4 percent). Nevertheless, there is a growing demand
for kosher products mainly based on efforts made by Jewish organizations
to re-cultivate Jewish life/traditions in Germany. An estimated 60-70
percent of Jewish population consumes kosher products mostly during
Jewish holidays or special occasions. Domestic production of kosher
products is limited in Germany. Roughly 95 percent of all kosher
products in Germany are imported from Israel, France, Holland, Belgium,
and the United States.

Includes PSD Changes: No

Includes Trade Matrix: No

Unscheduled Report

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**Summary**

Some in the German Jewish community believe that there is little
knowledge about kosher within the community due to the fact that 87
percent of the Jewish population in Germany is composed of immigrants
from the former Soviet Union, where kosher observance is limited.

Imported kosher foods and beverages, and a limited number of domestic
products can be found in local kosher shops, which are mostly located in
cities with large Jewish populations, such as Berlin, Munich and
Frankfurt. Some of the larger retail supermarkets may sell kosher
products, but they only offer a few items such as matzo, wine and
gefilte fish. In general, kosher food is consumed mainly within the
Jewish community in Germany. The number of other religious groups eating
kosher is estimated to be relatively small.

# 

# Market Overview

Kosher requirements are not well known among the general German
population. As a result, kosher food is still primarily consumed by
members of the Jewish community.

In Germany, the total Jewish population is estimated at 202,700, or 0.3
percent of the German population according to REMID, an office supplying
statistics on religious groups in Germany, and the Central Board of
Jewish Welfare in Germany (*Zentralwohlfahrtstelle der Juden in
Deutschland e.V*). This figure includes about 112,700 Jews, who are
registered as members of a Jewish community, and about 90,000 who are
not registered. Many Jews in Germany emigrated from the former Soviet
Union (about 87 percent by the end of 2005). Of the total registered
Jewish population only about 4 percent are strictly kosher (observant)
and about 60-70 percent eat kosher during holidays or special occasions.
There are approximately 102 Jewish communities throughout Germany with
the largest groups based in Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt/Main, and
Duesseldorf. These communities are supported by organizations such as
the Central Council of Jews in Germany (*Zentralrat der Juden in
Deutschland e.V*.), the umbrella organization for the Jewish communities
in Germany, and the Central Board of Jewish Welfare in Germany.

Table 1

+--------+-----------------------------+-------------------------------+
| **Est  |                             |                               |
| imated |                             |                               |
| size   |                             |                               |
| of the |                             |                               |
| Total  |                             |                               |
| Jewish |                             |                               |
| Com    |                             |                               |
| munity |                             |                               |
| in     |                             |                               |
| Ger    |                             |                               |
| many** |                             |                               |
|        |                             |                               |
| **1990 |                             |                               |
| --     |                             |                               |
| 2005   |                             |                               |
| (r     |                             |                               |
| egiste |                             |                               |
| red)** |                             |                               |
+--------+-----------------------------+-------------------------------+
| # Ye   | **Members of German Jewish  | **Jewish immigrants from the  |
| ar {#y | Communities \***            | former Soviet Union**         |
| ear-1} |                             |                               |
+--------+-----------------------------+-------------------------------+
| 1990   | 28,100                      | 1,000                         |
+--------+-----------------------------+-------------------------------+
| 1991   | 27,500                      | 6,200                         |
+--------+-----------------------------+-------------------------------+
| 1992   | 26,900                      | 10,000                        |
+--------+-----------------------------+-------------------------------+
| 1993   | 25,800                      | 15,200                        |
+--------+-----------------------------+-------------------------------+
| ...    |                             |                               |
+--------+-----------------------------+-------------------------------+
| 2000   | 18,000                      | 69,900                        |
+--------+-----------------------------+-------------------------------+
| 001    | 16,500                      | 77,000                        |
+--------+-----------------------------+-------------------------------+
| 2002   | 14,800                      | 83,700                        |
+--------+-----------------------------+-------------------------------+
| 2003   | 12,700                      | 89,900                        |
+--------+-----------------------------+-------------------------------+
| 2004   | 11,200                      | 94,600                        |
+--------+-----------------------------+-------------------------------+
| 2005   | 15,000                      | 97,700                        |
+--------+-----------------------------+-------------------------------+

**\*** excluding immigrants from the former Soviet Union

Source: Zentralwohlfahrtstelle der Juden in Deutschland e.V.

Table 2

+-----------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| ## Jewish Communities of S        |                                  |
| elected Cities in Germany -- 2005 |                                  |
+-----------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| # City                            | ### *Population*                 |
+-----------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| Berlin                            | 25.000                           |
+-----------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| Munich                            | 9.000                            |
+-----------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| Frankfurt/Main                    | 8.000                            |
+-----------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| Duesseldorf                       | 7.000                            |
+-----------------------------------+----------------------------------+

Source: Hagalil

Kosher foods can be purchased at a few special kosher shops and
restaurants in cities with larger Jewish communities. The shops offer a
full range of products. In addition, six large kosher supermarkets in
Germany provide on-line services that allow consumers to purchase food
and beverage products via the Internet. These retailers are Aviv GmbH,
Danel Feinkost, Lehmann & Co. Weinbau, Import-Export, Max koschere
Lebensmittel GmbH, Ma'ayan, and HaMason. Some of the larger retail
supermarkets, including KaDeWe, Wertheim, and Meyer, offer a very
limited selection of kosher products such as wine, matzo and gefilte
fish. A small selection of kosher products is also sold in some discount
retailers such as Lidl. The larger retailers increase their variety of
products only before major Jewish holidays. The consumption of kosher
products in Germany is still primarily linked to the Jewish population
and driven by the Jewish religious calendar. Interested consumers living
in areas outside of the large Jewish communities may have a hard time
finding kosher products in their local area, since the market is so
small.

# Domestic Production

Although domestic production of kosher products is very limited in
Germany, there are some companies that produce kosher products under
permanent supervision of a local rabbinate. Due to the small Jewish
population in Germany, qualified kosher supervisors are hard to find.
There are few kosher supervisors in Germany and the distance they must
travel increases the cost of kosher certification. This significantly
increases the cost of production and it is a major factor for many food
producers when considering kosher certification.

About 95 percent of kosher products in Germany are imported primarily
from Israel, France, Holland, Belgium, and the United States. Fresh
products like bread, Humus, and salads are locally produced, although
the ingredients are mainly imported. Kosher meat and poultry are mostly
imported from France. In Berlin, there is currently a small amount of
local kosher slaughter \-- approximately three to four cows per week for
Jewish institutions.

In Germany, §4 of the "Law on the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals"
prohibits the slaughter of animals without prior anesthesia. This
includes the traditional method of kosher slaughter. However, on May 17,
2002, the Federal Constitutional Court decided that certified kosher
slaughterers can obtain a special permit for kosher slaughter.

# Market Opportunities

Today, Jewish organizations in Germany have put an emphasis on the
promotion and re-cultivation of Jewish traditions, including the
consumption of kosher products. An example is providing kosher food and
prepared meals for senior citizen homes and schools. There are also many
programs and activities specifically targeted at the younger generation
to develop awareness about their Jewish heritage, such as educational
travel and workshops.

One way to promote kosher food among non-Jewish consumers would be to
emphasize the high quality and safety factors associated with producing
these products*.* One could also target people that suffer from lactose
intolerance, as their dietary needs could be met by kosher parve
products (which contain no dairy or meat ingredient). In general, there
is a lack of name recognition in this sector of the food business, which
some Jewish organizations would like to see improved in order to gain
greater acceptance of kosher products in Germany. Increased demand for
kosher food would generate more domestic production and imports, making
kosher products more readily available and affordable to a wider range
of consumers.

U.S. companies can also consider promoting kosher products to non-Jewish
consumers in Germany through participation in trade shows. Suppliers of
U.S. national brands that are kosher certified with a kosher symbol on
the label will also find a market among the general population as well
as the added niche of the kosher market in Germany. The Office of
Agricultural Affairs in Berlin recommends the following trade shows:

#### ANUGA 

Cologne, Germany, October 13 -- 17, 2007 (Interval: 2 years)

U.S. Pavilion Organizer: B\*FOR International, Tel: (540) 373-9935; Fax:
(540) 372-1414. Information on ANUGA can be viewed at
http://www.koelnmesse.de/anuga

Target Market: Europe/International

Number of visitors in 2005: 158,817

One of the leading international trade shows for food and beverages and
the premier show of its kind held in Germany. There is traditionally a
large U.S. Pavilion at this show; about 150-200 U.S. companies and
associations normally exhibit in the U.S. Pavilion. This is a
USDA-endorsed show.

**ISM (International Sweets and Biscuit Show)**

Cologne, Germany, January 28 - 31, 2007 (Interval: yearly)

U.S. Pavilion Organizer: National Confectioners Association (NCA), Tel:
(703) 790‑5750; Fax: (703) 790‑5752, http://www.koelnmesse.de/ism

Target Market: Europe/International

Number of visitors in 2006: 35,250

The world's largest show for snacks and confectionery products. NCA
organizes a U.S. Pavilion at ISM, which is also a USDA-endorsed show.

**Bio Fach**

Nuremberg, Germany, February 15 -- 18, 2007 (Interval: yearly)

U.S. Pavilion Organizer: B\*FOR International, Tel: (540) 373-9935; Fax:
(540) 372-1414. http://www.biofach.de

Target Market: Germany/Europe

Number of visitors in 2006: 37,426

The leading European trade show for organic food and non-food products.

**ProWein**

Duesseldorf, Germany, March 18 -- 20, 2007 (Interval: yearly)

U.S. Pavilion Organizer: Wine Institute's office in the Netherlands,
Tel: (31-172) 47 15 71; Fax: (31-172) 47 55 45, http://www.prowein.de

Target Market: Germany/Europe

Number of visitors in 2006: 28,513

The leading German trade show for wine and other alcoholic beverages.

**IBA (International Bakers Show)**

Duesseldorf, Germany, October 3 -- 9, 2006 (Interval: 3 years)

Show Organizer: Tel: (49-2224) 770 40; Fax: (49-2224) 77 04 40

Target Market: Germany/Europe

Number of visitors in 2003: 71,677

International show for bakery and confectionery trade.

**Note:** For more information about these and other German exhibitions
and trade shows, please contact the FAS office in Berlin. Further
details can also be found under the following Internet address:
[www.auma-messen.de](http://www.auma-messen.de/)

# Certification Process

There are several kosher certifying organizations that are widely
accepted by the Jewish community. These include the major certification
organizations in the United States \-- Kof-K, Orthodox Union (OU),
Organized Kashruth Laboratories (OK) and Star-K --- which are seen as
highly reliable, according to German trade representatives.

Please see the following websites for further information about these
organizations:

**Kof-K OU OK Star-K**

[www.kof-k.org](http://www.kof-K.org/) [www.ou.org](http://www.ou.org/)
[www.ok.org](http://www.ok.org/)
[www.star-k.org](http://www.star-k.org/)

Domestic kosher production is supervised and certified by the local
rabbinate.

# Packaging and Labeling

#  

All kosher products must be clearly labeled as kosher, including the
kosher certifier's seal and/or the name of the rabbi who certified the
product as kosher. Labels must be in the German language, but
multi-language labels that include German are also allowed.

German requirements for all food/beverage packaging and labeling, as
well as import regulations, also apply to kosher products. Labels must
include the following information:

-   Name of product as commonly used in trade

-   List of ingredients and food additives

-   Quantitative ingredient declaration (QUID)

-   Alcohol content

-   Un-coded minimum shelf-life date

-   Storage conditions

-   Metric units for all measurements

-   Name and address of manufacturer, packer or importer in Germany/EU

-   Coded lot identification

-   Bar codes

#### Import taxes/duties

Import requirements, restrictions, and customs duties for kosher
products are identical to the requirements for mainstream food products.

Food products that enter Germany are also subject to customs duties that
vary by product. The EU has established a harmonized tariff schedule,
which applies to all EU member states.

Most processed products are subject to additional import charges (excise
and turnover tax which is country-specific). Detailed information on
customs duties can be obtained on the website of the European Commission
under <http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds/en/tarhome.htm>
(Taxation and Customs Union).

Wine with an alcohol content of less than 13 percent (HS-Code 2204 21 11
through 2204 21 80), for example, has a customs tariff of 13,1 EUR per
hectoliter and is subject to a 16-percent turnover tax. As of January 1,
2007, the turnover tax in Germany will increase to 19 percent.

A good source of information on customs duties, excise and turnover
taxes, as well as import restrictions and other relevant details is the
German Customs Information Center website (available in the English
language) at [www.zoll-d.de](http://www.zoll-d.de/).

In general, importers and distributors in Germany are knowledgeable
about the relevant import requirements and a good source of information.

# Retail Prices

The prices of kosher food products are significantly higher than prices
of comparable mainstream items. The variety of kosher products is also
quite limited. The following table provides examples of various kosher
products.

# 

# Sample Products and Retail Prices

(16 percent value added tax included)

+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| **Product**                 | # Origin     | # Size        | *      |
|                             |              |               | *Price |
|                             |              |               | (E     |
|                             |              |               | uro)** |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| # Bakery products           |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Bagels                      | Local        | piece         | 1.00   |
|                             | production   |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Bagels                      | USA          | piece         | 1.00   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| #### Charoset               | Israel       | 350 g         | 1.00   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Pita bread, fresh           | Local        | 10 pieces     | 3.00   |
|                             | production   |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Pita bread, frozen          | Israel       | 6 pieces      | 1.50   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Chocolate Coated Round      | Israel       | 200 g         | 1.00   |
| Matza                       |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
|                             |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| ###### **Beverages**        |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Coca Cola                   | Israel       | 1 ltr.        | 3.90   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
|                             |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| # Coffee and Tea            |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Coffee, instant             | Israel       | 200 g         | 7.90   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Osem Instant Cocoa          | Israel       | 500 g         | 2.00   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Turkish coffee              | Israel       | 200 g         | 5.00   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
|                             |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| **Groceries --              |              |               |        |
| miscellaneous**             |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Olive oil, native           | Israel       | 60 ml         | 3.50   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Olive oil, native           | Israel       | 250 ml        | 7,00   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Kusbara Koriander Pesto     | Israel       | 280 g         | 5.50   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Kibbuz Beit Yizhak Dressing | Israel       | 250 ml        | 3.50   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Haddar BBQ Sauce            | USA          | 510 ml        | 4.50   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Mustard, squeeze bottle     | USA          | 252 g         | 3.50   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Yellow mustard              | France       | 226 g         | 2.00   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Heinz Ketchup               | USA          | 390 ml        | 2.50   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Ungar's Ketchup, squeeze    | USA          | 500 g         | 2,00   |
| bottle                      |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Helman's Mayonnaise         | USA          | 240 g         | 2.50   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Parve cream                 | USA          | 280 g         | 2.00   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
|                             |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| # Herbs and Spices          |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Herbs of the Galilee        | Israel       | 20 g          | 3.00   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Saatar                      | Israel       | 35 g          | 3.00   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Mediterranean seasoning     | Israel       | 20 g          | 2.90   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Zhug                        | Israel       | 20 g          | 3.50   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Segal's Red Pepper Sauce    | Israel       | 500 ml        | 9.90   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
|                             |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| ####### Ingredients, Mixes  |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Falafel mix                 | Israel       | 90 g          | 2.50   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Latkes                      | Israel       | 170 g         | 2.90   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Hadar Potato Flour          | USA          | 55 LB         | 40.00  |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| #                           |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| # Meat                      |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Chicken                     | Local        | kg            | 6.90   |
|                             | production   |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Chicken breast              | Israel       | kg            | 13.00  |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Chicken                     | France       | kg            | 6.00   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Chicken wings               | France       | kg            | 3.00   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Chicken cutlet              | France       | kg            | 13.50  |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Turkey breast               | Israel       | kg            | 7.00   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| #                           |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| # Snacks and Sweets         |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Osem Sesame Crackers        | Israel       | 250 g         | 2.90   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Osem Deli Crackers          | Israel       | 200 g         | 2.00   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Humus                       | Israel       | 320 g         | 2.90   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Coated Fingers Man          | Israel       | 250 g         | 1.50   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Kids Waffer, Parve Badatz   | Israel       | 40 pieces     | 0.10   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Jelly Beans                 | USA          | 24 x 4 oz     | 2.50   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
|                             |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| ####### Soups and Meals     |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Mushroom soup               | Israel       | 120 g         | 2.90   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Gefilte fish                | Israel       | 285 g         | 8.90   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Gefilte fish                | USA          | 1.81 kg       | 20.00  |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Gefilte fish                | USA          | 6 pieces/ 680 | 5.00   |
|                             |              | g             |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Gefilte fish                | Poland       | 5 pieces/ 680 | 3.50   |
|                             |              | g             |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Hot meals (instant)         | Israel       | 84 g          | 1.90   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Chicken soup, instant       | Israel       | 400 g         | 4.50   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
|                             |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| # Spreads and Jams          |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Schum Schamir               | Israel       | 280 g         | 5.90   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Chocolate spread            | Israel       | 250 g         | 3.50   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Dulce de Leche, Crème       | Israel       | 340 g         | 5.50   |
| Caramel                     |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Orange honey                | Israel       | 350 g         | 6.50   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Fruit jam                   | France       | 340 g         | 3.00   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Natural honey               | Israel       | 500 g         | 5,00   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
|                             |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| # Wine                      |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Carmel 2000 Dan Grenach     | Israel       | 0.75 l        | 5.90   |
| Rose                        |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Carmel 1999 Cabernet        | Israel       | 0.75 l        | 6.90   |
| Sauvignon                   |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Carmel 1999 Sauvignon Blanc | Israel       | 0.75 l        | 5.90   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Carmel 1999 Samson Cabernet | Israel       | 0.75 l        | 6.90   |
| Sauvignon                   |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Carmel Chateau Richon       | Israel       | 0.75 l        | 7.90   |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Dalton 2000 Cabernet        | Israel       | 0.75 l        | 10.90  |
| Sauvignon-Merlot            |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Dalton 2000 Sauvignon blanc | Israel       | 0.75 l        | 11.90  |
| fume                        |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Mansischewitz Concord       | USA          | 0.75 l        | 4.50   |
| Kidush                      |              |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Baron Herzog Cabernet       | US           | 0.75 l        | 8.00   |
| Sauvignon                   | A/California |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Manischewitz Cream Red      | US           | 0.75 l        | 4.50   |
|                             | A/California |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Manischewitz Cream White    | US           | 0.75 l        | 4.50   |
|                             | A/California |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+
| Manischewitz Blackberry     | US           | 0.75 l        | 4.50   |
|                             | A/California |               |        |
+-----------------------------+--------------+---------------+--------+

Source: various German retailers

**Weights and measures:**

1 gram = 0.03 ounces

1 ounce = 28 grams

1 liter = 0.26 gallons

1 gallon = 3.8 liters

## Note: U.S. Dollar/Euro exchange rate:

2003 \$1 = EUR 0.88 or 1 EUR = \$ 1.14

## 2004 \$1 = EUR 0.81 or 1 EUR = \$ 1.23

## 2005 \$1 = EUR 0.81 or 1 EUR = \$ 1.23

## 2006 \$1 = EUR 0.81 or 1 EUR = \$ 1.23

######## Key Contacts and further Information

# List of importers

The following is a list of some kosher product importers:

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| #### AVIV GmbH                    | **Danel Feinkost**                |
|                                   |                                   |
| Hanauer Landstr. 50               | Pilgersheimerstr. 44              |
|                                   |                                   |
| 60314 Frankfurt/Main              | 81543 Muenchen                    |
|                                   |                                   |
| Ph: (+49-69) 446 017              | Ph: (+49-89) 669 888              |
|                                   |                                   |
| Fax: (+49-69) 448 064             | Fax: (+49-89) 669 820             |
|                                   |                                   |
| <Av                               | <DanEl@hagalil.com>               |
| ivgmbh.kosherfood@rhein-main.net> |                                   |
|                                   | [ww                               |
| [                                 | w.danel.de](http://www.danel.de/) |
| www.aviv.de](http://www.aviv.de/) |                                   |
|                                   | Retail store for kosher foods and |
| Importer/distributor of kosher    | meat products. Interested in      |
| foods, all types.                 | kosher products from the U.S.     |
|                                   | Interested in products from       |
|                                   | German or British importers       |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | ####                              |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Lehmann & Co. Weinbau, Import - | **Max koschere Lebensmittel       |
| Export**                          | GmbH**                            |
|                                   |                                   |
| Rudolf-Diesel-Strasse 10          | Lebensmittelhandel                |
|                                   |                                   |
| 64569 Nauheim/GG                  | Westendstrasse 71                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| Ph: (+49-6152) 71 09 99           | 60325 Frankfurt/Main              |
|                                   |                                   |
| Fax: (+49-6152) 64 293            | Ph: (+49-69) 7474 2843            |
|                                   |                                   |
| <mail@weinlehmann.e>              | Fax: (+49-69) 7474 2843           |
|                                   |                                   |
| [www.wein-lehmann-co.de           | <info@maxkoscher.de>              |
| ](http://www.wein-lehmann-co.de/) |                                   |
|                                   | [www.maxkosch                     |
| Specialized in the                | er.de](http://www.maxkoscher.de/) |
| import/distribution of rare wines |                                   |
| from unusual growing areas.       | Kosher food store, online shop,   |
|                                   | and importer.                     |
| ####                              |                                   |
|                                   | ####                              |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **R. Dieterich, Spezialitaeten    | **Ma'ayan**                       |
| aus Israel**                      |                                   |
|                                   | Grindelberg 45                    |
| Weilerstrasse 16-18               |                                   |
|                                   | 20144 Hamburg                     |
| 73252 Lenningen/Hochwang          |                                   |
|                                   | Ph: (+49-40) 4210 25896           |
| Ph: (+49-7026) 7079               |                                   |
|                                   | Fax: (+49-40) 9823 7736           |
| Fax: (+49-7026) 81160             |                                   |
|                                   | Email:                            |
| Email:                            |                                   |
|                                   | [www.hamburg-koscher.de           |
| [w                                | ](http://www.hamburg-koscher.de/) |
| ww.israel-spezialitaeten.de](http |                                   |
| ://www.israel-spezialitaeten.de/) | [www.israel-weine                 |
|                                   | .de](http://www.israel-weine.de/) |
| ####                              |                                   |
|                                   | #### Kosher food                  |
|                                   | store, online shop, and importer. |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Kosher-Deli**                   | **HaMason**                       |
|                                   |                                   |
| Goethestr. 61                     | Weyerstr. 63                      |
|                                   |                                   |
| 10625 Berlin                      | 50676 Cologne                     |
|                                   |                                   |
| Ph: (+49-30) 3150 9243            | Ph: (+49-221) 278 2255            |
|                                   |                                   |
| Fax: (+49-30)                     | <info@hamason.de>                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| <Kosher-deli@gmx.de>              | [www.ha                           |
|                                   | mason.de](http://www.hamason.de/) |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | Kosher food store, online shop,   |
|                                   | importer.                         |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Kol-Bo**                        | **Bakery Taitler**                |
|                                   |                                   |
| Auguststr. 77/78                  | Dahlmannstr. 22                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| 10177 Berlin                      | 10629 Berlin                      |
|                                   |                                   |
| Ph: (+49-30) 2813 135             | Ph: (+49-30) 3180 8109            |
|                                   |                                   |
| Fax: (+49-30) 2813 122            | [www.bakery-taitler.d             |
|                                   | e](http://www.bakery-taitler.de/) |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | ####                              |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Tabularium**\                   | **Koscher-Laden**                 |
| Krausnickstraße 23\               |                                   |
| 10115 Berlin                      | Hospitalstr. 36                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| Mazze, kosher wines and other     | 70174 Stuttgart                   |
| kosher foods.                     |                                   |
|                                   | Ph: (+49-711) 2283 603            |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | Fax: (+49-711) 2283 618           |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | Kosher meat                       |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

#### 

**Jewish Organizations**

**Zentralrat der Juden in Deutschland**\
Leo-Baeck-Haus\
Tucholskystr. 9\
10117 Berlin\
Phone (+49-30) 28 44 56-0\
Fax (+49-30) 28 44 56 13\
[www.zentralratdjuden.de](http://www.zentralratdjuden.de/)

**Zentrale Wohlfahrtstelle der Juden in Deutschland**

Oranienburger Str. 31

10117 Berlin

Phone: (+49-30) 282 6826

Fax: (+49-30) 282 8529

[www.zwst.org](http://www.zwst.org/)

**American Jewish Committee\
**Leipziger Platz 15\
10117 Berlin\
Phone 22 65 94 0\
Fax 22 65 94 14\
[bergerd@ajc.org](mailto: bergerd@ajc.org)

If you have questions or comments regarding this report, or need
assistance exporting to Germany, please contact the U.S. Agricultural
Affairs Office in Berlin at the following address:

Agricultural Affairs Office

American Embassy

Clayallee 170

14195 Berlin

Ph: (+49-30) 8305 1150

Fax: (+49-30) 8431 1935

Email: <AgBerlin@usda.gov>

Home Page: [http://www.usembassy.de](http://www.usembassy.de/)

Please view our Home Page for more information on exporting U.S. food
and beverage products to Germany, including market and products "briefs"
available on specific topics of interest to U.S. exporters. The
following reports are available at
[www.fas.usda.gov](http://www.fas.usda.gov/), Attaché Reports:

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  GM5003    Trade Shows in Germany

  GM5037    Exporter Guide -- Road Map to the German Market

  GM5043    Retail Guide -- Retail Food Sector Report

  GM6030    Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards
            Country Report
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