Beeren aus dem Ausland importiert: Süße Früchte – Bittere Wahrheiten | SWR Doku

The berry boom in Germany has been going strong for years. Blueberries, raspberries, and other berries are considered trendy "superfoods," a top choice for a healthy diet. Ever-increasing quantities are imported from abroad—primarily from Spain and South America. But under what conditions are these berries produced? More exciting documentaries and reports are available in the media library: https://www.ardmediathek.de/dokus An international business has developed around the production and trade of berries. They are cultivated year-round in Southern Europe and South America. Gigantic blueberry plantations have sprung up in Peru: Water is transported over vast distances to make desert areas fertile. Small farmers feel cut off. In Huelva, Spain, the last remaining water in a nature reserve is being extracted for strawberry cultivation—in one of the driest regions of Europe. Studies show that labor and human rights violations occur in berry production. What role does the German food retail sector play? German berry growers feel left behind by global competition. Some local family farms are considering closing down because international agricultural corporations can produce more cheaply. Gerhard Deuschle from Köngen am Neckar wants to harvest regionally, but no longer seasonally, using a gigantic greenhouse complex. This documentary by Christian Jentzsch from the SWR series "betrifft" (concerning) is titled: Berry Hunger. Sweet Fruits – Bitter Truths, broadcast date: March 8, 2023. #swrdoku #swr All statements and facts reflect the situation at the time and have not been updated since. Subscribe to the channel:    / swrdoku   You can find more documentaries on our channel or in the ARD Mediathek (ARD Media Library) at: https://www.ardmediathek.de/swr/swr-d...