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Hannover wholesale market

Petra Warmbold (r) and Alex Grott(l) of Univeg have a diverse assortment. Petra says that for them, high quality is very important, as you can define yourself with it. They are supplied from their main office in Bremen. (www.univeg.de)
Petra Warmbold (r) and Alex Grott(l) of Univeg have a diverse assortment. Petra says that for them, high quality is very important, as you can define yourself with it. They are supplied from their main office in Bremen. (www.univeg.de)
Univeg supplies products from all corners of the world
Univeg supplies products from all corners of the world
Joachim Luckert of Hermann Luckert GmbH & Co. KG and his children, who are still on holiday. The company sells seasonal fruits and vegetables and is specialised in top fruit. Herman Luckert also offer imported products from overseas. The import is done through an agent. (www.luckfruit.de)
Joachim Luckert of Hermann Luckert GmbH & Co. KG and his children, who are still on holiday. The company sells seasonal fruits and vegetables and is specialised in top fruit. Herman Luckert also offer imported products from overseas. The import is done through an agent. (www.luckfruit.de)
Topfruit from Germany from Hermann Luckert
Topfruit from Germany from Hermann Luckert
Uwe Heiden of Groothandel Grove in the photo. Helle Niedersachsen is also represented here. Helle Niedersachsen is the sales organisation for the potatoes and onions from the Lüneburger Heide, the main cultivation area for potatoes in German. Uwe says that the potato area in Germany is very large and that this means that there are too many potatoes and low prices. Besides potatoes and onions he also sells other products such as Dutch tomatoes and cucumbers. (www.helleniedersaschen.de)
Uwe Heiden of Groothandel Grove in the photo. Helle Niedersachsen is also represented here. Helle Niedersachsen is the sales organisation for the potatoes and onions from the Lüneburger Heide, the main cultivation area for potatoes in German. Uwe says that the potato area in Germany is very large and that this means that there are too many potatoes and low prices. Besides potatoes and onions he also sells other products such as Dutch tomatoes and cucumbers. (www.helleniedersaschen.de)
Helle Niedersachsen is the sales organisation for the potatoes and onions from the Lüneburger Heide, the main cultivation area for potatoes in German. Uwe says that the potato area in Germany is very large and that this means that there are too many potatoes and low prices. Besides potatoes and onions he also sells other products such as Dutch tomatoes and cucumbers. (www.helle-niedersaschen.de)
Helle Niedersachsen is the sales organisation for the potatoes and onions from the Lüneburger Heide, the main cultivation area for potatoes in German. Uwe says that the potato area in Germany is very large and that this means that there are too many potatoes and low prices. Besides potatoes and onions he also sells other products such as Dutch tomatoes and cucumbers. (www.helle-niedersaschen.de)
Calenberger Feldfrisch is a cultivation company that supplies vegetables from the region. They were not present at the market that day.
Calenberger Feldfrisch is a cultivation company that supplies vegetables from the region. They were not present at the market that day.
Calenberger Feldfrisch is a cultivation company that supplies vegetables from the region. They were not present at the market that day.
Calenberger Feldfrisch is a cultivation company that supplies vegetables from the region. They were not present at the market that day.
Importer and wholesaler Karl Balcer with the grape assortment at the front
Importer and wholesaler Karl Balcer with the grape assortment at the front
Fruit and vegetable trader Andreas Obst Gmbh is a supplier of a full package and also sells convenience products such as shopped vegetables, desserts and dairy products. The owner is Andreas Obst. He is photographed with Spanish products. Andreas Obst imports a lot through Holland, as it is delivered quickly. (www.fruchthaus-obst.de)
Fruit and vegetable trader Andreas Obst Gmbh is a supplier of a full package and also sells convenience products such as shopped vegetables, desserts and dairy products. The owner is Andreas Obst. He is photographed with Spanish products. Andreas Obst imports a lot through Holland, as it is delivered quickly. (www.fruchthaus-obst.de)
Helge Hoffmann of Fruchtimport Hoffmann sells almost everything an imports himself too. He is pictured with strawberries from his own country. Fruchtimport Helge Hoffmann was founded in 2008 by Helge. (www.helgehoffmann.net)
Helge Hoffmann of Fruchtimport Hoffmann sells almost everything an imports himself too. He is pictured with strawberries from his own country. Fruchtimport Helge Hoffmann was founded in 2008 by Helge. (www.helgehoffmann.net)
Helge Hoffmann of Fruchtimport Hoffmann sells almost everything an imports himself too. He is pictured with strawberries from his own country. Fruchtimport Helge Hoffmann was founded in 2008 by Helge. (www.helgehoffmann.net)
Helge Hoffmann of Fruchtimport Hoffmann sells almost everything an imports himself too. He is pictured with strawberries from his own country. Fruchtimport Helge Hoffmann was founded in 2008 by Helge. (www.helgehoffmann.net)
Friedriech Hermanns (right) of Hermanns Tomatoes is specialised in the cultivation of various tomato varieties. He has a greenhouse not far from the market with 2 hectares of tomatoes and purely sells his own harvest on the wholesale market. It is sold to wholesalers, small businesses and gastronomics. According to Hermanns the tomato cultivation in Germany is becoming increasingly difficult for a small grower a there are increasingly large companies and cooperations .
Friedriech Hermanns (right) of Hermanns Tomatoes is specialised in the cultivation of various tomato varieties. He has a greenhouse not far from the market with 2 hectares of tomatoes and purely sells his own harvest on the wholesale market. It is sold to wholesalers, small businesses and gastronomics. According to Hermanns the tomato cultivation in Germany is becoming increasingly difficult for a small grower a there are increasingly large companies and cooperations .
Friedriech Hermanns with his own tomatoes. Pictured here with Ilias, who also has a magazine on the market
Friedriech Hermanns with his own tomatoes. Pictured here with Ilias, who also has a magazine on the market
...from the region
...from the region
Besides Hermann Tomatoes there was also a grower who mainly sold small fat cucumbers.
Besides Hermann Tomatoes there was also a grower who mainly sold small fat cucumbers.
Products from the region: cucumbers and pumpkins
Products from the region: cucumbers and pumpkins
An overview photo of HLF H.Lotze. HLF has a large assortment and supplies to catering companies. The company has subscription called VitaMix in which you can order a box of fruits and vegetables every week. (www.lotze-frucht.de)
An overview photo of HLF H.Lotze. HLF has a large assortment and supplies to catering companies. The company has subscription called VitaMix in which you can order a box of fruits and vegetables every week. (www.lotze-frucht.de)
Erbse is a well known face on the wholesale market in Hannover. He works for BS Frucht and presents the Dutch tomatoes here. BS Frucht has various specialities including grapes from Italy.
Erbse is a well known face on the wholesale market in Hannover. He works for BS Frucht and presents the Dutch tomatoes here. BS Frucht has various specialities including grapes from Italy.
BS Frucht
BS Frucht
"Omer Toklu is a salesman for Bella Frutta. He indicates that around 50 to 60% of their products are from the Netherlands. "We appreciate the Dutch products for their good quality."
"Omer Toklu is a salesman for Bella Frutta. He indicates that around 50 to 60% of their products are from the Netherlands. "We appreciate the Dutch products for their good quality."
The bunches of Bella Frutta peppers. They are marketed under the brand Buttarelli.
The bunches of Bella Frutta peppers. They are marketed under the brand Buttarelli.
Germans love tomatoes from VDN and The Greenery...
Germans love tomatoes from VDN and The Greenery...
Jorg Bergmann prepares an order. He works for Dietmar Walther and supplies to gastronomics and major consumers. Dietmar Walther is a family company an has been active since their opening in 1958. (www.frucht-walther.de)
Jorg Bergmann prepares an order. He works for Dietmar Walther and supplies to gastronomics and major consumers. Dietmar Walther is a family company an has been active since their opening in 1958. (www.frucht-walther.de)
Fresh off the field: ice berg lettuce at Dietmar Walther
Fresh off the field: ice berg lettuce at Dietmar Walther
A view of the market around 5 in the morning. It was quiet due to the holidays
A view of the market around 5 in the morning. It was quiet due to the holidays
Potatoes from France
Potatoes from France
Schlote Wholesaler did not have a stall that day (www.frucht-schlote.de)
Schlote Wholesaler did not have a stall that day (www.frucht-schlote.de)
Andreas Hoverof Fruchthof Hannover (left). He supplies a mix of fruit and vegetables. Fruchthof imports from various European countries. Andreas says that he used to supply cut vegetables too, but could not compete with supermarkets, who could offer these product much cheaper. He believes that the wholesalers can define themselves with the best quality with other products.
Andreas Hoverof Fruchthof Hannover (left). He supplies a mix of fruit and vegetables. Fruchthof imports from various European countries. Andreas says that he used to supply cut vegetables too, but could not compete with supermarkets, who could offer these product much cheaper. He believes that the wholesalers can define themselves with the best quality with other products.
Ilias salesmen. Ilias was founded in 1990 and besides fruit and vegetables also supplies olives, cheese and yoghurt. As far as product supply is concerned a lot comes from the Netherlands and Belgium. (www.ilias-hannover.de)
Ilias salesmen. Ilias was founded in 1990 and besides fruit and vegetables also supplies olives, cheese and yoghurt. As far as product supply is concerned a lot comes from the Netherlands and Belgium. (www.ilias-hannover.de)
The Greek owner Ilias of Ilias Direktimport. He shows grapes from Greece. He directly imports products from his Heimat and has good contacts with Dutch suppliers. Ilias says that the supermarkets' competition puts more pressure on wholesalers every year. Supermarket are importing more directly. This is why he has decided not to supply to large supermarket chains, but mainly to food service and local shops and supermarkets.
The Greek owner Ilias of Ilias Direktimport. He shows grapes from Greece. He directly imports products from his Heimat and has good contacts with Dutch suppliers. Ilias says that the supermarkets' competition puts more pressure on wholesalers every year. Supermarket are importing more directly. This is why he has decided not to supply to large supermarket chains, but mainly to food service and local shops and supermarkets.
It is clear why people go to Ilias. According to Ilias they have a lot of satisfied customers who leave the place with a smile on their face and soon return.
It is clear why people go to Ilias. According to Ilias they have a lot of satisfied customers who leave the place with a smile on their face and soon return.
Hermann Schneemann mainly supplies fruit. Owner Wilhelm Hermann says that August was a difficult month. (www.fruchthandel-schneemann.de)
Hermann Schneemann mainly supplies fruit. Owner Wilhelm Hermann says that August was a difficult month. (www.fruchthandel-schneemann.de)
Gellert fruchtgroosshandel mainly has fruit in their assortment. Marion Behrens presents a melons from Kazakhstan. She believes they have a perfect flavour and that they melt in your mouth. Gellert supplies a lot of Russian customers and has adapted her assortment for this.
Gellert fruchtgroosshandel mainly has fruit in their assortment. Marion Behrens presents a melons from Kazakhstan. She believes they have a perfect flavour and that they melt in your mouth. Gellert supplies a lot of Russian customers and has adapted her assortment for this.
"Mehmet Kahraman is the owner of Leko. Leko belongs to the group Marmara. (www.marmara.de). The company has a lot of Turkish customers and imports its product directly. "We know what our customers want," says Mehmet."
"Mehmet Kahraman is the owner of Leko. Leko belongs to the group Marmara. (www.marmara.de). The company has a lot of Turkish customers and imports its product directly. "We know what our customers want," says Mehmet."
Mehmet Kahraman calls his workers together after a few hours' work to have breakfast. Chopped vegetables on a sandwich: they enjoyed it. Mehmet was very welcoming, we were also offered a sandwich.
Mehmet Kahraman calls his workers together after a few hours' work to have breakfast. Chopped vegetables on a sandwich: they enjoyed it. Mehmet was very welcoming, we were also offered a sandwich.
Thomas Reinsch is the owner of Klaus Schilling. He is pictured here next to the top fruit and the winter vegetables. According to Thomas their assortment is mainly broad. One of the brands he carries is Tobsine, citrus.
Thomas Reinsch is the owner of Klaus Schilling. He is pictured here next to the top fruit and the winter vegetables. According to Thomas their assortment is mainly broad. One of the brands he carries is Tobsine, citrus.
Thomas Reinsch is the owner of Klaus Schilling. He is pictured here next to the top fruit and the winter vegetables. According to Thomas their assortment is mainly deep. One of the brands he carries is Tobsine, citrus.
Thomas Reinsch is the owner of Klaus Schilling. He is pictured here next to the top fruit and the winter vegetables. According to Thomas their assortment is mainly deep. One of the brands he carries is Tobsine, citrus.
At around 7 in the morning most of the trade is done. Many pack up or take care of a few deliveries.
At around 7 in the morning most of the trade is done. Many pack up or take care of a few deliveries.
An overview photo of Pilz Rohr. They mainly supply to market buyers.
An overview photo of Pilz Rohr. They mainly supply to market buyers.
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The Metro was located behind the wholesale market
The Metro was located behind the wholesale market