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München Wholesale: 2015

Friday of last week (8/21) we visited the wholesale market in Munich. Despite the fact that it was still the holidays in Bavaria, it was fairly busy in the market. The supply of summer fruit was pretty large, but traders were right in the middle of the transition period from summer to fall.
Friday of last week (8/21) we visited the wholesale market in Munich. Despite the fact that it was still the holidays in Bavaria, it was fairly busy in the market. The supply of summer fruit was pretty large, but traders were right in the middle of the transition period from summer to fall.
Munich has the largest 'Grossmarkt' (large, wholesale market) of fruits and vegetables in Germany. This one is the third largest in Europe, after Barcelona and Paris, with an enormous supply of fresh products.
Munich has the largest 'Grossmarkt' (large, wholesale market) of fruits and vegetables in Germany. This one is the third largest in Europe, after Barcelona and Paris, with an enormous supply of fresh products.
In total there are around 120 traders and importers present in this wholesale market. These traders don't always have a table in the hall, sometimes they just have an office in the large building next to the market.
In total there are around 120 traders and importers present in this wholesale market. These traders don't always have a table in the hall, sometimes they just have an office in the large building next to the market.
We took some pictures of the most important halls: hall 1-4. In these halls there are around 40 exhibitors established. In this picture the stand of Thekla Göpel GmbH. This company has one of the biggest stands in de wholesalemarket. The CEO is Mario Oswald. The productrange is wide. They have a lot of fruit and exotic.
We took some pictures of the most important halls: hall 1-4. In these halls there are around 40 exhibitors established. In this picture the stand of Thekla Göpel GmbH. This company has one of the biggest stands in de wholesalemarket. The CEO is Mario Oswald. The productrange is wide. They have a lot of fruit and exotic.
Summerfruit from Göpel from different brands.
Summerfruit from Göpel from different brands.
F. X. Sämmer GmbH offers a mix of summerfruit and dried fruit. They also started with the season of mushrooms.
F. X. Sämmer GmbH offers a mix of summerfruit and dried fruit. They also started with the season of mushrooms.
Ostermeier GmbH offers vegetables and fruit and also exotics. On the picture Zlatko presenting the Italian grapes with the taste of strawberries. Zlatko has been working for Ostermeiers since 25 years.
Ostermeier GmbH offers vegetables and fruit and also exotics. On the picture Zlatko presenting the Italian grapes with the taste of strawberries. Zlatko has been working for Ostermeiers since 25 years.
The Italian grapes with the taste of strawberries are a specialty of Ostermeier. The importer is the exclusive distributor of these grapes in Germany. The grapes are available from August till Oktober and the taste is very sweet.
The Italian grapes with the taste of strawberries are a specialty of Ostermeier. The importer is the exclusive distributor of these grapes in Germany. The grapes are available from August till Oktober and the taste is very sweet.
Exotics of Ostermeier.
Exotics of Ostermeier.
Peter Kuffer is the owner of wholesalecompany Hans Kuffere. In the picture he talks to Martin Oswald.
Peter Kuffer is the owner of wholesalecompany Hans Kuffere. In the picture he talks to Martin Oswald.
Promotion for Obst vom Bodensee at the stand of Hans Kuffer. He has a wide range of fruit, like topfruit, stonefruit and berries.
Promotion for Obst vom Bodensee at the stand of Hans Kuffer. He has a wide range of fruit, like topfruit, stonefruit and berries.
Big Galia Melons from the brand La Coma at the stand of Hans Kuffer.
Big Galia Melons from the brand La Coma at the stand of Hans Kuffer.
The fruit-department at Bilman Gmbh. Grapes are an important product at this moment.
The fruit-department at Bilman Gmbh. Grapes are an important product at this moment.
Grapes and Belgium bellpeppers are two important products from Bilman.
Grapes and Belgium bellpeppers are two important products from Bilman.
Herbert Widmann GmbH is specialized in berries and also offers other vegetables and fruit. Levening is a big supplier for the berries and Widmann makes a lot of promotion for them in the stand. Levening offers berries for more then 40 years.
Herbert Widmann GmbH is specialized in berries and also offers other vegetables and fruit. Levening is a big supplier for the berries and Widmann makes a lot of promotion for them in the stand. Levening offers berries for more then 40 years.
Widmann is one of the most traditionel wholesalers at the market. Besides delivering in Germany, they also export to the rest of Europe.
Widmann is one of the most traditionel wholesalers at the market. Besides delivering in Germany, they also export to the rest of Europe.
Fritz Rainer Beck is the owner of Anton Kruezer GmbH. In the picture he enjoys a fresh apple.
Fritz Rainer Beck is the owner of Anton Kruezer GmbH. In the picture he enjoys a fresh apple.
Anton Kreuzer offers a lot of stonefruit from different countries including Sout-Tirol, Austria, Germany and overseas.
Anton Kreuzer offers a lot of stonefruit from different countries including Sout-Tirol, Austria, Germany and overseas.
In Hall 2 is the firm Ludwig Blendinger GmbH&Co established. CEO Gerhard Dressel is proud of his products. He offers conventional and organic products. In his hands a special exotic: Pepino.
In Hall 2 is the firm Ludwig Blendinger GmbH&Co established. CEO Gerhard Dressel is proud of his products. He offers conventional and organic products. In his hands a special exotic: Pepino.
During the asparagus-season Ludwig Blendinger promotes the local asparagus.
During the asparagus-season Ludwig Blendinger promotes the local asparagus.
The trader is importing some products directly from all over the world. For example from Thailand and Brazil.
The trader is importing some products directly from all over the world. For example from Thailand and Brazil.
The company is founded in 1970 and is known for its special exotics like kiwano and pepino.
The company is founded in 1970 and is known for its special exotics like kiwano and pepino.
Heiko Obalski (right) is the owner of Möss Fruchthandels GmbH.
Heiko Obalski (right) is the owner of Möss Fruchthandels GmbH.
Möss offers a lot of local fruit and vegetables, direct from the grower. They have also importproducts.
Möss offers a lot of local fruit and vegetables, direct from the grower. They have also importproducts.
"Heiko Obalski from Fritz Möss tells: "We offer everything!"
"Heiko Obalski from Fritz Möss tells: "We offer everything!"
Matthäus Schenk oHG in Hall 2 is a certified organic company. On the left: CEO Peter Schenk.
Matthäus Schenk oHG in Hall 2 is a certified organic company. On the left: CEO Peter Schenk.
The fresh produce assortment is big and includes apples from Germany, Austria, France and Italy.
The fresh produce assortment is big and includes apples from Germany, Austria, France and Italy.
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Früchtewelt GmbH has a lot of exotics.
Früchtewelt GmbH has a lot of exotics.
Früchtewelt GmbH offers summerfruit from the French grower Philibon.
Früchtewelt GmbH offers summerfruit from the French grower Philibon.
Melons from the Charantais-variety and the brand Philibon. The name of Philibon is lasered in the fruit.
Melons from the Charantais-variety and the brand Philibon. The name of Philibon is lasered in the fruit.
Christoph Suter from Fruitique Martin Sutor and Philipp Müller GbR.
Christoph Suter from Fruitique Martin Sutor and Philipp Müller GbR.
Arno Schmal is the owner of Karl Eschenbaum GmbH. Here he proud presents the strawberries from Poland.
Arno Schmal is the owner of Karl Eschenbaum GmbH. Here he proud presents the strawberries from Poland.
The fruit of Eischenbaum.
The fruit of Eischenbaum.
During summertime, the wholesaler trades a lot of berries and melons. In winter he offers a lot of product from oversaes.
During summertime, the wholesaler trades a lot of berries and melons. In winter he offers a lot of product from oversaes.
Traders Peter Hein en Philipp Weil are offering a wide range of mushrooms.
Traders Peter Hein en Philipp Weil are offering a wide range of mushrooms.
Mushrooms...
Mushrooms...
Gabriele Franke owns the company Rudolf Leimer GmbH in Hall 3. During summer she offers a lot of local products.
Gabriele Franke owns the company Rudolf Leimer GmbH in Hall 3. During summer she offers a lot of local products.
Rudolf Leimer offers seedless Italian grapes from the brand Lavinia.
Rudolf Leimer offers seedless Italian grapes from the brand Lavinia.
Franz Schmitt GmbH & Co exists since 1970. The company has a wide range of German vegetables.
Franz Schmitt GmbH & Co exists since 1970. The company has a wide range of German vegetables.
"Daniel Schury is the owner of Franz Schmitt and tells: "We are the biggest supplier of cucumbers in the wholesalemarket." Franz Schmitt respresents also the products from the growing association Main-Donau eG."
"Daniel Schury is the owner of Franz Schmitt and tells: "We are the biggest supplier of cucumbers in the wholesalemarket." Franz Schmitt respresents also the products from the growing association Main-Donau eG."
Sezgin Yildirim with Turkisch grapes of the brand Melisa in the stand of importer Or-pa.
Sezgin Yildirim with Turkisch grapes of the brand Melisa in the stand of importer Or-pa.
Turkije is the most important country for Or-Pa. They also are importing from France, The Netherlands and Belgium.
Turkije is the most important country for Or-Pa. They also are importing from France, The Netherlands and Belgium.
Italian figs from the brand Miss Freschezza at Or-Pa's.
Italian figs from the brand Miss Freschezza at Or-Pa's.
Gabriella Rapalli from the company Cavalleri. On the pictures she presents the special pears from the brand Sandri.
Gabriella Rapalli from the company Cavalleri. On the pictures she presents the special pears from the brand Sandri.
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Georg Steinkeller from Herbafrucht GmbH offers fresh herbs. In his hand Rockit Salad from the Italian brand Giocola.
Georg Steinkeller from Herbafrucht GmbH offers fresh herbs. In his hand Rockit Salad from the Italian brand Giocola.
Michael Ecker from Ecker Früchte Handels-GmbH is presenting the fresh delivery of French apricots from the brand Fruits & Compagnie.
Michael Ecker from Ecker Früchte Handels-GmbH is presenting the fresh delivery of French apricots from the brand Fruits & Compagnie.
Clients of Ecker are other wholesalers and little shops. They offer also citrus from South-Africa and Argentina.
Clients of Ecker are other wholesalers and little shops. They offer also citrus from South-Africa and Argentina.
The brand of Luigi di Lenardo GmbH&Co:'Der Flieger'.
The brand of Luigi di Lenardo GmbH&Co:'Der Flieger'.
Walter Schmidt shows the citrus of the brand 'Der Flieger'. They deliver yearround citrus under this brand.
Walter Schmidt shows the citrus of the brand 'Der Flieger'. They deliver yearround citrus under this brand.
The wholesaler delivers to companies in Germany.
The wholesaler delivers to companies in Germany.
Jacob Pernter from Real Fruit OHN presents the wild blueberries in a special packaging.
Jacob Pernter from Real Fruit OHN presents the wild blueberries in a special packaging.
The products of Realfrucht are different per season. In summer they offer a lot of berries and grapes and in winter greenhousvegetables like tomatoes, cucumber and zucchini.
The products of Realfrucht are different per season. In summer they offer a lot of berries and grapes and in winter greenhousvegetables like tomatoes, cucumber and zucchini.
Andrea Rosenlehner from Christian Sulser GmbH tells that they offer a lot of different berries the summer.
Andrea Rosenlehner from Christian Sulser GmbH tells that they offer a lot of different berries the summer.
The owner from Efendi Fruchthandels GmbH is Hüseyin Gürbüz. He imports directly from Turkey and also offers fruit from other countries.
The owner from Efendi Fruchthandels GmbH is Hüseyin Gürbüz. He imports directly from Turkey and also offers fruit from other countries.
Andrea Anzenberger from Rützel GmbH offers a lot of vegetables. Here she presents the 'Honingtomaten' from The Netherlands. They have a lot of tomatoes right now.
Andrea Anzenberger from Rützel GmbH offers a lot of vegetables. Here she presents the 'Honingtomaten' from The Netherlands. They have a lot of tomatoes right now.
Rützels clients are foodservice and gastronomy. They have products from countries like Germany, The Netherlands and Italy.
Rützels clients are foodservice and gastronomy. They have products from countries like Germany, The Netherlands and Italy.
Michael Wallbrunnfrom Magd. Schmideder with strawberries from the Belgische Fruitveiling (BFV). He offers fruit, lettuce and other vegetables and delivers to wholesalers and little shops.
Michael Wallbrunnfrom Magd. Schmideder with strawberries from the Belgische Fruitveiling (BFV). He offers fruit, lettuce and other vegetables and delivers to wholesalers and little shops.
Rainfried Ernst from the company Mario Andretta&Co is specialized in Italian products. Right now he has differend varieties of grapes. He also imports from France, Spain and overseas countries.
Rainfried Ernst from the company Mario Andretta&Co is specialized in Italian products. Right now he has differend varieties of grapes. He also imports from France, Spain and overseas countries.
The wholesales imports directly from growers. The most important brand from Mario Andretta is Cantatore.
The wholesales imports directly from growers. The most important brand from Mario Andretta is Cantatore.
Big publicity for Chiquita bananas.
Big publicity for Chiquita bananas.
Josef Goldstein Fruchtimport-Export GmbH imports a lot of product from Greece, Italy and Spain. The company mainly has clients in foodretail.
Josef Goldstein Fruchtimport-Export GmbH imports a lot of product from Greece, Italy and Spain. The company mainly has clients in foodretail.
Martin Schweiger (right) is the owner of Follina GmbH. De wholesaler has a lot of special products for nichemarkets.
Martin Schweiger (right) is the owner of Follina GmbH. De wholesaler has a lot of special products for nichemarkets.
Hot, round peppers from Follina.
Hot, round peppers from Follina.
W. Kretschmer GmbH & Co has a lot of Italian grapes on offer.
W. Kretschmer GmbH & Co has a lot of Italian grapes on offer.
Hendrik Quack presents the brand Götterfrucht from Juliane Reuter e. K.
Hendrik Quack presents the brand Götterfrucht from Juliane Reuter e. K.
Reuter's specialties are citrus, Italian lettuce and vegetables.
Reuter's specialties are citrus, Italian lettuce and vegetables.
You can find any kind of fruit and vegetable in the wholesalemarket.
You can find any kind of fruit and vegetable in the wholesalemarket.
Also Univeg has a stand on the wholesalemarket in München. The worldwide fresh produce provider has a stand of 340 sq. meters.
Also Univeg has a stand on the wholesalemarket in München. The worldwide fresh produce provider has a stand of 340 sq. meters.
Salvatore Ferrauto GmbH does a lot of direct import from Mexico under the name Maya Fruit. On the picture: Roberto Argentieri.
Salvatore Ferrauto GmbH does a lot of direct import from Mexico under the name Maya Fruit. On the picture: Roberto Argentieri.
Roberto Argentieri also imports product from Italy and overseas countries. In winter he offers a lot of fresh herbs.
Roberto Argentieri also imports product from Italy and overseas countries. In winter he offers a lot of fresh herbs.
We also taked a look in the 'Gärtnerhalle'. German growers offers their own product here and sell them to different clients.
We also taked a look in the 'Gärtnerhalle'. German growers offers their own product here and sell them to different clients.
The Gärtnerhalle a kind of unique concept in Germany.
The Gärtnerhalle a kind of unique concept in Germany.
Several growers has a stand in the Gärtnerhalle.
Several growers has a stand in the Gärtnerhalle.