The wholesale market of Hamburg celebrates its 50th anniversary
Germany
Tuesday 12 June 2012
MD
Hamburg, the largest wholesale market in Germany for fruits and vegetables, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Hamburg, the largest wholesale market in Germany for fruits and vegetables, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
The wholesale market of Hamburg opened its doors in June 1962. Its total area is 283,000 m2 and it has 440 companies employing 2,400 staff. This is the largest wholesale market
in Germany with an annual turnover of € 2 billion for a volume of 1.5 million tons of cargo.
Its location allows it to serve its own region, neighboring regions and also west Poland and southern Scandinavia. Its catchment area is estimated at 10 million consumers.
Its location allows it to serve its own region, neighboring regions and also west Poland and southern Scandinavia. Its catchment area is estimated at 10 million consumers.
source : grossmarkte org, rtl regional de, hamburg 1 de