As Germany's apple season starts up, there's one tasty concoction that takes the spotlight: apple wine. From its Roman heritage to its miriad of names, here are some surprising facts about the drink.
All the fun of the Oktoberfest, without the hangover: Germans are swapping traditional beer for non-alcoholic brews, driven by health concerns and the increasing quality of booze-free options.
Video footage of an American tourist arriving in Europe with a giant suitcase filled with nothing but Diet Coke to drink on her holiday has been causing much hilarity - but is it true that Diet Coke is banned or restricted in EU countries?
Whether it be bad table manners, or turning your nose up at a seasonal favourite, there are certain food-related sins which if you commit once, you won't repeat in Germany.
Germany boasts an astounding 3,200 different varieties of bread - and whether you're a fan of dark, nutritious rye or the humble Schrippe, there are five varieties you simply can't miss out on.
Can't decide which flavour of ice cream you'd like? One ice cream shop in the German state of Baden-Württemberg created a new variety for anyone who finds themselves saying 'umm...' when they reach the front of the queue.
In the western German village of Lohne, where the only grocery store closed its doors earlier this year, residents now do their food shopping on board a red-and-green supermarket bus that rolls into the main square once a week.
Every region of Germany has its own unique local cuisine - and Hamburg is no exception. The northern port city is known for its array of quirky fish dishes and a pastry delicacy with a slightly misleading name.
Despite being known for their love of sausages and schnitzel, Germans have
been steadily eating less meat over the past few years - with last year hitting a record low.
The first ever Day of German Asparagus is taking place on May 5th - at a time when consumption of the famous seasonal 'Spargel' is going down. Is Germany's "white gold" losing its special status?
Food and beverage prices in Germany rose more sharply than ever before in 2022: on average, consumers paid 13.4 percent more than in the previous year. Will the spike continue, or is relief in sight?
The soaring cost of energy and the threat that Russia could cut gas supplies to Germany risks worsening beer makers' post-coronavirus, the German Brewers Federation said Monday.
It's now mandatory in England for large food chains to include calorie labelling on their menus. Should Germany follow, or is it a distraction from finding a more meaningful way to help people manage their weight?
Grabbing a kebab, chips or a burger to take away from a snack bar is getting a lot pricier for customers across Germany as suppliers face significantly higher energy and food costs.
From using only a fork to separating salad leaves with a knife, several German culinary practices cut into the heart of The Local's Rachel Stern's prior American norms.
Eating is a popular pastime in Germany - and that's no surprise given the variety of culinary delights across the different states. Take our tasty quiz to test your knowledge.
A dessert cannot be called Champagne flavoured if it doesn't taste like the sparkling wine, a German court said in a ruling in favour of French vintners published Thursday.
