Hungary: Few sweet chestnuts were produced in Europe this year, the lack of raw materials also teaches domestic processors a lesson

This year was not favorable for sweet chestnuts, the European harvest is far below the average, which also affects the amount of processed products - according to the overview of the National Chamber of Agriculture and the Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit Association, FruitVeB. Although this fruit with a special taste - which is a real vitamin bomb - is very popular among domestic consumers, the domestic production is small, so we need to import a significant amount. As the holiday season approaches, winter desserts come more and more to the fore, the excellent ingredient of which is the sweet chestnut, which offers a special taste experience. Moreover, in addition to sweets, meat dishes are also enhanced by this nutritious fruit. According to the joint overview of the National Chamber of Agriculture and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Association (FruitVeB), sweet chestnuts are grown on about 281 hectares in Hungary. Special ecological requirements must be met for the cultivation ...