Rostock (dpa/mv) – In view of increased costs and announced aid, the food industry in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is demanding planning security from the federal and state governments. “To be precise, that means that we actually need clear statements now about what is going to happen,” said the chairman of the marketing company for the agricultural and food industry MV (AMV), Tobias Blömer, on Monday of the German Press Agency. One must also talk about liquidity aids or make them accessible, he said in the direction of the Schwerin state government.
According to a recent survey of AMV members, electricity costs rose by more than 60 percent on average in 2022 compared to the previous year, and gas costs by more than 80 percent. The meat and sausage products sector was hit the hardest. According to the information, the increases here are up to 460 or 400 percent at the top. The costs for raw materials, logistics or packaging have also risen accordingly. Most companies could not have passed on the cost increases one-to-one through price increases.
According to the information, around 43 percent of AMV members took part in the surveys. According to its own statements, it is the largest network in the agricultural and food industry in the north-east with 132 partners. It is the state with the highest turnover in the manufacturing sector.
On Tuesday, the AMV meets for the annual general meeting. Among other things, a new board of directors will be elected. In addition to seven other applicants, Blömer is also running again. Cathérine Reising will also take over the post of managing director from the long-standing managing director of the association, Jarste Weuffen, on January 1st.