The Association of South German Asparagus and Strawberry Growers

The Association of South German Asparagus and Strawberry Growers (VSSE) is the largest trade association for asparagus and strawberry growers in Germany with around 630 members. Since its inception (since 1996), the VSSE has been the organizer of expoSE - Europe's leading trade fair for asparagus and berry production - and since 2011 also of expoDirekt - Germany's largest trade fair for agricultural direct marketing.

We support the industry in a variety of ways:

  • Current industry information (Blitzinfo)
  • Seminars
  • Creating sample contracts
  • Initiation and promotion of experiments
  • Advertising
  • Framework agreements for members
  • Press and Public Relations
  • Lobbying
  • Trade fair event

. VSSE image brochure for download.

You can find your contacts for the trade fair duo here.

Become a supporting member

94 companies support the association as supporting members.
In this way, you support the industry and at the same time benefit directly from membership:

  • Current industry information (Blitzinfo)
  • Use of the VSSE supporting member logo
  • Note in the exhibitor directory
  • Access to the password-protected area www.vsse.de
  • 10% discount on stand space (max. €220) when registering for expoSE & expoDirekt

The annual fee is only €220.

Exhibitors and companies can join the VSSE here.
Become a full member as a grower.

Preserve agricultural businesses Further information about the association and how to join can be found here.