German jam producers are facing a crisis due to a "catastrophic" 2024 fruit harvest, with volumes of apples, sour cherries, and strawberries down by a third, and sour cherries experiencing a 60% shortfall. Unfavorable weather has impacted harvests across Europe, leading to skyrocketing raw material prices. Major retailers are pressuring suppliers for price reductions, risking gaps on supermarket shelves as manufacturers struggle to meet demand.