With deep sadness, GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft announces the sudden and unexpected death of Chief Financial Officer Marcus A. Ketter, who passed away on the 6th of August 2023 at the age of only 55. “We are shocked and devastated by this loss. With Marcus Ketter, GEA loses an outstanding CFO and a highly valued individual
The first step towards a more sustainable catering industry has been taken by introducing the legal obligation to reuse. But the legal framework is followed by the urge for solutions that make the rental of reusable containers even easier – both for customers and for the company. “Reusable without additional effort” is the motto of
Organic sales growth of 8.0 % in the first six monthsSales in the reporting currency in the first half of the year 6.8 % versus yearNormalized EBITDA margin of 19.7 % remains at a good levelGrowth target for 2023 confirmed at 5% to 7% / normalized EBITDA margin of around 20% targeted Symrise continued its
Leading food processing expert Provisur to exhibit a range of highlights from its extensive food tech portfolio Provisur® Technologies, the leading industrial food processing equipment manufacturer headquartered in Chicago, USA, will present an exciting range of machinery and innovations at Alimentaria FoodTech from 26-29 September 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. With subsidiaries across Europe and an
Vitafoods Asia 2023, booth J39: Euromed will highlight the potential of herbal extracts and present innovative clinical trial results. Euromed, a leading supplier of botanical extracts and natural ingredients, is pleased to announce its participation at Vitafoods Asia. During a live presentation, the company will reveal details of two ongoing clinical trials with Pomanox®, a
Digestive health is a mainstream need, not just for people managing health problems such as inadequate digestion, nutrient absorption, defecation issues, damaged intestinal barriers and leaky gut problems. Choosing food and beverages that reduce symptoms and alleviate discomfort is incredibly important. Even for consumers lucky enough to not experience these issues, promoting gut health is
All around the world, representatives of the organic food industry gather at various BIOFACH World events. With a total of 8 events meanwhile, the network provides international exposure for the sector. The next trade fairs are already in the starting blocks. As well as BIOFACH JAPAN, which returns after a break with the BIOFACH JAPAN
The VAT rate could soon be raised again to 19% in the catering sector. To relieve the restaurants, the rate was reduced to 7% during the corona pandemic for a limited period until December 31, 2023. In an open letter, HANS IM GLÜCK now makes it clear what another increase means for the catering trade.
H1 2023 highlights According to Geraldine Matchett and Dimitri de Vreeze, Co-CEOs of dsm-Firmenich, “We are well advanced in the integration phase of the merger and excited by the positive response of customers to our enhanced business proposition, giving us even greater confidence in the delivery of our synergy targets. The performance of our Perfumery
For the fifth time in succession, Miele dishwashers clinched first place with Stiftung Warentest, Germany’s leading consumer watchdog: Among the 60 cm wide units with top-edge controls (fully integrated), the G 7250 SCVi leads the field. Among the semi-integrated units with visible front controls, its sister model G 7200 SCi, otherwise technically identical, came out
Leading healthy hydration brand, iPRO, has recently launched its low-calorie electrolyte and vitamin drinks into Sharjah Coop, one of the largest cooperative societies in the UAE. This move is a significant step in expanding the brand’s presence in the UAE, where it has already made its mark in the fitness industry. iPRO Hydrate has gained
The Supervisory Board of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG has appointed Jens Drewes as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hellmann effective August 2024. Drewes will succeed Reiner Heiken, who has decided to retire next year. Reiner Heiken has significantly developed the company in the past five years Reiner Heiken has been CEO of
In mid-July 2023, the German final of the 8th The Bartenders Society Competition was held in the Stairs Bar Berlin. Andrey Bartlett from Hamburg’s The Local Bar impressed with his cocktail “Flipside” and will represent Germany in the international final in Paris in November. The annual competition is initiated by the Saint James and Marie
CoffeeTech startup ansā Roasting Inc. announces it has secured a total of USD 9M funding. Leading this fruitful round is Jibe Ventures, a Tel Aviv based early-stage fund. Additional participants include Closed Loop Ventures, New Climate Ventures, Millennium Food-tech, and Sweetwood. The new capital fast-tracks full commercial roll-out of ansā’s hi-tech coffee micro-roaster across North
With processing machinery becoming more interconnected, new business partnerships are making day-to-day operations easier at processors and packhouses. They are also accelerating the development of new solutions. Bjorn Thumas, TOMRA Food’s Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships, explains. Machines on food processing lines talk to each other. Not in a fantastical way, like
