SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 16, 2025 – Berlin-based foodtech startup Lanch is reshaping the quick-service dining landscape with a strategy that fuses influencer-driven branding, ghost kitchens, and retail diversification. In less than three years, the company has expanded from two virtual restaurant brands to a multi-channel network spanning delivery, physical stores, and supermarket shelves.
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 16, 2025 – The German Hotel and Restaurant Association (DEHOGA Bundesverband) has announced a leadership transition that underscores the evolving priorities of Germany’s hospitality industry. Jana Schimke, a seasoned policymaker with extensive economic expertise, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2026, succeeding Ingrid Hartges, who retires after two decades of service.
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 15, 2025 – Germany’s hotel and restaurant industry is facing its sixth consecutive year of financial strain, as operators report steep revenue declines and rising operating costs. The German Hotel and Restaurant Association (DEHOGA) is urging the federal government to implement decisive tax reforms, including the permanent reduction of value-added tax (VAT) on meals to 7 percent, to stabilize the sector and protect jobs.
Mounting Pressures Highlight Urgent Need for Policy Action
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 14, 2025 – The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS is spearheading large-scale practical trials in Bavaria to reimagine the future of eldercare through digital assistants, connected devices, and smart environments. With Germany projected to face a shortfall of at least 280,000 nursing staff by 2049, the “Pflege 2030” (Care 2030) project aims to alleviate workforce pressure while improving the quality of patient interaction.
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 14, 2025 – The upcoming therapie DÜSSELDORF 2025, scheduled for September 19–20 at Messe Düsseldorf, is set to highlight the latest therapeutic and rehabilitation technologies while deepening its strategic integration with REHACARE International. The event will bring together healthcare professionals across North Rhine-Westphalia and neighboring regions, aiming to deliver actionable innovations for modern patient care.
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 14, 2025 – REHACARE 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for rehabilitation, prevention, inclusion, and care, has launched a global community survey exploring the realities of self-determined living with assistive technology. The initiative is designed to gather first-hand perspectives from people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or age-related limitations, as well as their relatives, to provide insight into both opportunities and barriers in everyday life.
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 14, 2025 – Anuga Frozen Food, the world’s largest trade fair for the frozen food sector, is set to mark a record year in Cologne this October with over 650 exhibitors, 93 percent of whom are international. The strong global presence, coupled with expanded exhibition space and high-profile industry awards, underscores the event’s strategic importance for manufacturers, retailers, and logistics providers shaping the future of frozen food.
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 14, 2025 – Anuga Fine Food 2025 has opened in Cologne as the largest edition in its history, bringing together over 4,300 exhibitors and 135 group stands. The trade fair highlights how delicatessen, gourmet, and premium food products are shaping global markets, with strong international representation and a growing emphasis on health-conscious and luxury-driven offerings.
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 14, 2025 – Koelnmesse and IFEMA MADRID are set to reshape the European food and beverage exhibition landscape with the launch of Anuga Select Ibérica, a new trade fair debuting in Madrid from February 16–18, 2027. The partnership aims to consolidate Spain and Portugal’s role as growth hubs for the global food industry while strengthening trade flows between Europe, Latin America, and North Africa.
Strategic Expansion of the Anuga Brand
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 14, 2025 – Korea has been confirmed as the official partner country of Anuga 2025 in Cologne, bringing more than a showcase of flavors to the world’s leading food and beverage trade fair. With over 100 exhibitors under the banner “Flavour meets trends,” the nation will highlight how traditional culinary heritage can be leveraged to meet global consumer demand for health, sustainability, and innovation.