Global industry developments, trade fair coverage, compliance updates, and market insights.
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 – July 30, 2025 – Busch-Jaeger has secured the German Brand Award 2025 in the “Excellent Brands – Building and Elements” category, earning industry-wide recognition for its bold brand transformation, consistent design system, and future-ready market communication. The award highlights Busch-Jaeger’s growing relevance as a benchmark in professional smart building solutions—especially at the intersection of digitalization, sustainability, and user-centric design.
Recognized for Innovation in Brand Strategy and Visual Communication
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 30, 2025 – ABB is advancing its strategic realignment in Germany by merging three of its core national subsidiaries—Busch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH, ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH, and ABB STRIEBEL & JOHN GmbH—into the ABB AG umbrella as of September 1, 2025. This unified structure is designed to simplify processes, deliver integrated solutions, and better address sector-spanning challenges in building automation and electrical distribution.
Unified Legal Structure to Accelerate Integration and Access
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 25, 2025 – Küppersbusch Hausgeräte GmbH will present a fully redesigned dishwasher product line during Küchenmeile 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic product development roadmap. Hosted in the brand’s showroom at Gut Böckel, this major industry event underscores Küppersbusch’s ongoing commitment to design excellence, energy efficiency, and market-driven innovation.
Showcasing Innovation and Strategic Expansion
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 18, 2025 – Gaze, a pioneering Seoul-based startup, has unveiled the Gaze Mirror, an innovative AI-powered device aimed at promoting better eye health in the digital age. Introduced at CES 2025, the smart mirror leverages advanced facial and eye-tracking technology to monitor user habits and provide personalized recommendations to help prevent eye fatigue and strain associated with prolonged screen use.
Innovating Preventive Eye Care Through AI
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 14, 2025 – OFYR is celebrating a decade of redefining outdoor cooking with the unveiling of its Exclusive Anniversary Collection, blending iconic design with advanced functionality to elevate the al fresco culinary experience for the next generation of users and professionals.
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 13, 2025 – The Industrieverband Garten (IVG) e.V. has announced new leadership within its Profigartenbau (PGB) division, signaling a renewed strategic direction in representing Germany’s professional horticulture suppliers across national and international markets.
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 13, 2025 – The Industrieverband Garten (IVG) e.V., representing over 150 companies in Germany’s horticulture and garden supply sector, has responded positively to the CDU-SPD coalition agreement, while calling for swift and comprehensive implementation to support industrial and environmental progress.