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Wild Cherry Brings Historic Vyshnivka Liqueur to U.S. Buyers

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Wild Cherry Restarts Vyshnivka Liqueur Production and Targets U.S. Market Expansion Following Supply Chain Pauses

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 12, 2026 - Wild Cherry has officially announced the restart of its commercial production operations, bringing its traditional Ukrainian vyshnivka liqueur back to the market after operational pauses caused by the global pandemic and subsequent regional conflict. The company is actively expanding its distribution footprint by entering international beverage markets, with a strategic focus on establishing a commercial presence within the United States. By leveraging historic maceration techniques and natural ingredients, the brand aims to capture market share within the premium dessert liqueur category. This operational revival introduces a highly authentic, heritage-driven spirit to international buyers seeking natural, craft-oriented beverage portfolios.

"For us, this is more than a business revival- it is a symbol of Ukrainian resilience."

Sidel Earns Two SEAL Awards 2026 Recognitions for Sustainability Performance

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING - April 4, 2026 - Packaging equipment manufacturer Sidel has secured two sustainability recognitions at the SEAL Awards 2026, signaling that its ESG metrics, supply chain governance, and environmental disclosure practices now meet or exceed the benchmark thresholds the program uses to distinguish verified environmental performance from self-reported claims.

What the SEAL Awards measure

The SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement and Leadership) Awards apply a structured, multi-criteria methodology rather than a single score. Weighting is distributed across six categories: Metrics (35%), Strategy (30%), Supply Chain ESG/CSR (15%), Governance (10%), Disclosure and Accountability (5%), and Corporate Citizenship (5%). Winners must meet or exceed established baseline and comparative benchmarks across each dimension, meaning recognition cannot be achieved by strong performance in one area alone.

Sidel to Showcase Line Performance and Efficiency Solutions at CFIA 2026

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING - April 4, 2026 - Food and beverage manufacturers facing mounting pressure to reduce downtime, cut energy consumption, and raise output per line meter are increasingly looking to integrated packaging technology providers for solutions that address all three simultaneously. Sidel's participation at CFIA 2026 in Rennes, France positions the company's line optimization portfolio directly in front of the European food processing and packaging decision-makers who will be setting capital equipment budgets for the next procurement cycle.

VDP to Showcase Nearly 85 Member Wineries and Organic Focus at ProWein 2026

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ProWein 2026 Launches Sparkling Visions to Spotlight Premium and Emerging Sparkling Wine Segments

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - March 14, 2026 - VDP.Die Prädikatsweingüter e.V. will present nearly 85 member wineries and partners at ProWein Düsseldorf 2026 through a large joint stand in Hall 1, positioning the association's presence as both a portfolio showcase and a structured business platform for the wine trade. Across 1,100 square meters, the participating wineries will present the new vintage as well as recent portfolio innovations in a setting designed for professional tastings and trade meetings. For buyers, importers, distributors, and hospitality professionals, the format matters because it concentrates a broad range of German premium wine producers in one coordinated environment. It also adds a clearer sustainability signal through a dedicated organic section featuring 36 organically certified VDP wineries.

ProWein 2026 Launches Sparkling Visions to Spotlight Premium and Emerging Sparkling Wine Segments

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ProWein 2026 Launches Sparkling Visions to Spotlight Premium and Emerging Sparkling Wine Segments

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - March 14, 2026 - ProWein is introducing Sparkling Visions as a new format for ProWein 2026, giving the international sparkling wine market a dedicated stage across the Düsseldorf fairgrounds from March 15 to 17, 2026. The concept combines a central Sparkling Bar, guided tastings, short talks, and a digital navigation layer designed to help trade visitors identify producers, compare categories, and plan meetings more efficiently. For exhibitors and buyers, the format matters because it packages category discovery, product sampling, and market education into a more structured commercial journey. It also reflects how ProWein is responding to growth in premium sparkling segments and rising interest in categories such as Prosecco, Crémant, and non-alcoholic alternatives.

Champagne Bernard Remy uses ProWein 2026 to deepen export distribution talks and leverage recent Mundus Vini medals

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Champagne Bernard Remy takes ProWein 2026 stand to convert export momentum and medal wins into new trade partnerships

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - March 12, 2026 - Champagne Bernard Remy is taking a ProWein Düsseldorf 2026 stand position to accelerate B2B conversations with importers, distributors, specialist retail, and on-trade buyers ahead of the March 15-17 show. The house is inviting trade visitors to meet at Hall 4 / H94, framing the fair as a practical setting to evaluate portfolio fit, style consistency, and commercial readiness. The ProWein push is supported by two recent Mundus Vini distinctions-Gold for Carte Blanche and Silver for Grand Cru-which can help reduce buyer risk in early account discussions. Alongside awards, the producer is emphasizing origin and process discipline in the Côte des Blancs to support trade storytelling and repeatable category performance.

Wanzl outlines EuroShop 2026 showcase focused on faster checkout, smarter food retail, and scalable store rollout support

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Wanzl outlines EuroShop 2026 showcase focused on faster checkout, smarter food retail, and scalable store rollout support

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - February 23, 2026 - Wanzl GmbH & Co. KGaA is positioning its EuroShop 2026 presence in Düsseldorf (February 22-26) around a practical message for retail operators: improve the end-to-end customer journey while simplifying store processes that drive cost, labor, and service pressure. Across two stands in Hall 12, the company says it will demonstrate shop formats, shop solutions, and individual products intended to increase sales potential, support omnichannel expectations, and redesign in-store experiences. The program highlights smart trolley-enabled journeys, centralized process control via a connected platform, and fresh-food-focused smart store capabilities that address authentication, age verification, theft prevention, and inventory control.

Epta Unveils Integrated Natural Refrigeration Ecosystem and Strategic Retail Vision at EuroShop 2026

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Epta Unveils Integrated Natural Refrigeration Ecosystem and Strategic Retail Vision at EuroShop 2026

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - February 23, 2026 - Epta will use EuroShop 2026 in Düsseldorf (February 22-26) to present what it describes as a fully integrated ecosystem of commercial refrigeration solutions designed to support the evolving needs of modern retail. From Hall 15, Booth B24-B42, the Group plans to showcase new products, services, and development approaches that combine natural refrigeration, energy efficiency, and merchandising performance within a single strategic framework. For retail operators, the presentation positions refrigeration not only as infrastructure, but as a performance lever influencing operating cost, sustainability targets, and in-store product visibility.

HAUSER Puts Energy-Efficient Refrigeration and Retrofit-Ready System Design in Focus at EuroShop 2026

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HAUSER Puts Energy-Efficient Refrigeration and Retrofit-Ready System Design in Focus at EuroShop 2026

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - February 23, 2026 - HAUSER will use EuroShop 2026 to position energy efficiency, space-optimized cabinet design, and next-generation refrigeration technology as practical levers for food retail operators facing tighter sustainability expectations and rising operating-cost pressure. At stand C35 (Hall 14), the company will present new refrigerated cabinets, conversion-ready counter concepts, and two technology developments aimed at improving efficiency and lowering lifecycle complexity in modern store environments. The presentation spans furniture, systems, and services, with an emphasis on durability, cost-effectiveness, and natural refrigerants.

HAUSER Marks 80 Years by Positioning Natural-Refrigerant Refrigeration as a Retail and Industrial Uptime Advantage

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HAUSER Marks 80 Years by Positioning Natural-Refrigerant Refrigeration as a Retail and Industrial Uptime Advantage

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - February 23, 2026 - HAUSER is marking 80 years in refrigeration by highlighting how integrated delivery models and natural-refrigerant systems are becoming central to modern food retail performance. Founded in 1946 in Linz-Urfahr, the company describes its evolution from a service business into a full-service provider for refrigerated cabinets, refrigeration technology, and turnkey fresh-food solutions serving retail, industrial, and convenience customers. For operators facing tighter energy targets, refrigerant compliance, and higher uptime expectations, HAUSER's message is that "one partner" delivery-planning through lifecycle service-can reduce project risk and simplify multi-site rollouts.