Food & Beverage Industry

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."

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.

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.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 10, 2025 - Germany's service economy is facing its sharpest increase in corporate insolvencies in more than a decade, with hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses bearing a disproportionate share of the pain. In response to new 2025 insolvency figures from Creditreform, the Denkfabrik Zukunft der Gastwelt (DZG) is urging the Bundesrat to pass the Tax Amendment Act unchanged, including the reintroduction of the reduced 7% VAT rate on food, to stabilise one of the country's largest employment sectors.

Insolvency spike exposes deeper structural stress in services

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 7, 2025 – Greek manufacturer Stohos Foods will present a refreshed frozen Greek street food and fried chicken portfolio at Anuga 2025 (Hall 4.2, Stand A31), targeting foodservice distributors, quick-service brands, and convenience retail looking for scalable, ready-to-cook SKUs. The exhibitor’s 2025 catalogues span gyros, meze, burgers, bakery and poultry platforms designed to standardize taste and throughput across multi-unit operations. (Instagram)

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 7, 2025 – Greek confectioner Chrisanthidis Delights will showcase a broad dessert portfolio at Anuga 2025 (Hall 3.2, Stand A70), positioning classic Mediterranean patisserie alongside on-trend cakes and cheesecakes for international retail and foodservice buyers. The line spans syruped phyllo specialties, layered cakes, and modern parfait-style desserts—an assortment aimed at category managers seeking premium taste with consistent execution across channels.

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.

Record-Breaking Participation Across Global Food Leaders
The event features established brands including Altunkaya, Calvo, Develey, Saclà, La Molisana, Pietro Coricelli, and PT. Indofood, alongside new participants such as Antonio Viani, Nisshin, Samyang, and Reina Group. International pavilions from China, France, Italy, Korea, Spain, Turkey, the USA, and newcomers like Malta, Kyrgyzstan, and Nigeria demonstrate the fair’s global scope.

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

Anuga Select Ibérica represents the next evolution of IFEMA MADRID’s Meat Attraction and InterSICOP (rebranded as Bake & Ice Attraction). By merging these formats under the globally recognized Anuga umbrella, the new event expands beyond meat and bakery to cover additional food and beverage sectors. This integrated platform positions Madrid as a central hub for innovation, networking, and international trade.

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.