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Lasagna remains the star product of What’s Cooking? Food & Pleasure

“We Consider Each of our Employees a Chef”

From its humble beginnings as a local butchery in Flanders to becoming a pan-European leader in the ready-meal segment, What’s Cooking? has undergone a remarkable...

Interview with Christophe Bolsius, CCO

A colourful variety of Eastern Mediterranean dishes – vibrant, fresh, full of flavour Food & Pleasure

Built on flavor, driven by heart

From a humble market stall in Vienna to a pan-European food and lifestyle brand: What began in 2009 as a spontaneous family venture has grown into Gumpoldskirchen-based...

Interview with Ilan Molcho, CEO of NENI Holding GmbH

Apfelstrudel  – a  bavarian classic and a bestseller Food & Pleasure

Bavarian taste with a modern twist

Bavarian cuisine is a rich tapestry of tradition, regional pride and evolving culinary art, reflecting its agricultural abundance and cultural heritage. The balance...

Interview with Felix Hasenberger, Bettina Willmerdinger-Milinkovic and Desimir Milinkovic Managing Directors, Altbayerische Küche GmbH

Oliver Frese, COO of Koelnmesse GmbH
Interview with Oliver Frese, COO of Koelnmesse GmbH

Three Mega Trade Fairs in Cologne: gamescom, DMEXCO, Anuga

Cologne as a vibrant hotspot for global industry meetings – what makes the cathedral city so irresistible for top events like gamescom, DMEXCO, or Anuga? Koelnmesse...

Interview with Oliver Frese, COO of Koelnmesse GmbH

Koelnmesse GmbH
Ökoring Handels GmbH offers an extensive range Food & Pleasure

Pioneers in organic retail

For more than 30 years, Ökoring Handels GmbH in Bavaria has been a trusted supplier of organically grown food to the organic retail sector, the hospitality industry,...

Interview with Thomas Börkey-Biermann, Managing Director of Ökoring Handels GmbH

Rice harvest in the Great Hungarian Plain Agriculture

Rooted in Rice

Founded from humble beginnings as an agricultural cooperative in 1948, Nagykun 2000 has evolved into one of Hungary’s premier rice producers, cultivating 4,300 hectares...

Interview with Tamás Bori, Managing Director

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Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
FC Bayern München AG
Microsoft Engineering Center Paris SASU
Campari Deutschland GmbH
Michelin Reifenwerke AG & Co. KGaA
Red Bull Air Race GmbH
LIQUI MOLY GmbH
Volvo Car Switzerland AG
Hyundai Motorsport GmbH
Hotel IBIS Sion
Electronic Arts GmbH
H&M Hennes & Mauritz B.V. & Co. KG
This serving suggestion showcases the surprising harmony of sweet and savory: juicy melon wrapped in crispy, lightly smoked bacon – perfect as an appetizer, finger food, or a summer snack Food & Pleasure

From Hamburg to homes: progress in the German meat market

Danish Crown Foods Germany GmbH, the Hamburg branch of the Danish Crown Group, plays a crucial role in aligning Danish production capabilities with the specific...

Interview with Christian Daub, Managing Director

Deep research: Customized fermentation solutions are developed in Alce’s in-house laboratory for global dairy markets Food & Pleasure

Mastering Microbial Precision

Fermentation is more than a process, it’s a philosophy. At Alce s.r.l. in Novara, this mindset has shaped a family company into one of Europe’s leading specialists...

Interview with Federico Bruno, CEO of Alce s.r.l.

Flowering crimson clover Agriculture

Hungary’s green growth

Climate change is real – and it poses growing challenges to food security. The need for innovative approaches in agriculture has never been more critical. Soil degradation,...

Interview with László Kőszegi, Owner, CEO and Dr. Zoltán Gergácz, Chairman of the Board of Hőgyèszi Agrokémiai Kft.

Bauer’s latest innovation: Dadocrema, a distinct purée that comes in a tube Food & Pleasure

A Century of Flavor and Sustainability

For nearly a century, Bauer has been delighting home cooks and culinary professionals with its premium broth cubes and instant granulates – first in its hometown...

Interview with Monika Walch, International Sales Manager of Bauer S.P.A

Pferdesporthaus Loesdau Product Sports

With Passion for Equestrian Sports, Leaping Into the Future

Pferdesporthaus Loesdau is one of the most well-known equestrian specialty stores in Germany and Austria, thanks to its strong network of branches and its powerful...

Interview with Ralf Berger, Managing Director of Pferdesporthaus Loesdau GmbH & Co. KG

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Europe is a global leader in recycling and technologically very advanced. However, we feel the challenges that arise especially due to high energy prices and regulatory hurdles. Many companies are considering relocating abroad, but we continue to focus on the European market.

Beatrice Bartels, Managing Partner of DRH Deutsche Rohstoff Handelsgesellschaft mbH

 

DRH Deutsche Rohstoff  Handelsgesellschaft mbH
GBA Medical Device Services GmbH Microbiological Quality Control Health, Medicine & Pharma

MedTech with Responsibility – Solutions that Connect

The GBA Group is one of the leading laboratory and consulting service providers in the European Life Sciences sector. In Gilching near Munich, GBA Medical Device...

Interview with Laura Garcia Baglietto, Executive Vice President Medical Devices & Environment International of the GBA Group and Dr. Timo Lebold, Managing Director of GBA MDS GmbH

Thomas Schlieben, Managing Director of Sparex Trading and Distribution GmbH Trade

Farmer First – with over 50,000 products

As the third largest market, Germany plays a central role for Sparex, a British manufacturer and wholesaler of spare parts and accessories for agricultural applications....

Interview with Thomas Schlieben, Managing Director of Sparex Trading and Distribution GmbH

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Agriculture & Forestry

Agriculture & Forestry

Agriculture and forestry play a key role in sustainability. In our interviews, experts share their perspectives on innovations and challenges in the industry.

Fashion

Fashion

Fashion stands for innovation and trends. In our interviews, experts share their insights into sustainable fashion, design, and the future of the industry.

Trade & Consumer Goods

Trade & Consumer Goods

Trade & Consumer Goods are dynamic and diverse. In our interviews, experts share their insights on current trends, innovations, and the future of the industry.

Mag. Helmut Kaisergruber, Managing Director and Co-owner, and Dr. Sabine Möritz-Kaisergruber, Managing Director and Co-owner of Astro Pharma GmbH Health, Medicine & Pharma

More than 'just' similar

Biosimilars, high-quality subsequent products of biologics, are increasingly gaining importance in the international health market. As a more cost-effective alternative,...

Interview with Mag. Helmut Kaisergruber, Managing Director and Co-owner, and Dr. Sabine Möritz-Kaisergruber, Managing Director and Co-owner of Astro Pharma GmbH

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Guitarists' Delight

Twelve children, 80,000 customers in Europe and a business model that changes the music industry: Jacques Isler and his company G66 are more than just a music distribution...

Interview with Jacques Isler, Managing Director of G66 GmbH

Michael Kreppold, Managing Director of Konrad Kreppold GmbH Construction

Ready for New Construction – Turnkey Excavations

The construction and demolition industry faces numerous challenges, particularly with respect to sustainability and recycling. Konrad Kreppold GmbH has successfully...

Interview with Michael Kreppold, Managing Director of Konrad Kreppold GmbH

Thomas Block-Deponte, Authorized Officer of SCHIELICKE BAU Hoch-, Tief- und Ingenieurbau GmbH Construction

The Courage for the Future

For 120 years, SCHIELICKE BAU Hoch-, Tief- und Ingenieurbau GmbH has been shaping the construction industry in Beelitz and beyond with entrepreneurial vision and...

Interview with Thomas Block-Deponte, Authorized Officer of SCHIELICKE BAU Hoch-, Tief- und Ingenieurbau GmbH

Schwitzke Project GmbH Fast, Flexible, and On Schedule Object Furnishing & Object Design

Innovative Solutions for Existing Buildings

Schwitzke Project GmbH has established itself as a specialist in interior construction and offers customized solutions for existing buildings. In an interview with...

Interview with Wolfgang Sigg, Managing Director of Schwitzke Project GmbH

House Adeline Favre Steel

Forster Profile Systems: Innovative Steel Systems

Forster Profilsysteme is one of the leading manufacturers of steel and stainless steel systems for windows, doors, and facades. The Swiss company, with more than...

Interview with Dr. Jürgen Schwarz, Managing Director of Forster Profile Systems GmbH

TBP Engineering Refinery Engineering

Decarbonization and Expansion: New Paths in Industry

TBP Engineering GmbH is a leading engineering service company specializing in the paper and pulp industry. In a year full of anniversaries, the company looks back...

Interview with Thomas Wimmer, Managing Director of TBP Engineering GmbH

The headquarters of SYSTECS Information Systems GmbH in Leinfelden-Echterdingen Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Custom Software for Specific Customer Requirements

Companies today face the challenge of planning, managing, and implementing complex projects efficiently. Specialized software solutions offer tailored support for...

Interview with Frederik Pakai, Managing Director of SYSTECS Information Systems GmbH

Benno Brinlinger, Managing Director of REFCO Manufacturing Ltd. Tools

Growing Against the Trend – and in Swiss Quality

Positive news from the economy has become rare – but it still exists. For example from REFCO Manufacturing Ltd. from Hitzkirch in Switzerland. This premium provider...

Interview with Benno Brinlinger, Managing Director of REFCO Manufacturing Ltd.

Fiber Experts Germany GmbH Managing Director Raimund Winkler and Kerstin Larsson-Knetsch Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Complete Service Around Fiber Optics

Communication using fiber optics offers many advantages to users. Especially compared to conventional electrical data transmission, fiber optic networks are characterized...

Interview with Raimund Winkler, CEO, Fiber Experts Germany GmbH

Sustainable energy concepts for industrial companies are a hallmark of the company Energy

Ideas that Spark

In an era where ecological responsibility and energy-efficient construction are increasingly important, technical building equipment is becoming the focus of sustainable...

Interview with Klaus Silber, Managing Director of Energie Technik Ing. Mario Malli Planning-GmbH

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It doesn't get more global

TMF Group offers its management, accounting, and payroll services in over 80 countries, providing customers with comprehensive geographic support. Erik van Os and...

Interview with Erik van Os, Country Head Germany and Gianfranco Maraffio, Board Member of TMF Deutschland AG

Andreas Knauß, Managing Director of LAKUDIA GmbH Food & Pleasure

Olive Oil with Passion

What began with a vacation in Greece developed into an extraordinary entrepreneurial story: LAKUDIA GmbH combines Swabian entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for...

Interview with Andreas Knauß, Managing Director of LAKUDIA GmbH

Conpair AG Meeting Services

25 Years of Trust, Change, and Success

For 25 years, Conpair AG has been a specialist in succession planning and corporate financing. Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Michael Nelles, the company has...

Interview with Prof. Dr. Michael Nelles, CEO of Conpair AG