Krones AG, Neutraubling | The Krones Group has chosen to cease its activities in the field of digital container decoration by the end of this year. Although the group’s subsidiary Dekron GmbH has machines successfully up and running at various customers, this decision is the result of a careful review of the business strategy and the current market situation.

Training for customers | Swiss technology group Bühler unveils its new food innovation hub in Uzwil, Switzerland, bringing together a diverse range of capabilities into a single location and setting a new stage for product and process development.

Winner's podium | The 21st World Beverage Innovation Awards were held at BrauBeviale in Nuremberg this week, celebrating the best innovations in the beverage industry.

Graz | International technology group Andritz opened a new test and research center for the food and feed industry in Waddinxveen, The Netherlands. The Food Innovation Xperience center will be the development and technology hub where customers and Andritz experts team up to turn visions into reality.

Krones AG | After a successful first half of the year, the third quarter of 2023 also went well for Krones. Although the overall economic outlook has clouded over, the company’s international customers in the food and beverage industry continue to show high levels of market activity and willingness to invest. This reflects the fact that demand for packaged beverages is robust to economic cycles and continues to grow at a steady rate.

Gaining strength | Ziemann Holvrieka has expanded its capabilities for providing complete brewery solutions with the acquisition of Künzel Maschinenbau in Mainleus, Germany. Künzel is a leading manufacturer particularly known for its expertise in malt handling and grist mills, which are crucial components for breweries. Künzel has been a major player in the raw material handling sector since 1922.

Risk mitigation | The hop industry is likely to face unprecedented challenges in the future: Climate change, higher production costs and increasingly stringent legal requirements in pesticide use are all potential threats to our companies and are likely to impact the business of brewing. With a new analytical tool, hop specialist BarthHaas aims to help its customers identify and minimize their future risks.

Ziemann Holvrieka GmbH | What Ziemann and Holvrieka have been living for a long time – two became one – is now reflected in the new image: Ziemann Holvrieka GmbH has modernized its corporate design.

Change | The Supervisory Board of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft has appointed Bernd Brinker (58) as interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from October 16, 2023. For a period of one year, he will succeed Marcus A. Ketter, who passed away suddenly on August 6, 2023.