Food & Beverage Industry

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 21, 2025 – Gentlebrand, a Sidel company, has recently partnered with Angola-based REFITEC to develop Boavista, a vegetable and soya oil brand designed to embody Angola’s cultural heritage through a refreshed, contemporary visual identity. This strategic collaboration brought together creative expertise and local authenticity to craft a product that resonates with tradition while appealing to modern consumers.

A Strategic Partnership Rooted in Tradition

REFITEC, known for its commitment to promoting authentic local products, entrusted Gentlebrand with the challenge of creating a brand identity that honors Angola’s rich heritage. The goal was clear: to reinforce Boavista’s local roots while making it relevant and attractive to new generations.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 21, 2025 – Gentlebrand, the Italian design agency renowned for its creative packaging concepts, has partnered with leading Italian wine group Argea to launch the premium Brilla Still wine bottle — a design innovation that elevates Argea’s portfolio and strengthens its brand positioning in the global wine market.

This collaboration reflects Argea’s strategic focus on blending tradition with contemporary design. The company, known for championing Italy’s wine-growing heritage, engaged Gentlebrand to reimagine one of its sparkling wines by transforming both its bottle and brand character. The result is a striking bottle that merges elegance with modern Italian flair.

A Design Evolution with Strategic Purpose

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 10, 2025 – Ecolab Inc. has published its 2024 Growth & Impact Report, showcasing a record year of performance, sustainability milestones, and progress toward its 2030 Positive Impact ambitions. With impact at the core of its operating model, Ecolab continues to demonstrate how customer value, environmental outcomes, and business growth can move forward together.

Strategic Growth Backed by Clear Results

The 2024 report highlights quantifiable achievements across water conservation, emissions reduction, and public health protection. Ecolab’s solutions helped customers:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – In a bold move to spotlight creativity and individualization in the baking industry, IREKS GmbH has announced its extensive showcase at iba 2025 under the theme “It’s YOUR choice.” From artisan bakeries to large-scale industrial producers, IREKS invites visitors to explore tailored solutions and trend-driven innovations at stand A11 and the Food Trends Area in hall 15.

The global baking ingredients leader is leveraging the prestigious trade fair to present a forward-thinking portfolio aligned with shifting consumer expectations for individuality, plant-based nutrition, cultural diversity, and social media appeal. With a strong emphasis on operational flexibility, product differentiation, and future-focused applications, IREKS aims to equip bakery businesses with the tools to lead in a competitive, evolving market.

Empowering Innovation Through Ingredient Versatility

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 19, 2025 – Global baking ingredients specialist IREKS GmbH is set to make a significant impact at iba 2025 in Düsseldorf, presenting a portfolio of trend-driven innovations designed to help businesses sharpen their market profile and create distinctive baked goods. At stand A11 in hall 15 and adjacent on the trend island (Food 14), IREKS invites attendees to explore the future of baking through its latest concepts and products tailored to evolving consumer preferences.

Strategic Trends Shaping the Future of Baking

As global tastes evolve and consumer expectations rise, IREKS is positioning itself at the forefront of the industry’s transformation. The company’s presentation at iba 2025 will spotlight forward-looking themes that empower bakery professionals to craft a compelling and differentiated brand experience.

Among the highlights are three strategic trend pillars:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 15, 2025 – DenEast has announced the installation of a complete aseptic PET packaging line from Sidel at its new beverage manufacturing plant near Ho Chi Minh City, reinforcing its position as a leading contract manufacturing partner for nutrition-focused beverage brands across Southeast Asia.

The new facility, which broke ground on March 28, 2025, marks a major strategic investment by DenEast to meet rising demand for healthy, aseptically packaged beverages. Leveraging Sidel’s advanced Aseptic Combi Predis™ technology, the plant will enable DenEast to significantly scale its manufacturing capabilities while ensuring the highest levels of product safety and flexibility.

Strategic Growth Aligned with Market Demand

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 11, 2025 – At ProPak Asia 2025, Sidel is set to highlight its leadership in aseptic packaging and smart production technologies, showcasing cutting-edge solutions that drive operational efficiency, sustainability, and product safety for beverage and liquid food manufacturers across Southeast Asia.

From Booth AB06 in Hall 101, Sidel will demonstrate the transformative capabilities of its Aseptic Combi Predis™ system, a patented dry preform sterilisation solution for PET bottles. Alongside this flagship innovation, visitors will discover integrated line solutions, advanced quality control with IntelliADJUST™, and the Evo-ON® digital suite for real-time performance optimisation—each designed to meet the fast-evolving demands of modern production environments.

Leading the Way in Aseptic Packaging

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 11, 2025 – Sidel has unveiled the EvoFILL Can Compact, a compact, high-performance filling system engineered to meet the dynamic needs of premium beverage producers. Purpose-built for low-to-medium speed operations, this new solution is strategically designed to support flexibility, efficiency, and precision across a wide range of applications, from beer to carbonated soft drinks (CSDs), and even hot fill products.

As global beverage production surges—with alcoholic beverage volumes forecast to reach 492.1 billion units and non-alcoholic packaging expected to exceed 1.3 trillion units by 2028—demand for space-saving, multi-purpose filling solutions continues to grow. The EvoFILL Can Compact directly addresses this market need, offering a versatile, hygienic, and modular system for producers seeking to manage SKU complexity while maintaining operational excellence.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 4, 2025 – The international spotlight turns to Düsseldorf this May as the iba UIBC Cup of Bakers 2025 brings together top-tier bakery talent from six nations in a live, high-stakes contest of artisan skill and creativity. Taking place on May 18–19 at the world-renowned iba trade fair, this gold medal competition highlights not just technical excellence but also cross-border collaboration in the global baking industry.

Live Show Bakery Competition Elevates Global Artisan Standards

Held in hall 14 of the iba trade fair, the UIBC Cup of Bakers presents a unique blend of competition and showmanship. Participants from Germany, France, Iceland, Jordan, the Netherlands, and Sweden will compete live before an international audience and expert jury, producing edible masterpieces under the theme “Art.”

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 4, 2025 – The baking and confectionery industry is entering a new era of operational excellence, as digitalisation and artificial intelligence take the spotlight at iba 2025 in Düsseldorf. As the world’s leading trade fair for the baking sector, iba is showcasing cutting-edge digital solutions designed to optimize production, streamline staffing, and elevate customer engagement—positioning the event as a critical platform for B2B innovation in food manufacturing and retail.

A Showcase for Smart Bakery Technologies