
GEA and RebelDot announce joint venture
GEA and RebelDot, a Romanian technology company, formed a joint venture named RebelDot Proces Industries, aiming to accelerate ‘digital transformation in the global process industry’. The new entity will be headquartered in Cluj, Romania, and will launch in January 2026.

Ditsch launches pretzel bite snack
At the Hannover Central Station, Ditsch launched a new bite-sized concept of its renowned pretzels, called Pretzel Bites. They are baked according to the original pretzel recipe.

Switzerland: Schwyter and Lichtensteiger merge
Swiss bakeries Schwyter and Lichtensteiger are merging to form a single company. The future company name and brand identity will be announced at a later time. The merger will begin in February 2026 and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
The main aim of the merger between Haas and Bühler in 2017 was to create advantages for customers. Under the slogan “Creating Tomorrow Together”, the intention is now to illustrate the benefits.
Sollich and Chocotech will be present on a corporate stand and will present new developments. The exhibits shown will include a high performance enrobing machine.
KAROW has 70 years of experience, and is now one of the leading flavor specialists in Germany and Europe. Specialist visitors to the trade fair will have an opportunity to get to know the product range, which comprises more than 250 articles.
Three brands are represented: Tromp Sheeting & Depositing Systems, Den Boer Baking Systems and VanderPol Waffle Systems. Tromp will present “All about Pizza”, a concept to make the most optimal pizza production with our integrated process line.
Under the slogan “König Elements”, the Austrian plant constructor König shows how the power of the four elements Earth, Water, Air and Fire are pooled together in the machine highlights to enable this world’s bakeries to manufacture the best bread and the best rolls.







