Koelnmesse Combines its Food and Food Technology PortfoliosKoelnmesse Combines its Food and Food Technology Portfolios

Koelnmesse, an international leader in organising global trade fairs for the food and beverage industry as well as for food production, has reorganised its Food and Food Technology divisions, merging them into a single business unit.

Effective immediately, Bastian Mingers will take over leadership of the FoodTec business unit at Koelnmesse, in addition to his existing position as vice president, Food. He succeeds Claire Steinbrück, who is leaving the company at her own request.

Mingers has been with Koelnmesse for two and a half years. As vice president of Food, he has been responsible for events such as Anuga, ISM, and the associated international portfolio. In his new role as Vice President FoodTec, he will also oversee ProSweets Cologne, Anuga FoodTec, and Anuga HORIZON. Before joining Koelnmesse, the marketing expert worked for Messe Düsseldorf for 11 years, most recently as Global Head of Wine & Spirit.
“Bringing the Food and Food Technology divisions under one leadership is a strategic move, given the significant content overlap between the two areas,” said Oliver Frese, managing director of Koelnmesse GmbH and chief operating officer responsible for the company’s global trade fair and event portfolio.

“I am excited about this new challenge and grateful for the trust placed in me,” said Mingers, adding that, with the integration of Food and FoodTec, his new division will represent the entire value chain of the food sector. “Trends like functional food and alternative protein sources are driving technological advancements in the industry at a rapid pace. These innovations must be scaled globally to address current and future challenges in the food and beverage industry,” Mingers explained.

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"The goal should be to bridge tradition and modernity in food production. This involves bringing together traditional production methods, innovative food technology, and contemporary food trends with forward-looking innovations more closely than ever before," he added.