Stephan Tromp

Handelsverband Germany

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Key subjects

Sustainability

About Stephan Tromp

Stephan Tromp is Managing Director of IFS Management GmbH (IFS) and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the German Retail Association (HDE).

IFS (www..ifs-certification.com) has been developing globally recognized supplier assessment standards for the retail and industrial sectors since 2002. From the beginning, Stephan Tromp has developed the company's business. The focus has always been on both the high quality and trustworthiness of the standards as well as international networking and digitalization. The IFS is a subsidiary of the HDE and the French trade distributor FCD.

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Experience the leading food fair in Cologne | Anuga

Innovation meets enjoyment: at Anuga - no. 1 for the food & beverage business

Openness, transparency, trust and partnerships - these are the ingredients that make Anuga the ideal business platform for the food industry.

Personal discussions and contacts with relevant buyers and decision-makers, well-filled order books and a high level of internationality among the visitors, the clear structure with 10 trade shows under one roof, a complete overview of all trends and themes with valuable insights and inspiration: Anuga presents you the future of the food industry on a silver platter. Let yourself be inspired by valuable insights and ideas and take advantage of this opportunity for efficient business & networking.

Be there when the no. 1 event for the food & beverage business gets the industry moving. Experience how strong impulses are set for the value-oriented future of the food industry. Become part of the global Anuga community - in 2025 in Cologne!

Trade visitor tickets for Anuga 2025

Trade visitor tickets for Anuga 2025 will be available from 4 June 2025.

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10 trade shows in one location

The impressive trade fair concept of Anuga allows exhibitors and trade visitors to experience the diversity of the food and beverage industry in 10 trade shows under one roof. In every specialist segment, each food trade fair is unique and presents products and services related to the respective segment.

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Webinars for a look behind the trends

In the run-up to Anuga, a series of ‘mini’ webinars will be held to inform the global Anuga community about current topics in the industry.

Korea – partner country of Anuga 2025

Korea delights the world with distinctive flavors and innovative nutrition concepts. As the partner country of Anuga 2025, it blends rich culinary traditions with advanced food technology and sustainable innovations.

K-Food embodies authentic tastes, nutritious ingredients, and global trends – from fermented delicacies like kimchi to plant-based alternatives.

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Key topic Sustainable Growth

The emphasis lies on different issues, such as for instance how the area of tension between economic growth and sustainability can be conciliated in the food section, which facets sustainable growth offers and which solutions and approaches are globally possible.

By addressing "Sustainable Growth" Anuga is also placing the focus on the commitment and the solutions of the industry with regards to environmental and climate-related aspects. These and other topics are not only covered in the 10 trade shows, they will particularly be discussed in the scope of Anuga's event and congress programme.

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One fair - many reasons to be curious

7.900

Exhibitors from 118 countries

Over 140.000

Visitors from 200 countries

10

Trade shows under one roof

94%

of the exhibitors are international

Enhanced Hall Structure for an Even Better Trade Fair Experience

Anuga 2025 will be held in Cologne from 4th - 8th October, featuring a newly designed hall structure. Thematic areas such as Anuga Alternatives and Anuga Organic have been brought closer together to foster synergies and reduce distances between sections. Experience Anuga in a new format – with improved orientation, better networking opportunities, and a clearer overview of global trends.

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Anuga presents its new trade show Anuga Alternatives

Clear the stage for Anuga Alternatives!

Anuga, no. 1 event for the food & beverage business, is presenting a new segment next year that exclusively revolves around the diversified product world of alternative proteins. With Anuga Alternatives Anuga is emphasising its commitment to an innovative and sustainable supply of food in line with the top theme 'Sustainable Growth'.

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Application Anuga taste Innovation Show

You want to present your innovations to an international audience?

Take the chance and apply from June 5 on for the Anuga taste Innovation Show - the place to be for innovations at Anuga.

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F&B News Highlights

BettaF!sh - sea taste, sustainable enjoyment

BettaF!sh: Sustainable fish alternatives made from seaweed - delicious, innovative & honoured at Anuga 2023!

Beauty from Within: The Emerging Mega-Trend in Food & Beverage

Beauty on a Spoon: How Food and Drink Are Now Nourishing Your Glow

15.05.2025 //

Edible beauty: How foods with beauty claims are reshaping the cosmetics industry and opening new markets.

Anuga trade show: Enhancing market access through market diversification

08.05.2025 //

New markets, new opportunities: Anuga shows how companies from Europe and southern Africa can tap into growth potential through targeted market diversification. A strong platform for trade, innovation and sustainable partnerships in the global food sector.

Innovative solutions for more effective food marketing

Finger-licking food marketing using AI

30.04.2025 //

Food marketing à la AI – a new popular dish on the food industry’s marketing menu? More and more companies and agencies are developing AI concepts and...

On-the-go instead of at the dining table

How millennials and Gen Z are redefining snacking

18.03.2025 //

Whereas in the past people ate at home, snacks are true to-go companions today. Especially millennials and Gen Z are pushing this change forward....

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#weareAnuga

Understanding the Food Industry as a Community - "weareAnuga"

In a time when the world of nutrition is becoming increasingly global, and the importance of sustainability and healthy food is growing, it is crucial that we connect with one another to collectively find solutions. The hashtag "#weareAnuga" embodies this idea bringinb together the diverse and global world of nutrition. Under this notion, people from various cultures, industries, and interests come together not only at Anuga in Cologne to discuss ideas, discover the latest trends, and collectively shape the future of the food industry. The global orientation of Anuga aims to strengthen the food and beverage sector, promote innovation, and boost international trade in this vital industry. Explore our international trade fairs in the "Food&Beverage" sector and seize the opportunity to be a part of this unique community.

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