Ambiente 2023: International consumer goods fair
From February 3 to 7, 2023, the international consumer goods trade fair Ambiente takes place in Frankfurt am Main. The leading consumer goods show attracts retailers, manufacturers and designers from all over the world and provides a great platform for showcasing new products and trends in housewares, giftware, accessories, the working world of the future, sustainability and much more. Visitors will have the opportunity to find out about the latest developments and enter into direct exchange with the exhibitors. BHS tabletop AG will also be at the show this year, presenting innovative industry solutions and inspiration.
Internorga 2023: Leading international trade fair for the out-of-home market
As every year, the international trade fair for the hotel and gastronomy industry, Internorga, will be held in 2023 from March 10 to 14. The leading trade fair for the entire out-of-home market attracts numerous exhibitors and visitors from Germany and abroad every year and is considered an important source for current trends, products and services from the sector. Attendees can look forward to many networking opportunities as well as exciting presentations and seminars from experts at the largest industry gathering of the year. As last year, BHS tabletop AG will be an exhibitor at the show, showcasing visionary concepts from the tableware sector.
Reusable packaging obligation as of 01-01-2023
From January 1, 2023, the Europe-wide reusable packaging obligation for gastronomy businesses, catering companies and food retailers comes into force. The law obliges catering establishments to offer their customers reusable alternatives for food and beverages, such as reusable boxes, containers or reusable cups, in addition to disposable packaging. These must not be more expensive than the disposable solutions, but requiring a deposit is possible. For gastronomic businesses with up to five employees and a sales area of up to 80 square meters, there is relief – they can also fill the food and beverages into customer containers they bring with them.
The goal of obligatory reuse is to reduce the waste generated by disposable tableware and to-go packaging, thus making a positive contribution to environmental protection and sustainability. Still looking for sustainable takeaway ideas? In this article we have compiled the most important tips on reusable packaging.
Reduced VAT rate until the end of 2023
Due to the current energy crisis, the reduced VAT rate of 7% will remain in effect until the end of 2023. This applies to all food and catering services in gastronomy. Excluded from the regulation are beverages, which must continue to be taxed at the standard rate of 19%. The reduced VAT rate is intended to relieve restaurateurs of the increased operating costs in the industry.
