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Dear readers, Climate change means that summers are getting hotter and drier, the risk of forest fires is increasing - and as a result: barbecuing is prohibited. It happened to me last year during my...

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Aromatic spices, traditional seasoning pastes, sustainable coconut briquettes, and authentic grilled dishes: Indonesia will be presented for the first time from September 5–7, 2026, at the FIRE&FOOD BBQ WEEK in Cologne, inviting visitors to discover...

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The barbecue retail trade operates in a challenging environment: the overall market is shrinking, but within the market, value shares are shifting significantly upwards. Those who occupy the right segments have real prospects.

 Retail expert...

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Show the BBQ world your idea! Do you have an innovative product, a clever grilling idea, or a food startup with great potential? Then the new Startup Area at FIRE&FOOD BBQ WEEK 2026 is exactly...

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Commentary by Markus Mizgalski Since Corona at the latest, Spoga has lost its status as the leading trade fair for the grilling world. And with it, the industry is increasingly losing itself. Could a new...

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Jetzt mitmachen und die Zukunft des Magazins mitgestalten! FIRE&FOOD möchte noch besser werden und lädt deshalb alle Leserinnen und Leser zur großen Leserumfrage 2026 ein. Ziel der Befragung ist es, die Interessen, Wünsche und Erwartungen...

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Jochen Braasch (left) and Elmar Fetscher (right) together with Herbert Schober (center) during the inspection of the weekly market in Überlingen. With State Secretary Sarah Schweizer, the "Weekly Market Cultural Heritage" initiative has a committed...

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Join FIRE&FOOD on Saturday, September 5th at the FIRE&FOOD BBQ Week 2026 for another BBQ Night. The international grilling scene will gather at Motorworld in Cologne to meet, mingle, and enjoy a variety of delicacies...

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The band Oansno created a great atmosphere with their wild tavern music, blending brass, ska, Balkan beats, hip-hop, reggae, and original lyrics. At the Father's Day BBQ, fans could meet the German meat pope and...

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The "FIRE&FOOD BBQ WEEK" trade fair for grilling and BBQ will take place again at Motorworld in Cologne from September 5th to 7th, 2026. The event is planned to present itself more clearly as a...

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