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Clear the stage for three days full of barbecue culture, enjoyment, and inspiration! At the FIRE&FOOD BBQ Week 2026, visitors can expect a diverse program on the outdoor stage from September 5th–7th, 2026, featuring international...

Dear Readers, Climate change is upon us, summers are getting hotter and drier, the risk of forest fires is increasing – and as a consequence, this means: barbecue bans. Last year, I was affected during...

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...

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.

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After a successful premiere in 2025, the FIRE&FOOD BBQ WEEK was once again launched as a BBQ trade fair this year. To increasingly appeal to end consumers, a Plancha European Championship was organized in cooperation...

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...

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...

A spontaneous restaurant visit can often reveal more about a trendy spot than any planned reservation. That is exactly what happened to us on a Wednesday evening in Cologne, when we turned up unannounced at...

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...

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...