Since 1993, Robert Breitbach Consulting has been a retained executive search firm with a focus on the hospitality, food & beverage industries.
With offices in Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Estonia, we specialize on assisting German, European and American companies in the search and selection of their executives and specialists.
About 70% of the search projects contain the keywords: "CEO, Managing Director, Country Manager, Business Development Manager or Expansions Manager". In addition, we have been able to fill many positions in the areas of sales, plant, and production management. Not to forget many significant engineering positions.
We are pleased that you take the time to visit our "News" page. Here we would like to inform you - updated monthly - about selected topics from this industry.
The term Food & Beverage Industry describes the process of preparing, presenting and serving of food and beverages to the customers.
Applesauce was the first food eaten in space.
The word "restaurant" is French. It originally means "food that restores".
Food and beverage manufacturers contribute more to the economy than all other manufacturing sectors.
Fortified food products are not nearly as healthy as whole food.
Colonel Sanders was never an official colonel.
There are currently around 140 3-star Michelin restaurants around the world.
The food and beverage industry is set for moderate growth in 2025, influenced by consumer health trends, economic policies, and technological advancements.
Companies that adapt to these changes by offering health-focused products and investing in efficient technologies are likely to thrive in the evolving market landscape.

Pur Transgourmet
Tradeshow
05 - 06 May 2026, Salzburg
Ohio Food Industry
Conference
05 - 06 May 2026, Lewis Center
Vita ‘CONNECT
Conference
06 - 06 May 2026, Dijon
Vinitaly
Tradeshow
06 - 06 May 2026, Verona
Trends in Brewing
Conference
07 - 09 May 2026, Leuven
Food & Drink Expo
Tradeshow
10 - 10 May 2026, Birmingham
Bellavita Expo
Tradeshow
10 - 13 May 2026, Toronto
Production Manager Conference
Conference
11 - 13 May 2026, Dortmund
Salon Gourmets
Tradeshow
11 - 11 May 2026, Madrid