Frankfurt has long been a barometer for global consumer trends, and this year was my first time attending the show with a colleague who comes every year because of the vibe and energy she cannot stop talking about. Continue reading Ambiente 2026 – Front-Row View of Where Global Consumer Markets Are Headed
Natasha Dury Yesterday, ahead of the official opening of Ambiente, I attended Compass Talks in Frankfurt and found that it was one of those rare industry gatherings that felt both intellectually energising and genuinely joyful. Designed as a new dialogue-driven forum, Compass Talks brought together global thinkers, industry leaders, and decision-makers to reflect on where the consumer goods and retail industry is heading and, more importantly, how it can navigate change with confidence, creativity, and collaboration. As Julia Uherek, Vice President Consumer Goods Fairs at Messe Frankfurt, noted in her opening remarks, the industry is entering a far more dynamic … Continue reading Compass Talks: Setting the Tone for the Future of Global Consumer Goods
Ambiente 2026 will welcome a highly optimistic delegation of UAE businesses to the world’s largest consumer goods fair when it opens doors on 6-10 February 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany. RAK Porcelain Europe is the latest addition to the UAE delegation participating in this year’s edition of the fair. The company, part of RAK Ceramics’ global tableware division, brings decades of porcelain manufacturing expertise to the international marketplace. “For RAK Porcelain, exhibiting at Ambiente and its co-located fairs is a deliberate strategic decision that underlines the importance of direct engagement in global trade. Frankfurt’s role as a central European hub allows … Continue reading Optimism high as UAE grows participation at the world’s leading consumer goods expo
Shereen Shabnam In an exclusive interview, Julia Uherek, Vice President Consumer Goods Fairs at Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, provides a detailed overview of Ambiente, the world’s largest and most international consumer goods trade fair. Uherek explores the key factors contributing to the fair’s growing popularity, especially in the Middle East, and its focus on various sectors including the hotel, restaurant, workspace, and retail sectors. She sheds light on how Ambiente is adapting to current global economic and health challenges and maintaining its status as a trailblazer in the industry in an exclusive interview below: Ambiente is known as the largest … Continue reading Shaping the Future of Consumer Goods
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