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Barilla is an unlisted family business run by brothers Guido, Luca and Paolo Barilla. The company was founded by her great-grandfather Pietro Barilla, who opened a bakery in Parma in 1877. Today, Barilla is known in Italy and throughout the world for the excellent quality of its food. With the brands — Barilla, Mulino Bianco, Back to Nature, Pan di Stelle, Gran Cereale, Harrys, Pavesi, Wasa, Filiz, Yemina, Misko, Voiello, Academia Barilla, First, Catelli, Lancia, Splendor, Tolerant and Pasta Evangelists — the family business is committed to a tasty, hearty and balanced diet based on Mediterranean cuisine and oriented towards the Italian lifestyle. When Pietro Barilla opened his shop in Parma 145 years ago, he was primarily concerned with producing good food. Today, this principle has become Barilla's business principle. For example, 8,700 people who share these core values and a passion for quality are currently working for the company and within the supply chain. Since 1987, a historical archive has been collecting and preserving the 145-year history of the company, which is now available through the Portal Museum is accessible to everyone and documents the path of an icon among “Made in Italy” products and the changes in Italian society.

For more information about Barilla, see:
Twitter: @barillagroup
LinkedIn: Barilla Group
Instagram: @barillapeople

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Beyer & Söhne was founded in Berlin in May 2011 by the two brothers Nico and Robby Beyer. The skincare label stands for absolutely compatible, effective skin care. We deliberately avoid anything that could affect the skin. The care is free from fragrances, mineral oils, silicones, dyes, emulsifiers and conventional preservatives, while highly concentrated vitamins and moisturizers strengthen the skin sustainably. The two brothers' hearts are to shed light on the darkness of the often opaque cosmetics market and to make skincare Chinese understandable through well-founded blog posts on ingredients and modes of action. At the heart of the range is “skin cream +”, which is produced in Germany according to the own recipe by father and pharmacist Hartmut Beyer under strict conditions.

BitterLiebe (www.bitterliebe.com) was founded in 2018 by Andre Sierek and Jan Stratmann. Inspired by their common mother-in-law, who regularly uses tried and tested bitter substances after eating, the two founders pursue the mission of making the “bitter” taste positive again and bringing it back to people's awareness. The product range currently comprises 26 bitter products, which can contribute to increasing general well-being: four types of drops and capsules each, as well as sprays, powders, Probio complex and organic tea from the BitterLiebe tea factory — all made in Germany. Only selected natural herbs and roots are processed — preservatives, sweeteners or other additives are deliberately avoided. In addition, the products stand out due to their taste with a pleasantly fresh, gentle bitter note and their appealing product design. This means that BitterLiebe products belong in every kitchen, on every dining table or — when out and about — in every purse or trouser pocket!

Since 2015, the company Buah has established itself as a firm fixture on the German snack market with freeze-dried fruit snacks from a start-up. The founders and siblings Jessica & Daniel Krauter have always remained true to their values right from the start: Nothing but nature. Maintaining vitamins and nutrients is a top priority. Just as the company's own purity law is firmly established and guarantees the absolute absence of additives, preservatives and sugar. With the new introduction of innovative vegetable chips, the Munich-based company is now expanding its range and is also revolutionizing the world of hearty snacks. True to the tried and tested motto, of course: Nothing but nature.

As Germany's largest online dermatologist, FORMEL SKIN offers digital solutions for the treatment of all types of skin problems — at fair prices and regardless of location and insurance status. Founded in Berlin in 2019 by Dr. med. Sarah Bechstein, Florian Semler and Anton Kononov, the company has set itself the task of counteracting structural undersupply in dermatology and thus relieving the system. The credo: Successful treatment requires quick, specific diagnoses, regular check-ins and continuity. To this end, FORMEL SKIN uses individualized treatment plans, some with prescription active ingredients such as tretinoin, azelaic acid or niacinamide, which are mixed individually for the patient, depending on the diagnosis. This “formula” is flanked by a care routine tailored to the respective skin type with moisturizer and cleansing, which can be supplemented with sun protection and exfoliation if required. Patients are guided through the entire process by qualified doctors so that the formulation can be regularly checked and adapted to the current condition of the skin. In addition, FORMEL SKIN's offer includes an online diagnosis: The patient fills out a short medical history sheet in the FORMEL SKIN app, uploads photos of the affected skin region and receives a medical diagnosis within 24 hours for a one-time fee of 12.00 euros. A real formula for success: FORMEL SKIN can already look back on over 700,000 successful treatments.

The KATLENBURGER Winery GmbH & Co. KG, based in Katlenburg am Harz in southern Lower Saxony, is Europe's most diverse fruit and honey wine cellar. The fruit winemakers rely on unique products and the best quality. Since its founding in 1925, the company has been family-owned and is now in its fourth generation. The managing director is Alexandra Demuth, great-granddaughter of company founder Dr. Willy Demuth. The wide variety of drinks ranges from pure fruit and honey wines to refreshing fruit bowls to fruity cocktails and winter fruit mulled wines. All products are available both in German food retailers and in our own online shop. The range is also sold worldwide, from Austria to Australia to Japan.

KIND is Germany's leading family company in the field of hearing acoustics and ophthalmology. Since every person with hearing problems has individual requirements for a hearing aid, the company offers a wide selection: from modern hearing systems for a CHILD free of charge to innovative hearing solutions from the KIND Individual series. In addition to its own eyewear collection, KIND also has many designer frames, for example by Ray-Ban, Jaguar or Emporio Armani, and a selection of children's glasses as well as precision eyeglass lenses and contact lenses. With its fair, transparent pricing and modern, zero-cost hearing systems, the company proves that good hearing and vision is not a question of your wallet.

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Seit 2015 verbindet KISSA japanische Teekultur mit einem zeitgemäßen Lebensgefühl und bringt feinsten Bio-Matcha nach Europa. 100 % vegan, nachhaltig produziert und mit einem klaren Gespür für Qualität, Ästhetik und Selfcare.

Ob pur, im Latte, im Smoothie oder unterwegs im Stick – KISSA steht für bewussten Genuss, modernes Design und kleine Rituale im Alltag. Alle Produkte sind bio-zertifiziert, frei von Zusätzen und traditionell in Granitsteinmühlen vermahlen. Für reinen Geschmack und die volle Kraft der Teeblätter.

Der Name sagt es: KISSA bedeutet auf Japanisch „Tee trinken" und genau das wird hier zur täglichen Praxis.

MasterPro is a leading provider of high-quality and reliable cookware and electronic kitchen utensils. Thanks to its excellent quality and high level of customer satisfaction, MasterPro has become a popular and trustworthy brand among professional and amateur chefs alike over the last few years. The extensive product range comprises various series, including Giro 3, Gastro Plus and various AirFryer. All products are tested by the Cook & Chef Institute and then manufactured to the highest standards to guarantee the best possible performance and application. MasterPro is part of the internationally active Bergner Group.

A refreshingly honest upgrade for the supplement market: NATURTREU has set itself the task of creating a world in which it is easy to influence your own health — with the help of holistically designed natural dietary supplements that really work. The range includes around 70 nutritional complexes for body and mind, each of which addresses a very specific health need. Functionality has top priority when formulating the complexes: For example, NATURTREU only uses selected natural ingredients with proven effectiveness and the best possible bioavailability. In addition, the family business, which originates in northern Germany, ensures maximum purity and naturalness. Of course, the NaturTreu promise also includes a high sense of responsibility towards people and the environment: Transparent communication and tireless commitment to sustainability are part of the DNA of the company founded in 2017 by Alexander Jansen and Alexander Adlung.

Planted combines proprietary structuring and fermentation technologies to produce meat from plant proteins. The focus is on delicious taste, a meaty and juicy texture and the use of exclusively natural ingredients. Planted develops and structures meat in every size, shape and fiber structure and is driven by the conviction that its products will surpass animal meat in the future in terms of taste, sustainability, health, efficiency and price. By using only natural ingredients and avoiding preservatives in all products, Planted is setting a whole new standard in the category of plant-based meat products and making them a healthy and sustainable option for everyone. Really better than animal meat.  

A growing population, higher life expectancy and rising incomes are key factors for the increase in global demand for meat. However, the current scale of the meat industry is far from sustainable. Planted wants to change that. The Zurich-based FoodTech StartUp, which emerged from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH), was founded in 2019. It has quickly built up intellectual property around its technological approach and holds several patents.

Planted meat products are manufactured in a glass production plant in Kemptthal, Switzerland. Planted is thus offering the public a direct insight into meat production for the first time.

Meat from Planted is available in more than 5,000 restaurants and more than 6,000 retail outlets in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Italy, the UK and the Benelux countries, as well as through its own Europe-wide web shop. Planted's meat product lines, which each consist of different protein sources (peas, oats, sunflowers), currently include planted.chicken, planted.pulled, planted.kebab, planted.schnitzel and planted.bratwurst. There are also various limited editions in close collaboration with celebrity chefs such as Tim Raue, Haya Molcho and Sebastian Copien.

More information is available on Planted's website.

The story of Rascal + Friends begins in New Zealand in 2016, when the mother of four Louise recognized the need for a high-quality diaper that is gentle on delicate baby skin but still remains absolutely tight. After testing hundreds of designs, materials, and unique features, the latest product was finally created — a diaper that, despite its fair price, makes no compromises when it comes to quality and performance. The Rascal + Friends diaper is designed with premium features and no pollutants to help prevent the annoying problem of leaking diapers, but it also looks particularly cute at the same time!
The premium diapers from Rascal + Friends are available exclusively in DM stores and online at dm.de throughout Germany.