Not just cooking. The creative nuovelle vague we are witnessing also stems from machines that enable, for example, to process and preserve precious ingredients that were once too perishable, or to display foods under controlled temperature, with an eye to design.

A study by Refrigeration Industry News estimates that the global professional refrigeration market is worth more than $40 billion today and will exceed $75 billion by 2031, thanks to annual growth of 6.7 percent.

At Host 2025, at fieramilano in Milan-Rho from 17 to 21 October next year, all systems that contribute to an effective kitchen will in the spotlight in the Foodservice Equipment area.

“Consumers are looking for real experiences, and kitchens are open to the restaurant,” explained Tim Davis, UK Sales Director at Precision Refrigeration. “That’s why our products combine quality and style, as in our new range of counters. Sustainability is also important: eco-design, for example, allows for durability that, with the right maintenance, can exceed ten years.”

“Consumers are looking for solutions adapted to new lifestyles,” added Cristina Cordón, CEO at ITV Ice Makers, “but integrating AI and robotics into ice machines allows us to innovate not only products but also processes. We have also made great strides in sustainability, with more eco-friendly gases, lower energy consumption, and up to 90 percent recyclable materials.”

Consumables are also a key aspect. Germany’s Vito AG is among the world leaders in oil filtration systems. Its CEO, Andreas Schmidt, commented: “Our goal is to optimize their management with smart systems. Automation of repetitive operations improves efficiency, and with our smart functions, personnel can remotely monitor and manage filtration processes, enabling optimal adjustments according to specific needs and conditions.”

In addition to the exhibitors’ new features, an unmissable part of Host 2025 is the events dedicated to foodservice.