International Sales Week at VITO

A quarter of a century of excellence, innovation, and global impact: We proudly celebrated our 25th company anniversary with a truly memorable week—demonstrating once again why VITO is recognized worldwide as a leading provider of sustainable filtration solutions for the foodservice industry. From June 2nd to 6th, 2025, our headquarters in Tuttlingen became the meeting point for over 60 of our valued partners from across the globe – from South America to Europe to Australia.

At the heart of the anniversary week was meaningful international exchange. Through hands-on training sessions, workshops, and open discussions, we shared knowledge, explored new ideas, and strengthened our shared vision for a more sustainable future in gastronomy. It was also the first major event held in our new company extension – a milestone we were excited and proud to celebrate.

The absolute highlight of the week was our anniversary gala on June 5th, held in the beautifully decorated Stadthalle Tuttlingen. In front of around 150 guests, we celebrated our 25-year journey with a festive evening full of appreciation, connection, and joyful energy.

We were especially honored to welcome world-renowned chef and former Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler – a true symbol of international recognition for our work in the foodservice sector. We also had the pleasure of hosting Niko Reith MdL (Member of Parliament, FDP), Thilo Hanke (President of Euro-Toques Germany), and Martin Wycisk, Economic Development Officer of the City of Tuttlingen, who has supported us greatly during our most recent site expansion.

A particularly moving part of the evening was the awards ceremony honoring outstanding achievements by our international partners. We presented awards in categories such as Best Sales Performer, Best Marketing Allrounder, and Best Newcomer, and also recognized many long-term partnerships—proof of the strong global network we’ve built together over the years.

The evening entertainment, featuring a magician, traditional Guggenmusik, and a dynamic live band, created a vibrant atmosphere and unforgettable memories.

For us, this week was more than a celebration of the past—it was a launchpad for the future. As our CEO Andreas Schmidt put it:

“The energy, the ideas, the international spirit—this week once again showed what we can achieve together. It was an inspiring, enriching, and unifying experience for all of us.”