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Press Releases: 11. June 2026

Enjoyment and Lifestyle Outdoors

Nachfrage nach Outdoor Küchen steigt

“Outdoor living” is booming: the kitchen is breaking free from the four walls of the home. From pizza ovens and plancha griddles to integrated refrigerators, the garden is becoming an extended living area—a growing market that is opening up entirely new, high-quality segments for the home electronics industry.

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Highlight: Berlin, June 30, 2026

Insights & Trends 2026

Health technology on the rise – from wellbeing to longevity. GFU will open the industry year with this topic on June 30 at Futurium Berlin.

Insights & Trends is GFU’s industry forum as part of the IFA Kick-Off 2026: a compact format for decision-makers from industry, retail, media, and politics, featuring market data, perspectives, and analysis.

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