Markant Handelsforum 2026
BF-ESSE as Exhibitor
BF-ESSE as Exhibitor
In 2026, BF-ESSE participated in the 129. Markant Handelsforum not as a startup — but as an exhibitor.
After our first appearance in the Startup Arena in 2025, this year marked a clear transition:
After our first appearance in the Startup Arena in 2025, this year marked a clear transition:
we presented our own branded products — Stop Stress and Stop Stress Night — directly to the market.
BF-EssE stend in MARKANT Handelsforum 2026
What was done
During the forum, our Latvian and German teams:
- Held meetings with retail buyers and category representatives
- Established connections with international brands and exhibitors
- Explored potential collaborations within the supplement and FMCG space
- Engaged in discussions with industry organizations and partners
Positioning Shift
For BF-ESSE, this participation reflects a structural shift:
For BF-ESSE, this participation reflects a structural shift:
- From contract manufacturer in the background
- To brand owner present at retail level
Industry Insight
Events like Markant Handelsforum are less about immediate transactions and more about:
Events like Markant Handelsforum are less about immediate transactions and more about:
- visibility within closed retail ecosystems
- long-term relationship building
- signaling presence to key market players
Outlook
In parallel to retail-facing activity, BF-ESSE continues to expand its role as a European contract manufacturer, engaging with brands looking for:
In parallel to retail-facing activity, BF-ESSE continues to expand its role as a European contract manufacturer, engaging with brands looking for:
- production partnerships
- formulation development
- scalable manufacturing solutions
BF-ESSE Stend at Markant Handelsforum 2026