Digitalization that works: Our project with Hopfenveredlung St. Johann is one of the best consulting services in Germany.
On November 20, 2025, outstanding projects by German management consultancies were honored in Düsseldorf.
At the festive „Best of Consulting 2025“ gala hosted by Business Week came around 250 guests together – company management teams, consultants, and representatives from business and the media. Since 2009, WirtschaftsWoche has been recognizing consulting projects that are evaluated by a high-caliber jury according to strict criteria.
It was about taming data chaos.
It was about near-bankruptcies that turned into success stories.
It was about unused knowledge that was transformed.
In short: it was about real impact.
PASSION4IT is among the award winners
We are delighted to announce that the PASSION4IT GmbH at the leading industry competition „Best of Consulting 2025“ was awarded.
Our submitted project:
Hopfenveredlung St. Johann GmbH
Digitization in hop production
Category: Small and medium-sized enterprises – Technologies
The jury recognized our performance with the quality rating:
„Qualified“
An award that proves that the approach, methodology, and results of our project were clearly convincing.
What was our project about?
As a traditional manufacturer, Hopfenveredlung St. Johann faces the challenge of managing complex agricultural and industrial processes.
Our mission: Consistently advancing the digitization of hop production—with a clear focus on transparency, efficiency, and sustainability.
The main areas of focus:
- Modernization of production and quality data processes
- Digital infrastructure along the entire value chain
- Reduction of manual work steps
- Networking of analysis, production, and ERP systems
- Establishing a robust database for decision-making
The result:
Less effort, more transparency—and a digital foundation that strengthens operations in the long term.
Why this award is important
For PASSION4IT, this award represents what characterizes our work:
- Digitalization with attitude
- Measurable benefits instead of buzzwords
- Technology that empowers people—not replaces them
- Partnerships on equal terms
The rating „Qualified“ indicates:
Our way of working is effective—for small and medium-sized businesses, regions, and industries that combine tradition and the future.
The „Best of Consulting 2025“ award is more than just a prize for us.
It confirms our belief that sustainable digitalization can only succeed if it is consistently geared toward benefits—for companies, teams, and people.
We would like to thank Hopfenveredlung St. Johann for their trust and WirtschaftsWoche for the award.
And we look forward to accompanying other companies on their journey toward a digital, responsible future.
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