Lone Star completed the acquisition of Hillenbrand for USD 3.8 billion. The transaction was initially announced on October 15, 2025, and approved by Hillenbrand’s shareholders on January 8. Lone Star, an investment firm headquartered in London, UK, now owns Coperion.
For the full year, Mondelēz International generated a cash flow of USD 3.2 billion. Europe revenue grew by 8.6% for the year (and +8.3% for Q4). At the same time, volume declines in Europe were driven primarily by cocoa-related pricing.
Greencore announced that the acquisition of Bakkavor is now complete, strengthening its foothold in convenience food as it prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The combined business brings together 28,000 people across 36 UK and US locations, producing 3,200 products in more than 20 categories, with a revenue of GBP 4 billion in FY 2025.
Lesaffre expanded its existing Baking Center™ in Shanghai with new, state-of-the-art industrial production lines, aimed at providing technical support and solutions to industrial bakers in the Chinese market.
Yeastup, a startup based in Brugg, near Zurich, opened its production plant in Lyss. The facility can process 40 hectoliters of spent brewer’s yeast per hour. It is fully equipped for food production, covering approximately 1,700 m² and working with 16 employees.
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Baker & Baker unveiled a comprehensive rebrand of its premium Black Label range, with ambitious NPD plans across 15 European markets. With the new brand, the relaunch aims to resonate more with both customers and consumers.
Dawn Foods launched Frozen Conchas and Frozen Mantecadas, which are now available to bakeries across the US, as it observes a growing interest in authentic Hispanic bakery, particularly among Hispanic and Gen Z consumers.
In 2026, rye bread takes center stage: Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Alois Rainer and Roland Ermer, President of the Central Association of the German Bakery Trade, presented the Bread of the Year at the Green Week.
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Danish specialist Dragsbæk announced the acquisition of the German family-owned company Vortella GmbH. The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant competition authorities and is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2026.
SternEnzym is presenting enzyme solutions for confectionery products at ISM Ingredients 2026 (February 1 – 4, Cologne). Solutions for gluten-free wafers, improved wafer production and the enzymatic production of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) for sugar reduction will be among the highlights.
dsm-firmenich announced ‘Frosted Star Anise’ as its Flavor of the Year for 2026, drawing from the Pantone Color of the Year 2026: ‘PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer’. The lofty white hue inspired dsm-firmenich to elevate both an ingredient and a feeling as the 2026 Flavor of the Year.
The European Parliament requested EFSA’s scientific opinion on the potential health risks posed by microplastics in food, water and air, mirroring the public’s increasing interest in the issue. EFSA experts will review the latest evidence on microplastics.
Lone Star completed the acquisition of Hillenbrand for USD 3.8 billion. The transaction was initially announced on October 15, 2025, and approved by Hillenbrand’s shareholders on January 8. Lone Star, an investment firm headquartered in London, UK, now owns Coperion.
For the full year, Mondelēz International generated a cash flow of USD 3.2 billion. Europe revenue grew by 8.6% for the year (and +8.3% for Q4). At the same time, volume declines in Europe were driven primarily by cocoa-related pricing.
Greencore announced that the acquisition of Bakkavor is now complete, strengthening its foothold in convenience food as it prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The combined business brings together 28,000 people across 36 UK and US locations, producing 3,200 products in more than 20 categories, with a revenue of GBP 4 billion in FY 2025.
ISM announced a new branding from 2027, when ProSweetsCologne will be renamed to ISM Manufacturing, to integrate all segments of the sweets and snacks production under the umbrella of the ISM brand.
Team South Korea won gold at the 2026 edition of the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie, held in Paris during SIRHA Bake & Snack exhibition (January 18-21). Taiwan won silver and bronze went to Team France.
Sirha Bake & Snack gears up for its 26th edition, which will be held from January 18 to 21, at the Paris Expo…