Krispy Kreme introduces its new Spring Seasonal Collection – four doughnuts that celebrate spring, available from April 7 for a limited time. As the second of five seasonal drops this year, the Spring Seasonal Collection includes two new indulgent flavors and two returning options.
In 2025, Greggs reduced food waste by 40%, compared to its 2018 baseline and increased the ratio of unsold food that is redistributed to 45%. It also lowered its emissions by 56% since 2019, according to its 2025 Sustainability Report – The Greggs Pledge.
The European Commission published guidelines on the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) to facilitate the uniform application of the new packaging rules across the EU and simplify compliance for economic actors and Member States. The full application of this law will level the ground with common rules on packaging across the EU.
SOLLICH KG will showcase its technology updates that make the entire production process more efficient, hygienic, and digitally interconnected, for the confectionery industry.
At interpack 2026, AMF Bakery Systems will offer updates about its entire portfolio, highlighting its latest innovation in tunnel ovens, with the Den Boer model, which is available in all power configurations. In an interview, the company shares a glimpse of its preparations and plans for the exhibition – and beyond.
Coperion prepares a suite of live demonstrations for interpack, including extrusion and feeding, baked goods end processes, bakery and ingredient automation, as well as depositing and confectionery. The company will also present live demonstrations of the Connect Advisor.
Krispy Kreme introduces its new Spring Seasonal Collection – four doughnuts that celebrate spring, available from April 7 for a limited time. As the second of five seasonal drops this year, the Spring Seasonal Collection includes two new indulgent flavors and two returning options.
Harry-Brot is responding to the growing popularity of air fryers and their use for toasting bread with a new line of air fryer bread. The line, which includes two varieties, will be available in stores starting May 11.
For St Patrick’s Day, Krispy Kreme launches a new donut collection and brings back the Green O’riginal Glazed® donut. Part of the campaign, the company offers one year’s supply of Original Glazed® doughnuts – one dozen per month, from April 2026 to March 2027.
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Ulrick + Short launched avanté™ 25, a new sugar reduction solution designed specifically for sweet bakery applications. It is a blend of soluble maize fiber, wheat starch and wheat protein, designed to replicate the multiple functional roles sugar plays in bakery systems.
CAOBISCO expresses its deep concern following the announcement that the Inward Processing Relief (IPR) mechanism for sugar in the European Union is to be temporarily suspended. IPR is a key trade instrument that enables European chocolate, biscuit and sugar confectionery manufacturers to remain competitive globally while keeping industrial activity within the European Union.
GoodMills Innovation developed TIP-TOP®, a thermally modified, low-dust process flour that reduces fine particle content in the facility. TIP-TOP® reduces dust formation in bakeries by up to 80%.
EFSA’s experts concluded that the sweetener sucralose (E 955) continues to be safe for consumers for its currently authorized uses as a food additive. However, EFSA could not confirm the safety of additional uses of sucralose.
In 2025, Greggs reduced food waste by 40%, compared to its 2018 baseline and increased the ratio of unsold food that is redistributed to 45%. It also lowered its emissions by 56% since 2019, according to its 2025 Sustainability Report – The Greggs Pledge.
The European Commission published guidelines on the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) to facilitate the uniform application of the new packaging rules across the EU and simplify compliance for economic actors and Member States. The full application of this law will level the ground with common rules on packaging across the EU.
MECATHERM appointed David Destatte as Sales Director for MECATHERM in North America and for ABI at a global level, and Thomas Dusaussoy as Development Manager in North America.
interpack 2026 will bring together the industry’s technological offerings across three halls covering around 40,000 square meters, to reflect a growing industry undergoing transformation. The confectionery and bakery zone spans Halls 1, 3 and 4.
The German Bakers’ Confederation and GHM (Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH) extended their cooperation until 2039. As the conceptual sponsor of iba, the German Bakers‘ Confederation has again commissioned GHM to organize the exhibition for the upcoming five editions.
Under the theme ‘Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow’, the 2026 AIBI Congress will be held at the Mouratoglou Hotel & Resort, in the technology park of Sophia Antipolis on the French Riviera, from May 27 to 29.