Lesaffre appointed Rania Abou Samra as Chief RD&I Officer. She is a nutritionist with a PhD in Appetite regulation and Nutrition from the University of Toronto, Canada.
Following the successful launch of its Global Bakery Trends at iba last year, Dawn Foods released its 2026 Trend Report for Europe & AMEAP. Built on insights from more than 3,000 consumers globally, the report reinforces the four key trends shaping the future of sweet bakery.
Louis Le Duff (Founder and Chairman) and Maryvonne Le Duff (Group Chief Executive Officer) have decided to strengthen the Group’s leadership structure. Philippe Morin (currently CEO of Bridor Worldwide) and Arnaud Guillou (currently CEO of Holding Worldwide) have both been appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officers of the Group.
Bühler developed a new industrial cocoa nib roaster, called Lucent, that uses at least 20% less energy per tonne of cocoa than its predecessor, the Tornado, and delivers up to 20% higher throughput in the same footprint.
Grupo Bimbo successfully conducted an industrial-scale baking test using 100% hydrogen as fuel in one oven zone, with technology provided by AMF Den Boer and in cooperation with Kiwa Technology.
MIWE America introduced the MIWE SK-M steam condenser, a technology that supports ventless installation. It features proprietary heat exchange technology that automatically captures large amounts of steam, converts it into water, and collects the condensate for easy drainage or recovery.
Following the successful launch of its Global Bakery Trends at iba last year, Dawn Foods released its 2026 Trend Report for Europe & AMEAP. Built on insights from more than 3,000 consumers globally, the report reinforces the four key trends shaping the future of sweet bakery.
From June 16, guests can enjoy six new summer offerings with refreshing flavors, including the all-new Original Glazed® Strawberry Cake Doughnut and two new beverages at Krispy Kreme.
Warburtons announced two new additions: Protein Bagels and ‘Our Dough Bagels. They are already available for purchase at Asda stores and will roll out to Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s shelves in the following weeks.
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FERM FOOD ApS launched a gluten-free, fermented binder for industrial bakeries. It addresses issues with loose structure and crumbliness that occur in the production of gluten-free bread. The bread binder makes it possible to reduce the number of additives in the recipe and improve structure, sliceability, and taste, its manufacturer says.
Puratos opened its new Flour Competence Center on June 15. It is a space dedicated exclusively to flour analysis, the interpretation of variations and application guidance. It is located at the company’s headquarters in Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium.
AAK launched ILLEXAO™ EN 10, a new cocoa butter equivalent for enrobed applications, that ensures consistent enrobing for a wide range of applications.
The Whole Grain Partnership was established in Denmark to encourage people to eat healthier – which means having more whole grains.
Lesaffre appointed Rania Abou Samra as Chief RD&I Officer. She is a nutritionist with a PhD in Appetite regulation and Nutrition from the University of Toronto, Canada.
Louis Le Duff (Founder and Chairman) and Maryvonne Le Duff (Group Chief Executive Officer) have decided to strengthen the Group’s leadership structure. Philippe Morin (currently CEO of Bridor Worldwide) and Arnaud Guillou (currently CEO of Holding Worldwide) have both been appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officers of the Group.
Out of 38 employee-submitted projects on sustainability, three teams were awarded on Emmi’s Sustainability Day. Among the winning projects was Emmi Desserts with the team’s comprehensive CSR assessment.
This year, the French-based guide for global gastronomy, bakery, and pastry enthusiasts introduced the Bakery Innovation Award, recognizing those who have made significant international contributions to promoting bread culture, including through ethical and sustainable business practices.
Organizers announced a new early summer date and a new runtime for interpack 2029. The next packaging show will take place from June 10 to 15, 2029 in Düsseldorf. This means that the show will adopt a new schedule: six days, from Sunday to Friday.
Aligned with key global trends, the sixth FIPAN Congress aims to underscore how shifts in consumer dynamics are reshaping the market and requiring new responses across the entire value chain. The event will be held from July 21 to 23, at the Convention Center Expo Center Norte, in São Paulo, Brazil.