Grupo Bimbo appoints new CEO
Grupo Bimbo announced Alejandro Rodriguez Bas is its new Chief Executive Officer. He joined the company in 2021 and currently serves as President of Barcel Global and a member of the Executive Committee.
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COFALEC welcomes world’s first international baker’s yeast standard
COFALEC, welcomes the publication of ISO standard 23983:2025 – Food products — Characteristics of fresh and dry baker’s yeast, the first international standard dedicated to baker’s yeast.
Yum Brands mulls over Pizza Hut sale
Yum Brands is evaluating ‘strategic options’ for its Pizza Hut company, which could also include a sale. With almost 20,000 restaurants worldwide, Pizza Hot has seen declining US sales for the past eight quarters, despite recording in increase in some markets around the world.
Baker & Baker introduces Cadbury Snow Ball cookies
Baker & Baker launched Cadbury Snow Balls Cookie into the UK in-store bakery market, the company’s first winter-themed cookie. It joins other seasonal launches, such as the Cadbury Mini Eggs Chocolate Cookie – an Easter offer.
Dunkin’ unveils holiday ’25 product collection
Dunkin’ brings back its holiday-themed offerings on November 5, with a lineup of new festive drinks and returning seasonal favorites. The new Raspberry Striped Croissant joins the 2025 seasonal celebrations, along with two returning bacon jam creations.
Management changes for Vandemoortele Plant-Based Food Solutions
After a career of more than 30 years with Vandemoortele, Bart Bruyneel, Managing Director Plant-Based Food Solutions (PBFS), will retire on April 1, 2026. Helena Vanhoutte will succeed him.
Bühler introduces new solution for spreads, fillings, coatings
Bühler launched the CompactMix, a new solution that combines mixing and grinding technologies for the production of confectionery masses for spreads, fillings and other applications.
Wyndham and Pillsbury unveil Holiday Baking Suite collaboration (photos)
Holiday baking lovers can book the Pillsbury Let It Dough Suite at Club Wyndham Midtown 45, in New York. Club Wyndham® vacation ownership club and Pillsbury teamed up to create the Doughboy mascot’s first holiday-themed baking hotel room.
EAA region tops Grupo Bimbo Q3 sales
In the third quarter of 2025, Grupo Bimbo recorded its highest net sales in EAA (Europe, Asia and Africa), with an adjusted EBITDA margin at 11.2%. Mexico and Latin America reached ‘record levels’ of net sales for a third quarter.
ABA applications open for Champions for a Better Tomorrow Awards
The American Bakers Association (ABA) announced that it now accepts applications for the 2026 Champions for a Better Tomorrow Awards, a program that honors baking industry companies making a lasting difference in their communities, workplaces, and the planet.
Record bookings for ISM 2026
The upcoming ISM, scheduled in Cologne from February 1 to 4, 2026, has already surpassed this year’s attendance: with over three months before the show starts, companies from 71 countries and all continents have already confirmed their participation
Fedima appoints new Secretary General
FEDIMA appointed Wouter Lox as its new Secretary General. He assumed the role in September, the association announced.
