Swiss bakeries Schwyter and Lichtensteiger are merging to form a single company. The future company name and brand identity will be announced at a later time. The merger will begin in February 2026 and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Royal Kaak announced the opening of its new sales and service office, Kaak Africa, in Johannesburg, South Africa. The office is headed by Roy Jansen, who has been appointed as the Managing Director of Royal Kaak Africa.
A 138-year-old family bakery business has been saved from closure after a rescue deal involving a food industry billionaire. After a fire left Roberts Bakery struggling, Boparan Private Office (BPO) is now taking over the Cheshire-based family business.
