The new OMAR Bakery Plant opened in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, in southeastern Poland. It is a EUR 17.2 million investment. The construction was carried out as part of the European Funds for Modern Economy 2021–2027 program, the company highlights
Dawn Foods published its 2025 CSR Report, showing significant progress it has made on its key sourcing commitments. It highlights using 86% Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa, which exceeds the company’s original target of 75%.
Vandemoortele USA finalized the acquisition of Banneton Bakery Inc, a New Jersey-based company. Vandemoortele first acquired an 80% majority stake in the company in 2024. With the acquisition, Vandemoortele marks a major milestone in North America, establishing a domestic US manufacturing footprint.
Greggs reports GBP 86.5 m operating profit for the first half of the year, with a pre-tax profit of GBP 76 million. By comparison, in the similar period of 2025, its operating profit was GBP 70.4 million, and the corresponding pre-tax profit was GBP 63.5 million.
Griesson de Beukelaer (GdB), a leading cookie and snack maker from Germany, is acquiring DeBeukelaer Corporation (DBC) in Madison, Mississippi, from its founders and owners, Peter and Mirelle de Beukelaer, along with their Pirouline brand.
Florida issued a civil subpoena to General Mills over the use of potassium bromate in the US group’s flours, as part of the probe under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. Florida is reviewing the supply chain for bromated flour products, disclosures made to buyers and whether any such products were sold to schools in the state.
Yum! Brands appointed Nai De Leon as Chief People & Culture Officer, effective November 1, 2026. She will report to Yum! Chief Executive Officer Chris Turner and serve on the Yum! Brands Global Leadership Team. De Leon succeeds Tracy Skeans, who recently announced her plans to retire after more than 25 years at Yum!, most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer and Chief People & Culture Officer.
Intersnack Group announced it intends to acquire American snack maker Utz Brands for approximately USD 2.9 billion. When the transaction is closed, Utz will become a private company, with the Rice and Lissette Family Entities and Intersnack Group each owning 50% of it.