Europastry announced it is acquiring US-based Highland Baking Company, a producer of premium bakery products for the foodservice industry. The Spanish company eyes strengthening its foothold on the North American market, as one of the most ‘strategically important’ for its business.
The Board of Greggs appointed Ikdeep Singh as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective from 1 July 2026. Ikdeep is currently Global President of Mars Pet Nutrition. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Danish specialist Dragsbæk announced the acquisition of the German family-owned company Vortella GmbH. The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant competition authorities and is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2026.
Croatia-based Boogie Lab expands its US presence with a new restaurant in New York and a new product launch: a sourdough panettone by Boogie Bakery, available in retail.
Pladis reported revenue of GBP 3.23 billion for 2024, which reflects a 17 % increase compared to 2023. The company attributes to results to the double-digit growth in international markets and strong consumer demand.
Available from October, the new treat has a cocoa crème filling, cocoa icing and multi-coloured seasonal themed sugar decoration. The Christmas-edition doughnut is egg-free, contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives and is suitable for vegetarians.
Food2Multimedia announces the launch of the f2m virtual library on August 1. The project delivers an industry-first, cutting-edge resource designed to empower professionals, innovators and enthusiasts in the world of baking.
Swedish industry leader Pågen is building a new bakery. According to the Swedish newsletter Food Supply, which cites Pågen, Northern Europe’s largest bakery, with a capacity of 510,000 tons of food per year, is being built in the north of the city of Landskrona.
Vandemoortele signs agreement to acquire the European Margarines & Spreads activities of Bunge. The Belgian family-owned food group has a strong presence in the market segments of margarines and plant-based oils and fats in Europe.
Bridor appointed Clarion Communications as its trade PR agency in the UK. The agency is tasked with communicating with the trade audience and raising brand awareness. In addition to PR, Clarion will also take over the trade media buying for Bridor.
Canadian company specializing in garlic breads, Furlani Foods, acquired Cole’s Quality Foods. This combination brings together two players in this product segment, to support the growth of both brands. The company will continue to operate as Furlani Foods with the current CEO.
