One step ahead
By Helga Baumfalk More went into the decision to purchase a new bread roll line than Plentz Bakery & Confectionery
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Fi Europe gears up for its biggest edition yet
Fi Europe is gearing up for its biggest and best year ever, its organizer anticipates. More than 1,500 exhibitors and a program of expert presentations are a part of the fair taking place from November 19 to 21. Over 25,000 visitors from 135 countries are expected to attend.
CAOBISCO holds inaugural congress in November
CAOBISCO invites industry professionals to join its debut Congress, which will take place at the Thon Hotel EU in Brussels,
Koenig launches new dough sheeting line
The Koenig Group introduced a new technology solution, the Artisan SFE EC dough sheeting line, which brings improvements in process efficiency, cleanability and user-friendliness. The machine will be presented at suedback
MULTIVAC acquires a majority stake in Italianpack S.p.A.
MULTIVAC Group acquired an 80% majority stake in Italianpack S.p.A., a manufacturer of automatic and semi-automatic packaging machines headquartered in Como, Italy. Italianpack will be incorporated into the MULTIVAC organization as a new business unit under the leadership of Tomaso Petrini, CEO of Italianpack.
Four new categories for Fi Europe Innovation Awards
Entries have opened for the food ingredient industry’s awards, with nine accolades for the taking and a submission deadline of September 6.
CAOBISCO issues EU policy manifesto
CAOBISCO published a manifesto for the 2024-2029 EU policy cycle, channeling the collective voice of over 14,000 European chocolate, biscuit, and confectionery manufacturing companies.
The energy-efficient light at the end of the tunnel oven: J4
Czech Republic specialist J4 looks at the optimum baking curve for a wide variety of products when designing its tunnel ovens. To ensure it is consistently being reached, each step (and its dedicated zone) of the baking process is controlled.
CAOBISCO signs open letter to support EU-Mercosur trade deal
CAOBISCO and 22 other associations representing a wide array of European industries, including food-related sectors, sent a joint letter to the three EU Presidents to call on the EU and Mercosur leaders to rapidly conclude the trade negotiations on the remaining open points.
Fi Europe hosts women’s networking breakfast
The Women’s Networking Breakfast was held on November 29 at Fi Europe 2023, aiming to bridge the disconnect between women’s representation in leadership in the food industry and their involvement in food production and related purchasing decisions.
CAOBISCO appoints new sustainability manager
Alicia Bellon Moral joined CAOBISCO as its sustainability manager, appointed to take charge of the association’s sustainability-related agenda and extended focus.
Bread is best! (Koenig)
Bread consumption is once again on the rise, with the market expected to grow annually by 6.80%1 and reach a
