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Getting the mix right and the right mix: cakes

There are limitless opportunities to create taste experiences. To do so reliably, cake mixes can help achieve excellent results, every time.

Royal Kaak CEO awarded Order of Chivalry

Royal Kaak CEO, Lodewijk van den Borg, was appointed Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau by the King of the Netherlands, as an acknowledgment of his role as CEO for 12 and a half years, and his accomplishments in innovation and societal progress.

Lesaffre opens yeast plant in Indonesia

Lesaffre officially opened a new plant in Indonesia dedicated to the production of compressed and dry yeast, on February 29. From this new plant, built on a 9.8 ha land in Malang Regency, East Java, Lesaffre will supply baking yeast in Indonesia and ASEAN countries.

The Lesaffre Baking Center concept turns 50

In 2024, Lesaffre celebrates 50 years of its Baking Center™ concept, with a network of 51 dedicated application centers around the world. Throughout the year, Baking Center™ teams around the world will be celebrating the anniversary with customers and partners.

Dawn Foods acquires Royal Steensma

Dawn Foods acquired Royal Steensma, a 185-year-old, family-owned bakery ingredients manufacturing company headquartered in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands. The deal between Dawn Foods and Royal Steensma closed on January 31.

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Every day is cake day!

Sunday gatherings, university admissions, Christmas lunches, first dates, rainy-day lunch breaks, or snacking on the go: virtually any occasion, part

Lesaffre strengthens presence in the United States

Lesaffre announced a series of investments in the U.S. to strengthen its geographical footprint in the region. Lesaffre is investing in both new equipment and R&D to offer relevant solutions, while also respecting the planet’s limited resources. The company has been active in this market for 45 years, where it currently employs more than 600 people in its yeast, bacteria and baking ingredients factories, Baking Center and corporate headquarters.

Kaak OvenScan uncovers process improvement potential

Energy consumption is undisputed at the top of the industry’s concerns and efforts for improvement. Royal Kaak recently launched a new service that closely investigates the energy-saving potential of an industrial oven, which can help lower energy consumption by up to 15%: the OvenScan, launched last year and introduced in the Benelux countries in 2023.

Dawn Foods launches first vegan certified sponge cake mix

Dawn Foods announced the launch of a vegan sponge cake mix. The Dawn Balance® Vegan Sponge Cake Mix is V-label certified and provides the same functionality, texture and taste experience as a regular sponge cake mix.

Dawn Foods introduces new non-sticky solution

Dawn Foods launched a new addition to its Pak Perfect Non-Sticky range for the baking industry: the Dawn Exceptional® Pak Perfect Non-Sticky Icing. It is a patent-pending solution for bakery products, and can stay intact even when they are packaged.

Lesaffre invests in alternative proteins

Lesaffre announced it gained a minority shareholding in Yeap, a start-up specializing in functional alternative proteins. The yeast specialist made a 10% investment in Yeap’s shares to help it finalize the development of a promising new protein ingredient made from upcycled yeast.