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Fedima GA 2024 breaks participation records

Fedima members and the wider bakery industry network gathered in Istanbul to discuss drivers of change in the sector and the industry’s priorities, at the annual General Assembly (September 18-20).

Fedima highlights 2023-2024 work in Annual Report

Fedima published its latest digital report for 2023-2024, highlighting its community work and latest projects. For the past year, the organization’s Technical Committee carried out work on labeling in an effort to find a common approach to Precautionary Allergen Labeling (PAL).

A whole world of cakes

Cake offerings are very much a personal matter. The choice depends on the moment, the occasion, or the season, on health-related needs or nutritional preferences.

Fedima publishes responsible sourcing code of conduct

Fedima published an industry-wide Code of Conduct for Responsible Sourcing in the bakery ingredients industry, aimed at Fedima members and all suppliers of the bakery and patisserie industry in Europe. The Code of Conduct provides responsible sourcing standards and guidance for their implementation.

Dawn Foods starts selling Royal Steensma products

Following its acquisition of Royal Steensma earlier this year, Dawn Foods released the first Royal Steensma products through its network, including Souplesse, Candied Fruit, Fruitease, and Raspel.

Dawn Foods launches Yogurt Cake Mix and Yuzu Compound

Dawn Foods announced the launch of a new cake mix, the Dawn Yogurt Cake Mix, and a new flavoring paste, Dawn Exceptional® Yuzu Compound, as part of their Total Cake Solutions concept.

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.

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.

Thomas Leaffre interview: “Alone, you go faster; but, together, you go further!”

The new President of Fedima, Thomas Lesaffre, shared his views on the role of the association in defending the industry and the work ahead, in support of the organization’s members, their customers and the consumer.

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.

FEDIMA appoints Thomas Lesaffre as president

Fedima nominated its new President, Vice-President, and Treasurer, appointed for a three-year mandate to guide the Board and the association’s work. The new leadership, decided during the recently elected Board’s meeting, includes Thomas Lesaffre of Lesaffre as President, Juan Carlos Puente of Zeelandia as Vice-President, and Carl Horrobin of ABIM as Treasurer.