Bundy Baking Solutions celebrates 60th anniversary
Bundy Baking Solutions celebrates 60 years in the industry, providing bakeware, coatings, and related services.
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France: FEB opposes proposed tax on sweets
The Fèderation des Entrepreneurs de Boulangerie (FEB) stands firmly against a tax on sweet products, which is under consideration in France. The government is looking into introducing a tax on sweet products, as a part of the French Social Security Finance Bill (PLFSS).
Fedima asks EU to approve EUDR postponement
While it recognizes the objectives of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the value of supporting sustainable and deforestation-free supply chains, Fedima asks the EU Commission to “swiftly postpone” EUDR implementation to give companies time to establish a feasible implementation process.
Puratos launches plant-based chocolate ingredient
Puratos extended its Ambiante range of ready-to-whip toppings and fillings with a new entry: chocolate. The Ambiante Chocolate Flavor is 100% dairy-free, with no artificial flavors or colors (NAFNAC) and uses cocoa powder from Puratos’s sustainable Cacao-Trace program.
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,
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).
FEDIMA, AMFEP publish enzymes in bakery poster
FEDIMA, the Federation of European Manufacturers and Suppliers of Ingredients to the Bakery, Confectionery and Patisseries Industries, and AMFEP, the Association of Manufacturers and Formulators of Enzyme Products, developed a joint one-pager on the use of enzymes in bakery products.
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.
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.
Fedima: Emphasis on enzyme safety
By Fedima How to handle enzymes safely so that production teams remain free of respiratory issues and the products fully
The Bread Initiative releases vision paper
The Bread Initiative released a vision paper, titled ‘Keeping Bread on the Table’ ahead of the European Parliament elections, held from June 6 to 9 this year, highlighting key requests that should guide policy-making during the next EP term. The paper was signed by the five European trade associations behind the Bread Initiative: AIBI, CEBP, COFALEC, European Flour Millers and Fedima.
