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).
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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.
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.
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.
Fedima publishes interactive annual report
The Federation of European manufacturers and suppliers of ingredients to the bakery, confectionery, and patisserie industries, Fedima, published its new, interactive 2022-2023 Annual Report. The report provides an overview of Fedima’s work over the past year, insights into the core areas of activity of each workstream, as well as a preview of key upcoming projects for 2024.
Fedima issues position paper on nutrient profiles
Fedima and its members support the revision of the European Commission’s Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on food information to consumers as part of its ‘Farm to Fork’ strategy. In a Position Paper, the association addresses specific topics related to nutrient profiles and nutrition in general.
Lesaffre opens Baking Center in Jordan
Lesaffre inaugurated its first Baking Center in Jordan, at the end of November 2022. This is also the company’s 50th Baking Center. The first one opened its doors in 1974.
Lesaffre expands presence in Australia
Lesaffre Australia Pacific opened two new facilities in mid-November: a Molasses Extracts Plant (MEP) on its production site in Melbourne and a training showroom for breadmaking at its Baking Center™ in Mortlake (Sydney).
Lesaffre publishes ‘Fermentation’ book
Lesaffre presented its new book entitled ‘Fermentation’ at Sirha Europain, published by Flammarion and produced in partnership with the Institut Paul Bocuse.
Lesaffre Baking Center No. 44
The Lesaffre yeast group has established a Baking Center in the Vienna-Neudorf industrial zone on the southern outskirts of the Austrian capital city.
