iba ’25: FRITSCH and MULTIVAC highlight pastry production
At iba, FRITSCH will highlight a new compact pastry line designed for mid-sized bakeries, with a hygienic design, which will also feature the MULTIVAC Cooling@Packing System.
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FRITSCH appoints Managing Director
Dr. Nico Haßmann was appointed as the Managing Director of FRITSCH, taking over the leadership of the company from February 1, from his role as the interim Commercial Managing Director, which he held since March 2024.
IBIE opens applications for BEST in Baking awards
Applications are officially open for the IBIE’s BEST in Baking Industry Awards. The program recognizes the baking industry’s most innovative companies in key areas including sustainability, automation, and workforce development.
“AI will further increase productivity”
With its portfolio of companies, the WP BAKERYGROUP covers every step of the baking process with dedicated
and interconnected equipment. Jürgen Horstmann – owner, Horstmann Group, and Carola Landhäuser –
WP BAKERYGROUP CEO, share the insights of leading a diverse group of companies and looking beyond individual production steps when designing solutions, to a ‘think process’ big-picture that shapes innovation in baking.
AIBI hosts Bread Initiative event
Following its end-of-year board meeting, the International Association of Plant Bakers (AIBI) hosted its traditional Bread Initiative symposium at its Grand Place headquarters, in Brussels. Its members and partners joined the event themed ‘Keeping bread on the table’.
All together now!
The biggest organizations in the industry joined their efforts to formulate a shared vision regarding the essential role of bread production in Europe, for Europe.
HEUFT brings thermal oil expertise to suedback
At suedback, HEUFT experts will explain energy, thermal oil, as well as artisan and industrial baking oven systems to its stand visitors.
Expanded access IBIE 2025 registration opens
IBIE officially opened registration for the 2025 edition, scheduled for September 14-17, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. For the first time, the ticket will also give visitors full access to IBIEducate, the show’s comprehensive education program, including over 100 sessions, workshops, and demonstrations.
New Managing Directors for HEUFT SERVICE GmbH
Andreas Daub and Thomas Kahl were appointed Managing Directors of HEUFT SERVICE GmbH. They have been working in the service area for decades.
IBIE World Bread Awards USA seeks contestants
International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) is calling for submissions for the IBIE World Bread Awards USA, an event organized by The Bread Bakers Guild of America (BBGA) and the Retail Bakers of America (RBA).
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.
AIBI Congress 2024: a breeze over the bakery
The 38th AIBI Congress brought the baking industry together this year for the moment’s most important topics, decision-making meetings and long-awaited reunions. The International Association of Plant Bakers organized this year’s event with the theme ‘21st Century Breeze over the Bakery’, and a picturesque location to match it: the city of Hamburg.
